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The Department of Meteorology has warned of increased rainfall across Sri Lanka from Tuesday (October 13), with heavy showers ofContinue Reading The post Heavy rains of up to 150 mm forecast as low-pressure system develops near Sri Lanka…

A 29-year-old suspect has been arrested with heroin, a micro firearm and ammunition during a joint operation conducted by theContinue Reading The post 29-year-old arrested with heroin and firearm in Kosgoda appeared first on Newswire.

The Ministry of Environment has initiated steps to establish a national mechanism for the proper management of electrical and electronicContinue Reading The post Govt to introduce new measures for electronic waste management appeared first…

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for the urgent convening of the Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice andContinue Reading The post Sajith calls for urgent parliamentary committee meeting over prison…

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has seized at least 327 motorcycle helmets without the required SLS certification mark during 84Continue Reading The post Over 758 helmets seized in nationwide CAA raids in July and October appeared…

Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage says the Nawinna Sports Ground, currently undergoing development, is expected toContinue Reading The post Nawinna Sports Ground to open to public by December – Sports Minister…

SriLankan Airlines has announced that all flights between Colombo and Dammam, Saudi Arabia, have been suspended until October 18, 2026,Continue Reading The post SriLankan Airlines suspends Dammam flights until October 18 appeared first on…

Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who is in remand custody at Welikada Prison, has been admitted to the Cardiology UnitContinue Reading The post Shiranthi Rajapaksa admitted to National Hospital’s Cardiology Unit appeared first on…

Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (12).Continue Reading The post MP Chamara Sampath arrested by Bribery Commission appeared…

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) Leader Udaya Gammanpila has alleged that Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera was forcibly stripped of hisContinue Reading The post Gnanasara Thera forced to wear prison uniform despite objections – Gammanpila…