Nepal’s new minister resigns over questions on his investments
2026-04-22
Nepal’s Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has resigned, less than a month after his appointment, following questions over his investments. Mr.Continue Reading
President orders Cyclone Ditwah compensation for partially damaged houses to be paid by end-May
2026-04-22
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to ensure that the Government-approved compensation of Rs. 500,000 for houses partially damagedContinue Reading
Pakistan’s Nawaz under investigation after positive test for recreational drug use
2026-04-22
Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Nawaz is under investigation after a positive test for recreational drug use, ESPNcricinfo can reveal. Nawaz’s dealContinue Reading
Opposition says committee request to summon key witnesses in 323 container probe rejected
2026-04-22
Opposition MP Ajith P. Perera has revealed that a request made by committee members to summon four key witnesses beforeContinue Reading
Media Ministry to take action against Hiru TV following complaints from Minister, CPC
2026-04-22
Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, says the Secretary of the Ministry of Mass Media will take the necessary actions regardingContinue Reading
USD 2.5M Treasury funds allegedly taken by hacker: Opposition Leader
2026-04-22
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has alleged that the country’s financial security is at risk following reports that USD 2.5 millionContinue Reading
Rs. 356 million contract awarded for Kelani Valley railway extension study
2026-04-22
The Cabinet of Ministers has awarded the consultancy contract for the feasibility study and preparation of detailed plans to extendContinue Reading
April 23 : ‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 21 districts
2026-04-22
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, EasternContinue Reading
Govt to establish six short‑term drug rehabilitation centres
2026-04-22
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal presented by the Minister of Public Security to establish six short‑term treatmentContinue Reading
Iraj Pathiraja appointed new Immigration Controller General
2026-04-22
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of Iraj Chaminda Pathiraja, an officer in the Special Grade of theContinue Reading
Cabinet approves revision of National Housing Policy and review of stalled projects
2026-04-22
The Cabinet of Ministers has taken two key decisions to address Sri Lanka’s housing challenges, approving both the revision ofContinue Reading
Cabinet nod for new methodology for issuing inter‑provincial passenger transport permits
2026-04-22
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal presented by the Minister of Transport to implement a new methodology forContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s inflation increases to 2.4% in March 2026
2026-04-22
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) year-on-year, has increased to 2.4% inContinue Reading
Sixth edition of Lanka Premier League in July
2026-04-22
Sri lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL) will be held from July 10 toContinue Reading
UK moves to ban smoking for everyone born after 2008
2026-04-22
Children who do not reach the age of 18 before January 1, 2027 will never be permitted to buy cigarettesContinue Reading
Taiwan president cancels Africa trip after China pressures nations to close airspace
2026-04-22
Taiwan’s president was forced to cancel his trip to Africa after China allegedly pressured countries to close their airspace toContinue Reading
Eran Wickramaratne to cricket administration? S.M. Marikkar responds to reports
2026-04-22
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP S.M. Marikkar has claimed that the government may be considering changes to the administration ofContinue Reading
Socialist People’s Forum condemns withholding of Tamil writer’s works
2026-04-22
The Socialist People’s Forum has condemned the National People’s Power (NPP) government over the withholding of several literary works byContinue Reading