Boossa Prison inmate hospitalised after attempting to hang himself An inmate held in a special wing of the Boossa Prison designated for high-profile criminals has been hospitalised after allegedly attempting to hang himself this afternoon (26). 26-06-2025 [More]
Health officials warn of rise in non-communicable diseases among children An increase in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among children in the country has been observed according to the Ministry of Health. 26-06-2025 [More]
One critically injured after container truck overturns onto three-wheeler A person has been injured and hospitalized after an accident occurred at around 1.30 a.m. today (26) in the Orugodawatta area when a container truck overturned onto a three-wheeler. 26-06-2025 [More]
Mass shooting in gang-plagued Mexican state leaves 11 dead and more injured At least 11 people were killed including a teenager and more wounded in a Tuesday night shooting in the central Mexican city of Irapuato authorities said on Wednesday. 26-06-2025 [More]
5 injured in clash between SLTB and private bus employees in Polonnaruwa Five people including a Depot Manager have been injured and hospitalised following a clash between Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) employees and private bus workers at the Polonnaruwa Bus Stand. 26-06-2025 [More]
Railway technicians launch token strike Railway technicians and railway technician assistants have decided to launch a 24-hour token strike from this morning (26) over an overtime payment issue. 26-06-2025 [More]
32 senior police officers including 9 DIGs transferred with immediate effect Thirty-two senior police officers including nine Deputy Inspector Generals (DIGs) and 16 Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) have been transferred with immediate effect. 26-06-2025 [More]
Youth injured in shooting at Thirappane A person has been injured and hospitalized after being shot by an unidentified gunman in the Galkulama area of Thirappane Anuradhapura. 26-06-2025 [More]
Trump says US to hold nuclear talks with Iran next week U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would likely seek a commitment from Iran to end its nuclear ambitions at talks next week and credited U.S. strikes on Iran with bringing a swift end to the war between Israel and Tehran. 26-06-2025 [More]
Showers expected in several areas today Showers will occur at times in the Western Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya Kandy Galle and Matara districts the Department of Meteorology said. 26-06-2025 [More]
