US President Donald Trump said Wednesday a new round of peace talks with Iran is �possible� within the next 36 to 72 hours, a report said, a day after he announced an extension of a ceasefire with the Islamic Republic to allow for diplomatic efforts to continue. MORE...
23 Apr 2026 (12:00 AM)
Former Ratnapura District Parliamentarian Premalal Jayasekara, who was arrested yesterday (21) in connection with an alleged incident of threatening an individual with a firearm, has been granted bail. MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (3:03 PM)
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to appoint Iraj Chaminda Pathiraja to the post of Controller General of Immigration and Emigration on a permanent basis. MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (5:17 PM)
The Former Director of the State Intelligence Service, Suresh Sallay, who is currently detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), has been produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate s Court under tight security by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (3:30 PM)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to ensure that the Government approved compensation of Rs. 500,000 for houses partially damaged by Cyclone Ditwah is paid to all beneficiaries before the end of May, except in exceptional circumstances. MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (6:50 PM)
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Eastern provinces and the Monaragala district. MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (6:35 PM)