The death toll from the incident related to the consumption of illicit liquor in the Waikkala area of Wennappuwa has risen to seven. MORE..
7 Jan 2026 (6:19 PM)
The Colombo Magistrate s Court has ordered the remand of Nanda Kumar Thakshee and another individual until January 9, following their arrest for allegedly aiding, abetting, and providing shelter to Ishara Sewwandi, the primary suspect in the murder of underworld figure Ganemulla Sanjeewa . MORE..
7 Jan 2026 (3:05 PM)
An individual who arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with a consignment of the Kush cannabis valued at approximately Rs. 70 million has been arrested. MORE..
7 Jan 2026 (3:45 PM)
Officers of the Sri Lanka Police have contributed Rs. 50 million, equivalent to one day s salary, to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
7 Jan 2026 (5:02 PM)
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced that it has decided to cancel all equity securities transactions carried out today (07) prior to the market halt, following the detection of transactions executed at irregular prices. MORE..
7 Jan 2026 (4:34 PM)
Former Member of Parliament Professor Charitha Herath has been appointed to the Working Committee of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). MORE..
7 Jan 2026 (6:06 PM)