EU age verification app announced to protect children online
2026-04-16
EU chief calls for a bloc-wide push on an age verification app to protect children online. If enforced, users willContinue Reading
Oil prices flat as traders assess US-Iran talks, Hormuz closure
2026-04-15
Oil prices were little changed on Wednesday as investors assessed prospects for renewed U.S.–Iran talks and the potential for supplyContinue Reading
Warm weather advisory issued for 19 districts
2026-04-14
The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber-level warm weather advisory for 19 districts, warning of increased heat index levelsContinue Reading
President joins New Year celebrations at newly rebuilt home damaged by cyclone Ditwah
2026-04-14
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake joined Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations today (April 14) at a housewarming ceremony for aContinue Reading
Rs. 163 million expressway revenue in three days
2026-04-14
Sri Lanka’s expressway network generated over Rs. 163 million in revenue between April 10 and April 12, according to theContinue Reading
Social media age limits: Well intentioned but ineffective?
2026-04-14
Several countries want age restrictions to keep minors off platforms like TikTok and Instagram. But can bans really keep childrenContinue Reading
Severe lightning advisory issued for 17 districts
2026-04-14
The Department of Meteorology has issued a severe lightning advisory for 17 districts, from 12.30 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. todayContinue Reading
Missing hiker rescued in Hantana Mountain Range
2026-04-14
A man who went missing while attempting to traverse the “Katusu Konda” ridge in the Hantana Mountain Range has beenContinue Reading
PM highlights spirit of coexistence and fresh beginnings in New Year message
2026-04-14
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, in her Sinhala and Tamil New Year message, called on the public to embrace unity, renewalContinue Reading
President calls for unity and resilience in New Year message
2026-04-14
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Sinhala and Tamil New Year message, called on the public to uphold cultural valuesContinue Reading
Indian national arrested for attempting to smuggle 2 kilos of ‘Kush’
2026-04-14
An Indian national was arrested early today (14) by officers of the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Unit for attemptingContinue Reading
Weather: Showers likely after 1 pm today
2026-04-14
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1 p.m., with fairly heavy falls exceeding 50Continue Reading
PHIs file 817 cases in festive food safety drive
2026-04-13
Public Health Inspectors have launched an islandwide operation to ensure food safety during the festive season, with legal action alreadyContinue Reading
30,000 MT furnace oil shipment arrives in Sri Lanka
2026-04-13
A shipment of furnace oil required for electricity generation has arrived in Sri Lanka. Managing Director of the Ceylon PetroleumContinue Reading
Severe lightning advisory issued for 18 districts
2026-04-13
The Department of Meteorology has issued a severe lightning advisory for multiple parts of the country, valid from 12.30 p.m.Continue Reading
Two arrested for killing wildlife in Yala National Park
2026-04-13
Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly killing wild animals in Yala National Park and possessing animal meat. The arrestsContinue Reading
Woman arrested in Negombo with 90-bottle liquor haul
2026-04-13
Police have arrested a 53-year-old woman in the Negombo area for possession of illegal liquor. The arrest was made yesterdayContinue Reading
Minister Calls 118 After Public Complaints Over 119 Delays
2026-04-13
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala said he has received multiple public complaints regarding delays in responses to calls madeContinue Reading