Police have introduced a temporary procedure for obtaining Police Clearance Certificates following a disruption to the computerised system used by the Police Clearance Division. The Police Clearance Division, located on

by Norman Palihawadane A suspect has been arrested for allegedly throwing a parcel, containing prohibited items, over the wall of the Magazine Prison in Colombo, Police said. The parcel, which was recovered after being t

Families of 10 prison officers, killed during the recent deadly violence at Negombo Prison, were each given Rs. 2 million in compensation yesterday under the Agrahara Insurance Scheme. The compensation was presented to t

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has strengthened its international business network with the signing of Memoranda of Understanding with the Qatar Sri Lanka Business Council (QSLBC), and the Chamber of Commerce, Industry a

Saturday 22nd August, 2026 President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reportedly instructed the security forces to expedite the release and return of land taken over in the North and the East for military purposes during the

Former Navy Commander Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda and Yoshitha, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, were indicted before the Colombo High Court, on Thursday, for an act of alleged corruption. Accordi

More than 81,000 people have been affected by the prevailing dry weather conditions linked to the El Niño weather pattern, with drinking water shortages worsening in several parts of the country, the National Disaster Re

The Colombo High Court, on Thursday, postponed further hearing of the money laundering case against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, to September 10.The case was taken up before Colombo High

Parliament yesterday (21) observed a minute’s silence in memory of veteran singer Nanda Malini following a proposal by Dr Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya during the morning sitting. Nanda Malini, regarded as one of Sri

Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Ltd. (SLICGL), the nation’s trusted insurer, was the Strategic Partner for ‘Scale Up 2.0 – National SME Forum 2026, a national-level platform organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Com

Sri Lanka Police have sought public assistance to locate three Chinese nationals wanted in connection with the kidnapping and murderContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka issues wanted notice for 3 Chinese Nationals appeare

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A man who killed five people by setting fire to a pachinko parlor in 2009 was hanged Friday in Japan’s first execution by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government, as the country faces growing calls for more transparen

The heat index, which reflects the temperature felt by the human body, is likely to increase to the ‘Caution’ level in parts of the Eastern Province and several districts during the daytime, the Meteorological Department

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed former Sri Lanka cricketer Hashan Tillakaratne as the Batting Coach of the Senior Men’s Program.

The Police are seeking public assistance to identify and apprehend a suspect allegedly involved in a series of fraudulent activities and thefts targeting hotels and commercial establishments.

The Supplementary Estimate to provide Rs. 7500 million required by the government to purchase paddy from the 2026 Yala season was approved by Parliament today.

Hundreds of people have reportedly experienced vision problems following the use of excessively bright electric lights as decorations at a temple in Jaffna.

The Sri Lanka Police have appealed to the public for information to help locate three Chinese nationals wanted in connection with an alleged abduction and murder at Colombo Port City

Sri Lanka has exported its first consignment of fresh pineapples to Pakistan, opening a new overseas market for the country’s agricultural products.

The wife of former State Intelligence Service Director Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Suresh Sallay has made a fresh appeal to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake not to extend the detention order against her husband, citing what she

A total of 1,654 fatal road accidents have been reported in Sri Lanka from the beginning of the year to yesterday (20), Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Traffic Control and Road Safety Division W.P.J.

Joe Root’s second tenure as full-time England Test captain, began with a stellar display against Pakistan, where the team acedContinue Reading The post ICC World Test Championship Points Table appeared first on Newswire.

The wife of former State Intelligence Service Director Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Suresh Sallay has made a fresh appeal to PresidentContinue Reading The post Sallay’s wife makes fresh appeal to president not to extend detention o

Sri Lanka has exported its first consignment of fresh pineapples to Pakistan, marking a new milestone in the country’s agriculturalContinue Reading The post Sri Lankan pineapples enter Pakistan market for first time appe

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft of gold jewellery and cash worth Rs. 24,000,000 from aContinue Reading The post Suspect arrested over Rs. 24 million gold, cash theft in Mount Lavinia appeared fir

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa left the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (21) after providingContinue Reading The post Namal Rajapaksa gives six-hour statement to FCID ap

The Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for the Eastern province and Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, MonaragalaContinue Reading The post Warm weather advisory issued for several areas

A meeting of the Special Cabinet Sub-Committee and Officials’ Committee appointed to address the impacts of the El Nino climateContinue Reading The post President orders action before reservoirs run dry amid dry weather

A total of 1,654 fatal road accidents have been reported from the beginning of the year to Aug. 20, claimingContinue Reading The post 1,749 killed in road accidents in Sri Lanka so far this year appeared first on Newswir

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, who was indicted on corruption charges, was released on bail by the Colombo High Court on Friday after having his fingerprints

A renewed call for integrity, excellence and solidarity within the legal profession took centre stage at a women lawyers rsquo; gathering held in Hulftsdorp last week, where Supreme Court Justice Kumuduni Wickremasinghe

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lt;strong gt;By Jayani Madawla lt;/strong gt; The prevailing heatwave that Sri Lanka is experiencing is expected to continue through mid-May according to the Department of Meteorology. Experts warn that the situation cou