Sri Lanka Police says it has observed significant misuse of the 119 emergency hotline by certain members of the public, prompting the need for greater public awareness and enforcement action. MORE..
18 Dec 2025 (6:11 PM)
A proposal seeking to establish a Parliamentary Select Committee to conduct a comprehensive review of the alleged lack of preparedness to minimise the damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah has been submitted to the Speaker of Parliament. MORE..
18 Dec 2025 (3:03 PM)
A 53-year-old man has been stabbed to death this evening (18) in the 6th Lane area of Kotahena, police said. MORE..
18 Dec 2025 (11:12 PM)
The Mahaweli Authority has announced that the Victoria, Randenigala, and Rantembe reservoirs have reached spill levels due to the prevailing heavy rainfall. MORE..
18 Dec 2025 (1:14 PM)
A decision has been taken to close all schools in the Central Province on Friday (December 19) and Monday due to the prevailing inclement weather conditions, says the Chief Secretary of the Central Province. MORE..
18 Dec 2025 (7:41 PM)
The European Union (EU) has allocated a total of Euro 2.35 million of financial assistance to Sri Lanka. MORE..
18 Dec 2025 (5:27 PM)