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Crime suspect Batuwatte Chamara brought back to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Manoj Suranga, an alleged organised crime figure arrested in Azerbaijan, was brought back to Sri Lanka last night, police confirmed.Sri Lankan History He was reportedly escorted ... Read More


Revised electricity tariffs come into effect from today

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The revised electricity tariffs for the second and third quarters of 2026 are set to take effect from today (11). The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka recently approved t... Read More


Motorists urged to exercise caution as landslide risk continues on Hatton-Colombo road

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Police have urged drivers to exercise caution amid risk of further landslides on Hatton-Colombo main road following a fresh earth slip in the Watawala-Diyagala area. Heavy rains ... Read More


12 major and 6 medium reservoirs release water amid heavy rainfall

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The Department of Irrigation says that 12 major reservoirs and 6 medium-scale reservoirs under its management are currently discharging water due to the ongoing heavy rainfall acr... Read More


Body of missing man found in Wellawali

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Police in Wellawali have opened an investigation into a suspicious death reported from the Sinnawatta area. According to police, the body of a 53-year-old man, a resident of Sinn... Read More


Severe weather alert: lightning risk remains high in several districts after 1 pm

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued a Severe Lightning Advisory warning of thundershowers accompanied by intense lightning expected in several parts of the country... Read More


Sri Lanka President extends wishes to Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his congratulations to C. Joseph Vijay on his swearing-in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.Sri Lankan History In a me... Read More


Revised electricity tariffs to take effect from Monday; Govt subsidy in place until September.

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- The Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) has approved a revision of electricity tariffs for the second quarter of 2026, with the new rates set to take effect from Monday (11). The ... Read More


Teachers Training College final examination begins tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- The Department of Examinations has announced that the Teachers Training College final examination for the 2023/2024 academic years will commence tomorrow (11). The examination, i... Read More


Ten injured in Southern Expressway accident

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- Ten persons were injured in a road accident reported near the 154th milestone along the Beliatta-Kasagala stretch of the Southern Expressway, according to police. The injured ind... Read More