Politics Ten corruption cases set for court in May, verdict ordered in one case – President
He stated that the government is reinforcing important investigative and legal bodies, such as the Criminal Investigation Department and the Bribery…
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Sports Ambassador of Nepal to Sri Lanka pays farewll call on PM
Additionally, on the same day, the High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, Major General (Retd) Nayyar Naseer, met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini…
Business “Let’s move forward together in unity to build a country where all labour is valued, rights are protected, and equality prevails” -PM
The Prime Minister expressed gratitude for the essential roles played by workers in plantations, ports, railways, and both public and private sectors, whose…
Crime Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl’s murder
Violence erupted outside a hospital in Australia where a man, suspected of killing a five-year-old girl, was receiving treatment. Jefferson Lewis was taken…
Weather Heat Index at Caution Level at some places in the Northern, North-central, Eastern, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Monaragala district during the day time
The heat index forecast combines relative humidity and maximum temperature to reflect the temperature felt by individuals, rather than just the maximum…
Politics Inflation jumps to 5.4% in April
Sri Lanka's inflation saw a significant increase in April 2026. The overall inflation rate, based on the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), jumped to 5.4%…
Sports Indonesia-SL agreement on Visa Exemption for Diplomatic and Official passports soon
Indonesia and Sri Lanka are close to finalizing a Memorandum of Understanding for Bilateral Political Consultations along with an Agreement to exempt…
Weather Showers or thundershowers will occur in the most parts of the island after 1.00 pm
During the daytime, the Heat Index will reach caution levels in the North-central, Eastern, and Sabaragamuwa provinces, along with the districts of Kurunegala,…
Business Food Security is vital to ensuring a Nation’s Sovereignty and National Security – Prime Minister
In her address, the Prime Minister praised the organizers for successfully hosting the event despite the challenges the country faces. She acknowledged the…
Sports President and Exco of Sri Lanka Cricket step down
In a separate cricket match, Rajasthan Royals defeated Punjab Kings, marking the latter's first loss of the IPL 2026 season. Shubham Dubey highlighted the…
Sports Dulani and Samarawickrama set up Sri Lanka’s victory in T20I series opener
Earlier, Sri Lanka's batting was bolstered by Athapaththu, who hit five fours and a six in her 32 runs. After she was out in the tenth over, Dulani and…
Business Heat Index at Caution Level in the Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in Kegalle, Trincomalee and Batticaloa districts during the day time
ACTION REQUIRED For job sites: It is important to stay hydrated and take breaks in shaded areas whenever possible. Indoors: Look in on elderly or sick…
Weather Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 pm
Issued at 05:30 a.m. on 29 April 2026 by the Department of Meteorology In the early morning, misty conditions are expected in parts of the Central,…
Weather Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 pm
Issued at 05:30 a.m. on 29 April 2026 by the Department of Meteorology In the early morning, misty conditions are expected in parts of the Central,…
Sports End of the road for Shammi Silva
A prominent figure in cricket 's power structure, Shammi Silva enjoyed support from member clubs and stakeholders. However, dissatisfaction grew among the…
Business Mattala Wildlife Unit to boost revenue, tourism and investor confidence
“This goes beyond just administrative action; it is a progressive initiative that combines conservation, aviation safety, and national development into one…
Politics President Anura Kumara Dissanayake handing over a sapling of the Sri Maha Bodhiya in Anuradhapura to Ven Bhikku Pannakara
In another matter, public interest activist Nagananda Kodituwakku has requested information regarding the citizenship of Finance Ministry Secretary Harshana…
Weather Showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, North-central and Southern provinces and in Mannar district
Issued at 5:30 a.m. on 28 April 2026 by the Department of Meteorology. Misty conditions are expected in some areas of the Central, Sabaragamuwa, and Uva…
Crime Govt. assures UN of readiness to introduce ‘vetting process’ for troops on overseas missions
The delegation assured that all personnel assigned to UN missions, including those for the GSF in Haiti, will undergo a thorough screening process to meet UN…
Sports Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar lead rout of Delhi Capitals
The chaos began when Bhuvneshwar bowled IPL debutant Sahil Parakh for a two-ball duck in the first over. This was followed by Delhi Capitals achieving the…
Business Iran’s top diplomat in Russia as Tehran intensifies efforts to end the war
This visit follows a prior meeting with Omani officials in Muscat, where Iran sought to gather both regional and global support for renewed negotiations. A…
Politics Opposition asks for PSC to probe Treasury theft
Sajith Premadasa, the Leader of the Opposition and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has requested the formation of a Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to…
Politics “Avurudu Gathering” at the Prime Minister’s Office begins under the patronage of the Prime Minister
The “Avurudu Gathering,” hosted by the Welfare Association of the Prime Minister’s Office, took place on April 25 at Temple Trees, with Prime Minister Dr.…
Weather Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most parts of the island after 1.00 pm
According to the Department of Meteorology, the weather forecast for April 27, 2026, was issued at 5:30 a.m. Misty conditions may occur in the Central and…