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Couple released on bail after unleashing dogs on police officers

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- A couple who committed criminal force and obstructed the duties of Anguruwatota Police officers who went to raid illegal liquor by allowing dogs to bite them, were ordered to be ... Read More


Man arrested for cheating business entities posing as Inland Revenue official

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- An individual who cheated various business entities and people out of money by falsely posing as a senior official of the Inland Revenue Department was arrested, the Kompannavidi... Read More


Three-wheel driver dies following mishap

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- A three-wheel driver died following a three-wheel mishap on the Dambulla - Kurunegala main road, according to the Gokarella Police. The mishap occurred this morning (29) in the ... Read More


Mother dies after falling into well while looking for missing son

Sri Lanka, June 29 -- A mother who went accompanied by her daughter to look for her son, who was delayed in returning home after going fishing, died after falling into a well dug near a tank, the Poli... Read More


Sri Lankan culinary team wins silver medal at SCO Summer competition

Sri Lanka, June 28 -- The Sri Lankan culinary team secured the silver medal at the prestigious 2026 SCO Summer chefs' competition, marking the country's name in gold letters within the international c... Read More


Nationwide liquor store closures for Poson Poya

Sri Lanka, June 28 -- All liquor retail outlets across the island must remain closed from today (28) until June 30 in observance of the Poson Poya tomorrow (29), Excise Commissioner General M.J.N.A. P... Read More


Illegal slaughterhouse raided for operating on Poya day

Sri Lanka, June 28 -- The Walana Central Anti-Corruption Strike Force raided a slaughterhouse in the Mahabage area of Ragama for attempting to sell beef during the Poson Poya holiday, a period when sl... Read More


Hiru Shraddhabhivandana at historic Tissamaharama sacred grounds tomorrow

Sri Lanka, June 28 -- The Hiru Shraddhabhivandana, a programme organised by Hiru Media Network to mark the Poson Full Moon Poya Day takes place tomorrow (29), at the historic Tissamaharama sacred grou... Read More


Advisory on strong winds and rough seas issued

Sri Lanka, June 28 -- The Department of Meteorology issued an advisory warning of strong winds and rough sea conditions. Wind speeds are expected to increase between 50 and 60 kilometers per hour in ... Read More


Cabinet greenlights plan to make SL world's richest country, says MP Ravindra

Sri Lanka, June 28 -- Sri Lanka will become the richest and most beautiful country in the world after the green hydrogen project, according to National People's Power Member of Parliament Ravindra Ban... Read More