An employee of SriLankan Catering has been arrested by the officers of Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Division, at the exit terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake along with smuggled gold biscuits worth over Rs. 170 million. MORE..
Sunday, December 31, 2023
SriLankan Catering employee arrested with smuggled gold at BIA
An employee of SriLankan Catering has been arrested by the officers of Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Division, at the exit terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake along with smuggled gold biscuits worth over Rs. 170 million. MORE..
Another inmate at Matara Prison dies from meningitis
An inmate of the Matara Prison has reportedly died after being hospitalized with symptoms of meningitis. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota districts, according to the Meteorology Department. MORE..
Saturday, December 30, 2023
South Africa files genocide case against Israel at World Court
South Africa asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday for an urgent order declaring that Israel was in breach of its obligations under the 1948 Genocide Convention in its crackdown against the Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza. MORE..
Thundershowers and gusty winds expected today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota districts. MORE..
Alarm raised as more than 87,000 dengue cases reported in 2023
Over 10,000 cases of dengue infections have been recorded in the month of December alone, bringing the total number of infections reported in 2023 to 87,078. MORE..
Friday, December 29, 2023
Four earthquakes strike Indian Ocean
Four strong earthquakes have struck the Carlsberg Ridge of Indian Ocean on Friday morning (Dec.29), off the archipelagic state, the Maldives. MORE..
Thundershowers and strong winds possible today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Eastern and Uva provinces, the Meteorology Department says. MORE..
COVID suspected to have caused death of 65-year-old in Gampaha
A 65-year-old woman has reportedly died at the Gampaha Hospital after having contracted COVID-19. MORE..
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Over 1,400 drug suspects arrested during Yukthiya operation
Over 1,400 persons have been arrested during 24-hour police operations ending at 12-30 a.m. today (28 Dec.), says the Public Security Ministry. MORE..
North Korea s Kim orders military to accelerate war preparations - state media
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered its military, the munitions industry and the nuclear weapons sector to accelerate war preparations to counter what he called unprecedented confrontational moves by the U.S., state media said on Thursday. MORE..
Port trade unions call off planned token strike
The All-Ceylon General Ports Employees Union says it has called off the work-to-rule campaign which was scheduled to be launched today (Dec.28). MORE..
Fairly heavy showers of about 75mm expected in several districts
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Hambantota district, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Anti-drug operation Yukthiya resumes after holidays
Sri Lanka Police says the special operation Yukthiya will resume starting Wednesday (Dec.27) to crack down on drug peddling and organized crimes that have plagued the country. MORE..
No embassy staff hurt in blast near Israeli mission in Delhi
An explosion near the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday did not kill or wound any staff members, authorities said, adding that investigations into its cause were ongoing. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
Showers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and Hambantota district while several spells of showers will occur in Matale and Nuwara Eliya districts. MORE..
Indian navy to deploy guided missile destroyer ships after strike off its coast
The Indian navy will deploy guided missile destroyer ships in the Arabian Sea as a deterrent after an Israel-affiliated merchant vessel was struck off the Indian coast over the weekend. MORE..
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
A fire has reportedly broken out in a building at Armour Street in Colombo.
Sri Lanka to observe two-minute silence today for tsunami victims
A two minutes silence will be observed island-wide today (26 December) on National Safety Day from 9.25 a.m. to 9.27 a.m. in memory of all who lost their lives in the 2004 tsunami and other natural disasters in Sri Lanka, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said. MORE..
Showery weather condition expected to enhance from today
The Department of Meteorology says the showery weather condition is expected to enhance over Northern, North-central, and Eastern provinces from today (26). MORE..
CID Constable drowns off Katukurunda Beach
A police constable attached to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) who was sea bathing with a group of his friends at the Katukurunda Beach in Kalutara has reportedly drowned. MORE..
Monday, December 25, 2023
President Ranil, in Christmas Day Message, highlights importance of spiritual transformation
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his Christmas Day message, has invited everyone to unite in shouldering their responsibilities, recognizing the genuine adversities confronting the nation. MORE..
Thundershowers, fairly strong winds expected today
The Department of Meteorology says several spells of light showers will occur in Northern, Eastern and Uva provinces and a few showers will occur in North-central province. MORE..
Sunday, December 24, 2023
Argentinian protest organisers will have to cover security costs, government says
Thousands turned out for the march on Wednesday to oppose Milei s austerity measures and commemorate the deadly 2001 protests that followed the country s economic meltdown. MORE..
SL national among 2 held in Chennai, 56 kg of meth seized
The Chennai Zonal Unit of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in India has arrested two men, including a Sri Lankan national, for allegedly trying to smuggle methamphetamine to Sri Lanka. MORE..
Over 1,500 arrested during 24-hour police operation
A total of 1,534 persons have been arrested during a 24-hour operation ending at 12.30 a.m. today (Dec 24), the Ministry of Public Security said. MORE..
