The Colombo Magistrate s Court has rejected the bail application of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena, who is in remand in custody over allegations of accepting bribes in connection with the purchase of Airbus aircraft. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (1:15 PM)
A special operations committee has been appointed to monitor and manage the ongoing drinking water shortage by the Chairman and General Manager of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (12:34 PM)
Five individuals have sustained serious injuries after a van carrying members of the same family veered off the road and plunged nearly 70 feet down a precipice near the Gerandi Ella area in Kotmale in the early hours of today (02), police stated. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (11:50 AM)
The US embassy in Iraq has warned that Iran-aligned militant groups may conduct attacks in central Baghdad in the next 24-48 hours, again urging Americans to leave the country. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (2:19 PM)
Former Cabinet Minister and prominent Southern politician Mahinda Wijesekara has passed away this morning (02) at the age of 83. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (12:24 PM)
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says that three-hour water cuts will be imposed in Battaramulla, Pamankada, Wellawatte, Nawala and surrounding areas on every other day from today (April 2) until April 10 from 10.00 p.m. to 1.00 a.m. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (5:09 PM)