The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings for several areas across the Kandy, Kegalle, Nuwara Eliya and Ratnapura districts, with the alerts remaining in force from 9.00 a.m. today (3 August) until 9.00 a.m. tomorrow (4 August). A Level 3 (Red) ‘Evacuate’ warning has been issued for the Pasbage Korale and Ganga […]
Outgoing Sri Lanka Army Commander Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo has been promoted to the rank of General in recognition of his distinguished military service, exemplary leadership and longstanding contribution to the nation. The promotion was approved by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the Sri Lanka Army announced. […]
The government is planning to introduce drug testing kits through pharmacies, enabling parents to privately check whether their children are involved in drug use, as part of a broader national strategy to combat narcotics. The proposal was discussed at the meeting of the “A Nation United” National Steering Council for the Eradication of the Drug […]
A total of 18,129 Dansals have been registered across Sri Lanka this year to mark the Poson Full Moon Poya Day, according to the Public Health Inspectors (PHI) Union of Sri Lanka. The union’s Treasurer, Prasad Munasinghe, stated that authorities will take strict action against Dansals found to be operating in an unsafe manner, including […]
A suspect identified as Bombuwala Devage Suranga Sanjeewa Karunaratne, alias “Matiya,” who is alleged to have worked as a gunman for organized crime figure Kehelbaddara Padme, was brought back to Sri Lanka today after being deported from Malaysia. The 42-year-old suspect, a resident of Yagodamulla, Kotugoda, had been arrested by Malaysian authorities while residing in […]
Sri Lanka has reported 48,287 dengue cases so far this year, with 757 new infections recorded within the past 24 hours, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). The NDCU also confirmed that the dengue-related death toll has risen to 29. In response to the increasing number of cases, the National Dengue Control Unit […]
The Colombo High Court on Tuesday upheld the nine-month prison sentence and fine imposed on Venerable Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, dismissing his appeal against the conviction. The appeal sought to have the sentence and fine set aside, with the Thero requesting to be acquitted and released. However, Colombo High Court Judge […]
The Supreme Court today ordered that notices be issued to a group of former senior officials, including former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, in connection with a Fundamental Rights petition. The order was made when a petition filed by Dr. Ravindranath Dabare was taken up for consideration. The petition seeks a directive to recover compensation allegedly paid […]
Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has strongly criticised the opposition and sections of the media, accusing them of creating public fear and confusion over the government’s proposed education reforms. Responding to questions from journalists on whether the reforms could be implemented this year, Jayatissa claimed that certain television channels disproportionately promoted the views of […]
The Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary-General of Parliament, Chaminda Kumara Kularatne, has been suspended with immediate effect following a decision by the Parliamentary Staff Advisory Council. The decision was taken after a preliminary investigation found that he had allegedly provided false information in relation to his appointment. As a result, the Advisory Council has […]
