An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, Northern, North-Central, Southern, North-Western provinces and in Trincomalee district. MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (2:11 PM)
The Court of Appeal today concluded the hearing of a writ petition filed by the Chief Incumbent of the Sri Sambuddha Jayanthi Bodhiraja Viharaya in Trincomalee. MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (4:25 PM)
A jailor and two prison wardens arrested following the death of a 37-year-old inmate at the Magazine Prison last evening (27), have been remanded. MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (6:26 PM)
Former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena, who was arrested in connection with an incident involving the alleged acceptance of bribes during the purchase of Airbus aircraft for the airline, has been further remanded until May 05, 2026. MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (5:20 PM)
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to provide permanent appointments to nearly 9,800 individuals recruited to state institutions on temporary, casual, substitute, contract or relief basis. MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (3:53 PM)
Food security is a crucial factor affecting a country s stability, sovereignty and national security, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya stated adding in the face of the turbulent global environment prevailing today, the agriculture sector is facing significant challenges. MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (5:52 PM)