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Excavation conducted over suspected LTTE arms cache in Batticaloa

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- An excavation has been carried out yesterday (13) in the Manmunai area, within the Kattankudy Police Division in Batticaloa, following information that weapons had allegedly bee... Read More


MP Mujibur Rahman files CID complaint over coal tender irregularities

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Several members of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) including Member of Parliament (MP) Mujibur Rahman have lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) t... Read More


Makumbura Bus Terminal prepared to provide services for New Year travel - Officials

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Arrangements have been made to provide transport facilities today (13) as well for passengers travelling to their hometowns for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, the Assistant Man... Read More


Two suspects arrested over wildlife poaching in Yala National Park

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- In a special operation conducted in Zone 02 of the Yala National Park, officers from the Police Special Task Force (STF) and the Department of Wildlife Conservation have arreste... Read More


30,000 MT fuel oil shipment arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- A shipment of furnace oil required for electricity generation has arrived in Sri Lanka. The Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Mayura Neththikumara st... Read More


NBRO implements priority framework for Cyclone Ditwah compensation payments

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- A special programme has been introduced to provide compensation for owners of houses and business buildings damaged due to Cyclone Ditwah, the National Building Research Organis... Read More


Donald Trump deletes controversial Truth Social post where he appears Jesus-like

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Faced with growing backlash, US President Donald Trump appears to have removed a controversial Truth Social post depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure. The AI-generated imag... Read More


5,000 people killed in Iran and Lebanon since conflict began, authorities say

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- More than 5,000 people have been killed in Iran and Lebanon since conflict broke out in the region six weeks ago, according to recent tolls given by local authorities. At least... Read More


Public advised to follow health guidelines to avoid accidents during New Year events

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Health authorities have urged the public to pay close attention to the health guidelines issued to minimize accidents during competitions and events organized in the Sinhala and... Read More


Accident-related hospital admissions spike during festive period

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- A significant increase in hospital admissions have been reported due to accidents during the New Year season, health officials noted. The Head of the Accident Prevention Unit a... Read More