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Gnanasara Thera to be produced before the Court of Appeal

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- The general secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena organisation, Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, is scheduled to be produced before the Court of Appeal today (05). The Colomb... Read More


Elite businessmen targeted cocaine racket uncovered

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- Officers of the Terrorism Investigation Division uncovered a large-scale cocaine racket that was operated from Italy over a period, targeting high-class businessmen in the country... Read More


Express train derails between Gangoda and Kadigamuwa

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- An express train operating from Peradeniya to Colombo Fort derailed this morning (5) between the Gangoda and Kadigamuwa railway stations. The incident occurred at approximately 4... Read More


Suspect arrested over shooting in Ahungalla

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- Police arrested a 26-year-old suspect yesterday (4) in connection with the shooting in the Galvehera area of Ahungalla. The firearm used in the incident was also seized by the po... Read More


US did not pressure Sri Lanka to deny food or water to Iranian vessels, says Foreign Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The United States did not exert pressure on Sri Lanka to deny food or water to Iranian ships anchored in nearby seas, Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath stated. Nearly 47 ve... Read More


Two suspects arrested in Kosgoda while preparing to commit murder

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Police initiated further investigations into two individuals arrested in Kosgoda while preparing to carry out a murder, holding them under detention orders. Published by HT Digit... Read More


Afternoon thundershowers expected across multiple provinces

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Thundershowers expected across several islandwide areas during afternoon hours over the next few days. The Department of Meteorology stated that these rains could affect the West... Read More


Sajith calls for policy focused on continuous, low-cost power generation

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that the country needs a power generation policy focused on providing electricity continuously, at high quality, and at the lowest unit p... Read More


Over 1,000 family health service officers receive appointment letters

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- A total of 1,056 newly trained family health service officers received appointment letters at a ceremony held today (04) at the Temple Trees premises under the patronage of the Mi... Read More


Mattegoda residents oppose proposed funeral hall site

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Residents held a silent protest in the centre of Mattegoda town today (04), displaying protest boards against a proposed funeral hall to be built on an 80-perch plot of land in th... Read More