Police arrest suspect over fake bank website fraud involving Rs. 1 million
2026-04-21
Sri Lanka Police say a 22‑year‑old resident of Minuwangoda has been arrested in connection with a financial fraud involving aContinue Reading
Trump says Iran ceasefire expires Wednesday, “highly unlikely” he would extend it further
2026-04-21
US President Donald Trump said he now considers the ceasefire with Iran over “Wednesday evening Washington time”, but that it’sContinue Reading
Churches across Sri Lanka observe silence to honour Easter Attack victims
2026-04-21
Churches across Sri Lanka fell into solemn silence at 8:45 am today (21) as bells tolled in unison to honourContinue Reading
Delegation led by Venerable Pannakara Thera arrives in Sri Lanka for ‘Walk for Peace’
2026-04-21
A delegation of seven venerable monks led by Vietnamese monk Venerable Pannakara Thera arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (21)Continue Reading
Apple’s Tim Cook to step down as CEO in September
2026-04-21
Apple has announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors and John Ternus, senior viceContinue Reading
Above 100 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-04-21
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today (21), according to the DepartmentContinue Reading
UNP denies social media reports on May Day rally
2026-04-20
The United National Party (UNP) has issued a special statement addressing misinformation circulating on social media ahead of International Workers’Continue Reading
President appoints Anura Karunathilake as Energy Minister
2026-04-20
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Anura Karunathilake as the Minister of Energy. Accordingly, Anura Karunathilake took oaths before theContinue Reading
Second group of Monks arrives for ‘Walk for Peace’ in Sri Lanka
2026-04-20
A second group of monks has arrived in Sri Lanka from Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport, Texas, United States, toContinue Reading
Six newly appointed diplomats present credentials to President AKD
2026-04-20
Four newly appointed ambassadors and two high commissioners formally presented their credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the PresidentialContinue Reading
CPC urges Media Ministry to take strong action against Hiru TV
2026-04-20
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has urged the Ministry of Mass Media to take immediate action against Hiru Media NetworkContinue Reading
‘Welcome to Sri Lanka’ documentary wins top global TV award
2026-04-20
‘Welcome to Sri Lanka’, the travel documentary produced by Mark Julian Edwards, won the prestigious ‘Television Broadcast of the Year’Continue Reading
April 21 : ‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 21 districts
2026-04-20
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, andContinue Reading
Former Minister Piyasena Gamage granted bail
2026-04-20
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (20) ordered the release of former Skills Development and Vocational Training Minister Piyasena Gamage onContinue Reading
Hiru TV to send “Strong reply” to Lal Kantha, denies fake security letter
2026-04-20
Hiru Media Network says a strong response will be sent within the next 24 hours to the legal notice sentContinue Reading
7.4 earthquake off Iwate triggers Tsunami Warning in Northern Japan
2026-04-20
A tsunami warning, with the threat of waves of up to 3 meters, was issued Monday evening for Iwate Prefecture,Continue Reading
Iran says no plan for talks as Pakistan prepares to host US delegation
2026-04-20
Iran has no plan at present for a next round of talks, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday.Continue Reading
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to all provinces of Sri Lanka
2026-04-20
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning for all provinces of Sri Lanka today (20). PerContinue Reading