Seven years have elapsed since the Easter Sunday attacks, and island-wide religious observances are being conducted today (21) in solemn remembrance of the victims. MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (8:04 AM)
The US will not lift its blockade on Iranian ports until a deal has been reached with Tehran, US President Donald Trump has said, amid continuing uncertainty over whether fresh talks to end the war will take place. MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (7:37 AM)
While the focus of many in the Middle East has been on conflicts in Lebanon and Iran, the scale of damage in Gaza is also back under scrutiny. MORE..
20 Apr 2026 (10:23 PM)
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 pm, today (21), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (7:29 AM)
A foreign national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayaka with a consignment of Kush narcotics weighing over one kilogram. MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (12:48 PM)
The Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, today (20) affirmed that the government s goal is to transform schools into safe and trustworthy environments where children receive love and care. MORE..
20 Apr 2026 (9:28 PM)