Weather: Showers likely after 1 pm today
2026-04-04
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most parts of the island after 1 p.m., the DepartmentContinue Reading
Journalist Bakthi Dharmapriya Mendis passed away
2026-04-04
Journalist Bhakthi Dharmapriya Mendis, who was receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit of the Colombo National Hospital after sustainingContinue Reading
D.V. Chanaka alleges Energy Minister attempting to suppress coal report
2026-04-03
SLPP ParliamentarianD.V. Chanaka has alleged that Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody is attempting to prevent the release of a report relatedContinue Reading
US F-15E jet shot down over Iran, Tehran releases wreckage images
2026-04-03
A US F-15E fighter has been shot down over Iran, prompting a frantic US search and rescue effort forContinue Reading
Greek ministers resign over EU farming subsidy scandal
2026-04-03
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis replaced several officials on Friday after multiple resignations tied to a widening farm payment scandal.Continue Reading
PM reviews energy management plan
2026-04-03
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya chaired a Cabinet-appointed committee meeting on Wednesday (03) which focused on maintaining uninterrupted public services whileContinue Reading
Hatton SLTB set to launch safari bus to promote tourism
2026-04-03
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) Hatton depot is set to introduce a safari bus service to promote tourism inContinue Reading
Maldives voters face complex triple-ballot election day
2026-04-03
On Saturday, voters across the Maldives will cast up to three ballots in the most complex election day since theContinue Reading
Four detainees escape from Kandakadu Rehabilitation Centre
2026-04-03
Four detainees have escaped from the Kandakadu Rehabilitation Centre on Friday (03) afternoon. Police and Sri Lanka Army personnel haveContinue Reading
Showers expected across the island, fairly heavy rain likely in some areas
2026-04-03
The Department of Meteorology says atmospheric conditions are favourable for showers and thundershowers across many parts of the island overContinue Reading
Police arrest 512 in islandwide crime, drug crackdown
2026-04-03
Police said 512 individuals were arrested yesterday (02) during a series of islandwide search operations carried out under crime andContinue Reading
Double murder in Galle : Police suspect family dispute
2026-04-03
The bodies of two individuals, hacked to death, have been recovered from a house in the Mawadawila area of Telikada,Continue Reading
NWSDB trims water cut period from 24 to 18 hours to five areas
2026-04-03
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that water supply to Homagama, Padukka, Maharagama, Piliyandala, and KesbewaContinue Reading
Doctors won’t apply before Saturday deadline : GMOA challenges Health Minister
2026-04-03
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that a strike will be launched at 8.00 am tomorrow (4) onceContinue Reading
Chinese man arrested at BIA with 48.6 kilos of Kothala Himbutu
2026-04-03
Customs officers at the departure terminal of the Katunayake Airport have arrested a Chinese national attempting to illegally export 48.6Continue Reading
State Patronage for Peace Walk Led by US-Based Monks in Sri Lanka
2026-04-03
A discussion on providing state patronage for the ‘Walk for Peace Programme in Sri Lanka’ was held at the PresidentialContinue Reading
Pakistan raises diesel by 54.9% and petrol by 42.7% in second fuel hike
2026-04-03
Pakistan on Thursday sharply increased fuel prices for the second time in less than a month, citing rising global oilContinue Reading
Gammanpila says Fake Version of his Book Circulated by CID
2026-04-03
Former MP Udaya Gammanpila says a fake version of his book is being circulated on social media, claiming it wasContinue Reading