Two foreign nationals were arrested in the early hours of today (24) by Sri Lanka Customs officials at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of cigarettes manufactured in China into the country. MORE..
24 Apr 2026 (12:55 PM)
Train services on the coastal line were disrupted after the Sagarika express train, travelling from Beliatta to Maradana, derailed this morning (24), the Department of Railways said. MORE..
24 Apr 2026 (9:39 AM)
The US Department of Justice has officially reclassified cannabis as less dangerous, marking a major shift in the country s drug policy. MORE..
24 Apr 2026 (11:54 AM)
Pope Leo XIV said Thursday that he �cannot be in favor of war,� warning that conflicts around the world are claiming the lives of too many innocent people, including children. MORE..
24 Apr 2026 (11:11 AM)
Italy is ready to deploy up to four vessels, including two minesweepers, as part of an international mission to clear the Strait of Hormuz, the navy s chief of staff said. MORE..
23 Apr 2026 (9:51 PM)
Today (23) marks the third day of the internationally recognized �Ehipassiko - Walk for Peace.� MORE..
24 Apr 2026 (10:04 AM)