A man was arrested this morning by Kadugannawa police for riding a motorcycle from Colombo to Kandy while naked. Police said the 23-year-old man was arrested after a great effort by law enforcement. Several police officers observed the man riding… Read More
Underworld Gangster ‘Ganemulle Sanjeewa’ was injured in a shooting at the Hultsdorf Court Complex on Wednesday (19) morning. Ganemulle Sanjeewa Dies In Hultsdorf Court Shooting Sanjeewa Kumara Saman Rathna, also known as Ganemulle Sanjeewa, an organized crime figure, was shot… Read More
“weekly pola” in Sri Lanka refers to a local, weekly farmers market, where people gather to buy fresh produce, spices, herbs, and other local goods, essentially a vibrant community market often considered the center of trade in rural villages; “pola” is the… Read More
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to pursuing justice in long-standing criminal cases. Speaking on Sirasa TV’s Satana program, he emphasized that his government would not allow past crimes to be forgotten with the passage… Read More
In a historic first for South Asia’s hospitality sector, Sri Lanka celebrated the inauguration of “Amba Yaalu,” the region’s first entirely female-operated tourist hotel, on January 10th. The innovative property marks a significant milestone in the nation’s commitment to women’s… Read More
Richmond Castle, located in Kalutara, Sri Lanka, stands as one of the most remarkable architectural treasures in the country. Built in 1896, this magnificent mansion was the brainchild of Mudaliyar Don Arthur de Silva Wijesinghe Siriwardena, a wealthy landowner and… Read More
Sri Lanka, often called the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean,” is a beautiful island nation that offers a rich blend of culture, history, and natural beauty. Here are 10 fascinating facts about Sri Lanka that you should know about this… Read More
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Aviation has announced the much-anticipated resumption of the passenger ferry service between Sri Lanka and India, another effort to increase connectivity between the two neighboring nations. The service, which had been suspended, is slated… Read More
The nation is in mourning following the passing of Ms. Sumana Nellampitiya, Sri Lanka’s first television news anchor and a revered figure in the field of journalism. Nellampitiya, who had been battling illness, passed away at the age of 80.… Read More
Swami Govind Dev Giri Maharaj, the Treasurer of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetrra Trust, was at the heart of an exciting event in Colombo recently. The occasion marked the launch of the ‘Ramayan Trail – The Sacred Mission’ project,… Read More
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