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Seven injured in accident involving three vehicles in Chilaw

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- At least seven individuals have sustained injuries in an accident involving three vehicles at the Inigodawela railway crossing on the Chilaw - Colombo main road this morning (21).... Read More


80,000 tourists arrive in Sri Lanka in May

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The number of tourists who arrived in the country in the first 18 days of May stood at 80,421, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority has announced. According to data releas... Read More


Krrish Project: Colombo HC sets pre-trial conference in Namal Rajapaksa case

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Colombo High Court has scheduled a pre-trial conference for June 27 in the case filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, who is a... Read More


Gold prices climb once again

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Gold prices in Sri Lanka have seen a notable increase once again, according to the latest market data from the Colombo Gold Centre. As of this morning (21), the price of a 'sover... Read More


Ramith Rambukwella arrives at Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Ramith Rambukwella, the son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to record a statemen... Read More


Rajiv Gandhi death anniversary: PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Former Indian PM

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 34th death anniversary. In a post on X, Modi said, "On his death ann... Read More


Internal affairs units established in state institutions to curb corruption

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Ministry of Defense has announced the establishment of internal affairs units within state institutions, in line with the 2025-2029 National Anti-Corruption Action Plan. Thes... Read More


11-year-old girl dies from electrocution in Welamboda

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- An 11-year-old girl has died after being electrocuted at a residence in Kovilkanda, Welamboda, according to Sri Lanka Police. The incident occurred last evening (May 20), police ... Read More


Another woman nabbed over gold-plated T-56 rifle at apartment complex in Havelock Town

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Another woman has been apprehended in connection with yesterday's incident where a 68-year-old was taken into custody by the Wellawatte Police for allegedly attempting to take a T... Read More


There's a shortage of 40,000 teachers islandwide - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that there is currently a shortage of 40,000 teachers across the country, and that the government expects to recruit a certain number ... Read More