Bedsheets turn out to be cigarettes: 3.38 million sticks caught by Customs
2026-04-07
Sri Lanka Customs seized 3.38 million foreign cigarettes illegally imported into the country, concealed in a container declared asContinue Reading
240 complaints received through ‘1995’ wildlife hotline in 5 months
2026-04-06
A total of 240 complaints related to wildlife and forest offences have been received through the ‘1995 Surakimu’ hotline withinContinue Reading
Sri Lanka reaches Political-Level deal with Russia for Oil Supplies – Minister
2026-04-06
Sri Lanka has reached a political-level agreement with Russia to begin oil supplies from mid-April, as the country faces ongoingContinue Reading
12-hour water cut in Homagama and surrounding areas on Tuesday
2026-04-06
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut in Homagama Zone 02 areas onContinue Reading
Man arrested with 4,620 litres of hoarded diesel in Kalmunai
2026-04-06
A suspect has been arrested in Kalmunai after police seized 4,620 litres of diesel stored in 22 barrels, allegedly hiddenContinue Reading
Trump claims Iran can be ‘taken out in one night & that might be tomorrow’
2026-04-06
The US president has claimed the US’s war on Iran is going well and that US forces could “take out”Continue Reading
WATCH : Trump press conference live
2026-04-06
Minister Handunnetti briefs IMF on industrial sector’s role in economic stability
2026-04-06
Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi held discussions with representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on theContinue Reading
Gammanpila levels IS link allegations against Mujibur Rahman
2026-04-06
Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila has alleged that Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman had links to an Islamic StateContinue Reading
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
New circular issued to promote energy conservation in schools
2026-04-06
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has introduced a new programme aimed at promoting energy conservation withinContinue Reading
Water Supply Restricted in Several Areas Due to Dry Weather
2026-04-06
Water supply to several areas will be restricted from 8.00 pm today (06) to 8.00 am tomorrow (07) due toContinue Reading
Fake “Health Minister” Remanded Until April 21
2026-04-06
A suspect accused of impersonating Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa and collecting money from the public hasContinue Reading
Indian Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan to Visit Sri Lanka
2026-04-06
Preliminary discussions have been held on the upcoming official visit of the Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, toContinue Reading
Applications open for 2027 Fulbright Master’s Scholarships in the USA
2026-04-06
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced that applications are now open for the 2027 Fulbright Master’s Degree ScholarshipContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Russia sign MoU to strengthen transport cooperation
2026-04-06
Sri Lanka and Russia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in transport sector training and humanContinue Reading
President meets bank heads to drive QR payment initiative
2026-04-06
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the heads of banks and financial institutions was held at the PresidentialContinue Reading
Traders nabbed in Kegalle for overpricing rice, selling expired goods
2026-04-06
The Kegalle District Consumer Affairs Office carried out special raids on Sunday (05), targeting traders in Thalduwa and Dehiowita townsContinue Reading