The Department of Irrigation has further extended the Amber flood warnings issued for Nilwala, Aththanagalu Oya and Gin Ganga for another 24 hours until 09.00 a.m. on Tuesday (Oct. 03). MORE..

2 Oct 2023 (12:45 PM)

A person has been reported missing after being swept away by strong water currents while crossing the Kiriyankalliya canal flowing from the Taravilluwa area in Mundalama, Puttalam. MORE..

2 Oct 2023 (12:02 PM)

The All-Ceylon Private Bus Owners Association states that the government should allow the private bus fares to be increased in line with yesterday s diesel price hike. MORE..

2 Oct 2023 (2:30 PM)

Minister of State for Technology Kanaka Herath announced that Sri Lanka will introduce the new motor vehicle revenue license system (eRL 2.0) on October 07. He emphasized that this program will be implemented in all provinces except for the Western Province, the President s Media Division (PMD) reported. MORE..

2 Oct 2023 (8:21 PM)

Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles has ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to launch a comprehensive investigation into the events that led to the resignation of Mullaitivu District Judge T. Saravanarajah and his departure from the country. MORE..

2 Oct 2023 (1:46 PM)

The Colombo Additional Magistrate Harshana Kekunawela has ordered to further remand the four police officers attached to Welikada Police, who were arrested over their alleged involvement in the custodial death of housemaid R. Rajakumari. MORE..

2 Oct 2023 (3:04 PM)