Local Center
Namal Rajapaksa’s private secretary arrested by Bribery Commission
Sanjaya Samarasinghe, the private secretary to Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).
President appoints expert committee to investigate death of ‘Kawanthissa’
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed a special expert committee to investigate all aspects of the death of Tusker Kawanthissa,...
CCD records four-hour statement from Ulapane Sumangala Thero
Officers of the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) have recorded a statement lasting approximately four hours from Venerable Ulapane Sumangala Thero....
Two suspects arrested over shooting of ‘Kawanthissa’ remanded
The two main suspects arrested in connection with the shooting of the tusker Kawanthissa have been remanded until October 28....
PUCSL approves one-hour power cuts amid Lakvijaya Power Plant outage
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has granted permission to impose one-hour power cuts from today (19) if...
Ex-President Sirisena apologises over technical error in Gnanasara Thero’s pardon
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has issued a special statement explaining the “technical error” cited in the court ruling that led...
More In Local
Gammanpila challenges proposed Anti-Terrorism Bill in Supreme Court, seeks referendum
Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila has filed a petition with the Supreme Court seeking a ruling that certain provisions of the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill, presented to Parliament...
Oct 19, 2026
Truck driver involved in Akurana accident arrested
The driver of a cement truck involved in a fatal multi-vehicle accident in Akurana this morning (19) has been arrested by Alawathugoda Police. At least four people were killed and...
Oct 19, 2026
Tusker ‘Agbo’ found in Nachchaduwa Reserve following search operation
The tusker ‘Agbo,’ who had been missing for several days, has been spotted this morning (19), in the Nachchaduwa Reservoir Forest Reserve following a joint search operation by the Sri...
Oct 19, 2026
Four dead, several injured in multi-vehicle crash in Akurana
At least four people have died and several others have been injured following a multiple-vehicle collision in the Kurugoda area of Akurana, along the Kandy–Matale main road. Sri Lanka Police...
FeaturedOct 19, 2026
Search operation to locate tusker ‘Agbo’ continues for second day
A joint search operation by the Sri Lanka Army and wildlife officers to locate the tusker ‘Agbo’ is underway for the second consecutive day today (19). The operation commenced at...
Oct 19, 2026
SriLankan Airlines warns of fake mobile applications impersonating national carrier
SriLankan Airlines has issued a public advisory warning passengers about fraudulent mobile applications impersonating the national carrier. In its advisory, SriLankan Airlines cautioned passengers against downloading mobile applications from unofficial...
Oct 19, 2026