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Fake AI video defaming the President, Minister Herath

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- A complaint has been filed with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) against a powerful young activist of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya for releasing a defamatory statement e... Read More


Forty killed, 43 injured in 75 shootings this year

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala said that organised criminal gangs have carried out 75 shootings so far across the country in 2025 leaving 40 pe... Read More


Two NPP Weligama PS councillors lost and found on crucial date

Sri Lanka, June 28 -- Two National Peoples Power (NPP) councillors of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha who were abducted and went missing yesterday (27) morning were found yesterday evening on the Unawat... Read More


Voluntary rehabilitation for drug addicts in four residential centers

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- Steps will be taken to voluntarily rehabilitate drug addicts and establish women's rehabilitation centers. A discussion on the Rehabilitation Bureau District Rehabilitation Cent... Read More


Over 29,000 power outages across country due to inclement weather

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said that power outages have been reported in several areas across the country due to strong gusty winds that blew through Colombo and other are... Read More


Depression claims threwe, 2,249 families affected

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- With the onset of the Southwest monsoon, 21 districts have been affected by heavy rains and gusty winds across the country. A total of 2,249 families in 219 Divisional Secretaria... Read More


Passport office to end night service today

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The Immigration and Emigration Department has announced that the 24-hour one-day passport issuing service for the public, which was in effect since February 18, 2025, will end on ... Read More


CoI on Deshabandu to begin hearing evidence from June 11

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The Committee of Inquiry (CoI) to inquire and report its findings on IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon against acts of gross abuse of power will commence hearing oral evidence and cross-ex... Read More