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Government to revive stalled Colombo high-rises

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Government yesterday (12) unveiled plans to restart several long-delayed mixed-development projects and abandoned high-rise buildings in Colombo by the end of the first quart... Read More


Stone attack targets SLPP councillor's home

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- A stone attack targeted the home and shop of Anuja Shriyanthi, a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) member of the Gampaha Pradeshiya Sabha, in the early hours of yesterday (12). ... Read More


Sumathi Dharmawardena apppointed Senior Additional Solicitor General

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- The Public Service Commission has appointed President's Counsel Sumathi Dharmawardena to the position of Senior Additional Solicitor General. A seasoned legal expert with over 3... Read More


Flood warnings withdrawn

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- The Department of Irrigation has announced that the threat of flooding, which affected several parts of the island over recent days, has now subsided. Consequently, the "Early A... Read More


Retired security officer murdered in home

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- A 72-year-old retired security officer was brutally murdered this morning (12) inside his residence in Thalangama. The victim, who previously served at the Government Printing D... Read More


Wimal's Satyagraha against education reforms begins today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- Wimal Weerawansa, the leader of the National Freedom Front (NFF), has announced that a continuous sathyagraha will commence today (12) in front of the Ministry of Education. The ... Read More


Stolen trishaws recovered

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- Mirihana Police have successfully uncovered a major vehicle theft ring, recovering 11 stolen three-wheelers following an investigation into a theft at a musical show in Kimbulawa... Read More


Two injured after three-wheeler plunges into precipice

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- A driver and a passenger sustained injuries and were admitted to the Dickoya Base Hospital yesterday (11) following a vehicle mishap, according to local police. The incident occ... Read More


UNP seniors join opposition leader Sajith Premadasa birthday celebration

SriLanka, Jan. 12 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa marked his 59th birthday today (12) with a religious ceremony at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, notably joined by high-ranking members of th... Read More


Fatal head-on collision in Mundalama

SriLanka, Jan. 12 -- A horrific collision in the Navadankulama area of Mundalama has claimed the lives of three people, including two women, this morning. According to the Mundalama Police, the trage... Read More