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Fire at bookstore in Kurunegala

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- A fire has broken out at a bookstore in Kurunegala town. Police say four fire engines have been deployed to extinguish the blaze. Published by HT Digital Content Services with p... Read More


PM calls for lasting unity beyond Hajj Day

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, extending greetings for the Hajj festival, said the occasion highlights the importance of rising above differences through brotherhood and u... Read More


Accident disrupts traffic in Madampe

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Traffic has been disrupted in the Madampe area along the Chilaw-Colombo main road, after a car crashed into an electricity pole. Published by HT Digital Content Services with per... Read More


Rainy conditions to persist in southwestern Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- The current rainy conditions in the southwestern parts of the island are expected to continue, according to a statement issued by the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thunde... Read More


President calls for peace and unity in Eid al-Adha message

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- The global Muslim community observes the sacred festival of Eid al-Adha today, with deep devotion marking the occasion worldwide. According to Islamic belief, the Hajj commemorat... Read More


Public warned over fake AI news on Prime Minister

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- False news posts that use the name, photos, and videos of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, alongside the official logos of various media institutions, are circulating on soc... Read More


Public warned over forged IGP cyber emails

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- An investigation commenced into a cyber threat and extortion network operating under the forged name of the Inspector General of Police (IGP). The Police Media Division announced... Read More


Easter Sunday negligence cases against Hemasiri Fernando and Pujith Jayasundera postponed

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The cases filed against former Defense Secretary Hemasiri Fernando and former Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundera, accused of criminal negligence of duty for failing to... Read More


Arrest warrant issued for Jayantha Samaraweera over court absence

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena ordered the arrest and production in court of former Member of Parliament Jayantha Samaraweera today (27). He is currently out on bail... Read More


SJB wins Vanathavilluwa Pradeshiya Sabha chairmanship

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- Varnakulasuriya Vincent Francis of Samagi Jana Balawegaya was elected as the Chairman of the Vanathavilluwa Pradeshiya Sabha today (27). He secured 10 votes in a secret ballot he... Read More