A group of detainees who had climbed onto the rooftop of the D Ward at the Boossa Prison and engaged in unruly behaviour, causing damage to prison property, has been brought under control a short while ago, the Prisons Spokesman said.
16 Jan 2026 (10:53 PM)
The Sri Lankan parliamentary delegation led by Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has participated in the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) inaugurated under the patronage of the Indian Prime Minister. MORE..
16 Jan 2026 (7:08 PM)
Three suspects involved in the sale of narcotics linked to "Dubai Ishara"a major drug trafficker operating a local drug network from Dubaiwere arrested by the Gampola Police this morning (17). MORE..
17 Jan 2026 (1:36 PM)
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated that the Government is making every effort to ensure the quality education to nurture a developed citizen that the country requires...MORE..
16 Jan 2026 (11:50 PM)
The Meteorology Department states that mainly dry weather will prevail over most parts of the island. MORE..
17 Jan 2026 (9:10 AM)
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported that a total of 131,898 tourists visited the country during the first 15 days of 2026. MORE..
17 Jan 2026 (12:47 PM)