Category: Local News

The “Clean Sri Lanka” program has actively collaborated to upgrade and sanitize the facilities at the Divisional Hospital in Kotmale.

Since none of the major parties secured more than 50% of the vote, a significant power struggle emerged between the National People’s Power (NPP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to establish control of the Colombo Municipal Council.

A bus accident occurred last night (May 12) on the Yatihalagala – Kulugammana road in the Aladeniya police area, leaving 37 people injured.

Sri Lanka Customs today (May 12) seized a massive consignment of Kush cannabis worth approximately Rs. 460 million from a British woman who arrived from Bangkok, Thailand.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urges the nation to unite in building a just and compassionate society, inspired by the timeless wisdom of the Buddha.

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence has expressed deep gratitude to local residents, medical teams, and emergency responders for their swift and coordinated efforts following the Bell 212 helicopter crash on May 9, 2025 at the Special Forces Camp in Maduruoya.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed deep shock and sadness over the tragic bus accident that occurred this morning (May 11) in the Garadi Ella area along the Nuwara Eliya–Gampola main road in Kotmale.

The number of fatalities has risen following a tragic accident in which a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus plunged into a precipice in the Gerandi Ella area of Ramboda this morning (May 11).

Sri Lankan actress Semini Iddamalgoda was taken into custody by the Welikada Police last evening (May 10) in connection with seven outstanding warrants related to financial fraud.

The State Vesak Festival for the Buddhist Year 2569 officially commenced on Friday (May 10) at the International Buddhist Centre Temple in Nuwara Eliya, under the patronage of the Most Venerable Maha Nayaka Theros of the Three Nikayas, and with the participation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

At least eight people have died after a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus plunged into a precipice in the Garandiella area of Ramboda this morning (May 11).

Police have launched an investigation to arrest a popular tuition teacher known as “Teacher Amma,” whose real name is Hayeshika Fernando, over an alleged assault on a young man.

The inaugural ceremony of the National Vesak Week will commence today at 1:30 PM in Nuwara Eliya, under the patronage of Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

The Colombo High Court today (May 9) sentenced a Divi Neguma Development Officer to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for soliciting a sexual bribe from a 30-year-old mother of three, in exchange for approving government financial aid for her seven-year-old child’s kidney surgery.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has congratulated His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on being elected as the new leader of the Catholic Church.

A Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir this morning (May 9) during a demonstration.