Tree falls on trishaw- three dead

A huge turpentine tree hanging over Mapakanda- Nawalpitiya road in Dekinda had fallen on a trishaw causing the death of three passengers including a 15- year - old schoolboy.

Eleven missing, nearly 50 injured in fire at elderly care home in Horana

At least eleven persons are reported missing and nearly 50 others have been hospitalised after a fire broke out at an elderly care home in the Batagoda area of Horana yesterday, police said.

BASL urges President not to extend retirement age of Superior Court Judges

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), one of the country’s largest professional bodies has called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake not to proceed with any proposed constitutional amendment aimed at increasing the retirement age of members of the judiciary, including judges of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal.

School without students

Ethpattiya Junior School in Badalkumbura in Monaragala Education Zone could be the only school in Sri Lanka without any student.

Fuel consumption remains high despite price hike: Nalinda

The fuel consumption in the country has not reduced significantly despite the fuel price hike in the recent past, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday.

Tragedy strikes six people at dansal

In the wake of a horrific road accident that claimed six lives in Meegoda on Sunday night, the police said that they intend to file murder charges against the driver, stating that the fatalities were a consequence of deliberate and reckless disregard for human life.

Ruhunu Kataragama Esala festival commences on July 15

The Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devala Esala festival will commence on July 15 and end on July 30 after the Water Cutting ceremony in Menikganga.

Spectacular Hiripitiya Vesak Lantern on display for a week

The spectacular Vesak lantern created by the Hiripitiya Mabulgoda Youth Organisation for the 31st time will be displayed at the Hiripitiya junction for a week.

Supreme Court rejects Wela Suda’s appeal: Death sentence upheld

The Supreme Court yesterday dismissed a special leave to appeal application filed by convicted drug trafficker Gampola Vidanage Samantha Kumara, better known as “Wele Suda”, thereby allowing the death sentence imposed on him by the Colombo High Court to stand.

Governors Forum wants PC election held under PR system

The Governors Forum, which cited certain issues that had arisen as a result of the postponement of the provincial council election yesterday, urged the government to hold the polls under the old proportional representation system.

Breast cancer detection and treatment to be strengthened in five major hospitals

The Health and Mass Media Ministry has announced plans to provide five state-of-the-art mammography machines worth a total of Rs. 765 million to major hospitals across the country to strengthen breast cancer detection and treatment services.

Dengue, Chikungunya cases surge after rains

People experiencing a fever for more than two days should seek immediate medical attention and undergo appropriate blood tests, as Sri Lanka is witnessing a rise in both dengue and chikungunya infections following recent monsoon rains, Consultant Dr. Maheshaka Wijayawardena said.

Joint opposition calls for disciplinary inquiry against CIABOC DG

The joint opposition, including Sri Lanka Freedom Party ( SLFP), United National Party (UNP), United Republic Front (URF), LSSP and a few others, yesterday called for a disciplinary inquiry against Commission to Investigate Allegations on Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) Director General Ranga Dissanayake whom they accused of being partial and acting arbitrarily.

Mother flees hospital, abandons six-day-old baby

A six-day-old male infant was deserted in the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital yesterday by his mother.

JR’s antagonistic ties with India led to LTTE’s birth: GL

The LTTE was a phenomenon created by India under then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi after she felt threatened by Sri Lanka’s closeness in relationship to the United States under President J.R. Jayewardene, former External Affairs Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris said.

UK renews pressure on Sri Lanka over Human Rights probe

The United Kingdom has renewed international pressure on Sri Lanka over human rights and accountability issues, calling for proper investigations into past abuses and internationally accepted excavations of the Chemmani mass graves.

Gammanpila questions Shani Abeysekara’s French visit over Azad Maulana probe

Former Member of Parliament Udaya Gammanpila has questioned the rationale behind a recent official visit to France by Shani Abeysekara, the head of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), and his team.

Pressure mounts on govt over long-delayed PC polls

The Government is continuing to come under increasing political pressure to hold the long-delayed Provincial Council elections, with a coalition of 43 political parties yesterday demanding that the polls be conducted within this year under the proportional representation system.

Teacher drowns in bid to save student

A teacher of Waikumbura Tamil Junior school in Badalkumbura drowned in his attempt to save a schoolgirl who got into difficulty while having a sea bath in the sea off Kirinda during an educational tour.

No legal action over paper printed vehicle number plates registered after March last year

The police have been instructed not to initiate legal action against vehicle owners who used paper printed number plates bearing registered vehicle numbers between March 7, 2025 and the present, a period during which Sri Lanka’s official number plate printing contract was not in effect, authorities said.

Attack on Galle Face protesters: AG to frame charges against Deshabandu

The Attorney General’s Department yesterday informed the Supreme Court that the Attorney General is expected to file indictments against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon over his alleged failure to prevent the attacks on protesters at Galle Face on May 9, 2022.

Child abuse cases on the rise in Uva Province

According to the Department of Probation and Child Care, 80 child abuse cases have been reported from the Uva Province in the last five months.

Sri Lanka urged to tighten tobacco controls amid rising concerns

Sri Lanka has been urged to strengthen tobacco control measures as health experts warn of rising health and economic costs linked to smoking, while global and local authorities mark World No Tobacco Day. Tobacco use remains one of the leading preventable causes of death in Sri Lanka, contributing to around 20,000 deaths annually.

Attack on Galle Face protesters: AG to frame charges against Deshabandu

The Attorney General’s Department yesterday informed the Supreme Court that the Attorney General is expected to file indictments against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon over his alleged failure to prevent the attacks on protesters at Galle Face on May 9, 2022.

Child abuse cases on the rise in Uva Province

According to the Department of Probation and Child Care, 80 child abuse cases have been reported from the Uva Province in the last five months.

Sri Lanka urged to tighten tobacco controls amid rising concerns

Sri Lanka has been urged to strengthen tobacco control measures as health experts warn of rising health and economic costs linked to smoking, while global and local authorities mark World No Tobacco Day.

Brothel raided - four arrested

A group of four women engaging in prostitution were arrested by the Bandarawela Division Special Operations Unit during a raid last morning on a brothel run by a woman under the pretext of a massage clinic at Bindunuwewa in Bandarawela.

EPF lags behind listed companies and banks on transparency: Verité Research

The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), despite being Sri Lanka’s largest financial institution, has lower transparency and disclosure standards compared to other entities that manage funds on behalf of third parties, such as companies listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange, licensed commercial banks, and unit trusts.This was revealed in a new research brief by Verité Research titled ‘The Employees Provident Fund in Sri Lanka: A Comparative Assessment

COPE too hunting for opposition members ?

The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has revealed details of land fraud that allegedly took place within the National Housing Development Authority.

Five sentenced to death over murder

A group of five accused who stood indicted with murder were found guilty and sentenced to death by Balapitiya High Court Judge Ruchira Weliwatta on Friday (22).