Italy suspending defense agreement with Israel: PM
2026-04-14
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Tuesday she was suspending the country’s defense agreement with Israel, which involves theContinue 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
Saudi Arabia urges US to ease Hormuz blockade fearing shipping disruptions
2026-04-14
Saudi Arabia is pressing the United States to reconsider its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, amid fears the moveContinue Reading
Opposition Leader calls for unity amid economic hardship in New Year message
2026-04-14
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa extended his Sinhala and Tamil New Year wishes, calling for unity while raising concerns over theContinue Reading
Rooftop Solar Owners Asked to Switch Off Systems Until 3 PM Today
2026-04-14
The National System Control Centre has requested rooftop solar system owners to voluntarily switch off their solar inverters today (14Continue 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
Trump Deletes Post With Image Depicting Himself as Jesus After Backlash
2026-04-13
US President Donald Trump removed an image from his Truth Social account depicting himself as a Christ-like figure after theContinue Reading
Mount Lavinia incident: Police release details of Foreign woman’s arrest
2026-04-13
Police Spokesman said a Ukrainian national arrested following a late-night incident in Mount Lavinia has been remanded until April 22.Continue 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