Tamil Nadu polls 2026: Over 5.7 crore voters to decide triangular contest
2026-04-23
Voters in Tamil Nadu will take part in an unprecedented triangular contest on Thursday, 23 April, in the 2026 AssemblyContinue Reading
Above 75 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-04-23
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today (23), according to the DepartmentContinue Reading
What happened to $2.5 million of Sri Lankan peoples’ money?
2026-04-23
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has raised serious concerns over the alleged disappearance of USD 2.5 million in public funds,Continue Reading
Selfie frenzy disrupts Walk for Peace, Aloka dog falls ill
2026-04-23
A senior police officer has appealed to the public to avoid obstructing the Walk for Peace, refrain from crowdingContinue Reading
Treasury cyber theft probe underway after email system breach: deputy minister
2026-04-23
Deputy Minister of Finance Dr Anil Jayantha says complaints have been filed with law enforcement agencies following a cyber theftContinue Reading
Police donate Rs. 9.6 million from one-day salaries to Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund
2026-04-22
Police officers have donated Rs. 9,687,462 from one day’s salary to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, set up to supportContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Finance Ministry confirms cyber hackers stole funds
2026-04-22
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance says cyber hackers gained unauthorized access to the computer system of the External Resources DepartmentContinue Reading
Minister Nalinda says he has no information on President requesting SLC President’s resignation
2026-04-22
Cabinet spokesperson Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that he has no information regarding reports of the President demanding the resignation ofContinue Reading
One sentenced to death in 18-year-old police constable murder case
2026-04-22
The Balapitiya High Court on Wednesday (22) sentenced one defendant to death and acquitted three others in connection with theContinue Reading
Hiru TV responds to Lal Kantha, says he lacks a reputation capable of being tarnished
2026-04-22
Asia Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), which operates Hiru TV, has rejected a letter of demand sent over a news report concerningContinue Reading
Fort magistrate orders CID to report progress on Suresh Sallay investigation by May 20
2026-04-22
Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday (22) ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to report on the progress of theContinue Reading
Cabinet approves SriLankan’s Dubai ground and cargo handling contracts to Dnata
2026-04-22
The Cabinet has approved the awarding of ground and cargo handling contracts for SriLankan Airlines at Dubai International Airport toContinue Reading
Minister to review reasons behind low tax deductions for MPs
2026-04-22
Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said he will review concerns over tax deductions for Members of Parliament (MPs)Continue Reading
Iran seizes two cargo ships amid tensions in Strait of Hormuz
2026-04-22
Iran has seized two vessels following reported attacks on three cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz, in an escalationContinue Reading
Vesak Poya on May 30, Vesak week declared May 27–June 2
2026-04-22
At the request of the Chief Prelates, it has been decided to observe Vesak Full Moon Poya Day on MayContinue Reading
Nepal’s new minister resigns over questions on his investments
2026-04-22
Nepal’s Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has resigned, less than a month after his appointment, following questions over his investments. Mr.Continue Reading
President orders Cyclone Ditwah compensation for partially damaged houses to be paid by end-May
2026-04-22
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to ensure that the Government-approved compensation of Rs. 500,000 for houses partially damagedContinue Reading
Pakistan’s Nawaz under investigation after positive test for recreational drug use
2026-04-22
Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Nawaz is under investigation after a positive test for recreational drug use, ESPNcricinfo can reveal. Nawaz’s dealContinue Reading