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
Pope Leo responds to Trump: “I am not afraid”
2026-04-13
Pope Leo XIV said he has “no fear of the Trump administration” and will continue to speak out against war,Continue Reading
Rajasthan Royals official under scanner after dugout phone controversy
2026-04-13
Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder has come under scrutiny after allegedly using a mobile phone during their IPL 2026 matchContinue Reading
Foreign woman assaults several, including police officer, in Mount Lavinia incident
2026-04-13
A foreign woman was taken into custody following an incident of disorderly conduct reported in Mount Lavinia last night. AccordingContinue 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
“Nothing Wrong”: Lanka Coal responds to Viral Tender Leak Call
2026-04-13
The Lanka Coal Company has issued a statement rejecting claims circulating on social media regarding a telephone conversation linked toContinue Reading
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
Trump announces US Naval Blockade of Iranian Ports
2026-04-13
The United States will begin blockading ships entering or exiting Iranian ports starting April 13 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time,Continue Reading
Trump hits out at Pope Leo XIV over Iran war comments
2026-04-13
US President Donald Trump has publicly criticised Pope Leo XIV, escalating tensions between the White House and the Vatican overContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Navy seizes Indian fishing boat, arrests 12 fishermen off Jaffna
2026-04-13
The Sri Lanka Navy seized an Indian fishing boat and apprehended 12 Indian fishermen for allegedly poaching in Sri LankanContinue Reading
2 Pakistan Navy ships arrive in Colombo for goodwill visit, joint exercise planned
2026-04-13
Pakistan Navy ships PNS Taimur and PNS Aslat arrived at the Port of Colombo on a goodwill visit on 12Continue Reading
Ugandan woman caught with cocaine hidden in clothing at BIA
2026-04-13
Sri Lanka Customs has arrested a 47-year-old Ugandan woman at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle cocaineContinue Reading