Local Center
Train services to East restored as cyclone-hit routes reopen
Sri Lanka Railways has decided to resume several train services, including the Night Mail trains to Trincomalee and Batticaloa, which were suspended due to Cyclone Ditwah. Accordingly, the Night Mail...
The Food Harbour launched at Colombo Port City
The Food Harbour, a newly launched open-air food and beverage destination, was officially inaugurated last evening at Colombo Port City,...
Demerit points system for traffic offences to be implemented from end of July
The system of giving demerit points to drivers who violate traffic laws is planned to be implemented from the end...
Three associates of ‘Dubai Ishara’ arrested with heroin in Gampola
Three suspects involved in the sale of narcotics linked to “Dubai Ishara”—a major drug trafficker operating a local drug network...
Accident Involving Former Speaker Ashoka Ranwala’s Wife
Wife of MP Ashoka Ranwala Injured in Drunk Driving Accident Dr. Indrani Ranwala, wife of MP and former Speaker Ashoka...
Weather today: Mainly dry weather
Mainly dry weather will prevail in the most parts of the island. There is a possibility of ground frost at...
More In Local
Jinthupitiya Shooting: Victim succumbs to injuries
Police have confirmed that the individual who was critically injured in a shooting incident last night (16) in the Jinthupitiya area in Colombo, has succumbed to his injuries after being...
FeaturedJan 17, 2026
Retired Army Captain arrested with T-56 magazines and ammunition in Minuwangoda
A retired Sri Lanka Army Captain has been arrested by the Police Western Province North Crimes Range at Miriswatte in Minuwangoda, while in possession of 18 T-56 assault rifle magazines...
Jan 16, 2026
Grade 6 education reform postponement: PM Harini breaks silence
The government will take steps to quickly ensure justice for Grade 6 students who were affected by the postponement of education reforms, Education Minister and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya...
Jan 16, 2026
US Ambassador Julie Chung pays farewell call on Opposition Leader
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today (16) received a farewell call from the outgoing United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, as she prepares to conclude her four-year tenure as...
Jan 16, 2026
Case against ex-President Mahinda’s CSO to be taken up in June
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (16) ordered that the case involving Neville Wanniarachchi, the Chief Security Officer to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, be called on June 9. Wanniarachchi is currently...
Jan 16, 2026
Woman arrested for impersonating Police Inspector in Pettah
A woman who was impersonating a Police Inspector has been arrested near a lodge in Pettah. The woman was arrested by officers from the Colombo Central Crimes Division. At the...
Jan 16, 2026