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CARCASS OF LARGE SEA COW WASHES ASHORE IN MANNAR

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- The carcass of a large marine animal, believed to be a "sea cow," has washed ashore in the Thirupullani area on the southern coast of Mannar. The body was discovered this morni... Read More


SAJITH PREMADASA CONGRATULATES UNP ON 79TH ANNIVERSARY

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa has extended his congratulations to the United National Party (UNP) on its 79th anniversary. In his message, the Opposition... Read More


POLICE INVESTIGATE SUSPICIOUS DEATH OF WOMAN IN KALAVANCHIKUDY

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- Police in Kalavanchikudy have launched an investigation after a woman was found dead in her home in the Kottaikallar area yesterday evening, September 19. The deceased, a 57-ye... Read More


OPPOSITION LEADER CRITICAL OF ELECTRICITY UNION LEADERS

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa has accused electricity workers' union leaders of abandoning issues raised by electricity workers when the current government was in oppositio... Read More


DRUGS RECOVERED FROM BIA BATHROOM

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- Police have seized a stock of narcotics worth Rs. 16.8 million at Bandaranaike International Airport. Officers from the Police Narcotics Bureau discovered the haul inside the m... Read More


PETTAH FIRE EXTINGUSIHED

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- A fire that broke out at an electronics store on First Cross Street in Pettah today (20) has been completely extinguished, according to the Fire Brigade. It took more than thre... Read More


MOVING THREE-WHEELER CATCHES FIRE IN NAWALAPITIYA

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- A three-wheeler caught fire this afternoon in Ambagamuwa, along the Nawalapitiya main road. The blaze broke out at around 5:30pm while the vehicle was in motion, police said. ... Read More


SLTB TO INTRODUCE AIR HOSTESS-STYLE UNIFORMS FOR NEW FEMALE STAFF

Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- The Minister of Ports, Transport, and Civil Aviation, Bimal Ratnayake, says new female drivers and conductors recruited to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) will be provided ... Read More


DUNITH WELLALAGE RETURNS HOME FOLLOWING FATHER'S DEATH

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellalage has returned to the country from the 2025 Asia Cup tournament in the United Arab Emirates. His departure follows the sudden death of his ... Read More


HEAVY TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN COLOMBO

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- Police stated that there is heavy traffic congestion on roads leading into Colombo due to the rain. The affected areas include roads from Battaramulla towards Borella, as well ... Read More