Crime Suspect arrested for Rs. 1 mln fraud involving fake bank website
A man has been taken into custody for allegedly stealing Rs. 1,000,024 by setting up a fake website that looked like the official site of a private bank. The…
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Crime Indian national arrested with over 1kg of Kush at BIA
An Indian man has been apprehended at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayaka after being found with more than one kilogram of ‘Kush’ drugs.…
Politics Govt to expedite compensation for farmers affected by Matara salinity barrier
The Sri Lankan government is speeding up compensation payments for farmers who lost crops due to a salinity barrier built across the Nilwala River in Matara .…
Travel New regulations issued for Sri Lankan multi-day fishing vessels entering Maldivian waters
The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Sri Lanka has introduced new rules for multi-day fishing trawlers that travel through Maldivian waters.…
Crime Two close associates of “Panadura Kudu Salindu” arrested in Payagala
Two close associates of Salindu Malshitha, known as “ Panadura Kudu Salindu,” were arrested in the Payagala area. Initial investigations show that the suspects…
Politics War in Iran is causing biggest energy crisis in history, IEA says
The ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States, along with Israel, is leading to an unprecedented energy crisis worldwide, according to the head of…
Business Spain starts program to legalize up to half-million migrants
Spain has launched a program to provide legal status to up to 500,000 undocumented migrants. This initiative goes against the current trend of anti-immigration…
Politics Low-floor buses launched to boost accessible public transport for differently-abled
A new low-floor bus service aimed at helping people with disabilities and special needs was launched today (21) at the Makumbura Multimodal Center (MMC).…
Politics Court fixes May 12 for further evidence in Diana Gamage case
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has scheduled May 12 for additional evidence in the case against former State Minister Diana Gamage. This case, initiated by the…
Politics Govt. aims to transform schools into safe, caring spaces for children- PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, along with the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, announced on October 20 that the…
Business Trump tariff refunds begin after Supreme Court order
The administration of former President Trump has started to issue refunds for billions of dollars in tariffs that the US Supreme Court deemed invalid in…
Politics Trump says ceasefire expires Wednesday but it s highly unlikely he would extend it further
US President Donald Trump announced that he views the ceasefire with Iran as ending on “Wednesday evening Washington time.” He stated that it is “highly…
Crime Body found near residence of slain Weligama PS Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara
Police found a body in a well near the home of the late Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman, Lasantha Wickramasekara, who was shot dead earlier. On the 20th,…
Weather Heavy rainfall expected in most parts of the island today
Today, the island is expected to experience heavy rainfall, particularly after 1:00 PM, according to the Department of Meteorology. Some areas in the Western,…
Business Iraq and Syria tout their reopened border crossing as an alternative oil route
Iraq and Syria have reopened an important border crossing after more than ten years. Officials are excited about its potential for trade and oil exports. They…
Politics Some findings in Auditor General s coal import report unacceptable – Minister Wasantha
Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe expressed that some conclusions in the Auditor General’s report on the controversial coal imports are unacceptable. He shared…
General Oil prices rise and US stocks give back a bit of their record-breaking rally
Oil prices increased on Monday due to rising tensions between the United States and Iran, although the changes were not as significant as before. In the U.S.,…
Politics Walk for Peace- Ven. Pannakara Thero and 07 monks arrive in Sri Lanka
This morning (21), seven Buddhist monks, headed by Venerable Pannakara Thero from Vietnam, arrived in Sri Lanka to participate in the "Walk for Peace." Along…
General Japan on high alert for huge second quake after lifting tsunami warning
Officials in Japan have raised alarms about a greater chance of a "huge" earthquake happening within the next week. This warning follows a 7.7 magnitude quake…
Politics VP Radhakrishnan reaffirms India s commitment to welfare of Tamil people in Sri Lanka
The Vice President of India , C. P. Radhakrishnan today (20) visited houses built with the assistance of the Government of India under the Indian Housing…
Weather Tsunami warning issued after 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits off Japan
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday (Apr 20) afternoon, the Japan Meteorological Agency…
Health Three injured after three-wheeler falls into 50-foot precipice in Watawala
A three-wheeler carrying members of the same family veered off the road and fell down a precipice of about 50 feet, injuring three of the passengers. They have…
Travel Sri Lanka s tourist arrivals in 2026 surpass 800,000
The number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka in 2026 has crossed the 800,000-mark, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated. According to the…
Weather Fairly heavy rainfall over to 75 mm expected in several provinces – Met. Dept
The Department of Meteorology has announced that fairly heavy rainfall between 75 mm and 100 mm is expected today (April 20) in certain areas of the Central,…