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)
Minister Chandana Abeyrathne stated that a formal complaint has been lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding an apparent cyberattack targeting the official website of the Ministry of Public Administration. MORE..
24 Apr 2026 (3:24 PM)
The Colombo High Court today (24) has postponed the hearing of the case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his grandmother Daisy Forest, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, until June 10, 2026. MORE..
24 Apr 2026 (12:19 PM)
The Department of Meteorology has announced that showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. MORE..
24 Apr 2026 (10:34 AM)
The Sri Lankan Rupee has further depreciated in comparison with the US Dollar, with the highest indicative rate recorded in recent times being reported today (24). MORE..
24 Apr 2026 (3:17 PM)
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB Sri Lanka) states that despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Sri Lanka recorded export earnings of US$ 1,467 million in March. MORE..
24 Apr 2026 (10:05 AM)