Iran’s Foreign Minister to visit Islamabad on Friday, Pakistan says
2026-04-24
Iran’s top diplomat is expected to travel to Pakistan by this weekend for talks, two Pakistani officials said on Friday.Continue Reading
Microsoft and Meta to cut thousands of jobs
2026-04-24
Microsoft and Meta, the company behind Instagram and WhatsApp, are planning to make significant cuts to their respective workforces asContinue Reading
Complaint lodged with CID over cyber‑attack on Public Administration Ministry website
2026-04-24
Minister of Public Administration Chandana Abeyratne says a complaint has been lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding theContinue Reading
Liquor shops closed for 3 days in May
2026-04-24
The Department of Excise has announced that all liquor shops will be closed for three days in May in viewContinue Reading
Railways working to clear Wadduwa derailment, alternative transport arranged
2026-04-24
The Railway Department says it is working to remove the obstruction caused by the derailment of the “Sagarika” train nearContinue Reading
Public warned of fraudsters misusing NIC Office name & website
2026-04-24
The Department for Registration of Persons has issued a public warning after it was revealed that certain parties are misusingContinue Reading
PM says investigation underway over treasury cyber theft, accuses opposition of baseless claims
2026-04-24
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the government is taking the necessary legal action regarding the recent financial fraud involving unauthorizedContinue Reading
Police warn over new digital banking scam via WhatsApp and Telegram
2026-04-24
Sri Lanka Police have issued a public warning about a dangerous new financial fraud being carried out through malicious “.apk”Continue Reading
US special forces soldier arrested after allegedly winning $400,000 on Maduro raid
2026-04-24
A US special forces soldier involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was arrested and charged for allegedlyContinue Reading
PM Harini joins “Walk for Peace” event in Kandy
2026-04-24
The third day of the “Walk for Peace” pilgrimage commenced this morning (24) in front of the Temple of theContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-04-24
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (24), compared to Thursday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Johnston granted bail after four months in remand
2026-04-24
Former Minister Johnston Fernando was granted bail by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court, after being in remand custody for four monthsContinue Reading
Ranil’s wife questioned by CID at home
2026-04-24
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is currently recording a statement from Prof. Maithree Wickremesinghe, the wife of former President RanilContinue Reading
SLWJA accuses Presidential Media Advisor of obstructing, assaulting journalists at peace walk
2026-04-24
The Sri Lanka Working Journalists’ Association (SLWJA) has strongly condemned the actions of Presidential Media Advisor Chandana Suriyabandara, accusing himContinue Reading
“Please don’t hit” – Man rescued after climbing onto traffic light in Colombo
2026-04-24
A man who climbed onto a traffic light in front of the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo was rescued this morningContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Defence Secretary meets UN Officials on troop deployment preparations
2026-04-24
Continuing his official visit to the United Nations Headquarters, Sri Lanka’s Secretary of Defence, Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha,Continue Reading
Case against Yoshitha and Daisy Forrest postponed
2026-04-24
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act against Yoshitha Rajapaksa,Continue Reading
Dollar rate today: Selling rate steady at Rs. 321
2026-04-24
The Sri Lankan rupee remains steady against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (24), compared toContinue Reading