Transfer of former Monaragala HQI not politically influenced, police clarify
2026-04-21
Sri Lanka Police have rejected claims circulating on social media that the transfer of a former Monaragala Headquarters Inspector (HQI)Continue Reading
Expressway revenue exceeds Rs. 536 million during New Year period
2026-04-21
More than Rs. 536 million in revenue was generated from expressways during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period fromContinue Reading
Pentagon says US forces board Iran-linked oil tanker near Sri Lanka
2026-04-21
The United States forces have boarded an oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude in Asian waters, The Pentagon,Continue Reading
April Aswesuma payments to be credited tomorrow
2026-04-21
Payments under the Aswesuma welfare scheme for the month of April will be credited to beneficiaries’ bank accounts on WednesdayContinue Reading
No forgiveness: Minister Lal Kantha slams Hiru TV, lodges complaint over licence
2026-04-21
Minister K.D. Lal Kantha has lodged a complaint with the Ministry of Mass Media against Hiru TV, alleging the broadcasterContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Police deny Avant Garde motorcycle donation claims
2026-04-21
Sri Lanka Police have rejected claims that the Special Task Force (STF) is receiving motorcycles from Avant Garde. In aContinue Reading
Anura Karunathilake assumes duties as Energy Minister, Kumara Jayakody attends
2026-04-21
Anura Karunathilake officially assumed duties today (21) as Sri Lanka’s new Minister of Energy at the Ministry of Energy. FormerContinue Reading
Indian Navy ship INS Nireekshak arrives in Colombo for training visit
2026-04-21
Indian Navy Ship INS Nireekshak arrived in Sri Lanka today (21) for an Operational Turnaround (OTR) and training visit, whichContinue Reading
‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 21 districts
2026-04-21
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, andContinue Reading
Police reject reports claiming suspect arrested in connection to bomb plot
2026-04-21
Sri Lanka Police have rejected claims circulating on social media and certain websites that a person was preparing to carryContinue Reading
Inclusive low-floor bus service launched for special needs passengers
2026-04-21
A new low‑floor bus service prioritizing persons with disabilities and special needs was launched today under the Clean Sri LankaContinue Reading
Suspect linked to ‘Kanjipani Imran’ arrested
2026-04-21
Police say a key suspect linked to organized crime gang leader ‘Kanjipani Imran’ has been arrested by the Counter‑Terrorism andContinue Reading
India extends OCI card eligibility to 5th and 6th generation Tamils in Sri Lanka
2026-04-21
In a landmark announcement, Indian Vice President Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan has extended Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) Card eligibility toContinue Reading
Minister Samarasinghe rejects sections of Auditor General’s coal report
2026-04-21
Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe has dismissed parts of the Auditor General’s report on the controversial coal import incident, saying certain factsContinue Reading
Spain starts program to legalize up to half a million migrants
2026-04-21
Spain has kicked off a program aimed at granting legal status to 500,000 undocumented migrants, in a move that goesContinue Reading
Former MP Premalal Jayasekara arrested over firearm threat allegations
2026-04-21
Former Member of Parliament Premalal Jayasekara has been arrested by the Nuwara Eliya Police. According to Police Media Spokesman ASPContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-04-21
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (21), compared to Monday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Namal accuses Govt of politicising Easter attacks probe
2026-04-21
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has accused the government of politicising investigations into the Easter Sunday attacks,Continue Reading