A mother and her teenage daughter have been killed in a suspected arson attack at a two-storey residence in Maharagama, police said. MORE..

19 Apr 2026 (12:26 PM)

President Donald Trump has strongly defended Israel in a recent post on Truth Social, calling the country a great ally and praising its strength and resilience during times of conflict. MORE..

19 Apr 2026 (11:21 AM)

The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan has arrived in Sri Lanka, a short while ago. MORE..

19 Apr 2026 (11:12 AM)

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has taken action to fine 80 buses for overcharging passengers during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period. MORE..

19 Apr 2026 (10:15 AM)

Iran s top negotiator said recent talks with the U.S. had made progress but gaps remained over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz, while President Donald Trump cited very good conversations with Tehran despite warning against blackmail over the key shipping channel. MORE..

19 Apr 2026 (9:59 AM)

Two bodies have been recovered inside a culvert along a canal carrying water from the left bank of the Nallachchiya Reservoir in Thambuttegama, police said. MORE..

19 Apr 2026 (9:17 AM)