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Four including two women killed in separate road accidents across Sri Lanka

SriLanka, Oct. 4 -- Four people have been killed in separate road accidents reported in several parts of the island over the past 24 hours, according to police. A 47-year-old man was killed in an ... Read More


Five workers dead, over 10 injured in a boiler explosion at SEZ facility in India

SriLanka, Oct. 4 -- At least five workers died and more than 10 were injured in a massive explosion that occurred at TIL Healthcare facility within the Sri City Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Satyaved... Read More


Veterinary surgeons oppose GMOA statement on Elimination of Rabies and Registration of Dogs Draft Bill

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- Veterinary surgeons have expressed their opposition to a recent statement by the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) calling for amendments to several Sections of the r... Read More


Youth empowerment through knowledge, skills and opportunities key to national development - PM

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the foundation for future national development can be strengthened by equipping the country's youth with knowledge, skills and new... Read More


IGP warns of strict action against officers violating discipline

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya said that the Sri Lanka Police face three major challenges, and steps are being taken to address them by improving human res... Read More


Six arrested during FSP protest march in Colombo Fort

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- A total of six individuals who participated in a protest organised by the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) and the People's Struggle Movement in Pettah today (03) have been arrested... Read More


Gnanasara Thero arrested at temple in Kalutara

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, who was subject to an arrest warrant, has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) at the Thiniyawala Aranya Senasanaya in Kalu... Read More


Two suspected underworld gunmen arrested after shootout with police in Kosgoda.

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- Two individuals suspected to be gunmen linked to underworld figure 'Loku Patty' have been arrested following a shootout with police personnel from the Walana Anti-Vice Squad in the... Read More


Suspect arrested for allegedly defrauding Rs. 1.2 mln over Israel job promise

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- An individual who allegedly defrauded a person of Rs. 1.2 million by promising employment opportunities in Israel has been arrested by the Police Unit of the Special Investigations... Read More


Sri Lanka clarifies US secondary sanctions on services to sanctioned Iranian vessels

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that US secondary sanctions on entities providing supplies or services to US-sanctioned vessels are a global policy measure and do not... Read More