Sri Lankans in Israel urged to prioritize safety during New Year celebrations Sri Lankan nationals in Israel are urged to remain vigilant and prioritize their safety during the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations in Israel according to a statement issued by the Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel. 19-04-2025 [More]
50 rounds of live ammunition discovered in Athurugiriya Athurugiriya Police have successfully recovered 50 rounds of live ammunition used for T56 firearms along with a sharp weapon following a disclosure made by a suspect in police custody. 19-04-2025 [More]
US Ukraine sign memorandum as first step to minerals deal Ukraine said on Thursday that Kyiv and Washington had signed a memorandum as an initial step towards clinching an agreement on developing mineral resources in Ukraine a deal promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump. 19-04-2025 [More]
Showers expected in seven provinces today The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western Sabaragamuwa Central Southern Eastern North-central and Uva provinces during the afternoon or night today (18). 19-04-2025 [More]
Youth injured in shooting at Ahungalla A 28-year-old youth has been shot and injured following a shooting incident near a school in Ahungalla police said. 19-04-2025 [More]
Special security measures to be implemented for Easter Sunday Sri Lanka Police Headquarters has announced that steps have been taken to implement a special security program in view of the upcoming Easter Sunday celebrations. 19-04-2025 [More]
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces districts A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern North-central North-western Western Southern and Eastern provinces and in Rathnapura and Monaragala districts. 19-04-2025 [More]
Sri Lanka records over 800000 tourist arrivals so far in 2025 The number of tourists who arrived in the country in the first fifteen days of April stood at 93915 according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). 19-04-2025 [More]
Teenage boy dies after fall from greased pole in Elpitiya A 16-year-old schoolboy has died after falling from a greased pole (Lissana Gaha) while preparing it for the Aluth Avurudu (New Year) celebrations that was scheduled to be held in the Elpitiya area today (17). 19-04-2025 [More]
187 complaints received regarding bus services during festive season The National Transport Commission (NTC) stated that it had received 187 complaints from passengers concerning bus services operated during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season. 19-04-2025 [More]
