An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern, and Uva provinces, and in Galle, Matara, and Anuradhapura districts. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (3:59 PM)
U.S. President Donald Trump ousted Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday after mounting frustration with her performance, especially over the release of files on late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (6:05 AM)
Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan , has been remanded by the Mount Lavinia Magistrate s Court pending the Attorney General s recommendations in connection with investigations into the disappearance of a Vice Chancellor in the Eastern Province in 2006. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (6:29 PM)
The central government on Thursday exempted a wide range of critical petrochemical products till June 30th, in light of the ongoing war in the Middle East and the consequent disruptions in global supply chains. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (3:16 PM)
A court has granted approval to detain and question the six fishermen who were arrested with over 300 kilograms of heroin during a Sri Lanka Navy surveillance operation in the deep seas off Beruwala. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (8:25 PM)
Fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has filed a petition before the Colombo District Court seeking an order directing Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to issue a �no objection certificate�, enabling him to participate in international league tournaments, including the 2026 Indian Premier League. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (2:44 PM)