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CAA sounds alarm on online loan fraud

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- Fraudulent online loan schemes promising instant cash with no documents or guarantors are targeting the public, the Consumer Affairs Authority warned. Advertisements offering in... Read More


National dengue deaths rise to 50

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- The total number of dengue deaths recorded across the island rose to 50, according to the National Dengue Control Unit. The latest data report released by the unit indicates tha... Read More


Waruna Jayasundara appointed SDIG in-charge of Children and Women bureau

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Waruna Jayasundara, who was in charge of the Eastern Province, is appointed as the Senior Deputy Inspector General of the Police Childre... Read More


Negombo prison clash victims' funerals to take place today

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- The funerals of the two prison officers who died after sustaining severe injuries during a clash at the Negombo prison will take place today. R.P. Madhusara, aged 25, and Sandik... Read More


Sanitary towels without SLS to face market ban in October

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority has made SLS certification mandatory for locally manufactured sanitary towels. Accordingly, manufacturing, packaging, transporting, storing, and s... Read More


Four major infrastructure projects in Kandy City to be completed within two years

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- The completion of four major infrastructure projects in Kandy City within the next two years is planned by the Transport, Highways and Urban Development Ministry under the Centra... Read More


Former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne takes his own life

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- Former Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickremaratne took his own life with a firearm. This is according to Police. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission fr... Read More


Police release statement on how former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne died

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- Former Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne died this morning (17) after being hospitalised with gunshot wounds, the Police Media Division announced. The shooting occu... Read More


Wind speeds will intensify tomorrow

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- The wind speed in several areas of the country can increase tomorrow as well, the Department of Meteorology stated. The department mentioned that the wind speed in the Northern,... Read More


Former IGP Wickramaratne's death probe handed over to Western Province South Crimes Division

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- The investigation into the death of former Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne was handed over to the Western Province South Crimes Division, the Police stated. He wa... Read More