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Maithree Wickremesinghe to appear before CID today?

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- Maithree Wickremesinghe, the wife of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, was notified to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) of the Criminal Inves... Read More


Two arrested for aiding and abetting attempted murder in Kalutara

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- The Kalutara Crimes Division has arrested two individuals in connection with aiding and abetting an attempted murder carried out by shooting. Following the shooting incident rep... Read More


Maha Sangha Conference to be held in Colombo today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- A Maha Sangha Conference is scheduled to be held today (20) with the objective of educating the public regarding the alleged pressures currently being exerted on Buddhism and the... Read More


Maha Sangha Conference decides to present 10-point charter to the President

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- The Maha Sangha Conference, aimed at educating the public regarding the alleged pressures exerted on Buddhism and the Maha Sangha, was held in Colombo this afternoon (20). Durin... Read More


One woman dead, 4 including Indian tourists injured in bus accident in Yatiyanthota

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- A bus accident had reportedly occurred today (20) along the Hatton-Colombo main road in the Thanakolawatta area of Yatiyanthota. The bus, which was carrying a group of Indian to... Read More


Hearing of 'Sathosa' case against ex-minister Johnston postponed to March 11

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- The Colombo High Court has ordered that further hearing of the case filed against former Minister Johnston Fernando and two others be postponed until March 11, 2026. The case wa... Read More


Nearly 100,000 arrested so far in island-wide anti-drug raids

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- Nearly 100,000 suspects have been arrested so far during islandwide raids conducted under the "Nation United - National Drive" campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the co... Read More


Akuregoda double murder: Police obtain 90-day detention order on 'Polgasowita Dila'

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- Police have obtained a 90-day detention order to interrogate the 28-year-old suspect known as "Polgasowita Dila," who is believed to have transported the weapons used in the rece... Read More


Showery conditions to enhance tomorrow - Met. Department

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- Atmospheric conditions are favorable for thundershowers over most parts of the island and showery conditions are expected to enhance tomorrow (21), the Department of Meteorology ... Read More


Maha Sangha Conference commences in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- A Maha Sangha Conference commenced today with the objective of educating the public regarding the alleged pressures currently being exerted on Buddhism and the Maha Sangha in the... Read More