RDA denies Rs. 380 million double payment claim by Nalin Bandara
2026-04-26
The Road Development Authority has strongly denied allegations that more than Rs. 380 million was mistakenly paid twice to contractors,Continue Reading
Court orders detention of 22 monks in airport drug bust until May 2
2026-04-26
The Negombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the detention of 22 Buddhist monks arrested in connection with the major narcotics seizureContinue Reading
French loan documents also missing amid Treasury hack probe – Report
2026-04-26
According to The Sunday Times, documents linked to the future repayment of a French loan have reportedly gone missing fromContinue Reading
Maha Nayaka Theras condemn misuse of robes after airport drug bust involving 22 monks
2026-04-26
Sri Lanka’s Maha Nayaka Theras, in a joint statement, have strongly condemned the alleged misuse of Buddhist robes in connectionContinue Reading
Navy rescues injured fisherman from deep sea off southern coast
2026-04-26
The Sri Lanka Navy brought ashore an injured fisherman from deep sea waters south of Sri Lanka and rushed himContinue Reading
Police media spokesperson departs for France to attend Interpol conference
2026-04-26
Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Fredrick Wootler has departed for Lyon, France, this morning (26) to attendContinue Reading
Two arrested and 370 bottles of illegal liquor seized in separate raids
2026-04-26
Police conducted two separate raids on Saturday (25.04.2026), resulting in the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of aContinue Reading
MP Archchuna issues clarification after viral video of altercation while holding firearm
2026-04-26
A video circulating on social media shows Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna involved in an altercation with a group ofContinue Reading
Deputy minister cites public service inefficiencies amid strong economic performance
2026-04-26
Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe, in a Facebook post, has highlighted government economic performance and ongoingContinue Reading
Fisheries minister holds high-level talks in Norway on maritime cooperation
2026-04-26
A Sri Lankan delegation led by Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar, who is on an official visitContinue Reading
Seven arrested in separate raids over fake currency notes
2026-04-26
Seven suspects were arrested in two separate police operations on 25 April 2026 over the possession of counterfeit currency, withContinue Reading
Sunday: Showers expected in several areas after 2:00 pm
2026-04-26
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 26 APRIL 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 April 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
Trump releases CCTV footage and suspect photo after gunfire at Correspondents’ Dinner
2026-04-26
US President Donald Trump says he has released CCTV footage and a photo of the suspect in custody following theContinue Reading
22 Sri Lankan monks arrested with Rs. 1.1 billion drugs at Katunayake Airport
2026-04-26
A major narcotics haul worth more than Rs. 1.1 billion has been seized at Bandaranaike International Airport, with 22 BuddhistContinue Reading
Trump evacuated after gunfire disrupts White House Correspondents’ Dinner
2026-04-26
US President Donald Trump was rushed out of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington after gunfire disrupted the high-profileContinue Reading
CPC says fuel stocks secured until end of May
2026-04-26
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation says it has strengthened measures to safeguard Sri Lanka’s fuel supply by using a mix ofContinue Reading
Senior Prof. Nalin Abeysekera passes away
2026-04-26
Senior Prof. Nalin Abeysekera, a renowned marketing professional and former Dean of the Open University of Sri Lanka, hasContinue Reading
Sri Lankan among 17 crew onboard hijacked oil tanker off Somali coast
2026-04-26
A Sri Lankan national is among 17 crew members onboard an oil tanker hijacked by pirates off the coast ofContinue Reading