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Colombo lawyer and four others arrested with cocaine

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- A lawyer in Colombo was arrested yesterday (10) along with four others during a police raid at a hotel in Mirissa. The Weligama Police conducted the operation following a tip-of... Read More


Major three-wheeler theft ring busted

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- Police have uncovered a sophisticated criminal network involved in stealing three-wheelers across the island, following the arrest of three suspects. The group is accused of alte... Read More


Showers in the forecast.

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- Showers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Uva, Eastern and Central provinces and Hambantota district tomorrow (12), according to the Department of Meteorology. Sho... Read More


Joint opposition secures landslide victory in Katugampola Co-operative election

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- The Joint Opposition has claimed a significant victory in the election held yesterday (10) to elect members for the General Assembly of the Katugampola Multi-Purpose Co-operative... Read More


Wimal invites parents for Satyagraha

Sri Lanka, Jan. 10 -- A continuous Satyagraha protest will commence in front of the Education Ministry this Monday (12), at 9:00 AM, demanding the withdrawal of new education reforms and the resignati... Read More


Over half of private pharmacies may close

Sri Lanka, Jan. 10 -- The All-Island Private Pharmacy Owners' Association warns that 55% of private pharmacies in the country risk shutting down due to unresolved licensing problems. Association Pres... Read More


Four suspects arrested with weapon

Sri Lanka, Jan. 10 -- Police apprehended four individuals, including a suspected gunman, in the Modara and Mattakkuliya areas for allegedly planning to take the life of a businessman. Officers recove... Read More


Special traffic plan in Kelaniya

Sri Lanka, Jan. 10 -- Traffic movement around the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya will be restricted tonight (10) to accommodate the annual Final Duruthu Perahera. The Police Media Division announced that... Read More


Fog blankets central hills, motorists warned

Sri Lanka, Jan. 10 -- Dense fog settled over water catchment areas on the western slopes of the central hills today (10), causing significant disruptions to daily activities and transport. Our corres... Read More


Uva bus fares to go digital

Sri Lanka, Jan. 10 -- Card payment systems for bus fares are being launched in the Uva Province as part of the government's national digitalisation initiative. The Ministry of Digital Economy introdu... Read More