Suspect arrested over murder of mother and son in Karandeniya A suspect has been arrested over the murder of a mother and her son in Kotawela Karandeniya on September 11 police stated. 15-09-2025 [More]
Woman dies in Weligama accident A woman has died in a road accident that occurred in the Denipitiya junction area Weligama police stated. 15-09-2025 [More]
Legal action against 900 individuals for selling rice above MRP Nearly 3000 raids related to rice have been conducted so far this year by the Consumer Affairs Authority. 15-09-2025 [More]
Indian arrested with Kush worth Rs. 85 million at BIA An Indian national has been arrested by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle a large consignment of Kush cannabis. 14-09-2025 [More]
Army deserter who shot dead 4 persons last month arrested by STF A former army soldier suspected of being involved in four murders including the shooting death of a former prison officer in Bandaragama and the recent killing of two youths in Borella has been arrested by the Police Special Task Force (STF). 14-09-2025 [More]
Circular allowing decorations and accessories on buses cancelled The Commissioner General of Motor Traffic has stated that the circular issued on 2 June 2023 which permitted decorations and accessories to be fitted to passenger transport buses has been cancelled with effect from 9 September 2025. 14-09-2025 [More]
Education Ministry issues official school term calendar for 2026 The Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced the official school term calendar for the year 2026 applicable to all Government and Government-approved private schools. 14-09-2025 [More]
Former Wattegama UC Chairman arrested with illegally imported vehicles Police have arrested the former Chairman of the Wattegama Urban Council along with one of his close associates for the possession of two illegally imported jeep vehicles. 14-09-2025 [More]
Deputy Minister clarifies provisions of Gaming Regulatory Authority Act The Gaming Regulatory Authority Act will provide the necessary powers to establish an authority to regulate gaming activities in Sri Lanka Deputy Minister of Economic Development Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando stated. 14-09-2025 [More]
Sri Lanka welcomes UN resolution endorsing New York declaration on Palestine Sri Lanka has welcomed the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) of the resolution endorsing the New York Declaration on the peaceful settlement of the Question of Palestine and the implementation of the two-state solution. 14-09-2025 [More]
