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SLAF helicopter deployed to combat Raththanagolla forest fire

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- A Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Bell 412 helicopter was deployed today (08 Aug) to help contain a forest fire in the Raththanagolla-Imbulpe area of Balangoda, in a coordinated respon... Read More


Borella shooting death toll rises to two

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Another individual has succumbed to injuries sustained in the shooting that occurred last night (07) near the Sahaspura Sirisara Housing Complex in Borella, police said. This bri... Read More


Truth about satellite launch and funding clear after 13 years - SupremeSAT chairman

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Sri Lankan satellite operator SupremeSAT (Pvt.) Ltd. has welcomed the long-awaited public acknowledgment, after 13 years, confirming that the SupremeSAT satellite was successfully... Read More


Deadline extended for 2025 A/L exam applications

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- The deadline for submitting applications for the upcoming G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination has been extended. Applicants can now submit their applications online until mid... Read More


Case against Namal Rajapaksa to be taken up in January

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court today (07) ordered that the case filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa and several other suspects in connection with a... Read More


CCTV footage of Navinna shooting

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- CCTV camera footage of the shooting incident that took place last night (06) in the Navinna area of Maharagama has been received by 'Ada Derana'. According to the Police Media Di... Read More


Three Indians arrested with 12kg of 'Kush' cannabis at BIA

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Three foreign nationals, one male and two females, have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle 12 kilograms and 160 grams of 'Kush... Read More


Mental health concerns rise among schoolchildren, health officials warn

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Ministry of Health states that school students are currently experiencing some degree of mental stress due to various social factors. Acting Director of the Directorate of Me... Read More


Five injured in shooting incident at Borella

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- At least five individuals have been injured and admitted to the National Hospital in Colombo following a shooting incident that occurred at Sahasrapura in Borella. The incident o... Read More


Constitutional Council to convene today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Constitutional Council (CC) is scheduled to meet at 1.30 p.m. today (07) at the Parliament complex, chaired by Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. Meanwhile, the letter removin... Read More