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Local News - Sri Lanka

This year's "National Safety Day" main celebration is scheduled to be held tomorrow (26) from 8.30 am to 11.00 am in front of the "Peraliya Tsunami Memorial" in Galle.A two-minute silence will be observed islandwide tomorrow...
The glorious Christmas, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, who brought the message of peace to the world, dawned at midnight yesterday (24).Christians around the world, as well as in this country, celebrate the advent of...

Police officer injured by accidentally discharged firearm

A police officer was injured and hospitalized after a firearm was accidentally discharged at the Ambalangoda Police Station this afternoon (24).The person injured was...

Parliamentarian Ramanathan Archuna granted bail

The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered the release of Jaffna District Parliamentarian Ramanathan Archuna on anticipatory bail.When a case filed regarding an incident of...

UNICEF launches plan to rebuild education in the country after the disaster

A discussion was held at the Ministry of Education yesterday (23) to present the UNICEF project plan to rebuild the country's education system, which...

Ishara Sewwandi and Four Others Arrested in Nepal

Ishara Sewwandi, the main suspect in the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa, has been arrested in Nepal along with four other suspects. According to reports, the...

Prime Minister Departs for China to Attend Global Leaders’ Summit on Women 2025

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya departed the country last night (11) to attend the Global Leaders’ Summit on Women 2025 scheduled to be held...

World Post Day Marked Today

Today (October 9) marks the 151st World Post Day. The national celebration to commemorate the occasion was held this morning at the Badulla Postal Complex...

Passengers to Pay Bus Fares Using Bank Cards from November 30, 2025

Starting November 30, 2025, passengers traveling on buses equipped with ticket-issuing machines will be able to pay their fares using bank cards, according to...

Supreme Court Grants Leave to Proceed with Fundamental Rights Petitions Filed by Shani Abeysekara and Two Others

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today granted leave to proceed with three fundamental rights petitions filed by Shani Abeysekara, Director of the Criminal...

Decision on Salaries of Suspended Judges

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has decided to pay half-salaries to judges who have been suspended from duty, while withholding several allowances that they...

Final Day of 2025 Colombo International Book Fair Today

The final day of the 2025 Colombo International Book Fair falls today (October 6). The exhibition will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m....

Sri Lanka Records 158,971 Tourist Arrivals in September

A total of 158,971 tourists arrived in Sri Lanka during the month of September, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). This marks...

Shooting Incident Reported in Omatha, Elpitiya

A shooting incident was reported at a house in the Omatha area of Elpitiya last night (05). According to police, the shooting was carried out...

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