Together for Health. Stand with Science: What I’ve Learned About Health Beyond Hospitals
2026-04-07
By Dr. Dayanath Ranatunga, Assistant Representative, UNFPA On this World Health Day (7 April), we are reminded of a simpleContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Navy boosts Chemical Emergency Readiness
2026-04-07
The Sri Lanka Navy has conducted a training exercise on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) emergency response at theContinue Reading
Police permitted to conduct raids beyond jurisdictions – Public Security Minister
2026-04-07
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says that Police units have been permitted to conduct raids in any Police Division,Continue Reading
Cabinet approves Fuel Subsidy Scheme for Fisheries Sector
2026-04-07
The Cabinet has granted approval to provide fuel subsidies aimed at easing the burden on Sri Lanka’s fishing community. UnderContinue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in several Provinces today
2026-04-07
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Northern, North-central, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Southern provinces after 1.00Continue Reading
Sun directly overhead in 8 areas including Dehiwala today
2026-04-07
The sun will be directly overhead across parts of Sri Lanka from April 5 to April 15 due to itsContinue Reading
Sinopec further increases Super Diesel price
2026-04-07
Sinopec increased the price of Super Diesel by Rs. 28 per litre to Rs. 600, effective from midnight last night.Continue Reading
9 Indian Policemen Sentenced to Death in Custodial Death Case
2026-04-07
A court in Tamil Nadu has sentenced nine policemen to death over the 2020 custodial deaths of trader P. JayarajContinue Reading
CMB Central Bus Stand first-phase repairs to be completed before New Year season
2026-04-07
The first phase of refurbishment work at the Colombo Central Bus Terminal is nearing completion, with authorities aiming toContinue Reading
Bedsheets turn out to be cigarettes: 3.38 million sticks caught by Customs
2026-04-07
Sri Lanka Customs seized 3.38 million foreign cigarettes illegally imported into the country, concealed in a container declared asContinue Reading
240 complaints received through ‘1995’ wildlife hotline in 5 months
2026-04-06
A total of 240 complaints related to wildlife and forest offences have been received through the ‘1995 Surakimu’ hotline withinContinue Reading
Sri Lanka reaches Political-Level deal with Russia for Oil Supplies – Minister
2026-04-06
Sri Lanka has reached a political-level agreement with Russia to begin oil supplies from mid-April, as the country faces ongoingContinue Reading
12-hour water cut in Homagama and surrounding areas on Tuesday
2026-04-06
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut in Homagama Zone 02 areas onContinue Reading
Man arrested with 4,620 litres of hoarded diesel in Kalmunai
2026-04-06
A suspect has been arrested in Kalmunai after police seized 4,620 litres of diesel stored in 22 barrels, allegedly hiddenContinue Reading
Trump claims Iran can be ‘taken out in one night & that might be tomorrow’
2026-04-06
The US president has claimed the US’s war on Iran is going well and that US forces could “take out”Continue Reading
WATCH : Trump press conference live
2026-04-06
Minister Handunnetti briefs IMF on industrial sector’s role in economic stability
2026-04-06
Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi held discussions with representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on theContinue Reading
Gammanpila levels IS link allegations against Mujibur Rahman
2026-04-06
Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila has alleged that Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman had links to an Islamic StateContinue Reading