The Colombo Magistrate s Court has rejected the bail application of the Chairman of the Nuwara Eliya Pradeshiya Sabha, Velu Yogaraj, who is currently in remand custody over corruption allegations. MORE..
17 Apr 2026 (1:11 PM)
Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and Ministry Secretary Prof. Udayanga Hemapala have resigned from their respective positions. MORE..
17 Apr 2026 (4:11 PM)
Sri Lanka Police have confirmed that the recovery of the last two bodies from the Deduru Oya drowning incident has brought the death toll to eight. MORE..
17 Apr 2026 (12:30 PM)
Iran and US declare Strait of Hormuz �completely open,� but Iran adds that passage is on a �coordinated route� set by Tehran. MORE..
17 Apr 2026 (8:42 PM)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed a Commission of Inquiry to investigate whether irregularities or illegal acts occurred within the state-owned Lanka Coal Company (Pvt) Ltd ...MORE..
17 Apr 2026 (2:17 PM)
Iran s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said Tehran rejects any temporary ceasefire and is seeking a comprehensive end to the war across the region. MORE..
17 Apr 2026 (5:56 PM)