Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Former Deputy Director of the Prison Hospital, Dr. Hemantha Ranasinghe who was arrested on bribery charges, has been further remanded until August 26, Ada Derana reporter said. ... Read More
Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- A 'hartal' called in the Northern and Eastern Provinces, demanding justice for the recent death of a 32-year-old man in Mullaitivu and based on several other demands, has reporte... Read More
Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has rejected the bail application filed by the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Okkampitiya Police, who was arrested in connection with soliciting a ... Read More
Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has reported a profit of Rs. 5.31 billion for the financial quarter ending on June 30, 2025. This marks a significant turnaround compared to t... Read More
Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- A total of 641 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island... Read More
Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- A 42-year-old man has tragically drowned and died in the Haburugala Bodhiraja Lake, in Sevanagala. The deceased, a resident of the Mahagama Colony in Sevanagala, is reported to ... Read More
Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Minister Bimal Rathnayake revealed that constitutional reforms will be introduced following the conducting of the Provincial Council Elections. Speaking at a press briefing held... Read More
Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- A train traveling from Galle to Colombo derailed this morning (18) between Maradana and Colombo Fort railway stations, causing significant delays on both the main and coastal rai... Read More
Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Shelly Seaver, and Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Gama... Read More
Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- A 'hartal' is currently underway in the North and East, according to the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK). The 'hartal' has been called in response to the recent death of a 32... Read More