National Eye Hospital Director urges firework safety during festive season
2026-04-13
Director of the National Eye Hospital has called on the public to exercise strict caution when using fireworks during theContinue Reading
SJB files CID complaint over alleged coal tender voice recording
2026-04-13
Several members of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) have filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) seeking anContinue Reading
US-Iran talks: What prevented a deal and what’s next?
2026-04-13
The United States and Iran concluded 21 hours of direct talks in Pakistan on Sunday without reaching a deal toContinue Reading
Illegal cannabis cultivation seized in Udawalawe Reserve
2026-04-13
Police have seized a large-scale cannabis cultivation site within the Udawalawe Reserve following a joint operation. The raid was carriedContinue Reading
Weather: Showers expected in several areas after 1 pm
2026-04-13
Showers or thundershowers are expected at most locations across the island after 1 p.m. the Department of Meteorology said. MorningContinue Reading
Harsha questions Sri Lanka’s absence at Indian Ocean Conference
2026-04-11
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has questioned the absence of Sri Lanka at a regional forum, raising concerns over theContinue Reading
12 refined fuel shipments expected in April : CPC
2026-04-11
Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, Janaka Rajakaruna, says 12 shipments of refined fuel are scheduled to arrive in SriContinue Reading
Police probe circulating audio alleging shooting inside a camp
2026-04-11
Sri Lanka Police have launched an investigation into an audio recording circulating on social media that allegedly disucsses a shootingContinue Reading
US-Iran talks commence in Pakistan
2026-04-11
US Vice President JD Vance and Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Qalibaf have met separately with Pakistan’s prime minister in Islamabad.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Police introduces WhatsApp number to report reckless driving
2026-04-11
Sri Lanka Police has introduced a dedicated WhatsApp number, 070-4755600, for the public to report incidents of reckless and dangerousContinue Reading
Man arrested at BIA for smuggling ornamental plants
2026-04-11
A Sri Lankan passenger was arrested by Customs officers at Bandaranaike International Airport early April 11 for attempting to smuggleContinue Reading
Severe lightning advisory for issued for 12 districts
2026-04-11
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory warning of severe lightning activity across several parts of Sri Lanka, includingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka welcomes ceasefire announcement in West Asia
2026-04-11
The government of Sri Lanka has welcomed the announcement of a temporary ceasefire in West Asia and the prospect ofContinue Reading
Secretary to President seeks CID probe into coal imports since 2009
2026-04-11
A complaint has been lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) calling for a formal investigation into coal imports toContinue Reading
Marco Rubio to visit India for trade talks
2026-04-11
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India in May. The trip is expected to focus on talks onContinue Reading
NASA’s billion-dollar space race goes into overdrive
2026-04-10
Some things are hard to calculate in dollars and cents. NASA’s space programs definitely fall into this category. The agencyContinue Reading
Mahinda Rajapaksa files affidavit with CIABOC
2026-04-10
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has filed an affidavit with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), outliningContinue Reading
Sajith claims NCM vote shows divide over coal issue, consumer rights
2026-04-10
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today’s parliamentary vote on the no-confidence motion against the Energy Minister had revealed divisions overContinue Reading