Two bodies have been recovered, while two others have been hospitalized and six individuals reportedly remain missing after a group of 15 went bathing in the Deduru Oya near the Kuratiyagahamula area of Nikaweratiya within the Kobeigane Police Division, police said. MORE..
16 Apr 2026 (9:21 PM)
The leaders of Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire after officials from the two countries met in Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump said Thursday. MORE..
16 Apr 2026 (10:51 PM)
The Department for Registration of Persons (ID Office) has announced that all public services, including the one-day service at its head office and all provincial offices, will be suspended tomorrow (April 17). MORE..
16 Apr 2026 (5:19 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts. MORE..
16 Apr 2026 (3:51 PM)
Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL) has announced that the first crude oil tanker to arrive since the onset of the Middle East conflict is scheduled to reach the island tomorrow (17). MORE..
16 Apr 2026 (5:25 PM)
All necessary arrangements have been made to introduce a card-only payment system for Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus fares in the near future, says SLTB Chairman Sanjeewa Kanagaratne. MORE..
16 Apr 2026 (9:34 PM)