A total of 203 fatalities have been recorded in road accidents across Sri Lanka between January 1 and February 7, 2025, according to the Police Traffic Control Division. The primary cause of these accidents has been reckless and negligent driving, officials confirmed.

A special traffic plan has been implemented in Colombo in view of the annual Navam Maha Perahera of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Viharaya, according to police sources.

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has announced that there will be no power cuts tomorrow, even though a 90-minute outage was enforced across the country today.

Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) MP R. Chanakyan has confirmed that the Local Government (LG) election is likely to be held on April 24, based on the decisions made by the Parliamentary Business Committee.

Gold prices continue their upward trend, with another increase recorded today, according to jewelry traders.

The Chairman of Litro Gas has assured that domestic LP gas prices will remain unchanged throughout February.

A grand entrance arch, constructed at a cost of 4 million rupees through the special allocation of MP Sivagnanam Sritharan, was inaugurated today.

The traditional Pudir Dhinam (Nerpudir Harvest Festival) was celebrated today at the historic Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, marking the 291st year of this sacred event.

(Mannar Correspondent: S. R. Lambart) The Mannar Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of seven suspects involved in the January 16 shooting incident that took place in front of the Mannar courthouse.

Landowners Demand Reclamation of Their Properties Occupied by Unauthorized Buddhist Monastery