Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Northwestern provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts after 2.00 pm, today (26), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
26 Apr 2026 (8:22 AM)
The Sagarika train, which derailed yesterday (24), has derailed once again while returning to Colombo after being restored to the tracks, the Department of Railways stated. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (8:18 PM)
Iran s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has released a statement following his meeting with Pakistan s head of armed forces, Asim Munir. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (7:07 PM)
Pirates have hijacked an oil tanker with 17 crew including a Sri Lankan that was sailing near the Somali coast, according to multiple security officials who spoke to the BBC. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (7:37 PM)
The Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Fredrick Wootler, departed for France today (25) to participate in the First Global Conference for Public Communication organized by INTERPOL in Lyon. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (11:52 PM)
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the White House Correspondents Association dinner by Secret Service agents on Saturday night after a loud, unidentified noise. MORE..
26 Apr 2026 (8:25 AM)