Artemis II crew to lose contact with Earth for 40 minutes
2026-04-06
During NASA’s Artemis II mission, astronauts are expected to experience a critical period known as a communications blackout — roughly 40Continue Reading
Iran and US receive ceasefire proposal as mediators discuss 45‑day truce – Reuters
2026-04-06
The United States, Iran and regional mediators are intensifying diplomatic efforts toward a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict, with multipleContinue Reading
31 arrested; over 52,000 litres of hoarded fuel seized in past month
2026-04-05
Police say 31 individuals have been arrested for illegally stockpiling fuel during raids carried out over the past month. PoliceContinue Reading
President AKD calls for unity and peace in Easter message
2026-04-05
Commemorating the Resurrection of Christ, Christian devotees in Sri Lanka and around the world celebrate Easter Sunday with deep reverenceContinue Reading
Sun directly overhead in eight areas of Sri Lanka today
2026-04-05
The Meteorological Department announced that the sun will be directly overhead across Sri Lanka from April 5 to 15 dueContinue Reading
Fairly heavy showers expected after 2 p.m. in several areas
2026-04-05
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 05 APRIL 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 05 April 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
Historic Artemis II launch sends astronauts bound for the moon
2026-04-02
For the first time in more than half a century, humans are flying toward the moon. At 6:35 p.m. EasternContinue Reading
Further details emerge on latest fishing trawler drug bust
2026-04-01
Further details have emerged regarding the fishing trawler seized with narcotics during a Sri Lanka Navy surveillance operation in deepContinue Reading
Experts warn extreme heat poses mental health risks
2026-04-01
Excessive heat can have a serious impact on mental health, experts have warned. Psychiatrist Vindya Wijebandara said that while peopleContinue Reading
GMOA warns Health Minister over political interference in doctor transfers
2026-04-01
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has issued a strong warning to Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa over alleged political interferenceContinue Reading
Three arrested over viral video of dangerous three-wheeler stunt
2026-04-01
Two individuals have been arrested over a dangerous three-wheeler stunt in Weliweriya after a video of the incident circulated onContinue Reading
Suspect arrested over Kahawatta gem trader’s murder
2026-04-01
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of the 61-year-old gem businessman in Kahawatta, following investigations intoContinue Reading
Navy intercepts trawler suspected of narcotics smuggling off southwest coast
2026-03-31
The Sri Lanka Navy has intercepted a multi-day fishing trawler suspected of smuggling narcotics during an operation off the southwestContinue Reading
CAA seizes urea fertiliser with tampered prices in Matara
2026-03-31
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has raided a location where urea fertiliser stocks had allegedly been altered and prepared forContinue Reading
Minister Bimal Rathnayake meets Russian ruling party parliamentary leader
2026-03-31
Parliamentary leader of the ruling United Russia party in the State Duma, Vladimir Vasilyev, met with Sri Lanka’s Minister ofContinue Reading
Customs to launch online system for container releases from Colombo Port
2026-03-31
Sri Lanka Customs will implement an online system for releasing containers from the Colombo Port to three external container examinationContinue Reading
Russian deputy foreign minister arrives in Sri Lanka for five-day visit
2026-03-31
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko arrived in Sri Lanka on Tuesday (31) for a five-day official visit. Rudenko arrivedContinue Reading
Missing Kahawatta gem trader’s body found in mine pit
2026-03-30
The body of a gem trader who went missing in the Kahawatta area has been found inside a mine pitContinue Reading