An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Southern and Northcentral provinces, and in Ampara district. MORE..
5 Apr 2026 (4:41 PM)
A total of 906 individuals have been arrested during operations carried out yesterday (04) under the Nation United - National Drive campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..
5 Apr 2026 (3:34 PM)
U.S. President Donald Trump said in an expletive-laden social media post on Sunday that the United States will target Iran s power plants and bridges on Tuesday if the Strait of Hormuz #8288;is not reopened. MORE..
5 Apr 2026 (9:00 PM)
The government of China has agreed to provide a shipment of refined fuel to Sri Lanka, according to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). MORE..
5 Apr 2026 (7:34 PM)
A total of 31 individuals have been arrested over the illegal hoarding of fuel during raids conducted across the island over the past month, according to police. MORE..
5 Apr 2026 (2:46 PM)
The service charge levied on merchants for all LankaQR transactions up to Rs. 5,000 will be completely removed with effect from tomorrow (06), according to the President s Media Division (PMD). MORE..
5 Apr 2026 (8:37 PM)