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Main Christmas Mass to be held in Uswetakeiyawa

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The main Christmas mass is scheduled to take place at St. Mary's Church in Uswetakeiyawa, presided over by His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, the Archbishop of Colombo. A sp... Read More


Narcotics confirmed in seized fishing trawler

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- 11 sacks containing heroin and 'ICE' were discovered aboard a local multi-day fishing vessel. The Navy confirmed that the Police Narcotic Bureau verified the contents after the ... Read More


Over 21kg of heroin seized from seized fishing trawler

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- More than 21 kgs of heroin were discovered aboard the local multi-day fishing vessel brought into the Dikowita fisheries harbour. The Navy stated that the quantity of 'ICE', fou... Read More


British tourists slam Sri Lanka visa extension hassle

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- A family of British tourists has shared their frustration with Sri Lanka's immigration system, describing the process of extending their stay as "the most painful experience ever... Read More


Suspect arrested for aiding Ambalangoda shooting

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- A suspect accused of aiding and abetting the shooting death of a business manager in Ambalangoda was arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID). The arrest t... Read More


Security tightened in Colombo following shooting between Nugegoda and Kohuwala

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Police tightened security across Colombo after a shooting occurred between the Nugegoda and Kohuwala intersections this evening. According to police reports, an unidentified gun... Read More


New UDA chairman appointed

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- M.G. Hemachandra, a development specialist, assumed duties as the new Chairman of the Urban Development Authority (UDA). The appointment took place on December 20, in the presen... Read More


Showers expected in several provinces and districts

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- A few showers may occur in the Uva and Eastern provinces, as well as in the Matale, Nuwara-Eliya, Polonnaruwa, and Hambantota districts. The Department of Meteorology indicates ... Read More


Colombo belongs to the opposition, says Mujibur

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Parliamentarian Mujibur Rahman of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) stated that while the National People's Power (NPP) previously defeated their team in a secret ballot, the SJB ... Read More


Veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe passes away

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The veteran actor, director, and author, Kalashuri Sathischandra Edirisinghe, who left an indelible mark on Sri Lankan cinema, stage, and television for over five decades, has pa... Read More