Easter attacks: CID probes convicts’ claim real culprits are free
The CID is investigating claims by three men convicted over the Easter Sunday attacks that those responsible remain free, the Fort Magistrate's…
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Low-pressure area: 100 mm rain likely as Deduru Oya gates open
A low-pressure area near Sri Lanka brings heavy rain to four provinces, as Deduru Oya spill gates open and a landslide disrupts…
Rain to last until 27 October as Deduru Oya and Kala Oya flood alerts issued
The Meteorology Department said heavy rain may continue until about 27 October, while the Irrigation Department warned of flooding along the Deduru…
Prison population falls by 5,000 as drug test reports speed up
Sri Lanka's prison population fell from 41,993 to 36,925 between July and September after faster Government Analyst drug reports, Minister Harshana Nanayakkara…
30,000 people in landslide high-risk areas alerted: NBRO
The NBRO has notified over 30,000 people in high-risk areas as heavy rain after Cyclone Ditwah raises landslide danger in five districts.
Mandatory roadworthiness tests planned from early 2027: DMT
The Department of Motor Traffic plans mandatory roadworthiness tests from early 2027, possibly every 5,000 km or three months.
Deduru Oya flood warning for nine areas as eight spill gates open
The Irrigation Department has warned of possible flooding in nine divisions after eight spill gates of the Deduru Oya Reservoir were opened…
Bar Association challenges new terrorism Bill in Supreme Court
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka has asked the Supreme Court to rule on the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill…
Heavy rain opens reservoir spill gates, landslide cuts rail line
Spill gates were opened at the Upper Kotmale and Deduru Oya reservoirs on Wednesday as a low-pressure area brought heavy rain to…
Tattoos and dress could mark organised crime suspects under new Bill
A Bill before Parliament lets tattoos and dress styles count as signs of organised crime membership, drawing BASL and FSP criticism.