A suspect has been arrested by Sri Lanka Customs officials at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of foreign-made cigarettes and electronic cigarettes valued at Rs. 38.67 million into the country. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (2:18 PM)
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Friday that Israel now poses �direct threat to global security� and urged a �collective� international response, arguing that growing instability can no longer be viewed through a purely regional lens. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (12:16 PM)
The latest monthly Global Seasonal Climate Update issued by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has indicated a clear shift in the Equatorial Pacific, with rapidly rising sea-surface temperatures pointing towards a likely return of El Nino conditions as early as May-July 2026. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (5:47 PM)
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated that the number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka so far has crossed the 840,000 mark. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (1:39 PM)
Sri Lanka Police have announced that it successfully identified information regarding a new digital scam targeting bank accounts. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (3:35 PM)
A suspect was arrested in Homagama yesterday (24) by the Western Province North Crimes Division while in possession of 12 kilograms of heroin, with an estimated street value of approximately Rs. 120 million. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (12:34 PM)