National Eye Hospital Director urges firework safety during festive season
2026-04-13
Director of the National Eye Hospital has called on the public to exercise strict caution when using fireworks during theContinue Reading
SJB files CID complaint over alleged coal tender voice recording
2026-04-13
Several members of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) have filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) seeking anContinue Reading
Trump announces US Naval Blockade of Iranian Ports
2026-04-13
The United States will begin blockading ships entering or exiting Iranian ports starting April 13 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time,Continue Reading
Trump hits out at Pope Leo XIV over Iran war comments
2026-04-13
US President Donald Trump has publicly criticised Pope Leo XIV, escalating tensions between the White House and the Vatican overContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Navy seizes Indian fishing boat, arrests 12 fishermen off Jaffna
2026-04-13
The Sri Lanka Navy seized an Indian fishing boat and apprehended 12 Indian fishermen for allegedly poaching in Sri LankanContinue Reading
2 Pakistan Navy ships arrive in Colombo for goodwill visit, joint exercise planned
2026-04-13
Pakistan Navy ships PNS Taimur and PNS Aslat arrived at the Port of Colombo on a goodwill visit on 12Continue Reading
Ugandan woman caught with cocaine hidden in clothing at BIA
2026-04-13
Sri Lanka Customs has arrested a 47-year-old Ugandan woman at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle cocaineContinue Reading
US-Iran talks: What prevented a deal and what’s next?
2026-04-13
The United States and Iran concluded 21 hours of direct talks in Pakistan on Sunday without reaching a deal toContinue Reading
Illegal cannabis cultivation seized in Udawalawe Reserve
2026-04-13
Police have seized a large-scale cannabis cultivation site within the Udawalawe Reserve following a joint operation. The raid was carriedContinue Reading
Weather: Showers expected in several areas after 1 pm
2026-04-13
Showers or thundershowers are expected at most locations across the island after 1 p.m. the Department of Meteorology said. MorningContinue Reading
US to blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran refuses nuclear demands
2026-04-12
US President Donald Trump announced that the United States will begin a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz afterContinue Reading
Navy arrests six for illegal sea cucumber harvesting in Jaffna
2026-04-12
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 06 individuals for illegal night diving to harvest sea cucumbers during a search operation conductedContinue Reading
Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92
2026-04-12
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle, widely regarded as one of the greatest vocalists in modern Indian music, has died at theContinue Reading
Munchee supports nearly 25,000 Avurudu travellers with free train tickets.
2026-04-12
Sri Lanka’s number one biscuit brand, Munchee, sponsored train tickets for nearly 25,000 passengers travelling to their hometowns for AvuruduContinue Reading
Suspect arrested over damage to Pettah Central Bus Stand facilities
2026-04-12
Police have arrested a suspect over an incident involving damage to property at the Pettah Central Bus Stand, which wasContinue Reading
Coal crisis costs will not be included in future power tariff revisions: PUCSL
2026-04-12
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says additional costs arising from the ongoing coal situation will not beContinue Reading
Police issue warning on social media use during New Year holidays
2026-04-12
Police have warned the public to be cautious about their social media activity when leaving home during the New YearContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Matheesha Pathirana set for IPL arrival, KKR boost likely
2026-04-12
Sri Lanka fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana is expected to join the Indian Premier League (IPL) shortly after successfully completing hisContinue Reading