The war in the Middle East has helped to trigger a surge in air fares, with the lowest-priced economy tickets costing 24% more on average than they did a year ago, according to new research. MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (8:35 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 brought to the Nuwara Eliya Magistrate s Court. MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (1:58 PM)
The government would extend its fullest support to sustain and strengthen the Ratama Ekata national programme launched with the aim of eradicating the drugs menace from the country, Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) stated. MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (11:38 AM)
The Pope has warned humanity s future risks being �tragically compromised� due to a breakdown of international law and political responsibility. MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (9:47 AM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western, North-Central, Southern and Uva provinces and in Ampara, and Batticaloa districts. MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (3:36 PM)
A former Chief Legal Officer (retired) of the Ministry of Health has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (1:28 PM)