Fmr Army Commando wanted for Thalangama shooting killed in shootout with STF

A suspect wanted by the police in connection with a shooting in Thalangama was killed in a shootout with the Police Special Task Force in Hanwella.

No interference in probe of Police Constable’s tragic death in Colombo

There will be no interference or involvement of top police officers in the investigations into the death of a police constable who was run over by an SUV at Independence Square roundabout in Colombo, Western Province Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon said.

Sri Lanka races against time to avert greylisting by FATF

Sri Lanka runs at the risk of being designated as a greylisted/blacklisted country, if it fails to implement all the recommendations put forward by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) before March 2025, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Central Bank said.

700–800 women die of breast cancer annually in Sri Lanka

Around 700–800 fatalities are reported annually due to breast cancer in Sri Lanka, a medical expert said.

Customs seize Rs.122 Mn worth ‘Kush’, ’Ice’ in UPB sent from Canada

Sri Lanka Customs on Friday (6) seized a stock of cannabis variety ‘Kush’ worth over Rs.122 million from three unaccompanied personal baggage sent from Canada, which was opened and searched at a private freight forwarding company’s warehouse in Peliyagoda.

TID launches probe into prison inmate’s tip on bomb threat

The Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) has initiated an investigation based on information provided by a prison inmate regarding a bomb threat.

Colombo’s tree damage sparks cable relocation talks

Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) is to discuss relocating of cables and pipelines in the Colombo city with relevant institutions, a senior officer from the Municipal Council said today.

Walpola to coach S. Thomas’ rugby in 2024

Former Isipathana College, CR and FC, Kandy SC and National 15-A-Side player, Anuranga Walpola has been appointed as the Head Coach of S. Thomas’ College rugby for the 2024 Inter-Schools season.

Adverse weather kills six, affects over 50,000

At least six people have been killed due to the adverse weather conditions while over 50,000 people have been affected in several districts, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).

Sri Lanka stack up pace unit for World Cup opener

A bit of grass on the pitch and shorter boundaries have tempted Sri Lanka to stack up its pace department as Sri Lanka look to forget the demons of the Asia Cup final and kick-off their World Cup campaign on a winning note against South Africa at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi tomorrow.

SC orders State to pay Rs.1 M compensation to ex-CID officer

CID Sub Inspector Sugath Mendis who had been arrested and interdicted along with former CID Director Shani Abeysekera, was today awarded a Rs. one million compensation by the Supreme Court.

’I didn’t promise to pay anyone’s electricity bills’: Sanath Nishantha

Over 1,500 requests have been received from people asking to pay their electricity bills after he was quoted in a statement that he was prepared to pay their bills, Water Supply State Minister Sanath Nishantha said.

Malaysian Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka

Malaysian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dato’ Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from October 08 to 12, 2023, a statement from the Foreign Ministry said.

Indika Thotawatte arrested

Astrologer Indika Thotawatte was arrested by the Computer Crimes Division this afternoon, Police said.

’I was threatened inside Parliament’: Opposition MP

Parliamentarian Chandima Weerakkody, raising a privilege issue in Parliament said that the Defence Secretary and the Army Commander had threatened him at a Committee meeting in the Parliament complex recently.

37 injured in head-on collisions in Kuliyapitiya, Nittambuwa

At least 37 persons including schoolchildren have been injured in two separate head-on collisions in Kuliyapitiya and Nittambuwa this morning.

Rahul as king Ravan?

The poster contains a morphed image of Rahul Gandhi portraying him as mythological demon king Ravan.

Minister Naseer Ahamad in hot water: SC determines expulsion from SLMC is valid

The Supreme Court in a landmark judgment today determined that the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress’ decision to expel Minister Naseer Ahamad from the party membership is legally valid.

President directs to provide Rs. 500,000 to families of accident victims

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed to provide financial assistance of Rs. 500,000 to the families of the victims of the tragic accident this morning.

TNA protest rocks the House

A protest by Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MPs brought Parliament sessions to a halt for a short time today.

Remove trees at risk of falling on roads: Minister

State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon has instructed the relevant officials to take immediate measures to prevent any damages and to remove the trees on both sides of the roads that are at risk of falling.

Take action on imminent ISIS threat: Sajith tells government

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa who drew the government’s attention on a media report warning of imminent bomb attacks in Colombo, requested immediate action to prevent any such destruction.

Parliament suspended for ten minutes

Parliament sessions were suspended for ten minutes as a tense situation flared up during an oral question session.

Money issues behind murder of three Sri Lankans in Malaysia, say police

Money issues are believed to be behind the murder of three Sri Lankans at a rented house at Jalan Perhentian Kampung Kovil Hilir, Sentul in Malaysia.

Tree falls on bus: Five killed, five injured

At least five persons were killed and five others injured after a tree collapsed on a bus travelling from Colombo to Mathugama this morning, police said.

IGP tussle among higher up's costs SL a soaring crime rate

In the wake of growing fear over the escalating crime rate in the country, civil organizations and the opposition have expressed growing concerns over the President’s failure to nominate a suitable replacement for the role of Inspector General of Police (IGP) even after several months.

Traffic police officer run over by vehicle succumbs to injuries

The police traffic officer who was admitted to the National Hospital in Colombo (NHC) after an SUV vehicle ran over him while on duty yesterday at the Independence Avenue roundabout died this morning, hospital sources said.

UPDATE: Four injured and hospitalized after tree falls on moving bus

Four persons, including a woman, were hospitalized after a tree fell on a bus travelling from Colombo to Deniyaya this morning, police said.

Elephant Sita transferred to Kandy

Steps have been taken to transfer the elephant Sita who received gunshot injuries, for further treatment to Kandy.

SC allows FR petitions challenging Maithripala’s decision

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (4) granted leave to proceed with two Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging former President Maithripala Sirisena’s decision to grant pardon to Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera.