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A 25-year-old individual, a father of one, has been arrested on charges of an attempted sexual assault of a foreign national woman in the Thirukkovil area, after a video of the incident was widely circulated on social media.The arrest was made today (16) during a special search operation carried out in the Marandamadu area of Kalmunai by the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Thirukkovil Police and a team of officers.Police report that the suspect, a father of one, had been living with his wife in several rented houses in the Thirukkovil area. Following the circulation of a video clip showing the…

Another woman has been arrested for aiding and abetting the recent shooting and murder of a person in the Kotahena area, by the Colombo District Crime Division.During investigations carried out by the Colombo District Crime Division, it was revealed that the suspect had been in connection with an underworld criminal figure residing overseas to facilitate the shooting by providing the perpetrators with a vehicle and supplying them with information regarding the victim’s travel route.The arrested woman has been identified as a 32-years old resident of Aduruppuveediya, Colombo 13, police said. The Colombo District Crime Division is currently conducting further investigations into…

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to commence trade union action from 8 a.m. today (17), based on several demands. The GMOA has taken the decision in protest against the failure to resolve issues in the health service and those faced by doctors through the 2026 Budget presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.Accordingly, doctors at all hospitals will limit providing selected services, including prescribing medicines to be purchased from external pharmacies and recommending tests to be done from external laboratories.

Pakistan chased down a target of 212 with relative ease to win the third ODI against Sri Lanka by six wickets and sweep the series 3-0. Fakhar Zaman’s bright start and a steady, match-winning stand between Mohammad Rizwan and Hussain Talat helped the hosts get over the line with 5.2 overs to spare after an all-round bowling effort led by Mohammad Wasim Jr’s three-wicket haul kept Sri Lanka to a below-par score.Pakistan began the chase slowly, losing Haseebullah Khan for a 12-ball duck as Maheesh Theekshana struck early. But Fakhar settled quickly after that, finding his timing against Pramod Madushan and Theekshana…

Commuters will be able to pay bus fares using bank-issued credit and debit cards on buses equipped with ticket-issuing machines with effect from November 24, 2025, Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake has stated.Minister Rathnayake revealed this while delivering a statement in Parliament today (14).

More than 16,000 individuals have been arrested thus far during the nationwide operation launched to eradicate drugs from the country under the theme “Nation United – National Drive”, aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country.Accordingly, from October 30, up to yesterday (13), police have conducted 16,915 raids, during which 16,738 individuals have been taken into custody.Investigations have been initiated regarding 20 individuals in connection with illegal assets and detention orders have been obtained for 396 suspects.During these operations, police seized 110 kg and 556 g of heroin, 600 kg and 947 g of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’), 10 g of cocaine…

The United National Party (UNP) has decided to attend the rally scheduled to be held on November 21 in Nugegoda.UNP General Secretary Former Minister Thalatha Atukorale confirmed the decision today (14).Expressing her views to media, General Secretary Atukorale said that this decision was taken by the party’s Working Committee.

The government has planned to expand the “Suwa Seriya” ambulance fleet to 500 vehicles by integrating the service with the latest technologies, according to Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.He made this statement while addressing a special training program held aimed at enhancing the skills of the Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) at the “Suwa Seriya” Foundation.The Health Minister stated that the necessary plans and measures are currently underway, with efforts focused on modernizing the ambulance service through the incorporation of advanced global technologies.Furthermore, Jayatissa said that discussions are ongoing with the Indian government to procure an additional…

The second reading of the 2026 Appropriation Bill has been passed with a majority of 118 votes in Parliament, a short while ago.160 Members of Parliament voted in favour of the 2026 Budget while 42 MPs voted against it.Eight MPs abstained from voting.Samagi Jana Balawegaya MPs Mano Ganesan, V Radhakrishnan and P Thigambaram also voted in favour of the 2026 Budget.Voting for the second reading of the 2026 Budget got underway at around 6:10 p.m. after members of Parliament debated the proposals during the past six days. The second reading of the Appropriation Bill for the year 2026 (the Budget Speech)…

SriLankan Airlines’ Airport and Ground Services, the sole ground handling provider at Sri Lanka’s Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), has expanded its self-check-in service for passengers of commercial airlines ahead of the upcoming winter travel season.More than 300,000 tourists are expected to visit Sri Lanka in December, according to authorities.The move follows the installation of 20 new self-check-in kiosks at the BIA departure terminal last month, bringing the total to 28. Developed by the airline’s in-house IT team, the system aims to improve efficiency and enhance the overall passenger experience in support of Sri Lanka’s tourism growth efforts.The system allows travelers…