News from 2026

On Wednesday, three patients suspected of having hantavirus were evacuated from a cruise ship to the Netherlands, according to the…

Sri Lanka has voiced deep concern over the recent violence in West Asia, particularly the attacks on important energy facilities t…

The Hambantota Magistrate’s Court has today ordered the release of three individuals, including the owner of the Hambantota Bird…

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka confirmed on October 6 the death sentences given by the High Court Trial-at-Bar to four individuals…

The Litro Gas Company will keep the prices of domestic Litro LP gas the same for May, according to Channa Gunawardana, the Chairma…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened “as soon as possible” during discussions wi…

The United States and Iran are nearing a single-page document that could end their ongoing conflict, a source from Pakistan involv…

Oil prices dropped for the second consecutive day on Wednesday as expectations grew that oil supplies from the crucial Middle East…

A 66-year-old man died from a serious neck injury caused by a grinder while he was working on a security fence in Mawilmada, Katug…

Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu expressed optimism about resolving visa problems for Maldivians living in Sri Lanka during …

A group of 13 Australians, connected to suspected Islamic State fighters, is set to return from Syria, according to Australian off…

The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, has announced that the admission process for government universities for …

The High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, Major General Nayyar Naseer, HI (M), (Retd), visited Defence Secretary Air Vice Ma…

A man who allegedly pretended to be a doctor and is connected to several crimes was arrested by the Polonnaruwa Divisional Crime I…

Gold prices in Sri Lanka have risen sharply due to an increase in the global market. Traders at the Colombo Pettah market reported…

A French shipping company announced that several crew members were hurt and the CMA San Antonio cargo ship suffered damage after b…

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro approved the new indictment, which was made public on Tuesday and replaces previous charges. Cole Toma…

In his speech, President Dissanayake highlighted the long-standing and growing relationship between Sri Lanka and the Maldives, wh…

The announcement from the U.S. president came as Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that the initial U.S.-Israeli offensive i…

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya responded for the Government, stating that the Speaker uses the official residence only for …

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) expressed concerns yesterday (05) that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s statement ma…

The Department of Meteorology released a weather forecast on 06 May 2026 at 5:30 a.m. It states that the Intertropical Convergence…

Three guards from Welikada Prison were taken into custody by Borella Police after an inmate died on Monday, October 4.…

'Free Lawyers' gained attention recently for uncovering the theft of $2.5 million from the Treasury. In response to inquiries, Ten…

Eran Wickremaratne, now part of this committee, is a professional administrator known for his integrity and financial expertise. H…