An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 struck Taiwan s southeastern coastal county of Taitung on Wednesday, the island s weather administration said, although there were no immediate reports of damage. MORE..
24 Dec 2025 (7:54 PM)
The Tourist Police in Unawatuna have arrested a suspect in connection with the theft of USD 500 in foreign currency from a tourist hotel in the Unawatuna area. MORE..
24 Dec 2025 (8:27 PM)
A police constable was injured and admitted to hospital after a firearm was accidentally discharged inside the Ambalangoda Police Station this evening (24), police said. MORE..
24 Dec 2025 (8:51 PM)
The Western province continued to account for the largest share of the country s nominal GDP, representing a share of 42.4 per cent in 2024, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..
24 Dec 2025 (2:18 PM)
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has cautioned that although landslide red alerts have been lifted, the risk in the affected areas has not yet fully subsided. MORE..
24 Dec 2025 (1:16 PM)
Community Medicine Specialist Dr. Samitha Siritunga has advised the public to exercise heightened caution when using water sources during the festive season, noting that recent disaster situations in Sri Lanka have affected the safety and stability of many such locations. MORE..
24 Dec 2025 (5:09 PM)