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Rs. 4 Bn worth of Heroin found in fishing boat intercepted by Navy

2026-04-17
On: April 17, 2026

Sri Lanka’s Navy has uncovered approximately 150 kilograms of heroin from a multi‑day fishing vessel intercepted in the deep seaContinue Reading

Afternoon showers expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today

2026-04-17
On: April 17, 2026

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Uva provinces and in the KandyContinue Reading

Suspected narcotics fishing vessel brought to Dikowita harbour

2026-04-17
On: April 17, 2026

A multi-day local fishing vessel suspected of transporting a consignment of drugs has been brought to the Dikowita Fisheries HarbourContinue Reading

7 key education stats: Sri Lanka’s PhD holders rise to 11,757

2026-04-17
On: April 17, 2026

Sri Lanka has recorded a rise in the number of PhD holders, alongside a broader shift towards higher educational attainmentContinue Reading

South Africa appoints Meyer as US ambassador amid strained ties

2026-04-16
On: April 16, 2026

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed veteran politician Roelf Meyer as the country’s ambassador to the United States, amidContinue Reading

‘Aloka’ to travel in-cabin for Sri Lanka’s ‘Walk for Peace’

2026-04-16
On: April 16, 2026

The dog named “Aloka,” which has drawn public attention in connection with the upcoming “Walk for Peace,” will travel inContinue Reading

Deduru Oya drowning: Two dead, six missing

2026-04-16
On: April 16, 2026

Two bodies have been recovered, while two others have been admitted to hospital and six persons remain missing after aContinue Reading

Trump: Israel, Lebanon Agree to 10-Day Ceasefire

2026-04-16
On: April 16, 2026

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting on Thursday, US President Donald Trump said, following talks withContinue Reading

Iran war: US ready to attack if no Iran deal reached

2026-04-16
On: April 16, 2026

Pentagon chief Hegseth has warned that US forces are ready to restart combat if Iran rejects a deal. Meanwhile, IranianContinue Reading

Bus and train services ramped up after the New Year holidays

2026-04-16
On: April 16, 2026

Bus and train services across the island are being increased from Thursday (16) as transport operations return to normal followingContinue Reading

Three drown in Deduru Oya, search on for missing persons

2026-04-16
On: April 16, 2026

Three people have died after drowning in the Deduru Oya in the Kobeygane area. The victims were among a groupContinue Reading

HSBC CEO’s $286 oil claim: Sri Lanka CPC denies, warns of legal action

2026-04-16
On: April 16, 2026

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has rejected claims that Sri Lanka paid $286 per barrel for crude oil and saidContinue Reading

SriLankan Airlines suspends Bangkok Country Manager after clash with crew

2026-04-16
On: April 16, 2026

SriLankan Airlines has suspended its Country Manager in Bangkok following a physical altercation with flight crew and a station managerContinue Reading

Police recover 1,298 T-56 rounds near Parakrama Samudra

2026-04-16
On: April 16, 2026

Police have recovered a stock of 1,298 live T-56 ammunition rounds near the Parakrama Samudraya reservoir in Polonnaruwa. The ammunitionContinue Reading

Brother of ‘Karandeniya Sudda’ to be brought to Sri Lanka on Friday (17)

2026-04-16
On: April 16, 2026

A suspected associate linked to organised crime, known as “Raju” and identified as the brother of “Karandeniya Sudda,” is toContinue Reading

Police to take action against vehicles emitting excessive black smoke

2026-04-16
On: April 16, 2026

Police will take strict legal action against vehicles emitting excessive black smoke, Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge ofContinue Reading

EU age verification app announced to protect children online

2026-04-16
On: April 16, 2026

EU chief calls for a bloc-wide push on an age verification app to protect children online. If enforced, users willContinue Reading

Sri Lanka Navy seizes fishing vessel carrying suspected narcotics

2026-04-16
On: April 16, 2026

The Sri Lanka Navy has intercepted a multi‑day local fishing vessel transporting a large consignment of narcotics during a specialContinue Reading

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