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Critical changes expected in cricket administration next week

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- A decisive shift in current cricket administration will occur within the coming week, according to cricket sources. A cricket executive committee meeting is scheduled for next ... Read More


Youth dies after tractor overturns

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- A 24-year-old tractor driver died after the vehicle overturned from the Pahalgama tank bund in Upuldeniya. Galenbindunuwewa Police state the incident occurred at approximately 3... Read More


Carpentry shed and house destroyed by fire in Moratuwa

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- A carpentry shed and an adjacent house were completely destroyed by a fire that broke out this afternoon (26) in the Koralawella area along the Moratuwa Galle Road. Egoda Uyana ... Read More


Police unblock social media user following HRC appeal

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- A social media user successfully regained access to the official Sri Lanka Police Facebook page after appealing to the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL). Rukshan Pri... Read More


Maradana railway station opens modernised facilities

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Modernised facilities at the Maradana Railway Station were opened to the public today (25) following the completion of the project's first phase. Transport Minister Bimal Rathna... Read More


IMF monitors $2.5 million cyber theft at Finance Ministry

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is paying close attention to the $2.5 million robbery carried out by hackers who accessed Finance Ministry computer systems, a spokesperson... Read More


Finance Secretary urged to resign following 2.5 million USD cyber theft

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Finance Ministry Secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma should step down after the exposure of a $2.5 million cyber theft, according to the association 'Free Lawyers'. Head of the gro... Read More


Fatal stabbing in Matale

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- A 64-year-old resident of the Atirahapitiya area in Matale died yesterday (24) after being attacked with a sharp weapon. Matale Police launched an investigation into the inciden... Read More


Lorry plunges 100 feet in Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- A lorry transporting firewood from Wellawaya to the Hatton Abotsleigh Estate veered off the road and fell into a 100-foot precipice today (25). Police stated that the driver and... Read More


Sajith demands transparency over missing 2.5 million USD

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The government and the Prime Minister are concealing the truth regarding the $2.5 million cyber theft while blaming the opposition for raising concerns, Opposition Leader Sajith... Read More