Activist says charged for claiming COVID burials were safe despite Cabinet apology
2026-04-07
An activist has written to the President alleging malicious conduct by state authorities over his arrest related to comments madeContinue Reading
Mahinda Rajapaksa given Deadline to Reveal Assets and Income
2026-04-07
The Bribery Commission has informed former President Mahinda Rajapaksa to submit an affidavit detailing his assets, expenses, and sources ofContinue 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
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
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
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
Water Supply Restricted in Several Areas Due to Dry Weather
2026-04-06
Water supply to several areas will be restricted from 8.00 pm today (06) to 8.00 am tomorrow (07) due toContinue Reading
Fake “Health Minister” Remanded Until April 21
2026-04-06
A suspect accused of impersonating Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa and collecting money from the public hasContinue Reading
Indian Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan to Visit Sri Lanka
2026-04-06
Preliminary discussions have been held on the upcoming official visit of the Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Russia sign MoU to strengthen transport cooperation
2026-04-06
Sri Lanka and Russia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in transport sector training and humanContinue Reading
Wednesday Special Holiday Cancelled from April 8
2026-04-06
The special holiday granted on Wednesdays for government institutions, schools and universities will be cancelled with effect from April 8,Continue Reading
Rs. 13.2 billion fraud at NDB : CBSL issues statement
2026-04-06
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka says it has been informed by the National Development Bank PLC (NDB) of anContinue Reading
NDB Reports Rs. 13.2 Billion Fraud Exposure; Customer Funds Unaffected
2026-04-06
The National Development Bank PLC (NDB) says the estimated loss from the recently reported fraud incident amounts to approximately Rs.Continue Reading
Litro Gas: 12.5kg Cylinder Prices Range above Rs. 5,100 in Some Districts
2026-04-06
Litro Gas Lanka has announced district-wise LP gas prices effective from April 6, 2026, with prices varying across the countryContinue Reading
Sri Lanka among Countries showing Democratic Gains in 2025: Freedom House
2026-04-06
A new report by Freedom House has highlighted Sri Lanka as one of the countries that recorded improvements in politicalContinue Reading