Evening thundershowers highly possible

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The possibility is still high for evening thundershowers over most parts of the island. Showers or thundershowers will occur over most parts of the island...

Railway strike called off

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The indefinite strike action launched by railway trade unions for 12 days was called off a short while ago after a discussion held with President...

Man falls to death from Sethsiripaya building

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A 52-year-old man died after he fell from the Sethsiripaya building in Battaramulla this morning. Police said the victim fell from the 12th floor to...

Warning issued for severe lightning

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Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-central and Uva provinces and in Mullaitivu and Vavuniya...

Election posters, banners, cutouts and parades banned

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Sri Lanka Police says that the displaying of posters, banners and cutouts related to the forthcoming Presidential Election is prohibited with effect from today...

Gotabaya can restore national security – Mahinda

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Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa says that is confident that Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Presidential Candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa can restore national security in the...

Two nabbed transporting 50kg heroin on expressway

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Police have arrested two suspects along with 50 kilograms of heroin found inside a luxury vehicle at the Athurugiriya exit of the expressway this...

All nominations accepted: Two objections rejected

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All 35 nominations submitted for the presidential elections were accepted by the Elections Commissions, Elections Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya said. He said two objections submitted...

Train strike enters the 12th day

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The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation says 30 trains with two power sets each will be in operation from today (October 7). Deputy...

35 candidates submit nominations for Prez. Poll

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Thirty-five candidates have handed in their nominations for the Presidential Election 2019, stated the Elections Commission. The accepting of nominations for the upcoming Presidential Election...