Stephanie appointed to PO Committee due to social service work: Spokesman

Well-known model and former beauty queen Stephanie Siriwardhana has been appointed to the six-member Prison Observation Committee, Prison Media Spokesperson A.C. Gajanayake said, highlighting her background in social service activities.

Are children in Sri Lanka safe?

Violence and sexual abuse against children still remain a key problem highlighting that Sri Lanka is yet to be on a path that ensure a safe future for children.

First LANKAN to earn U.S. Navy SEAL Trident DEAD

Lieutenant Koyan Chamitha of the Sri Lanka Navy’s elite Special Boat Squadron (SBS), the first Sri Lankan to complete the U.S. Navy SEAL basic training and earn the coveted SEAL Trident, passed away in the early hours of today at the Walisara Wardroom.

Patients caught in doctors–Health Ministry tug of war

Patients were caught in the middle as disruptions to government hospital services continued for a fourth day amid ongoing tensions between doctors and health authorities.

Former President’s London trip confirmed as private-court told

Colombo Fort Magistrate Isuru Netthikumara informed court that, according to statements obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in relation to the investigation, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit to London was not an official visit but a private visit.

SL scrambles to protect rubber trade ahead of EU forest rules

Sri Lanka is working hard to protect its rubber products exports to the markets in the European Union to avoid any impact from the EU Deforestation Regulation which will come into effect next year, the Daily Mirror learns.

Nalanda College incident Govt. to adopt regulation process if media, social media do not self-regulate

Claiming that the attention of the government has been drawn to the circulation of videos on social media, involving a leading school in Colombo, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday the

Ditwah impact: Sri Lanka to seek leniency from EU for GSP+

Given the impact of cyclone Ditwah, which caused US $ 4.1 billion damage, Sri Lanka is to seek redress from the European Union in its evaluation of the country’s eligibility for GSP+ trade facility under the new

Plans afoot to restore Kalu ganga mouth and Calido beach

The Cabinet approval has been granted to move ahead with plans to restore the Calido beach, the Kalutara lagoon and the mouth of the Kalu Ganga following severe coastal erosion triggered by flood

Dry weather to prevail across most parts of the country

The Department of Meteorology says dry weather conditions are expected to prevail across most parts of the country.

Police raise alarm over drug-laced sweets aimed at students

The Sri Lanka Police have sounded a severe alarm regarding a disturbing trend where dangerous narcotics are being disguised as popular confectionery items to target schoolchildren.

About 30% of Sri Lankan adults suffer from mental health issues: Expert

Nearly 30 per cent of Sri Lanka’s adult population is affected by mental health problems, Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Madhushani Dias said.

Criminal behaviour among youth aged 16–22 on the rise in Sri Lanka

Criminal behaviour among young people aged between 16 and 22 has increased significantly over the past 10 years in Sri Lanka, Forensic Psychiatrist Dr Tharaka Fernando said.

Frequent influx of purported UFO footage: Professor Jayaratne

Professor Chandana Jayaratne, head of the Department of Physics at the University of Colombo and Chairman of the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies, has stated that videos purporting to show Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) are regularly submitted to him and associated scientific institutions in Sri Lanka

Disaster averted: Driver saves 80 passengers

A quick-thinking bus driver averted a potential tragedy early yesterday morning, saving 80 passengers on board a bus on the Hatton–Colombo main road after it suffered a complete brake failure on a steep descent.

All prisons overcrowded; 39,000 inmates in prisons designed for 11,000

Sri Lanka’s prison system is operating at more than three and a half times its intended capacity, creating a critical and unsustainable crisis, the country’s Commissioner of Prisons (Rehabilitation) stated yesterday.

Cyclone Ditwah’s toll 649 dead, 173 still missing

The death toll from Cyclone Ditwah has surged to 649 people, with an additional 173 individuals still missing, according to the latest report from Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre (DMC).

Police serve Namal summons at 9.50 am for 9.30 am court appearance: SLPP

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam has strongly criticised the police for issuing summons to MP Namal Rajapaksa that was impossible to comply with, citing serious procedural lapses and alleged political motivation.

Sri Lanka on alert on Nipah virus cases in India

Sri Lankan health authorities are closely monitoring developments following the detection of a cluster of Nipah virus infections in India’s eastern state of West Bengal, amid heightened surveillance measures across parts of Asia.

Gold sales spike in SL as global prices hit records

Gold prices in Sri Lanka have surged to unprecedented highs in direct response to a record-breaking rally in the global market, sparking a surge in domestic gold circulation as consumers rush to sell their holdings at a premium.

Mandatory seat belt rule comes into full effect

The National Council for Road Safety said that police have begun imposing fines for seat belt violations across the country, following the conclusion of a three-month transition period.

Videos involving student, teachers circulate on social media Education Secretary seeks principal’s report

The Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewa, has instructed the principal of a popular school in Colombo to submit a report regarding an alleged close relationship between the school’s head prefect and three female teachers, and the circulation of related videos on social media.

Doctors hold patients hostage as strike enters second day

Patients across the country continued to face disruption as doctors pressed ahead with their trade union action for a second consecutive day following the launch of an island-wide strike by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) from 8.00 a.m. yesterday.

Ranil and Sajith to decide on leader

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa are expected to meet shortly to decide as to who would lead the proposed UNP and SJB alliance, UNP Deputy General Secretary Harin Fernando said yesterday.

Six police officers arrested over alleged assault of priest

Six police officers from the Gampaha Division Crimes Investigation Bureau were arrested and remanded following a complaint over an alleged assault on a Catholic priest.

Test tube baby treatment to begin in Govt. hospitals

Sri Lanka is set to introduce test-tube baby treatment, also known as In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), at the Castle Street Hospital for Women in Colombo marking the first time such advanced fertility services will be made available at a government hospital.

More than 77,000 arrested under ‘Ratama Ekata’ drug operation

More than 77,000 individuals have been arrested under the island-wide ‘Ratama Ekata’ national drug prevention programme since its launch last year, police said, as daily search operations continued across

Sri Lanka to become second in South Asia to license drone pilots

The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) said that it will introduce a licensing system for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) pilots engaged in commercial and professional operations, marking a

11,000 complaints regarding disappearances, investigations to be completed in two years

Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said that there are as many as 11,000 complaints regarding missing persons, and investigations into them will be completed within two years.

Türkiye offers to sell drones to Sri Lanka

Türkiye has offered to sell drones manufactured there as part of defence ties between the two countries, according to Ambassador Semih Lütfü Turgut.