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Local News - Sri Lanka

World Alcohol-Free Day Marked Today

Today marks the observance of World Alcohol-Free Day, drawing attention to the health and social consequences of alcohol consumption. Globally, nearly 3 million people die...

Expert Committee Appointed to Establish Independent Prosecutor’s Office

In a move aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s justice system, the government has appointed an expert committee to lay the groundwork for the establishment...

National Housing Week Begins Today

In line with World Habitat Day, National Housing Week has been declared from October 1 to 5. The inauguration ceremony is scheduled to take place...

World Children’s Day and World Elders’ Day Marked Today

World Children’s Day and World Elders’ Day are being observed today (01), under the themes “Protect with Love – Let Us Win the World”...

Van Carrying Pilgrims Crashes Into Tree in Mahiyanganaya, 11 Injured

A serious accident occurred in the Sorabora 1 Kanuwa area along the Mahiyanganaya–Giradurukotte main road last night (26), when a van carrying a group...

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Begins Official Visit to Japan Today

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to commence his official visit to Japan today (27), following an invitation extended by the Government of Japan,...

Fatal Collision in Thalawa Claims Three Lives

Three people were killed and four others injured in a fatal accident that occurred early this morning (25) at Meegirigama Junction in Thalawa, along...

President Calls on World Leaders to Commit to Building a Safer World for Future Generations

Addressing the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urged world leaders to wholeheartedly commit themselves...

Tragedy at Na Uyana Forest Monastery: Seven Monks Killed in Cable Car Accident

A tragic accident occurred last night (24) at the Na Uyana Forest Monastery in Pansiyagama, Malsiripura, when a cable car transporting monks broke down...

Electricity Workers’ Trade Union Action Intensifies

The Ceylon Electricity Board Technicians’ Union announced that the ongoing trade union action of working strictly to rule will continue as planned until midnight...

Court Orders Detention and Interrogation of Lorry Owner in Tangalle Drug Haul

The Mount Lavinia Magistrate, Pasan Amarasekara, has ordered police to detain and interrogate the owner of a lorry seized with heroin and crystal methamphetamine...

Former Moratuwa Mayor Saman Lal Fernando Granted Bail

Former Moratuwa Mayor Saman Lal Fernando, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been released on...

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