One sentenced to death in 18-year-old police constable murder case
2026-04-22
The Balapitiya High Court on Wednesday (22) sentenced one defendant to death and acquitted three others in connection with theContinue Reading
Hiru TV responds to Lal Kantha, says he lacks a reputation capable of being tarnished
2026-04-22
Asia Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), which operates Hiru TV, has rejected a letter of demand sent over a news report concerningContinue Reading
Fort magistrate orders CID to report progress on Suresh Sallay investigation by May 20
2026-04-22
Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday (22) ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to report on the progress of theContinue Reading
Cabinet approves SriLankan’s Dubai ground and cargo handling contracts to Dnata
2026-04-22
The Cabinet has approved the awarding of ground and cargo handling contracts for SriLankan Airlines at Dubai International Airport toContinue Reading
Minister to review reasons behind low tax deductions for MPs
2026-04-22
Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said he will review concerns over tax deductions for Members of Parliament (MPs)Continue Reading
Iran seizes two cargo ships amid tensions in Strait of Hormuz
2026-04-22
Iran has seized two vessels following reported attacks on three cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz, in an escalationContinue Reading
Vesak Poya on May 30, Vesak week declared May 27–June 2
2026-04-22
At the request of the Chief Prelates, it has been decided to observe Vesak Full Moon Poya Day on MayContinue Reading
Nepal’s new minister resigns over questions on his investments
2026-04-22
Nepal’s Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has resigned, less than a month after his appointment, following questions over his investments. Mr.Continue Reading
President orders Cyclone Ditwah compensation for partially damaged houses to be paid by end-May
2026-04-22
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to ensure that the Government-approved compensation of Rs. 500,000 for houses partially damagedContinue Reading
Pakistan’s Nawaz under investigation after positive test for recreational drug use
2026-04-22
Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Nawaz is under investigation after a positive test for recreational drug use, ESPNcricinfo can reveal. Nawaz’s dealContinue Reading
Opposition says committee request to summon key witnesses in 323 container probe rejected
2026-04-22
Opposition MP Ajith P. Perera has revealed that a request made by committee members to summon four key witnesses beforeContinue Reading
Media Ministry to take action against Hiru TV following complaints from Minister, CPC
2026-04-22
Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, says the Secretary of the Ministry of Mass Media will take the necessary actions regardingContinue Reading
USD 2.5M Treasury funds allegedly taken by hacker: Opposition Leader
2026-04-22
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has alleged that the country’s financial security is at risk following reports that USD 2.5 millionContinue Reading
Rs. 356 million contract awarded for Kelani Valley railway extension study
2026-04-22
The Cabinet of Ministers has awarded the consultancy contract for the feasibility study and preparation of detailed plans to extendContinue Reading
Finance Ministry to clarify alleged $2.5M Treasury diversion: Govt
2026-04-22
Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said the Ministry of Finance will issue a clarification regarding the alleged diversion of USDContinue Reading
April 23 : ‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 21 districts
2026-04-22
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, EasternContinue Reading
Govt to establish six short‑term drug rehabilitation centres
2026-04-22
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal presented by the Minister of Public Security to establish six short‑term treatmentContinue Reading
Iraj Pathiraja appointed new Immigration Controller General
2026-04-22
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of Iraj Chaminda Pathiraja, an officer in the Special Grade of theContinue Reading