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Dry weather conditions to change tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The Department of Meteorology predicts that the current dry spell across the island will likely conclude tomorrow(23), as weather patterns shift. While most regions currently exp... Read More


Report issued on Labradorite discovery in Galaha

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The National Gem and Jewellery Authority released an official report on January 21, 2026, regarding a rock specimen discovered in the Galaha area of Kandy. The document provides ... Read More


Tragic story of the teen who died while motorcycle racing

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- A 17-year-old youth lost his life, and another was critically injured when two motorcycles racing on the Horana-Ingiriya main road collided with a car at the Ilimba junction. The... Read More


Infant dies after falling from father's arms

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- A tragic incident in the Batadombagahatuduwa area of Alubomulla resulted in the death of a two-and-a-half-month-old infant girl after she accidentally slipped from her father's g... Read More


Court orders arrest of man for filing false abduction complaint

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Horana Chief Magistrate Chandana Kalansuriya ordered the Horana Headquarters Police to immediately arrest a resident of Tibbotugoda for providing false information regarding an a... Read More


Man arrested for showing obscene photos to schoolgirls

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- A 56-year-old resident of Nanu Oya was taken into custody yesterday for allegedly showing obscene photographs to a group of female students on multiple occasions. Nanu Oya Police... Read More


Public elects leaders based on opportunism

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- People in the country often act foolishly by electing leaders based on opportunistic motives and superficial promises. Professor Venerable Kotapitiye Rahula Thera, the Anunayake ... Read More


Economists split over World Bank's Sri Lanka growth projections

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Diverging views have been expressed by two leading economists over the World Bank's recent projections on Sri Lanka's economic growth for this year and the next. According to th... Read More


Court orders release of case records over Trincomalee beach construction dispute

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The court registrar received orders to provide complete case records to the defence counsel regarding the legal proceedings against Balangoda Kassapa Thero and nine others. Trinc... Read More


T20 World Cup trophy arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup trophy is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (21), ahead of the global tournament next month. To build excitement for the event, the trophy ... Read More