A jailor and a warden have been arrested following the death of a 37-year-old inmate at the Magazine Prison last evening (27), police said.
28 Apr 2026 (9:17 AM)
The global oil price climbed above $110 a barrel for the first time in three weeks today, as traders worry that the United States and Iran are no closer to a deal to end the war and fully reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (3:19 PM)
A suspect has been arrested in the Atawiragollewa in Kongollewa area for the possession of a live hand grenade, 52 T-56 live rounds, and 30 rounds of 9mm ammunition. MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (9:09 AM)
A total of 576 suspects were arrested yesterday (27) during the ongoing island-wide crime and drug prevention operations conducted by the Sri Lanka Police, the Police Media Division stated. MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (1:34 PM)
Plans are underway to commence interim housing projects in early May for districts severely affected by Cyclone Ditwah, including Kegalle, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Badulla with the aim of completing construction within a short timeframe. MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (1:32 PM)
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (28). MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (11:09 AM)