On yesterday evening, a prime vehicle that was running towards Colombo near Rukmani Devi Junction on the Negombo Colombo main road in the Ja Ela Police domination collided with a bicycle that was moving forward in the direction. The bicyclist crashed into the primover and died on the spot. The deceased was 43 years old resident of Ja Ela area. …
Continue ReadingThe Upper Provincial North Crime Division Officers team of officers engaged in crime prevention operations at the JAEL Police Unit was investigated based on information received on night yesterday, Two suspects carrying 75 grams of heroin, 50 grams of ice and 10 grams of cocaine were arrested during the Ach test. The arrested suspects are 21 and 39 years old, …
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Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 06 January 2026 The low-level atmospheric disturbance in the Bay of Bengal, to the southeast of the Sri Lanka has intensified into a low-pressure area. Hence, showery condition over the island, particularly in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces is expected to enhance from January 8th. Showers will occur at times in Eastern, …
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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has announced a revision of fuel prices effective from midnight today (05). Accordingly, the price of Petrol 95 Octane has been increased by Rs. 5 to Rs. 340 per litre, while the price of Kerosene has been increased by Rs. 2 to Rs. 180 per litre. The price of Auto Diesel has also been increased by …
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The suspect in the crime who injured a woman in an acid attack reported from Mawathagama police domination on 2025.12.10. If you know any information that would help the arrest of this suspect who is currently abandoning the residential area, feel free to call the following numbers. Phone numbers to be informed –
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Development Goals Must Be Achieved Through Effective Management Despite Limited Funds – President President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that, within the prevailing financial constraints, budgetary allocations for 2026 have been made by identifying national priorities and emphasized that it is the responsibility of all Ministry Secretaries and public officials to utilize these funds with maximum efficiency for the benefit of …
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Former Minister Johnston Fernando and his youngest son, Gerome Kenneth Fernando, have been arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) after appearing before the division earlier this morning (05). Police stated that they were arrested in connection with the alleged misuse of a Sathosa vehicle during Fernando’s tenure as Minister.
Continue ReadingFormer Minister Johnston Fernando has appeared before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (05). Earlier, police had warned that an arrest warrant would be sought from the court if he failed to report as scheduled. Investigations are currently underway into the alleged misuse of a lorry belonging to Lanka Sathosa, which reportedly caused a significant financial loss to the …
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Akkarapattuwa police station has started investigations on a message received to the Akkarapattuwa police station that a man was burnt by a crocodile on yesterday. The missing person is a resident of Oluwil 01 area who is 37 years old. The investigation has been revealed so far that the missing man was swimming to bring a canal parked on the …
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The low-level atmospheric disturbance is currently established to the southeast of the island. Showers will occur at times in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya, Matale, Polonnaruwa, and Mullaittivu districts. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in Eastern province and in Nuwara-Eliya, Matale, Badulla, Polonnaruwa, and Mullaittivu districts. Several spells of showers will occur …
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