Sri Lanka thanks Bangladesh for release of six detained fishermen
2026-04-05
Six Sri Lankan fishermen who had been detained in Bangladesh since July 2025 have been released and safely repatriated toContinue Reading
GMOA says new doctors applied for appointments due to intimidation
2026-04-05
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says the ongoing islandwide strike will continue until 8.00 am tomorrow, while claiming thatContinue Reading
Water cut due to dry weather : New update
2026-04-05
Water supply to Padukka and surrounding areas will be suspended for 12 hours from 8.00 p.m. today (5) until 8.00Continue Reading
President AKD calls for unity and peace in Easter message
2026-04-05
Commemorating the Resurrection of Christ, Christian devotees in Sri Lanka and around the world celebrate Easter Sunday with deep reverenceContinue Reading
‘We got him’: Trump confirms rescue of missing US officer from Iran
2026-04-05
US President Donald Trump announced that a missing American weapons officer has been successfully rescued from Iran following what heContinue Reading
Sun directly overhead in eight areas of Sri Lanka today
2026-04-05
The Meteorological Department announced that the sun will be directly overhead across Sri Lanka from April 5 to 15 dueContinue Reading
Fairly heavy showers expected after 2 p.m. in several areas
2026-04-05
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 05 APRIL 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 05 April 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
Northern Line Train Services to Resume From April 9
2026-04-05
Sri Lanka Railways has announced that train services on the Northern line, including the Kankesanthurai intercity train, Night Mail train,Continue Reading
Islandwide GMOA Doctors’ Strike Continues Today
2026-04-05
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) is continuing its islandwide token strike today, April 5, from 8 a.m., the associationContinue Reading
Kandy Restaurant Raided for Selling Bottled Water Above Controlled Price
2026-04-04
A restaurant in Kandy was raided for selling bottled drinking water above the controlled price, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA)Continue Reading
Sri Lanka ODI Captain Asalanka Denies Report on Failed Fitness Test
2026-04-04
Sri Lanka ODI captain Charith Asalanka has denied a local media report claiming he was among a group of playersContinue Reading
Trump warns Iran: 48 hours to Make Deal or ‘All Hell’ will break loose
2026-04-04
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that it has 48 hours to reach a deal or reopen the StraitContinue Reading
96% of doctors apply for post-intern medical appointments before deadline
2026-04-04
The Ministry of Health says 96% of eligible doctors have applied for post-intern medical appointments. According to the Ministry, applicationsContinue Reading
Mujibur tears into Gammanpila over Easter attack book
2026-04-04
SJB MP Mujibur Rahman on Saturday criticised former minister Udaya Gammanpila over his recent book on the Easter Sunday attacks,Continue Reading
“Deeply Hurt”: Chandimal responds to False Fitness Test claims
2026-04-04
Sri Lanka cricketer Dinesh Chandimal has rejected media reports claiming he failed a recent fitness test, stating that the informationContinue Reading
Trinity Crush Royal 58-26 to Clinch 2026 President’s Trophy
2026-04-04
Trinity College, Kandy produced a dominant performance to defeat Royal College, Colombo 58-26 in the final and clinch the 2026Continue Reading
1990 Ambulance Service Opens New Office in Colombo
2026-04-04
The 1990 Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service opened its new office in Horton Place, Colombo 07, on Friday. The office wasContinue Reading
Chinese, Bangladeshi, Vietnamese among 147 remanded over Online Scam
2026-04-04
A total of 147 foreign nationals arrested over an alleged online financial fraud operation were remanded until April 9 byContinue Reading