A total of 25 individuals identified as directly linked to criminal activities have been arrested during operations carried out yesterday (20) under the Nation United - National Drive campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (4:58 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)
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)
The Government of Japan, through its Japanese Supplementary Budget (JSB), has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka s development journey by announcing two new projects aimed at fostering climate resilience in vulnerable communities and advancing gender equality. MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (4:33 PM)
The Colombo Magistrate s Court has ordered the further examination of evidence on May 12 in the case filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) against former State Minister Diana Gamage. MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (5:49 PM)
The Indian Navy Ship (INS) Nireekshak arrived in Sri Lanka for an Operational Turnaround (OTR) and a training visit today (21). MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (6:10 PM)