A 66 year old man who sexually harassed a Dutch tourist visiting the Isurumuniya Temple in Anuradhapura was arrested by the police last morning.

Heavy mist prevailing in the Western slopes of the Central hills has disrupted civilian life in several areas and obstructed transportation. Police said mist has been experienced in the morning and evening for several days.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into the hacking of the official website of the Ministry of Public Security.

The restoration of the Kandy railway line which was damaged by Cyclone Ditwah will be completed within a year, Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena said.

The lack of modern radiotherapy technology in Sri Lanka is worsening the quality of life for cancer patients and increasing mortality rates, particularly for those suffering from cervical, endometrial, prostate, rectal, anal, breast,

A ceremony to award NVQ-level certificates to students who have completed training in various professions, organised for the third time by the Public Affairs Department of the Colombo Municipal Council, was held yesterday at

The government has refiled a total of 65 cases that had been withdrawn between 2019 and 2024 for various reasons, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament yesterday.

In the wake of the earthquake in Ududumbara area off Kandy, 520 members in 128 families were evacuated from the endangered area.

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said investigations into several high-profile cases are progressing, with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) conducting comprehensive inquiries to identify those who tampered with or destroyed crucial

In the wake of Cyclone Ditwah, more than 177,000 people are currently living in the homes of relatives and friends, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).

A demerit system under which driving licences of habitual traffic offenders and route permits of buses will be cancelled is to be introduced soon to enhance road safety, Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake told Parliament yesterday.

The area of the Sri Pada pilgrim route at Mahagiri Damba,which had been affected by earth slips has now been restored and the flight of steps re-constructed to provide a safe passage for pilgrims.

A stash of hidden arms and ammunition including RPG ammunition were recovered by the STF during a search operation at Vakarai yesterday.

The tobacco industry remains one of the deadliest in the world, responsible for the deaths of one in every three of its consumers, raising serious concerns about its continued influence on public health and policy.

The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) said that it has recovered more than Rs. 374 million for victims who filed complaints against individuals and unlicensed employment agencies involved in foreign employment fraud during 2025.

St. Sebastian’s Church, Rukmalgama, will host a Musical Sing-Along evening on Saturday, 10 January 2026, at the Galadari Hotel Main Ballroom, bringing together music, fellowship and community spirit in support of an important cause.

Sri Lanka is bracing for a renewed dengue surge as cases spike sharply and floodwaters left by Cyclone Ditwah raise fears of fresh outbreaks.

Vehicular traffic along the Sungavila–Somawathiya Road in Polonnaruwa has been completely disrupted due to the overflow of the Mahaweli River at Manampitiya, police said.

The Donald Trump administration may carry out a probe on the Sri Lankan government’s link with the former Administration in Venezuela led by Nicolas Maduro, an opposition MP told Parliament yesterday.

Nine people lost their lives in two separate tragic incidents reported from Wennappuwa and Galenbindunuwewa within a single day yesterday, police said.

Amid an increase in road accidents and fatalities, the Sri Lanka Police has intensified measures this year to reduce traffic accidents, which continue to pose a serious threat to drivers, passengers, and pedestrians, Police Spokesman

Ceylon College of Physicians has elected Professor Namal Wijesinghe as its 50th president to lead the College for the year 2026.

The annual Kelaniya Duruthu Perahera of the historic Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara will be held on January 8, 9 and 10, 2026, temple authorities announced.

The Government is following a mild approach with regard to US invasion on Venezuela, an opposition MP told Parliament yesterday.

It is noted with deep consternation that several states in Latin America, the Middle East and elsewhere are ominously threatened with military strikes and other forceful measures in potential violation of their respective sovereignty and

Sri Lankan teen music band Cloud6, based in the UK, has donated £1,500 to the Government of Sri Lanka Rebuilding Fund through the High Commission of Sri Lanka in London.

In view of the Meteorological Department’s weather forecast of heavy rain in the Uva Province in the days to come, people in the endangered areas have been warned to be cautious of any possible disastrous situation and be prepared to leave for safe

Police have granted bail to a man who was arrested after being mistakenly identified as a suspect wanted in connection with a recent shooting incident in Kohuwala, police said.

A total of 312,177 motor vehicles were registered during the past year, with the majority being motorcycles, which accounted for 223,228 of the total, JB Securities (Pvt) Ltd reported.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa is to raise a question with regard to development in Venezuela in Parliament this week, the opposition leader’s office said yesterday.