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UK says a ‘significant number’ of nations ready to provide troops for Ukraine peace

A “significant number” of countries are willing to provide peacekeeping troops in Ukraine in the event of a peace deal with Russia, a spokesperson for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday. MORE..

| March 17, 2025 9:44 pm

FitsAir launches direct flights to Kuala Lumpur

FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first privately-owned international airline announced that it will expand its regional connectivity with the introduction of direct flights to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. MORE..

| March 17, 2025 9:20 pm

‘Unicorn’ tusker shot dead in Minneriya, Minister reveals

A well-known tusker named ‘Unicorn’, located in the Minneriya National Park, has died after being shotby certain individuals, Minister of Environment Dr. Dammika Patabendi revealed in Parliament today. MORE..

| March 17, 2025 7:02 pm

Boossa Prison Jailor remanded over ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder

A Jailor at the Boossa Prison, who had brought underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne also known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” to court on the day he was killed inside the Hulftsdorp court premises, has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD). MORE..

| March 17, 2025 5:38 pm

President instructs to improve quality of infrastructure and services for foreign tourists

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the necessity of providing high-quality infrastructure and services for tourists visiting Sri Lanka, as the country has gained significant international recognition as an attractive tourist destination. MORE..

| March 17, 2025 5:26 pm

Advisory issued for severe lightning

The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for severe lightning for several provinces and districts. MORE..

| March 17, 2025 4:40 pm

Sri Lanka’s first supermodel Akushla Sellayah passes away

Sri Lanka’s first supermodel, fashion icon Akushla Sellayah, has passed away. MORE..

| March 17, 2025 4:34 pm

India’s Modi says Trump has ‘clear roadmap’ in second term

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said U.S. President Donald Trump was ‘far more prepared’ for his second term, furnished with a clear roadmap, speaking in a podcast interview weeks ahead of reciprocal tariffs planned by Washington. MORE..

| March 17, 2025 4:01 pm

Eight suspects remanded over Grandpass double murder

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of eight suspects arrested in connection with the murder of two brothers in the Grandpass police division until March 27. MORE..

| March 17, 2025 4:01 pm

Ex-Minister Mervyn Silva further remanded

The Mahara Magistrate’s Court has ordered former Minister Mervyn Silva to be remanded further until March 24. MORE..

| March 17, 2025 3:57 pm

Wele Suda’s brother arrested for attacking policeman

Police have arrested suspected drug trafficker Sunimal Kumara, alias "Thaju", for allegedly assaulting a police constable with a sharp weapon during a drug raid. MORE..

| March 17, 2025 3:09 pm

A’pura hospital sexual assault case suspect further remanded

The suspect arrested in connection with the Anuradhapura hospital sexual assault case has been ordered to be remanded further until March 24, 2025. MORE..

| March 17, 2025 2:06 pm

Health professionals’ strike confirmed as discussions fail

The Academy of Health Professionals has decided to launch a 24-hour strike starting from 07.00 a.m. tomorrow (17), as previously planned. MORE..

| March 17, 2025 1:24 pm

Court issues notice against unemployed graduates’ ‘Satyagraha’ campaign

A notice has been issued by the court against a ‘Satyagraha’ campaign and protest organized by the Unemployed Graduates’ Association from today (17) until March 21. MORE..

| March 17, 2025 12:42 pm

21 injured as passenger bus crashes into house in Arachchikattuwa

A passenger bus attached to Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) traveling from Nikaweratiya to Colombo has met with an accident in the Baththuluoya area of the Arachchikattuwa police division this morning (17). MORE..

| March 17, 2025 11:26 am

Court of Appeal dismisses Ex-IGP Deshabandu’s petition

The Court of Appeal has dismissed the writ petition filed by former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, seeking an interim injunction to prevent the execution of the arrest order issued by the Matara Magistrate’s Court against him in connection with the shooting incident that took place in Weligama, Matara, in 2023. MORE..

| March 17, 2025 11:05 am

Trump says he will talk to Putin on Tuesday as he pushes for end to Ukraine war

President Donald Trump said he would speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as he pushes to end the war in Ukraine. MORE..

| March 17, 2025 10:51 am

Ex-IGP Deshabandu’s lawyers file motion ahead of appeal decision

The legal counsels of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon have submitted a motion to the Court of Appeal in relation to the petition filed by him. MORE..

| March 17, 2025 10:37 am

Eight suspects arrested over Grandpass double murder

Grandpass Police have launched an investigation into the attack on two individuals near the railway line in the Jabos Lane area of the Grandpass Police Division, which occurred in the early hours of March 15. MORE..

| March 17, 2025 10:34 am

Smart board project for 1,000 schools failed to meet objectives – PM Harini

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the project to distribute smart boards for 1,000 schools with the goal of enhancing education has completely failed to meet its objectives and the investment of LKR 1.7 billion has been underutilized. MORE..

| March 17, 2025 9:11 am