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Body suspected to have been electrocuted found

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- The body of a man suspected to have died from electrocution was discovered today (16) in a paddy field in the Kadana area of Horana, according to Horana Headquarters Police. Th... Read More


Body found behind public stadium building

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Mathugama Police discovered the body of a male behind a building located within the Mathugama Public Stadium. The body was found during an investigation conducted yesterday (15... Read More


Navy seizes 250kg of cocaine in Beruwala

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- The Sri Lanka Navy reported the recovery of nearly 250kg of cocaine from a multiday fishing trawler intercepted in the seas off Beruwala today (16). The vessel was escorted to ... Read More


Man dies in unauthorised gem mine collapse

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- A 36-year-old individual died today (16) after a soil mound collapsed at an unauthorised gem mine near the Kalu Ganga in the Wagawatta area of Horana. Horana Headquarters Polic... Read More


University student arrested with drugs and live ammunition

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- A 25-year-old university student from Galle was arrested at his home in Batapola this afternoon (16) while in possession of 1,800 mg of 'ICE' and nine rounds of 9mm live ammunit... Read More


Every Wednesday declared a government holiday

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- The Commissioner General of Essential Services has announced that Wednesday of every week will be a holiday for several key government sectors. This special holiday applies to:... Read More


MG reveals MG4X SUV with semi solid battery and 530km range

SriLanka, March 15 -- MG has released official images and basic specifications for its pure-electric MG4X compact SUV, including the new model's 'liquid-solid state' battery system. The battery, whic... Read More


Agrovista Plantation launches 'One million trees for the Motherland by 2030' initiative

SriLanka, March 15 -- Agrovista Plantation has launched an ambitious environmental initiative titled 'One million trees for the Motherland by 2030', reaffirming the company's commitment to environment... Read More


IIHS introduces international foundation programme as alternative to A/Ls

SriLanka, March 15 -- The IIHS International Foundation Programme has been introduced as a progressive alternative to the traditional Advanced Level (A/L) pathway, offering students a more holistic an... Read More


QR system returns to Sri Lanka

SriLanka, March 15 -- The Sri Lankan government has officially brought back the National Fuel Pass QR system to manage dwindling energy reserves amidst escalating conflict in the Middle East. The Min... Read More