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Two arrested over Dehiwala hand grenade attack

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- Police have arrested two suspects in connection with a hand grenade attack on a residence along Sirisangabo Mawatha in Dehiwala, in which two brothers were killed. The attack t... Read More


Fuel price revision possible by end September: Energy Minister

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- A fuel price revision could be introduced by the end of September, after taking into consideration the rise in global fuel prices and the prevailing situation in the Middle East... Read More


CAA conducts over 1,000 raids on electrical, electronic goods

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has conducted more than 1,000 island-wide raids on electrical and electronic goods so far this year, including 204 raids carried out under a... Read More


Severe lightning warning issued for several provinces

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- The Meteorology Department has issued a warning that thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the North Central, North Western, We... Read More


SC rules police promotion lawful

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- The Supreme Court, after hearing 71 petitions filed by police officers alleging an infringement of their fundamental rights by the Police Commission, has ruled that the promotio... Read More


More national parks may close as heat wave threatens wildlife

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- More national parks could be temporarily closed if the prevailing heatwave and prolonged dry conditions intensify, as wildlife authorities struggle to protect animals from incre... Read More


Court of Appeal upholds 15-year sentence for father convicted of raping daughter

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal filed by a man convicted of raping his biological daughter and affirmed the 15-year rigorous imprisonment sentence imposed on him by ... Read More


India vs Sri Lanka: Asia Cup final clash set for Dubai

SriLanka, Sept. 13 -- India and Sri Lanka will battle for the Women's T20 Asia Cup title in Dubai on Sunday, with both sides heading into the final unbeaten. Record seven-time champions India are aim... Read More


Rybakina wins US Open to inflict further pain on Sabalenka

SriLanka, Sept. 13 -- Elena Rybakina demonstrated why she is the best women's player in the world by beating two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to win her first US Open title. Kazakhstan's R... Read More


New move to speed up Motor Traffic services

SriLanka, Sept. 13 -- The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has launched a programme aimed at reducing the time taken by the public to obtain services, Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Retired Ai... Read More