Sampath Manamperi, who is currently in the custody of the Police Western Province North Crimes Division over allegations of concealing two containers of raw materials allegedly used in the production of the drug crystal methamphetamine (Ice ) and possession of weapons, was produced before the Walasmulla Magistrate s Court today (24). MORE..
24 Dec 2025 (1:37 PM)
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Ministry of Education, together with UNICEF, will take necessary steps to renovate schools that can be restored quickly and to relocate schools located in high-risk areas to safer locations, following an assessment of schools affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
24 Dec 2025 (6:14 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 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)
The Jaffna District Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna has been arrested after surrendering to the Colombo Fort Police. MORE..
24 Dec 2025 (1:04 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)