The Mahanayaka Theros (Chief Prelates) of the three main Nikayas (monastic orders) in Sri Lanka�Siyam, Amarapura, and Ramanna�have issued a joint statement strongly condemning the anti-Sasana and illegal acts committed by a group of �monk impersonators� by misusing the saffron robe of Buddhist monks and transporting drugs. MORE..
26 Apr 2026 (6:41 PM)
The Committee on Public Finance of Parliament is scheduled to meet on Tuesday (28), and a decision will be taken then over the incident involving a US$2.5 million foreign debt repayment without any political party differences, says the Chairman of the Committee, MP Dr. Harsha de Silva. MORE..
26 Apr 2026 (9:09 PM)
An individual has been arrested by police for allegedly committing financial fraud using a forged identity card and a fake driving licence. MORE..
26 Apr 2026 (9:53 AM)
Jaffna District Member of Parliament (MP) Ramanathan Archchuna has allegedly threatened a woman while holding a firearm in Periyavillan, Jaffna. MORE..
26 Apr 2026 (2:01 PM)
The Negombo Magistrate s Court has issued an order to detain and interrogate for seven days the 22 Buddhist monks arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake with over 110 kilograms of Kush cannabis and Hashish. MORE..
26 Apr 2026 (9:50 PM)
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning for Western, Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle, Matara, Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, and Kurunegala districts. MORE..
26 Apr 2026 (5:08 PM)