Politics Pakistan raises fuel prices by 43%
Pakistan's government has increased petrol prices by 43% and high-speed diesel by 55% overnight. This decision is linked to rising oil prices due to the…
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Crime Ex-soldier arrested after two including woman murdered in Galle, another critical
In Thelikada, Galle, a man and a woman were murdered, and another woman was seriously hurt and taken to Karapitiya Hospital. Police have arrested a retired…
Politics Govt halts divestment of eight major SOEs, SC informed
The Attorney General's Department has notified the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka that the current government will not go ahead with the previous administration's…
Crime Nine suspects arrested over homicide in Mattakkuliya
Nine people were taken into custody yesterday, April 2, by the Sri Lanka Police for their involvement in a deadly stabbing in the Mattakkuliya area. This…
Business UK-led 40-nation coalition demands end to Hormuz blockade
The United Kingdom has gathered foreign ministers from 40 countries to discuss ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, an important shipping route currently…
Crime Canadian national arrested at BIA with over 21kg of Kush cannabis
A Canadian man was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) early today, April 3, for trying to smuggle over 21 kilograms of ‘Kush’ cannabis into…
Crime 147 foreign nationals arrested over operating online financial scams
Sri Lanka Police have apprehended 147 foreign nationals linked to a large online financial scam. The suspects were arrested at a hotel located in the Iranawila…
Travel Sri Lanka reports significant drop in tourist arrivals for March 2026
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported a notable drop in the number of foreign tourists visiting Sri Lanka in March 2026. The total…
Weather Details of scheduled water cuts in Colombo District today
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has informed residents that some areas in the Colombo District will experience water supply interruptions…
Politics Trump- Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants!
Donald Trump shared a message on Truth Social, claiming that the army "hasn't even begun to take out what's remaining in Iran." The US president went on to…
Weather Fairly heavy rainfall expected in several provinces
The Meteorology Department of Sri Lanka has announced that the weather will be suitable for afternoon thundershowers across many areas of the island. Showers…
Crime Passenger arrested after over 25kg Kush found inside silencers at BIA
A 38-year-old man from Ragama was arrested today (2) at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for trying to smuggle over 25 kilograms of 'Kush' cannabis…
Politics Trump fires Pam Bondi as US Attorney General
U.S. President Donald Trump removed Pam Bondi from her position as Attorney General on Thursday due to growing dissatisfaction with her work, particularly…
Politics US Army chief of staff fired by Hegseth, sources say
U.S. Army Chief of Staff Randy George was dismissed on Thursday by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to two U.S. defense officials and a source…
Politics IMF delegation meets Speaker and party leaders in Parliament, discuss key issues
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met with the Speaker , Deputy Speaker , and party leaders in Parliament to discuss important matters ahead of…
Crime Detention orders on 6 fishermen arrested over Rs. 6 billion drug haul
A court has approved the detention and questioning of six fishermen arrested with more than 300 kilograms of heroin during a surveillance operation by the Sri…
Crime Four sentenced to death over three long-running murder cases
The High Court of Nuwara Eliya has handed down death sentences to four individuals tied to three different murder cases that have lingered for years. Today…
Crime 14 arrested in four-hour anti-drug operation in Mount Lavinia
In a special anti-drug operation in the Badowita areas 1, 2, and 3 of the Mount Lavinia Police Division, authorities arrested at least 14 people. This…
Business President-IMF delegation discuss fifth and sixth review under EFF programme
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat on October 2nd.…
Weather 3-hour water cuts every other day in Battaramulla, Pamankada, Wellawatte and Nawala
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that residents in Battaramulla, Pamankada, Wellawatte, Nawala , and nearby areas will…
Politics UK to host multi-nation meeting on Hormuz shipping
On Thursday, April 2, the UK will host a virtual meeting with around 35 countries to talk about reopening the important Strait of Hormuz, which has been…
Weather Authorities warn of possible water cuts as Kalatuwawa and Labugama supplies decline
The Kalatuwawa Water Treatment Plant, a key source of clean drinking water for Colombo and nearby areas, has around 20 days of water left, according to…
Sports Nuwan Thushara files case seeking NOC to play in 2026 IPL and other leagues
Fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has approached the Colombo District Court with a petition asking for a ruling that would require Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to give him…
Politics Indian Govt. waives customs duty on petrochemicals till June 30
On Thursday, the Indian government announced that it is waiving customs duties on several important petrochemical products until June 30. This decision comes…