An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (2:13 PM)
The Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa has called for the appointment of a Parliamentary Select Committee to investigate the incident in which the Treasury allegedly transferred US$2.5 million to a third-party account. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (6:18 PM)
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) recorded a significant financial loss of Rs. 38.7 billion in 2025, despite multiple electricity tariff revisions during the year, according to the Central Bank s Annual Economic Review 2025. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (6:36 PM)
A total of 20 individuals directly linked to criminal activities have been identified and arrested under the Nation United - National Drive campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country, according to a report issued yesterday (24). MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (3:56 PM)
Four individuals have been arrested at four separate locations in Pettah in connection with the possession and distribution of a large stock of narcotics tablets valued at nearly Rs. 20 million. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (6:16 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)