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Water board warns of supply disruptions - water via bowsers for some areas

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has warned that water supply disruptions and low pressure may occur in high-altitude areas due to excessive consumption amid the ongo... Read More


Gnanasara Thero claims external influence in prison transfers

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero claims that prison officials and suspects receiving treatment in prison hospitals are being transferred... Read More


Woman arrested at BIA with Rs. 12 million worth of Kush

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- A 38-year-old woman arriving from Hong Kong via Bangkok was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with 1.2kg of Kush hidden in food packets. The seized narcotics a... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa summoned to CID

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa was summoned to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning to provide a statement regarding a financial transaction linked to the re... Read More


Maha Shiva Rathri Message from the President

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- Maha Shiva Rathri is a sacred and joyous occasion celebrated by Hindu devotees across the world in reverence of Lord Shiva. This divine night marks the celestial union of Lord Sh... Read More


First batch of vehicles arrives after easing import restrictions (Video)

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- The first batch of vehicles imported for private use arrived at the Colombo Port on Tuesday (25), following the Sri Lankan government's decision to ease import restrictions after... Read More


Maha Shivaratri: A sacred time of devotion and reflection

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- Maha Shivaratri, often referred to as the "Great Night of Shiva," is one of the most significant religious observances for Hindus around the world, and it holds special importanc... Read More


One killed, two injured in Grandpass clash

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- One person was killed and two others injured in a violent clash between two groups in the Kambikotuwa area of Grandpass. Police said the victim was attacked with a sharp weapon ... Read More


Van carrying Sripada pilgrims crashes in Ginigathhena

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- A van transporting a group of Sripada pilgrims met with an accident today (26) in the Bagatholuwa area of Ginigathhena, injuring the passengers. Police said the accident occurre... Read More


Open verdict regarding the body of Chinese national who died at a luxury hotel

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- An open verdict has been given on the body of a Chinese national named Shu Cheng Gang, who died while staying in a room on the 22nd floor of a luxury hotel in Colombo. It is rep... Read More