Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe has stated that certain findings in the Auditor General s report on the controversial coal importation cannot be accepted. MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (8:33 AM)
The government has moved to expedite compensation payments to farmers affected by crop losses resulting from the salinity barrier constructed across the Nilwala River in Matara. MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (1:34 PM)
Former Minister Premalal Jayasekara has been arrested, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (2:10 PM)
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 Mannar, Vavuniya, Ampara, and Batticaloa districts. MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (2:43 PM)
US President Donald Trump says he now considers the ceasefire with Iran over �Wednesday evening Washington time� but that it s �highly unlikely� he would extend it further if a deal is not reached. MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (10:33 AM)
Officials in Japan have warned of an increased risk of a huge earthquake in the next week after a 7.7 magnitude quake struck off the north-east coast, triggering an evacuation order and warnings of 3m (10ft) tsunami waves. MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (10:53 AM)