Weather : Showers after 2 pm in several areas
2026-04-25
Showers or thundershowers are expected at several locations in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in Galle, Matara, Kandy,Continue Reading
Vesak Poya on May 30, Vesak week declared May 27–June 2
2026-04-22
At the request of the Chief Prelates, it has been decided to observe Vesak Full Moon Poya Day on MayContinue Reading
Finance Ministry to clarify alleged $2.5M Treasury diversion: Govt
2026-04-22
Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said the Ministry of Finance will issue a clarification regarding the alleged diversion of USDContinue Reading
Easter attacks : Cabinet approves committee to oversee recommendations
2026-04-22
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of a new committee to oversee the implementation of recommendations made followingContinue Reading
Opposition raises alarm over alleged $2.5M Treasury diversion, calls for probe
2026-04-22
Opposition members have raised concerns over an alleged loss of USD 2.5 million belonging to the Treasury, which was reportedlyContinue Reading
Former MP Premalal Jayasekara released on bail
2026-04-22
Former Member of Parliament Premalal Jayasekara, who was arrested following a complaint over an alleged firearm threat, has been releasedContinue Reading
Walk for Peace commences in Dambulla
2026-04-22
The Walk for Peace commenced this morning from Dambulla, led by Ven. Pannakara Thero, members of the Maha Sangha, andContinue Reading
No forgiveness: Minister Lal Kantha slams Hiru TV, lodges complaint over licence
2026-04-21
Minister K.D. Lal Kantha has lodged a complaint with the Ministry of Mass Media against Hiru TV, alleging the broadcasterContinue Reading
Special traffic plan announced for Indian Vice President’s visit
2026-04-18
Sri Lanka Police has announced a special traffic plan for the official visit of Indian Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan.Continue Reading
Iran: Attacks on ships reported as Strait of Hormuz recloses
2026-04-18
Iran has accused the US of violating the ceasefire agreement by maintaining a blockade on its ports. Meanwhile, a FrenchContinue Reading
Ahungalla shooting attempt: Suspect arrested with drugs
2026-04-18
An attempted shooting targeting a man who was traveling in a three-wheeler in Ahungalla had been reported last night. AccordingContinue Reading
Four arrested at sea with 161 kg of Heroin
2026-04-18
Sri Lanka Navy has taken into custody four individuals along with a consignment of suspected narcotics recovered at sea. TheContinue Reading
“Karandeniye Raju” detained for 72 hours after return from India: Police
2026-04-18
Organized crime suspect known as “Karandeniye Raju,” who was arrested in India and returned to Sri Lanka, is being detainedContinue Reading
Former MP Sampath Athukorala attacked
2026-04-18
Former Galle District Member of Parliament and former Galle District Coordinating Committee Chairman Sampath Athukorala has been hospitalized after beingContinue Reading
QR fuel quota system for petrol reinstated from today
2026-04-18
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said that the QR code fuel quota system for petrol vehicles will be reinstated fromContinue Reading
Weather: Mainly dry weather, showers after 1 pm
2026-04-18
Showers or thundershowers are expected at several locations in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces, as well as in theContinue Reading
Deduru Oya drowning: Two dead, six missing
2026-04-16
Two bodies have been recovered, while two others have been admitted to hospital and six persons remain missing after aContinue Reading
Iran war: US ready to attack if no Iran deal reached
2026-04-16
Pentagon chief Hegseth has warned that US forces are ready to restart combat if Iran rejects a deal. Meanwhile, IranianContinue Reading