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Business manager loses life in Ambalangoda shooting

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- A shooting occurred this morning (22) inside a business establishment in Ambalangoda town. Police confirmed that the manager of the premises died as a result of the attack. Two ... Read More


Deputy Foreign Minister to visit Israel

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, mentioned via a Facebook post that he will be undertaking an official visit to the State of Israe... Read More


Rugby Union to investigate Nittawela match clash

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- An investigation into the clash that occurred during yesterday's (21) rugby match in Kandy will commence once the match commissioners' reports are received. Sri Lanka Rugby Presi... Read More


Two businessmen arrested for smuggling gems

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- Customs officials at the Katunayake Airport departure terminal arrested two Sri Lankan passengers attempting to smuggle a stock of gemstones valued at Rs. 32 million to China. Th... Read More


Past Pupils' Association requests inquiry into Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya awards controversy

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- The Past Pupils' Association (PPA) of Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya, Colombo, stated the controversial incident at the recent annual colours awards ceremony. The PPA noted that... Read More


Wild elephant damages paddy warehouse

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- Property and grain stocks sustained damage after a wild elephant broke into the Weerawila warehouse belonging to the Paddy Marketing Board early this morning (22). Regional Mana... Read More


Fatal wall and embankment collapse in Badulla

Sri Lanka, Dec. 21 -- A tragic incident in the Hindagoda area of Badulla has claimed the life of one individual after a soil embankment, supported by a wall, collapsed. Two people were initially trap... Read More


No more tolls at Kerawalapitiya interchange

Sri Lanka, Dec. 21 -- An extraordinary gazette notification has been released to officially stop toll collection at the Kerawalapitiya interchange on the Katunayake Expressway. The move, which comes ... Read More


Rains expected today.

Sri Lanka, Dec. 21 -- Several spells of showers will occur in Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or th... Read More


India's top diplomat to visit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 21 -- India's Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S Jaishanka, is set to touch down in Sri Lanka next week, presumably to ensure the island is managing to stay afloat after the recent we... Read More