Seven women, manager arrested in brothel raid
2026-04-06
Police have arrested a suspect and seven women during a raid on a brothel operating under the guise of aContinue Reading
Three killed in separate wild elephant attacks
2026-04-06
Three persons were killed in two separate wild elephant attacks reported in Eppawala and Mahiyanganaya yesterday morning (05), Police said.Continue Reading
Sun directly overhead over 6 areas today at 12:13 noon
2026-04-06
The sun will be directly overhead over several areas of Sri Lanka today (06), including Beruwala, Gurulubadda, Rakwana, Godakawela, UdawalaweContinue Reading
Weather today: Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places
2026-04-06
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 06 APRIL 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 06 April 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
Fuel situation & QR system : Update from Minister
2026-04-06
Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath says nine fuel shipments are scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka during April, as theContinue Reading
LAUGFS Raises Gas Prices; 12.5kg Cylinder Now Rs. 5,700
2026-04-05
LAUGFS Gas PLC has increased domestic LP gas cylinder refill prices with effect from midnight today (05 April 2026), citingContinue Reading
Litro increases domestic LP gas prices from midnight
2026-04-05
Litro Gas Lanka has increased domestic LP gas prices with effect from midnight today (5). Accordingly, the price of aContinue Reading
Govt waives LankaQR Merchant Fees for Payments Under Rs. 5,000
2026-04-05
Sri Lanka will launch the “National QR Payment Promotion Programme” tomorrow under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, withContinue Reading
Trump Threatens Iran, Says “Power Plant Day, Bridge Day” Coming Tuesday
2026-04-05
US President Donald Trump has issued a strongly worded warning to Iran, threatening possible strikes on key infrastructure while urgingContinue Reading
7 years on, justice still denied for Easter victims — Sajith
2026-04-05
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says justice for the victims of the 2019 Sri Lanka Easter Sunday attacks remains a fundamentalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka thanks Bangladesh for release of six detained fishermen
2026-04-05
Six Sri Lankan fishermen who had been detained in Bangladesh since July 2025 have been released and safely repatriated toContinue Reading
GMOA says new doctors applied for appointments due to intimidation
2026-04-05
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says the ongoing islandwide strike will continue until 8.00 am tomorrow, while claiming thatContinue Reading
Water cut due to dry weather : New update
2026-04-05
Water supply to Padukka and surrounding areas will be suspended for 12 hours from 8.00 p.m. today (5) until 8.00Continue Reading
‘We got him’: Trump confirms rescue of missing US officer from Iran
2026-04-05
US President Donald Trump announced that a missing American weapons officer has been successfully rescued from Iran following what heContinue Reading
Northern Line Train Services to Resume From April 9
2026-04-05
Sri Lanka Railways has announced that train services on the Northern line, including the Kankesanthurai intercity train, Night Mail train,Continue Reading
Islandwide GMOA Doctors’ Strike Continues Today
2026-04-05
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) is continuing its islandwide token strike today, April 5, from 8 a.m., the associationContinue Reading
Kandy Restaurant Raided for Selling Bottled Water Above Controlled Price
2026-04-04
A restaurant in Kandy was raided for selling bottled drinking water above the controlled price, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA)Continue Reading
Sri Lanka ODI Captain Asalanka Denies Report on Failed Fitness Test
2026-04-04
Sri Lanka ODI captain Charith Asalanka has denied a local media report claiming he was among a group of playersContinue Reading