Percy Abeysekera passes away

Percy Abeysekera, renowned cricket cheerleader, has passed away at the age of 87.



Two Officers of Paddy Marketing Board interdicted over missing 700,000 kg of paddy

Two officers attached to the Paddy Marketing Board have been interdicted after finding the disappearance of around 700,000 kg of paddy worth around Rs. 65 – 70 million, from a warehouse in Kurunegala.



Sri Lanka Police plans to eradicate underworld activities within next 6 months

Sri Lanka Police have reportedly implemented a plan to control the armed groups and completely eradicate the operation of the underworld gangs in the country within the next six months.



Defence Secretary graced 14th Asian Criminology Conference 2023 at KDU

Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne graced the closing ceremony of the 14th Asian Criminology Conference 2023 held at the Faculty of Graduate Studies of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) in Ratmalana on Sunday (October 29).



Lahiru Kumara ruled out from Cricket World Cup 2023

Lahiru Kumara has been ruled out from the remaining matches of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 following an injury.



Former Senior DIG Ravi Seneviratne arrested for causing accident with drunk driving

A former Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) of Police was arrested for causing a collision with multiple vehicles while driving under the influence of alcohol on Marine Drive last night (October 28).



Sri Lanka Navy arrests 37 poaching Indian fishermen in five trawlers on Sri Lanka waters

The Sri Lanka Navy seized five Indian trawlers with 37 Indian fishermen poaching on Sri Lankan waters off Mannar as well as near the Delft Island, Jaffna during special operations.



Sri Lanka Government’s goal is to allocate 1% of the total land area for industrial use

Sri Lanka Government’s goal is to allocate 1% of the country’s total land area for industrial use due to the limited availability of lands in Sri Lanka.



Sri Lanka supports United Nations resolution calling for humanitarian truce in Gaza

During the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday (October 27), Sri Lanka expressed its support to a resolution urging an immediate humanitarian truce in the Israel-Hamas conflict, with the goal of achieving a cessation of hostilities.



Police officers to be recruited to Consumer Affairs Authority of Sri Lanka

A decision has been taken to recruit police officers for the special investigation unit of the Consumer Affairs Authority.



At least 17 people hospitalized after massive fire in Pettah

Nearly 17 people were hospitalized after a massive fire broke out in a clothing store located at 2nd Cross Street in Pettah at around 9:30 AM today (October 27).



Sri Lanka to allow people to make local government payments online from 2024

Sri Lanka has made arrangements to allow people to make all local government payments online from January 01, 2024.



Sri Lanka heap more World Cup misery on England with big win

Sri Lanka breathed life into their World Cup campaign and left England in increasing danger of missing out on a semi-final spot after crushing the defending champions by eight wickets in a low-scoring match on Thursday.



Former Army Commander Lionel Balagalle passes away

Former Commander of Sri Lanka Army and Chief of Defence Staff General (Rtd) Lionel Balagalle, has passed away at the age of 75 while being treated at the Colombo Army Hospital Narahenpita for a brief illness.



Sri Lanka’s national identity card issuance fees revised

The Sri Lanka government issued a gazette notice on Wednesday (October 25) announcing a new fee structure for issuing national identity cards (NIC) and providing related services.



At least 22 killed, dozens wounded in Lewiston, Maine shootings – NBC

At least 22 people were killed and 50 to 60 wounded on Wednesday in mass shootings at multiple locations including a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine, NBC News reported, citing a Lewiston police source.