Death toll from Easter Sunday attacks reaches 321

PM congratulates two Sri Lankans who won prestigious awards in India

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya congratulated two Sri Lankans, Sonali Wanigabaduge and Aanya Wipulasena, who won the prestigious Laadli South Asia Media Awards held in India. Sonali Wanigabaduge of?Newsfirst and freelance journalist Aanya Wipulasena won the prestigious Laadli South Asia Media Awards for Gender Sensitivity for 2024 in Mumbai. Amarasuriya congratulated the two journalists on their achievement. The Laadli Media & Advertising Awards for Gender Sensitivity 2024 was a star-studde

11 Oct, 2024

Another 120 Chinese linked to financial fraud arrested in Sri Lanka

Another 120 Chinese nationals linked to online financial fraud have been arrested in Sri Lanka taking the total number arrested to over 200 over the past few weeks. The latest arrest was made in the Kundasale area during a raid on a luxury bungalow. The Police also seized multiple computers and mobile phones during the operation. Recently a group of 20 Chinese nationals were arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) from a hotel in Panadura and over 400 mobile phones, over 300

12 Oct, 2024

President orders release of funds for relief services following adverse weather

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has ordered the release of funds for relief services following the adverse weather affecting Sri Lanka. President Dissanayake has instructed officials to provide immediate relief to those affected by the recent adverse weather conditions across the country. He also instructed the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence to ensure special attention is given to the safety of people in districts impacted by floods and landslides and to provide necessary support for

12 Oct, 2024