US to blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran refuses nuclear demands
2026-04-12
US President Donald Trump announced that the United States will begin a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz afterContinue Reading
Navy arrests six for illegal sea cucumber harvesting in Jaffna
2026-04-12
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 06 individuals for illegal night diving to harvest sea cucumbers during a search operation conductedContinue Reading
Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92
2026-04-12
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle, widely regarded as one of the greatest vocalists in modern Indian music, has died at theContinue Reading
Munchee supports nearly 25,000 Avurudu travellers with free train tickets.
2026-04-12
Sri Lanka’s number one biscuit brand, Munchee, sponsored train tickets for nearly 25,000 passengers travelling to their hometowns for AvuruduContinue Reading
Suspect arrested over damage to Pettah Central Bus Stand facilities
2026-04-12
Police have arrested a suspect over an incident involving damage to property at the Pettah Central Bus Stand, which wasContinue Reading
Coal crisis costs will not be included in future power tariff revisions: PUCSL
2026-04-12
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says additional costs arising from the ongoing coal situation will not beContinue Reading
Police issue warning on social media use during New Year holidays
2026-04-12
Police have warned the public to be cautious about their social media activity when leaving home during the New YearContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Matheesha Pathirana set for IPL arrival, KKR boost likely
2026-04-12
Sri Lanka fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana is expected to join the Indian Premier League (IPL) shortly after successfully completing hisContinue Reading
Fairly heavy 75 mm showers expected in several areas today
2026-04-12
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 12 APRIL 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 12 April 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
US and Iran fail to reach agreement after historic peace talks in Pakistan – US
2026-04-12
The United States says it is still awaiting a clear commitment from Iran on the nuclear issue, as high-stakes talksContinue Reading
CID launches probe into coal imports since 2009; Lanka Coal confirms police protection
2026-04-11
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has commenced an investigation into coal imports since 2009, following a complaint lodged by theContinue Reading
Harsha questions Sri Lanka’s absence at Indian Ocean Conference
2026-04-11
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has questioned the absence of Sri Lanka at a regional forum, raising concerns over theContinue Reading
12 refined fuel shipments expected in April : CPC
2026-04-11
Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, Janaka Rajakaruna, says 12 shipments of refined fuel are scheduled to arrive in SriContinue Reading
Police probe circulating audio alleging shooting inside a camp
2026-04-11
Sri Lanka Police have launched an investigation into an audio recording circulating on social media that allegedly disucsses a shootingContinue Reading
US-Iran talks commence in Pakistan
2026-04-11
US Vice President JD Vance and Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Qalibaf have met separately with Pakistan’s prime minister in Islamabad.Continue Reading
Foreign remittances hit US$ 814.8m in March despite Middle East conflict
2026-04-11
Foreign worker remittances to Sri Lanka amounted to US$ 814.8 million in March 2026, reflecting a 17.5% increase from US$Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Police introduces WhatsApp number to report reckless driving
2026-04-11
Sri Lanka Police has introduced a dedicated WhatsApp number, 070-4755600, for the public to report incidents of reckless and dangerousContinue Reading
Man arrested at BIA for smuggling ornamental plants
2026-04-11
A Sri Lankan passenger was arrested by Customs officers at Bandaranaike International Airport early April 11 for attempting to smuggleContinue Reading