A discussion on the arrest of a group of Buddhist monks at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for the possession of narcotics, the related investigations and the situation that has emerged in its aftermath, was held this afternoon (28) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (10:24 PM)
Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with the death of an inmate at the Colombo Magazine Prison. MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (9:02 PM)
A proposal has been submitted to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to increase electricity tariffs. MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (11:46 PM)
Nineteen out of 22 Buddhist monks arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with a large stock of narcotics have tested positive for drug use, according to the Judicial Medical Officer. MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (9:52 PM)
The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on May 1, the UAE s state news agency WAM said. MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (7:49 PM)
A total of 117,893 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in April, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (8:16 PM)