Two Chinese nationals were arrested by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of contraband including used iPhones, suspected to be intended for carrying out computer-related crimes and financial fraud in Sri Lanka. MORE..
10 Apr 2026 (6:06 PM)
It has been revealed before the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) that coal shipments imported by the Trident Company were, from the initial stages of importation to Sri Lanka, tested at a loading port laboratory that did not possess the required accreditation. MORE..
10 Apr 2026 (11:47 PM)
Special inspection operations have been launched across the island by Public Health Inspectors (PHIs), focusing on public health concerns, within the upcoming festival season, the Public Health Inspectors Union of Sri Lanka stated. MORE..
10 Apr 2026 (6:19 PM)
A senior official in the Lebanese president s office has just confirmed to the BBC that Lebanon will participate in direct negotiations with Israel next week if, and only if, there is a ceasefire in place beforehand. MORE..
10 Apr 2026 (5:21 PM)
A warm weather advisory has been issued for tomorrow (11) for residents of the Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Western, Southern and Eastern provinces and in Monaragala District. MORE..
10 Apr 2026 (6:26 PM)
The motion of no-confidence submitted by opposition Members of Parliament against Minister of Energy, Kumara Jayakody, was defeated by a majority of 104 votes on Friday (10). MORE..
10 Apr 2026 (7:42 PM)