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Colombo University lecturer dies in tragic car accident at home

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Senior lecturer Dr. Janaki D Jayawardena of the University of Colombo tragically died in a motor accident in Kohuwala yesterday (7), police confirmed. The 59-year-old was with h... Read More


International Women's Day 2025: A Critical Time for Collective Action - PM

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- Today, as we mark International Women's Day, we stand at a crucial moment in history. This is a time to come together-not just to celebrate the progress we have made, but to conf... Read More


Challenging stereotypes : A path towards equality in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- International Women's Day 2025 serves as a powerful reminder that while progress has been made, the fight for gender equality is far from over. It is a day to honor the incredibl... Read More


International Women's Day 2025: Struggles that remain, the need for a more inclusive future

Sri Lanka, March 8 -- On March 8, 2025, as the world celebrates International Women's Day, Sri Lanka finds itself at a pivotal moment in the journey towards gender equality. This day provides an oppor... Read More


Eight SSPs transferred with immediate effect

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Eight Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) have been transferred and assigned new posts with immediate effect. Click here for details Published by HT Digital Content Service... Read More


Three Kollupitiya police officers arrested for soliciting bribe from female tourist

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- A sergeant and two constables attached to the Kollupitiya Police Station have been arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 50,000 from a female tourist. The officers had... Read More


Lorry carrying cement stones sinks at Manning place at Wellawatte junction

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- A lorry loaded with cement stones has sunk at the entrance to Manning Place on the Colombo-Moratuwa route at the Wellawatte junction on Galle Road around 9.00 p.m. yesterday (06)... Read More


Two arrested after missing man's body found in deserted well

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- The body of a 42-year-old man who was reported missing last month was discovered yesterday (06) in a deserted well in Dematagahakanda, covered with soil. Investigations began af... Read More


Weligama Acting OIC interdicted over 2023 shooting incident

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- The Acting Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Weligama Police Station has been interdicted over his alleged involvement in a 2023 shooting incident, the Police Media Division announc... Read More


Beware of fraudulent AI-generated videos misusing the CBSL Governor's image

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) strongly warns the public about fraudulent AI-generated videos currently circulating on social media, particularly Facebook, that misuse the ... Read More