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Wanted Crime Suspect Brought Back from Dubai
A 36-year-old organised crime suspect who had reportedly been hiding in Dubai and was the subject of a Red Notice has been brought back to Sri Lanka early today (25). The suspect was brought to the co…
Water Supply Suspended in Parts of Colombo and Gampaha
Water supply has been temporarily suspended in several areas of the Colombo and Gampaha districts due to an emergency situation that could affect water quality near the location where water is drawn f…
Forensic Report Filed in Case Against Ven. Hemarathana
A Government Analyst’s official report has been filed before the Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate’s Court in connection with the case against former Atamasthanadhipathi Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana over al…
Two Indians Arrested with Duty-Free Cigarettes
Two Indian nationals have been arrested with a consignment of cigarettes brought into Sri Lanka without paying customs duty at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake today (25). The suspects…
Police Rescue 11-Year-Old Boy from Sea
An 11-year-old boy who was swept into the sea after being caught in a strong current at Polhena Beach in Matara has been rescued by officers attached to the Matara Police Lifesaving Unit. The incident…
Suspect Brought to Sri Lanka from Overseas
A suspect has been brought to Sri Lanka from a foreign country today (25), Police Media Spokesperson Deputy Inspector General of Police Frederick Wutler said. Video footage and photographs related to…
Water Levels Falling Rapidly in Dry Zone Reservoirs
While there are currently no major concerns over water levels in the main reservoirs in Sri Lanka’s wet zone, the capacity of reservoirs in the dry zone is declining rapidly, the Irrigation Department…
Drought Damages Nearly 8,000 Acres of Crops
Nearly 8,000 acres of cultivated land have been affected by the prevailing dry weather conditions, according to the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board. Board Chairman Premasiri Jasingarachchi s…
Missing Badulla Hospital Specialist Doctor Found Dead
The body of an anaesthetist at Badulla Teaching Hospital, who had been reported missing, was found in a forested area in the Mapakada 17th Mile area of Mahiyanganaya this morning (24), police confirme…
Minimum Age for Three-Wheeler Drivers May Rise to 40
Deputy Minister of Vocational Education Nalin Hewage says the government is considering increasing the minimum age requirement for joining the three-wheeler service as a driver to 40. The Deputy Minis…
56-Year-Old Killed in Kekirawa Knife Attack
Kekirawa Police have launched an investigation after receiving information that a man had died following an assault at a house in the Kottalbadha area of the Kekirawa Police Division early on August 2…
8-Year-Old Girl Killed in Ragama Crash
An eight-year-old girl was killed in a road accident involving two lorries and a car near the Walpola Railway Station on the Ragama–Walpola Road in the Ragama Police Division on the morning of August…
18-Year-Old Killed in Palai Motorcycle Crash
A motorcycle collision near the 271-kilometre post on the Jaffna–Kilinochchi Road in the Palai Police Division on the evening of August 22, 2026, claimed the life of an 18-year-old rider. The accident…
Two Arrested with Cannabis in Hambegamuwa
Two suspects have been arrested in two raids conducted by officers of the Walana Central Anti-Corruption Strike Force in the Gomagala area of the Hambegamuwa Police Division on August 22, 2026. The ra…
Six Arrested for Attempting to Bribe Police
Six suspects have been arrested for allegedly attempting to offer bribes to police officers in the Paranthan area of Kilinochchi. The Police Media Division stated that the incident occurred on the mor…
Five Killed in Monaragala Crash
Five people have died in a serious road accident that occurred in the Kumbukkana area of Monaragala early today (21). Police said the accident occurred when a tipper truck travelling towards Wellawaya…
Public Health Inspectors on Sick Leave Today
Public Health Inspectors across Sri Lanka are taking symbolic sick leave today (21) in protest against the transfer of a Public Health Inspector attached to the Health Office at Bandaranaike Internati…
Three-Day National Mourning for Nanda Malini
The Government has declared August 21, 22 and 23 as National Days of Mourning following the death of veteran Sri Lankan singer Dr. Nanda Malini. The Government Information Department announced that th…
$1 Billion Fraud Linked to Fake Imports
Investigations into a large-scale fraud involving the transfer of nearly US$1 billion overseas without importing any goods reportedly began after a large sum of money was found inside a three-wheeler…
Car Plunges into Canal Near Mohini Ella
A group of five people who had travelled to visit Sri Pada during the off-season were involved in an accident after their car veered off the road and plunged into a canal near Mohini Ella on the Nalla…
