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28 Apr 2026 (9:52 PM)
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the resolution furnished by the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs to provide assistance for the rebuilding and rehabilitation of places of worship affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (6:09 PM)
Food security is a crucial factor affecting a country s stability, sovereignty and national security, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya stated adding in the face of the turbulent global environment prevailing today, the agriculture sector is facing significant challenges. MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (5:52 PM)
In a bizarre incident, a man in Odisha made headlines for bringing his dead sister s skeleton to the bank. The 50-year-old reportedly brought the skeleton as part of his bid to withdraw the money deposited in his sister s name at the bank. MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (6:36 PM)
Three prison officers who were arrested by the Borella Police in connection with the death of an inmate following a clash at the Colombo Magazine Prison have been remanded until May 6. MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (6:26 PM)
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-Central, North-Western provinces and Kegalle, Trincomalee, Batticaloa districts. MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (6:01 PM)