Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Amid growing tensions reported at several prisons across the country, security measures at the Jaffna Prison have been intensified. Accordingly, the Commander, Security Forcess -... Read More
Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Sri Lanka Police have filed 271,890 cases relating to safety helmet violations during the first seven months of 2026, highlighting continued non-compliance among motorcycle riders... Read More
Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Irrigation Department has warned people living in downstream areas of reservoirs and waterways to remain vigilant as two reservoirs in the Badulla district are currently spill... Read More
Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Academic activities at the University of Peradeniya, which were temporarily suspended owing to adverse weather conditions, will resume from August 10. Vice Chancellor Professor T... Read More
Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Ramalingam Chandrasekar has reviewed the long-standing request by Monaragala District fishermen to establish a fisheries anchora... Read More
Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Former Investment Promotion Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena has been granted bail by the Colombo High Court after being served with indictments in connection with an alleged br... Read More
Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Police have arrested four suspects in connection with the theft of gold items worth Rs. 14.1 million from a house in Mount Lavinia. Following a complaint lodged with the Mount La... Read More
Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Gazette containing the Bill for the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution has been published, proposing to revise the retirement ages of superior court judges and increa... Read More
Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Showers or thundershowers are expected at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces, as well as in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, the De... Read More
Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The situation at both the Kuruvita and Pallansena prisons has now been brought under control following unrest reported at the two facilities, the Prison Department said. A distur... Read More