Bomb scar at Russian Embassy German woman arrested and questioned The Cinnamon Gardens Police have arrested a German national woman in connection with the recent suspicious incident involving a laptop left near the Russian Embassy in Colombo. 09-05-2025 [More]
More details revealed on SLAF helicopter crash in Maduru Oya A Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) crashed into the Maduru Oya reservoir this morning (May 9) claiming the lives of six personnel from the Sri Lanka Army and Air Force. 09-05-2025 [More]
IPL 2025 suspended indefinitely as India-Pakistan military tensions escalate The Indian Premier League has been suspended amid mounting security concerns following the military escalation between India and Pakistan the BCCI sources confirmed to Hindustan Times on Friday. 09-05-2025 [More]
Helicopter crash Death toll climbs to six UPDATE This brings the death toll from the fatal accident to six while 6 other armed forces personnel who sustained injuries in the incident are currently receiving treatment at the hospital. 09-05-2025 [More]
Special train services for long weekend and Vesak festival Sri Lanka Railways has taken steps to add special train services into operation starting today (May 9) to accommodate increased passenger demand during the long weekend and the state Vesak festival. 09-05-2025 [More]
Helicopter crashes into Maduru Oya Reservoir UPDATE All individuals who were onboard the Bell 212 helicopter which crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir have been rescued the Sri Lanka Air Force confirmed. 09-05-2025 [More]
LG Polls Election Comm. sets deadline to submit campaign finance reports The Election Commission has instructed all candidates who contested the 2925 Local Government (LG) Elections to submit their campaign income and expenditure reports on or before May 28. 09-05-2025 [More]
Showers expected in most places after 1 pm today Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 p.m. today (09) the Department of Meteorology says. 09-05-2025 [More]
Kottawa shooting victim succumbs to injuries UPDATE The 43-year-old person injured in the shooting incident at Malapalla Kottawa has succumbed to his injuries the Police confirmed. 09-05-2025 [More]
Deadline extended for senior citizens to apply for income tax refunds The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced an extension of the deadline for senior citizens to submit applications for quarterly income tax refunds for the assessment year 2023/2024. 09-05-2025 [More]