Eight more inmates at Matara Prison hospitalized; Visitors to prison limited
Eight more inmates, who fell ill at the Matara prison, were hospitalised last night (Dec. 23), said Commissioner of Prisons and Media Spokesman Gamini B. Dissanayake. MORE..
Saturday, December 23, 2023
France grounds flight carrying 303 Indian passengers on suspicion of human trafficking
French authorities grounded a flight from the United Arab Emirates to Nicaragua carrying 303 Indian passengers after receiving a tip that it could be carrying victims of human trafficking, prosecutors said Friday. MORE..
Thundershowers possible in several districts after 2pm
Several spells of showers will occur in Northern and Eastern provinces and a few showers will occur in North-central province. MORE..
Sagala calls for swift policy decisions on transferring of state land to citizens
Sagala Ratnayake, the Presidential Senior Adviser on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff, emphasized the need for swift policy decisions regarding the transfer of government apartment complexes home ownership to citizens through freehold deeds. MORE..
Current govt. increased foreign reserves to USD 3.6bn – Minister
The Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara, highlighted the significant improvement in the country s foreign reserves under the leadership of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. MORE..
Friday, December 22, 2023
SJB s Kurunegala District Organizer busted with drugs
A district organizer of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has been arrested during a drug operation. MORE..
Afternoon thundershowers possible in several areas today
A few showers will occur in Northern, Eastern and North-central provinces and Matale District. MORE..
Group of Sri Lankans held hostage by Myanmar terror group, forced to commit internet scams
A group of dozens of Sri Lankans, who were lured with tourist visas behind the false front of lucrative job offers in the IT sector, are reportedly in captivity in Myanmar by a notorious terror group.
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Train services on Upcountry Line disrupted by derailment
A train has derailed between Hatton and Kotagala railway stations this morning (Dec.21), Sri Lanka Railway says. MORE..
Operation Yukthiya - Over 2,000 more arrested within 24-hours
A total of 2,008 persons have been arrested during a 24-hour special island-wide operation ending at 12.30 am today, according to the Ministry of Public Security. MORE..
Foreign Minister in Kathmandu for Nepal-Sri Lanka Joint Commission meeting
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry arrived in Kathmandu on Wednesday to attend the first meeting of the Nepal-Sri Lanka Joint Commission set to be held from December 21-22. MORE..
Showers expected in several provinces and districts
Several spells of showers will occur in Northern, Eastern and North-central provinces and in Matale district, says the Meteorology Department. MORE..
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Operation Yukthiya - Scores of drug suspects arrested in over 2,300 raids
Continuing the special island-wide operation Yukthiya (Justice) to crack down on narcotics, Sri Lankan security forces have arrested scores of drug suspects in a 24-hour mission ending at 12-30 a.m. on Tuesday (Dec.19). MORE..
Colorado Supreme Court disqualifies Trump from 2024 ballot
A divided Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday declared former President Donald Trump ineligible for the White House under the U.S. Constitution s insurrection clause and removed him from the state s presidential primary ballot.. MORE..
Prevailing showery condition expected to ease off from today
The Department of Meteorology says the prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to ease off from today (Dec.20). MORE..
Representing diaspora doesn t make you extremist or anti-Sri Lankan - Sagala
Being part of the diaspora does not make someone an extremist or anti-Sri Lankan, says Senior Advisor to the President on National Security and Chief of Staff, Sagala Ratnayaka. MORE..
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
More than 2,000 arrested during 24-hour special drug bust
The police have made more than 2,000 arrests and impounded large consignments of drugs during a 24-hour special operation ending at 12-30 a.m. today (Dec.19), the Public Security Ministry says. MORE..
At least 111 dead, scores injured after earthquake in China s Gansu
At least 111 people were killed and more than 230 injured after an earthquake hit the Gansu-Qinghai border region in China on Tuesday, according to reports by state media. MORE..
Sri Lanka continues to be an important partner in India s growth story - Lok Sabha Speaker
Sri Lankan Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, who is currently leading a Parliamentary delegation to India, called on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday, following which Birla emphasised that Sri Lanka continues to be an important partner in India s growth story. MORE..
Monday, December 18, 2023
President urges political leaders to act responsibly over IMF program
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has urged all political leaders to exhibit responsibility in their approach to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program and cautioned against engaging in rhetoric merely for public appeasement without shouldering responsibilities. MORE..
Stock of 10 million imported eggs to be released to market
Measures have been taken to release 10 million imported eggs to the market from today (18). The Sri Lanka State Trading (General) Corporation stated that the relevant stock of eggs.. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the country
The Department of Meteorology says showers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces while several spells of showers may occur in the Hambantota district too. MORE..
Sunday, December 17, 2023
President urges all citizens to work collectively to safeguard and preserve national identity
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, emphasizing the monumental responsibility borne by the security forces, underscored that protecting the sovereignty of the country is paramount. The President further stated that no external interference or restriction shall be tolerated. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology says showers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Hambantota District. MORE..
