Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Galle Gallants secured their maiden Lanka Premier League (LPL) title with a convincing five-wicket victory over Jaffna Kings in a low-scoring final at the R. Premadasa Internation... Read More
Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Four suspects have been arrested in connection with a hand grenade attack on a house in Ratmalana, Mount Lavinia. The incident occurred on August 5, 2026, prompting an immediate ... Read More
Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Police fired tear gas to control a tense situation at the Pallansena Open-Air Correctional Centre in Dalupotha, Negombo, after a group of inmates staged a protest on the prison ro... Read More
Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called for a meeting of all stakeholders involved in prisons today, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala informed Parliament. "It i... Read More
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