Mali Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in an attack by al Qaeda-linked group JNIM on his residence at the Kati military base outside Bamako on Saturday, France s RFI radio reported on Sunday. MORE..

26 Apr 2026 (8:15 PM)

The Mahanayaka Theros (Chief Prelates) of the three main Nikayas (monastic orders) in Sri Lanka�Siyam, Amarapura, and Ramanna�have issued a joint statement strongly condemning the anti-Sasana and illegal acts committed by a group of �monk impersonators� by misusing the saffron robe of Buddhist monks and transporting drugs. MORE..

26 Apr 2026 (6:41 PM)

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning for Western, Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle, Matara, Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, and Kurunegala districts. MORE..

26 Apr 2026 (5:08 PM)

The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has issued a circular outlining programmes to be organized in schools, colleges of education, Pirivenas, and teacher training institutes in line with the Vesak Week, to be held alongside the State Vesak Festival. MORE..

26 Apr 2026 (4:20 PM)

Six suspects have been arrested in the Rathmalana and Imbulgoda areas with 91 grams and 200 milligrams of Ice (Crystal Methamphetamine), police said. MORE..

26 Apr 2026 (3:20 PM)

Social media posts that appear to match the California man arrested Saturday in the shooting at the White House correspondents dinner show he is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer. MORE..

26 Apr 2026 (3:00 PM)