A suspect has been arrested by Sri Lanka Customs officials at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of foreign-made cigarettes and electronic cigarettes valued at Rs. 38.67 million into the country. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (2:18 PM)
Sri Lanka Police have announced that it successfully identified information regarding a new digital scam targeting bank accounts. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (3:35 PM)
A social media update from Pakistan s foreign ministry says Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar - who is also foreign minister - held a meeting today �to review the latest developments in the region�. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (6:56 PM)
Residents of Pitakanda village in the Ayagama Divisional Secretariat Division of Ratnapura District are calling for the installation of lightning protection systems owing to the serious and ongoing threat due to frequent lightning strikes. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (4:44 PM)
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has projected a significant increase in the country s fuel import expenditure in 2026, citing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and continued volatility in global oil markets as key contributing factors. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (5:21 PM)
The latest monthly Global Seasonal Climate Update issued by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has indicated a clear shift in the Equatorial Pacific, with rapidly rising sea-surface temperatures pointing towards a likely return of El Nino conditions as early as May-July 2026. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (5:47 PM)