Police looking into involvement of third vehicle in accident that killed Sanath Nishantha and security officer

Police are investigating the presence of a third vehicle, which may be connected to Thursday’s accident that claimed the lives of state minister Sanath Nishantha and his personal security officer.



Sri Lanka Police awards Rs. 1.5 million to security officer killed in Expressway accident

Sri Lanka Police has offered a cash donation of Rs. 1.5 million to the family of Police Constable J.A.A. Jayakodi, who died in an accident on the Katunayake expressway while working as the security officer of late State Minister Sanath Nishantha.



Sri Lankan fishing trawler with 6 crew members hijacked by Somali pirates

A Sri Lankan multi-day fishing trawler with 6 crew members has been hijacked by Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea, the Department of Fisheries confirmed.



Litro Gas contributes another Rs. 1.5 billion to Treasury

Litro Gas Company’s profits for the year 2023, totalling Rs. 1.5 billion, was officially handed over to the Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation, the company’s parent entity, during a ceremony held at the Presidential Secretariat on Friday (January 26).



Sri Lanka cannot simply withdraw from IMF – President

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that Sri Lanka cannot simply rule out the relationship with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), referring to the complications that may arise if a decision is taken to do so.



Sri Lanka Parliament prorogued until February 07, 2024

Sri Lanka President has prorogued Parliament with effect from midnight on Friday (January 26) until February 07 (Wednesday).



Thai police to charge two including Sri Lankan over pet lion spotted cruising in Bentley

Police in Thailand have arrested a woman whose pet lion was pictured going on a joyride in the streets of Pattaya.



Austrian tourist killed and three injured in accident on Kadawatha expressway

A 37-year-old Austrian tourist has lost his life in a fatal accident on the Kadawatha expressway in Sri Lanka.



Two more suspects arrested over Beliatta mass shooting

Two more persons aged 25 and 35 years have been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the mass shooting in Beliatta in which five people were killed on January 22, 2024.



Onlanka celebrates its 20th Anniversary

Onlanka.com which was launched on January 26, 2004, celebrating its 20th anniversary today (January 26).



Chamari Athapaththu won ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year for 2023

Sri Lanka star Chamari Athapaththu has won the ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year for 2023 after a stellar 12 months.



United States expresses concern over Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Bill

The United States government on Thursday (January 25) expressed its concern over the controversial Online Safety Bill passed by Parliament of Sri Lanka on Wednesday (January 24).



Sanath Nishantha killed in accident

Two persons, including State Minister Sanath Nishantha were reportedly killed in an accident on the Katunayake Expressway near Kandana around 02:00 AM today (January 25).



Online Safety Bill passed in Parliament of Sri Lanka

The Online Safety Bill was passed in Parliament of Sri Lanka with amendments a short while ago.



Sri Lanka votes on new law to regulate online content

Sri Lanka’s lawmakers are set to vote on a social media regulation bill on Wednesday which opposition politicians and activists allege will muzzle free speech.



Suspect arrested over Beliatta mass shooting and vehicle used for incident recovered

Police arrested a 54-year old suspect today (January 24) in connection with the shooting incident at Beliatta where five persons including “Ape Jana Bala Party” leader Saman Perera were killed.