Monthly Archives: October 2026
Three police teams have been deployed to investigate the shooting death of the younger brother of an organised criminal known as “Loku Patti” in Ahungalla. Police said the Elpitiya Division Crime Investigation Bureau, Galle Division Crime Bureau and Ahungalla Police are conducting investigations into the incident. The victim was shot dead in the Welikanda area […]
Foundation stones were laid today in Muthurajawela for several projects aimed at expanding Sri Lanka’s fuel storage capacity, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. According to the President’s Media Division, the projects include the construction of a 21-kilometre pipeline to transport aviation fuel from Muthurajawela to Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake. Construction has […]
Sri Lanka Railways says plans are underway to resume train services between Colombo and Kandy in January. Speaking to News 1st, Sri Lanka Railways General Manager Raveendra Pathmapriya said steps have been taken to resume train services to Peradeniya and Gampola from tomorrow. He added that approximately Rs. 1 billion has been spent on construction […]
Sri Lankan Army Commander Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne greeted a child with special needs during a special programme held at the Senehasa Education, Resource, Research and Information Centre (SERRIC) in Colombo today (October 1). The programme was held to mark the 77th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army and World Children’s Day. Pix by Pradeep […]
A cameraman attached to a private media institution, who was arrested in connection with the alleged assault of a security officer of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, has been released on police bail. The cameraman was arrested following the reported incident involving the former President’s security officer.
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva has met with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar during his official visit to India. In a post on X, Jaishankar said the two sides discussed ways to further strengthen the longstanding bonds of friendship between India and Sri Lanka. He also reaffirmed that India, as […]