Trump hits out at Pope Leo XIV over Iran war comments
2026-04-13
US President Donald Trump has publicly criticised Pope Leo XIV, escalating tensions between the White House and the Vatican overContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Navy seizes Indian fishing boat, arrests 12 fishermen off Jaffna
2026-04-13
The Sri Lanka Navy seized an Indian fishing boat and apprehended 12 Indian fishermen for allegedly poaching in Sri LankanContinue Reading
2 Pakistan Navy ships arrive in Colombo for goodwill visit, joint exercise planned
2026-04-13
Pakistan Navy ships PNS Taimur and PNS Aslat arrived at the Port of Colombo on a goodwill visit on 12Continue Reading
Ugandan woman caught with cocaine hidden in clothing at BIA
2026-04-13
Sri Lanka Customs has arrested a 47-year-old Ugandan woman at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle cocaineContinue Reading
US-Iran talks: What prevented a deal and what’s next?
2026-04-13
The United States and Iran concluded 21 hours of direct talks in Pakistan on Sunday without reaching a deal toContinue Reading
Illegal cannabis cultivation seized in Udawalawe Reserve
2026-04-13
Police have seized a large-scale cannabis cultivation site within the Udawalawe Reserve following a joint operation. The raid was carriedContinue Reading
Weather: Showers expected in several areas after 1 pm
2026-04-13
Showers or thundershowers are expected at most locations across the island after 1 p.m. the Department of Meteorology said. MorningContinue Reading
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