Two farmers killed by lightning strike in Vijithapura
2026-04-27
Two farmers were killed after being struck by lightning in the Vijithapura area following heavy evening rain on Monday (27),Continue Reading
Reports of SLC president’s resignation: sports minister responds
2026-04-27
The Ministry of Sports has not yet issued any official statement regarding reports of a possible change in leadership atContinue Reading
Court orders detention of main monk involved in BIA drug case
2026-04-27
The Negombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the detention of a monk accused of orchestrating the major drug smuggling operation involvingContinue Reading
Musk vs. OpenAI trial to get underway
2026-04-27
Two giants in the AI sector are set for a courtroom battle: Elon Musk (xAI) is taking on Sam AltmannContinue Reading
Trains to Kandy: deputy minister provides expected timeline
2026-04-27
Following damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the train services to Kandy are expected to resume by the end of thisContinue Reading
Namal escalates RDA payment row, posts alleged BOC fund recall document
2026-04-27
SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has accused the government of attempting to downplay alleged irregularities related to payments made through theContinue Reading
Deputy minister rejects claims of RDA double payments
2026-04-27
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has not made any duplicate payments to contractors or companies from its accounts, Deputy MinisterContinue Reading
Professionals urge stronger cybersecurity governance after Finance Ministry breach
2026-04-27
The Digital Trust Alliance, together with a coalition of professional organisations in Sri Lanka, has called on the government toContinue Reading
Firearm threat : MP Archchuna Ramanathan remanded
2026-04-27
Jaffna MP Archchuna Ramanathan, who was arrested this morning by Ilavalai Police, has been ordered to be remanded until AprilContinue Reading
Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund remains safe, says Deputy Finance Minister
2026-04-27
Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando assured today that the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund remains safe and protected. AddressingContinue Reading
SLC to name a women’s cricket tournament under late ‘Gwen Herat’
2026-04-27
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has decided to dedicate the ‘Major Club Women’s 50-Over Tournament’ in memory of the late GwenContinue Reading
Walk for Peace : Special traffic plan in Colombo tomorrow
2026-04-27
A special traffic plan will be implemented in Colombo tomorrow (28) in connection with the Walk for Peace programme. AccordingContinue Reading
Cyclone Ditwah : Govt begins initial phase of housing assistance for Badulla victims
2026-04-27
The first stage of cheque distribution under the government’s relief programme for families affected by Cyclone Ditwah was carried outContinue Reading
Sajith invites UNP to join SJB May Day rally
2026-04-27
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has invited the United National Party (UNP) to join the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) May DayContinue Reading
Lawyer remanded over Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case
2026-04-27
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today ordered that the female lawyer arrested in connection with allegations of aiding andContinue Reading
Wilpattu forest case : SC Judge withdraws from hearing Bathiudeen appeal
2026-04-27
A Supreme Court judge today withdrew from proceedings on the appeal filed by former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen against a verdictContinue Reading
Large stock of narcotics destroyed under court supervision
2026-04-27
A major stock of narcotics seized during Police raids was destroyed today (27) under the supervision of judicial authorities. TheContinue Reading
WhatsApp will stop working on these older phones
2026-04-27
WhatsApp will stop working on Android smartphones running versions older than Android 6 from September 8, 2026. The Meta‑owned messagingContinue Reading