A court has granted approval to detain and question the six fishermen who were arrested with over 300 kilograms of heroin during a Sri Lanka Navy surveillance operation in the deep seas off Beruwala. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (8:25 PM)
The World Bank Group and the Government of Sri Lanka today (03) launched a new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) to support Sri Lanka s continued recovery, help achieve its 7% medium-term economic growth target, and support job creation. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (9:41 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern, and Uva provinces, and in Galle, Matara, and Anuradhapura districts. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (3:59 PM)
Britain will on Thursday (Apr 2) hold a virtual meeting of about 35 countries to discuss how to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz which has been crippled by the Middle East war. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (1:45 PM)
Fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has filed a petition before the Colombo District Court seeking an order directing Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to issue a �no objection certificate�, enabling him to participate in international league tournaments, including the 2026 Indian Premier League. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (2:44 PM)
The central government on Thursday exempted a wide range of critical petrochemical products till June 30th, in light of the ongoing war in the Middle East and the consequent disruptions in global supply chains. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (3:16 PM)