The Director of Mass Communications for the Archdiocese of Colombo, Reverend Father Jude Chrysantha, has stated that reports claiming that His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has decided to step down from his post as Archbishop of Colombo in late 2026 are false. MORE..

24 Apr 2026 (3:39 PM)

Minister Chandana Abeyrathne stated that a formal complaint has been lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding an apparent cyberattack targeting the official website of the Ministry of Public Administration. MORE..

24 Apr 2026 (3:24 PM)

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has recorded a statement from Professor Maithree Wickremesinghe, wife of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. MORE..

24 Apr 2026 (3:18 PM)

The Sri Lankan Rupee has further depreciated in comparison with the US Dollar, with the highest indicative rate recorded in recent times being reported today (24). MORE..

24 Apr 2026 (3:17 PM)

Former Minister Johnston Fernando has been granted bail by the Wattala Magistrate s Court, said Ada Derana reporter.

24 Apr 2026 (2:58 PM)

An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western, Southern and Uva provinces and in Anuradhapura district. MORE..

24 Apr 2026 (2:49 PM)