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4 fishermen rescued after 13 days at sea brought to Hambantota Port

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- The four fishermen who were rescued after being stranded at sea for 13 days after setting out to sea from Dondra were brought back to the Hambantota Port by the Sri Lanka Navy at... Read More


Two firearm magazines found in Jaffna Uni. premises

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- Two firearm magazines have been discovered within the premises of the University of Jaffna. According to reports, the magazines were found concealed in the ceiling of the univer... Read More


3 close associates of 'Kehelbaddara Padme' arrested with 'Ice' worth over Rs. 35 mln

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- More information has emerged regarding the seizure of the narcotic substance 'Ice' valued at around Rs. 35 million in the Palliyawatta area of the Wattala Police Division. The r... Read More


Fuel prices revised

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a revision of fuel prices effective from midnight today (31). According to the announcement, the price of Petrol 92 Oct... Read More


Sri Lanka Customs revenue surpasses Rs. 2 trillion mark in 2025

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- Sri Lanka Customs has surpassed the Rs. 2 trillion (Rs. 2,000 billion) mark in tax revenue collection for the year, as of last evening (30). Announcing this, the Director Genera... Read More


Suspect arrested over shooting during party in Panadura

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- A suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting in which one person was killed and another was injured when two unidentified gunmen who arrived on a motorcycle ... Read More


Navy seizes dinghy with Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 41 million

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a dinghy carrying approximately 185kg and 600g of Kerala cannabis and arrested two suspects during a search operation conducted in the Delft sea are... Read More


GMOA temporarily calls off island-wide strike

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has temporarily called off the island-wide strike that was scheduled to commence at 8.00 a.m. today (31). Issuing a statement... Read More


Mainly fair weather expected to prevail today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- Mainly fair weather will prevail in the most parts of the island, today (31), the Department of Meteorology said. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sab... Read More


Vatican Foreign Minister Archbishop Gallagher to visit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See, will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from Novembe... Read More