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)
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh has introduced a Special Weekend Consular Services Programme to assist Sri Lankan expatriates who are unable to visit the Embassy during regular working days. MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (5:04 PM)
The European Union is considering requiring countries to hold stockpiles of jet fuel, and potentially redistribute it based on regional needs and shortages, Europe s energy policy chief told Reuters on Wednesday, as concerns mount over possible shortages tied to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (8:26 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)
The Colombo Fort Magistrate s Court today directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to report on May 20 the progress of the investigations into the arrested suspects...MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (5:42 PM)
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)