Stories from Colombo · Sri Lanka

A fire at a nursing home in western Sri Lanka killed 12 residents and injured eight others, according to police. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Emergency services responded to the incident, but were unable to save all individuals. A fire at a nursing home in Colombo, Sri Lanka, has resulted in the deaths of 12 residents. Further details regarding the number of injured or the specific location within Sri Lanka have not yet been released. Emergency services responded to the scene, but the blaze caused loss of life.

For the first time, researchers have identified by name over ten thousand individuals killed or disappeared during the Indian Peace Keeping Force's intervention in Sri Lanka in the late 1980s.

The day honors civilians killed during the Sri Lankan Civil War. It stands with survivors, families, and communities who endured suffering.

The ransomware and data theft group Titan has claimed responsibility for an attack on Sirilak Store, a retail organization in Sri Lanka with 201-500 employees. This claim was posted on a website dedicated to tracking such groups.

Sri Lanka Customs has reported that its revenue has surpassed 1.1 trillion Sri Lankan Rupees. This figure represents a achievement for the nation's revenue collection.

Sri Lankan singer Mohammed Ibn Hanifa's song "Love, Peace, and Friendship" won a third-place award at the 2025 Global Diplomacy Information Awards ceremony.

Police responded to a shooting involving a 20-year-old male at 5031 Colombo. The victim was shot on a corner in the middle of the street. No suspect has been seen by authorities.

Vehicle imports into Sri Lanka saw an surge of 900% during the first quarter of 2026. This increase suggests a shift in the country's import market. This increase indicates a strong recovery or demand in the automotive sector.

Sri Lanka has begun rationing fuel, a move necessitated by its reliance on imports for two-thirds of its supply.

Recent years have seen increased rainfall in Sri Lanka, a change attributed to climate change.