Police to take action against vehicles emitting excessive black smoke
2026-04-16
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
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
The Sri Lanka Navy has intercepted a multi‑day local fishing vessel transporting a large consignment of narcotics during a specialContinue Reading
SL Army concludes Haiti Gang Suppression Pre‑Deployment Training
2026-04-16
The Gang Suppression Force Pre‑Deployment Training Course – Haiti concluded on April 10, the Sri Lanka Army announced. According toContinue Reading
First crude oil vessel since Middle East conflict to dock in Sri Lanka tomorrow
2026-04-16
The Lanka Petroleum Storage Terminals Company has confirmed that the first crude oil vessel to arrive in Sri Lanka sinceContinue Reading
UNDP warns 8.8 Mn in Asia-Pacific at risk of poverty amid Middle East conflict shocks
2026-04-16
Asia and the Pacific are facing mounting socio‑economic pressures as the ripple effects of the recent military escalation in theContinue Reading
‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 21 districts
2026-04-16
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, EasternContinue Reading
Singapore Zoo’s first Sri Lankan leopard cubs make their public debut
2026-04-16
Three Sri Lankan leopard cubs that were born at the Singapore Zoo on Jan 1 have now made their publicContinue Reading
“Walk For Peace” to begin April 21: Full schedule announced
2026-04-16
The internationally renowned Walk for Peace pilgrimage programme will take place in Sri Lanka from April 21 to 28, 2026,Continue Reading
PSL: Chandimal to join Quetta Gladiators today
2026-04-16
Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Chandimal has been drafted into the Quetta Gladiators squad as a replacement for Bevon Jacobs, whoContinue Reading
All offices of the Registration of Persons closed on Friday due to system breakdown
2026-04-16
The Department for Registration of Persons has announced that all public services, including one‑day services at its head office andContinue Reading
Prospects improve for US–Iran talks amid Pakistan mediation
2026-04-16
Pakistani officials are expecting a “major breakthrough” in talks between Iran and the United States on Tehran’s nuclear programme, sourcesContinue Reading
Former MP Chandana Kathriarachchi arrested with weapons
2026-04-16
Former Member of Parliament Chandana Kathriarachchi has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD). He was reportedly taken intoContinue Reading
Severe lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 13 districts
2026-04-16
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces andContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates slightly against USD
2026-04-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (16), compared to Wednesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
44 killed in road accidents during April 10–15 New Year holiday period
2026-04-16
Sri Lanka Police have reported that 42 road accidents occurred across Sri Lanka between April 10 and 15, claiming 44Continue Reading
Political leaders dominate TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2026
2026-04-16
TIME magazine has unveiled its annual list of the 100 Most Influential People of 2026, spotlighting global leaders, innovators, artists,Continue Reading
Over 400 traders charged for food safety violations – PHI
2026-04-16
Legal action has been taken against more than 400 traders across Sri Lanka following nationwide raids carried out during theContinue Reading