Low reservoir levels trigger Water Cuts from tonight in parts of Colombo District
2026-04-02
A water cut will be in effect in several areas of the Colombo District starting today (02), the National WaterContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Cricketer Nuwan Thushara seeks Court Order for IPL NOC
2026-04-02
Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has filed a case in the Colombo District Court seeking an order directing SriContinue Reading
Former SriLankan CEO further remanded
2026-04-02
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has rejected the bail request of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena, who isContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 318
2026-04-02
The Sri Lankan rupee remains steady against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (02), compared toContinue Reading
Schoolboy dies in motorcycle crash while en route to Kandy Big Match
2026-04-02
A tragic accident claimed the life of a schoolboy who was en route to a school Big Match at theContinue Reading
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s letter to U.S. Citizens
2026-04-02
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has released a letter addressed to the people of the United States, urging them to lookContinue Reading
Gold falls as Trump gives no clarity on ending Iran war
2026-04-02
Gold prices reversed course to slip more than 1% on Thursday, snapping a four-day winning streak, after U.S. President DonaldContinue Reading
Former Minister Mahinda Wijesekara passed away
2026-04-02
Former Minister Mahinda Wijesekara has passed away at the age of 83, family sources confirmed. Wijesekara, the father of formerContinue Reading
Court orders arrest of Shamindra Rajapaksa, Priyanka in Airbus bribery case
2026-04-02
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the issuance of open warrants for the arrest of Shamindra Rajapaksa, son of formerContinue Reading
SLBFE busts South Korea job racket, Warns public
2026-04-02
A person who defrauded money from youth by promising jobs in South Korea has been taken into custody by officialsContinue Reading
Oil prices surge as Trump vows to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’ within weeks
2026-04-02
Oil jumped in volatile trading as U.S. President Donald Trump warned of further military aggression against Iran in the nextContinue Reading
Vehicles without CR : 3 arrested in vehicle racket investigation
2026-04-02
Three suspects have been arrested by the Western Province Northern Crime Division for possessing vehicles without valid registration certificates. AccordingContinue Reading
Veterinarian warns of fatal risks to pets amid extreme heat
2026-04-02
Veterinarian Dr. Shobhath Wijeratne has cautioned that the prevailing extreme heat conditions could have fatal consequences for domestic pets, particularlyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka unaffected by 7.4 earthquake in Indonesia – DMC
2026-04-02
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) says there is no effect on Sri Lanka from the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that hitContinue Reading
Above 50 mm of rain likely in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-04-02
The Department of Meteorology says atmospheric conditions will be favourable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of Sri Lanka overContinue Reading
Historic Artemis II launch sends astronauts bound for the moon
2026-04-02
For the first time in more than half a century, humans are flying toward the moon. At 6:35 p.m. EasternContinue Reading
Powerful 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesia
2026-04-02
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia early Thursday, prompting tsunami warnings for parts of the region, international monitoring agenciesContinue Reading
Further details emerge on latest fishing trawler drug bust
2026-04-01
Further details have emerged regarding the fishing trawler seized with narcotics during a Sri Lanka Navy surveillance operation in deepContinue Reading