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At least 30 injured in bus-tipper truck collision in Handapangodella

Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- At least 30 individuals have been hospitalized following a head-on collision between a tipper truck and a private bus on the Dikwella-Beliatta Road in the Handapangodella area, p... Read More


PM Harini calls for unity and compassion while working towards a better tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Let us renew our commitment to act together as citizens, guided by unity, love, compassion, and responsibility, in pursuit of our shared dream of a better tomorrow, Prime Ministe... Read More


Bethlehem celebrates first Christmas in three years

Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Celebrations are resuming across the West Bank as a fragile truce holds in the Gaza Strip, where hundreds of thousands of people are facing the winter in makeshift tents and rema... Read More


Avoid extravagance and share this Christmas with the poor - Cardinal

Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has called on Sri Lankans to avoid all forms of extravagance and celebrate this year's Christmas in a humble fashion. ... Read More


Few showers predicted in several areas of the island today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- A few showers may occur in Uva province and in Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Sabaragamuwa prov... Read More


Let us renew our humanity through compassion and bring joy to every home this Christmas - President

Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has urged all Sri Lankans to rise together as a nation to face the present with courage and unity. The President therefore called on all peopl... Read More


Police seize more than 2,300 firearms, over 23,000 kg of narcotics so far this year

Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- Sri Lanka Police have seized a total of 2,341 firearms during special search and raid operations conducted island-wide since 01 January 2025. According to Police, the haul inclu... Read More


Reckless driver defying police orders crashes vehicle in Jaffna

Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- The driver of a car that failed to comply with police orders was involved in an accident while being pursued by police near the MooththanainaarKovil in Jaffna. Police had report... Read More


Excessive commercialization has overshadowed core values associated with Christmas - Cardinal

Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- The commercial economy has gradually transformed Christmas into yet another occasion focused on financial gain, rather than its true spiritual meaning, the Archbishop of Colombo ... Read More


Sri Lanka Aviation Unit rescues two injured UN personnel in CASEVAC mission

Sri Lanka, Dec. 25 -- The Sri Lanka Aviation Unit operating under the United Nations (UN) mandate in the Central African Republic (CAR) has successfully carried out a critical Casualty Evacuation (CAS... Read More