Man killed in wild elephant attack

A 44-year-old man was killed in a wild elephant attack in Horowpathana early this morning.

President offering bribes to voters is regrettable: Sumanthiran

General Secretary of the Ilankai Tamil Arachu Katchi (ITAK) M.A. Sumanthiran said it is highly regrettable that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has chosen to repeatedly offer bribes to voters by stating that funds will be more easily allocated to councils governed by the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) and not to others.

Health authorities slammed for turning blind eye to Chikungunya surge

Health authorities are under fire for failing to issue relevant guidelines to contain Chikungunya in light of its rapid rise across the country.

Earth slips block Beragala–Wellawaya road

Traffic on the Beragala–Wellawaya road has been obstructed due to earth slips in the Viharagala area (at the 184 km post), the Disaster Management Centre said.

Shooting at Manampitiya Christ Church, suspect arrested

The suspect who opened fire at the ’Living Christ Church’ at Ayurveda Place, Manampitiya and fled has been arrested by the police.

Gimhani out, Fernando in

The prestigious Asian Under 22 and Youth Men’s and Women’s Boxing Championship, set to be hosted in Sri Lanka from May 12 to 23 at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, has been marred by growing concerns over the transparency and fairness of the national selection process.

NPP warns of non-allocation of funds for local bodies controlled by Opposition

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Rohini Kaviratne in a letter addressed to Secretary Election Commission and Assistant Commissioner Matale District has lodged a complaint against a leaflet that has been distributed by the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) which indicates that funds for the local bodies which will be secured by the opposition at the Local Government polls will be blocked.

Govt. has become a pawn of the thermal power mafia: Sajith

The government which has become a pawn of thermal energy mafia is all out to destroy the renewable energy sector, Opposition and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader Sajith Premadasa charged yesterday.

Sri Lanka lock horns with Malaysia in Asia Rugby Top 4 Qualifier

In what promises to be a gripping and high-stakes XV-a-side rugby contest, Sri Lanka will face off against Malaysia tomorrow in the Asia Rugby Top 4 qualification encounter at the Racecourse Ground in Colombo.

Reshan Swings to Glory

At just 17 years old, Reshan Algama stands as one of Sri Lanka’s top-ranked amateur golfers on the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) - and now, he carries the pride of his country into the Grand Final of the prestigious Nick Faldo Series Asia, after receiving a wildcard.

Heavy crowds throng Kandy for Dalada exposition

A heavy influx of devotees was experienced by this afternoon in Kandy when the exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic got underway. Most of them had joined the three queues three days ahead of the event.

Public Security Minister denies meeting Nissanka Senadhipathi

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala denied media reports that he had met Nissanka Senadhipathi at his Ministry.

Marking Good Friday...

President inaugurates ’’Siri Dalada Wandanawa’’

Ravi K’s Private Members’ Bill to repeal Online Safety Act gazetted

The Private Members’ Bill presented to Parliament by MP Ravi karunanayake to repeal the Online Safety Act No. 9 of 2024 has been gazetted.

Special allowances for police on duty during Sacred Tooth Relic exposition

Following the instructions of the Acting IGP, a special transport allowance and a combined allowance will be provided to police personnel assigned to ensure the safety of local and foreign devotees attending the exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Dekma) at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy, the police said.

Gujarat Titans announce replacement of injured Glenn Phillips in squad

Gujarat Titans have picked Sri Lanka all-rounder Dasun Shanaka as a replacement for injured Glenn Phillips in their squad for the rest of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Govt denies issuing VIP invitations for Sacred Tooth Relic exposition

The Government Information Department clarified that reports claiming that VIP invitations were issued by the government for special guests to attend the exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Dekma) at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy are false.

Heavy showers, thunderstorms expected in several provinces

Showers of above 50 mm will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Eastern, North-Central and Uva Provinces during the afternoon or night, the Department of Meteorology said.

Youth missing from Galaboda waterfall

A 20-year-old youth has been reported missing after drowing near the Galaboda waterfall in Nawalapitiya yeasterday.

Over 1500 complaints related to LG polls; nine incidents of violence

A total of 94 fresh complaints related to the upcoming Local Government elections were received, pushing the total number to over 1500.

Wild elephant killed by night mail train in Siyambalangamuwa

A wild elephant died in the Siyambalangamuwa area after being knocked down by the night mail train traveling from Colombo Fort to Trincomalee early this morning, officials of the Meegalewa Wildlife Sanctuary said.

50 rounds of ammunition found in Athurugiriya police raid

Police have recovered 50 rounds of live ammunition used for T56 firearms, along with sharp weapons, based on a tip off received by the Athurugiriya police.

Foreign diplomats head to Kandy by train for ’Siri Dalada Vandanawa’ inauguration ceremony

Foreign diplomats representing several countries travelled to Kandy this morning in a special observation saloon of a train that departed from the Colombo Fort Railway Station at around 7:00 a.m., the President’s Media Division (PMD) reported.

Marking Good Friday

Daily progress reviews will be held during Sacred Tooth Relic exposition

A progress review of the ’Sri Dalada Dekma’ will be held every morning during the exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, which is set to begin today at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy, Kandy District Secretary Indika Udawatte said.

Shooting incident reported near school in Ahungalla

A shooting incident was reported in front of a school in Ahungalla, where two unidentified individuals carried out the attack and fled in a three-wheeler, according to police.

No special queues for VIPs during sacred tooth relic exposition: DIG

There will be no special passes or separate queues issued for VIPs or VVIPs during the upcoming exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, set to begin today 18) at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy, according to Deputy Inspector General of Police for the Kandy and Matale Districts, Sudath Masinghe.

US senator meets man mistakenly deported to El Salvador

A US senator has met with a man who Trump administration officials have acknowledged was deported in error from Maryland to a mega-prison in El Salvador.

Vatican to declare Easter Sunday bomb victims as ’Heroes of Faith’ on April 21

The Vatican is to declare those who died in bomb attacks in churches on Easter Sunday six years ago as ’Heroes of Faith’ on Monday April 21, 2025.