82 killed in road accidents in first 13 days of 2026
Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Road Safety, W. P. J. Senadheera, says 82 people have lost their lives in 77 fatal...
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to Western Province
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western Province, effective until 11.00 PM today (14 Jan). According to the...
At least 22 people killed after crane falls on train in northeast Thailand
At least 22 people have been killed and about 80 injured when a construction crane fell on a passenger train in northeast Thailand. The accident...
Arrest warrant issued for Wimal Weerawansa
The Colombo High Court has issued a warrant ordering the arrest and production before the court of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa. The order has been...
Chinese national arrested in Rs. 1.3 million theft at airport
A Chinese national who stole foreign currency and gold jewellery worth Rs. 1,344,400 from a Sri Lankan passenger arriving at the Katunayake Airport from...
Cyclone-hit students get Rs. 10,000 relief allowance
The Rs. 10,000 allowance provided by the President’s Fund for schoolchildren affected by Cyclone Ditwah has now commenced, the President’s Office announced today. All relevant...
Golden Globes : Actor Mark Ruffalo slams Trump as ‘worst human being in the world’
Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo recently attended the Golden Globes as a nominee for his performance in HBO’s ‘Task’, but he wasn’t feeling entirely celebratory. The...
“Only 25 Worldwide” Dudley brings Phantom Centenary Edition to Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan businessman Dudley Sirisena has revealed that his newly acquired Rolls-Royce is a rare Phantom Centenary Edition, produced to mark the 100th anniversary...
Motorcyclist Attacking Vehicles: Police Release More Details
A motorcyclist suspected of attacking vehicles with a club along the Kaduwela–Kollupitiya road near the Ethul Kotte junction was arrested by Welikada Police and...
US tariff threat over Iran trade puts Sri Lanka’s export recovery at risk
Sri Lanka’s export recovery faces fresh uncertainty following a sweeping trade warning issued by US President Donald Trump, which could expose Sri Lankan exports...
