Court orders CID to report progress in Ranil’s misuse of state funds case
2026-04-29
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (29) directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to report on July 8 the progressContinue Reading
Train vendor fined Rs. 100,000 for pricey water bottles
2026-04-29
The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court yesterday (28) imposed a fine of Rs. 100,000 on a vendor for selling drinking water bottlesContinue Reading
Deshabandu Sirisumana Godage passes away
2026-04-29
The founder of Godage Publications, Deshabandu Sirisumana Godage, has passed away at the age of 90. A prominent figure inContinue Reading
Odisha man produces skeleton of sister’s body as proof to claim money in bank account
2026-04-29
An elderly tribal man in Odisha’s Keonjhar district shocked bank officials and customers alike when he brought the skeletal remainsContinue Reading
Russian Health Minister to visit Sri Lanka in May
2026-04-29
A Russian delegation led by Health Minister Mikhail Murashko will undertake a three-day visit to Sri Lanka in May. AccordingContinue Reading
Aamir Khan breaks silence on 3 Idiots sequel
2026-04-29
Aamir Khan has confirmed that there is going to be a sequel to 3 Idiots, and he will be returningContinue Reading
Dambulla Restaurant fined Rs. 510,000 for selling expired Water Bottles above MRP
2026-04-29
The Dambulla Magistrate’s Court today (29) imposed a fine of Rs. 510,000 on a restaurant in the Dambulla area afterContinue Reading
Electric train project to begin next year under Colombo Suburban Railway Project
2026-04-29
Plans are underway to commence electric train services early next year under the Colombo Suburban Railway Project, Deputy Minister ofContinue Reading
Indonesia, Sri Lanka agree to deepen ties during vice minister’s visit
2026-04-29
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, Muhammad Anis Matta, paid an official visit to Sri Lanka from April 23–25,Continue Reading
Japan Zoo employee admits to burning wife’s body in incinerator
2026-04-29
Asahiyama Zoo in Hokkaido announced that it has been forced to postpone its summer opening after a male employee admittedContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-04-29
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (29), compared to Tuesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Mumbai family dies of suspected food poisoning after eating Biryani, Watermelon
2026-04-29
Four members of a family, a 40-year-old husband, his 35-year-old wife, and their two daughters aged 16 and 13, haveContinue Reading
Two hotel managers arrested in Kegalle over illegal Deer mounts
2026-04-29
Wildlife officers have arrested two hotel managers in the Kegalle district after deer mounts were found displayed at their establishments.Continue Reading
Vaping controversy hits IPL
2026-04-29
Riyan Parag came into the spotlight after videos showing him vaping inside the Rajasthan Royals dressing room went viral duringContinue Reading
Prima raises Wheat Flour prices
2026-04-29
The price of wheat flour will be increased from today (29), Prima Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd said, citing higher transport costs.Continue Reading
Israel uses water as a weapon of collective punishment in Gaza – MSF Report
2026-04-29
Israeli authorities have used access to water as a weapon against Palestinians, systematically depriving people in Gaza of water inContinue Reading
Sports Ministry takes over SLC after accepting resignations
2026-04-29
Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage has accepted the resignation of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva and the membersContinue Reading
FAO delivers Fertilizer support to cyclone-affected paddy farmers in Anuradhapura
2026-04-29
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a fertilizer support programme to assist smallholder paddyContinue Reading