News from 2026

Today, the second day of the globally recognized "Ehipassiko Walk for Peace" is taking place (23). The walk will go from the histo…

Voters in India will head to the polls on Thursday as important state elections kick off, particularly in West Bengal and Tamil Na…

Sri Lanka has seen an increase in life expectancy over the last 15 years, mainly thanks to the National Immunization Programme run…

The United States Senate has turned down a proposal for the fifth time this year that aimed to limit President Donald Trump’s mi…

A lane on the Colombo–Galle main road is closed near Kalutara–Wettumakada due to a gravel spill from a truck this morning (23)…

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has strongly criticized Israel following the death of journalist Amal Khalil, accusing the co…

A blast at a firecracker factory in Thrissur, Kerala, India, has resulted in the deaths of at least 13 people, according to offici…

The Department of Meteorology has issued an 'Amber' advisory warning of severe lightning for several regions in Sri Lanka. This in…

The UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO) has reported that a second ship has been targeted in the Strait of Hormuz. The UKM…

The Sri Lankan Embassy in Riyadh has started a Special Weekend Consular Services Programme aimed at helping Sri Lankan expatriates…

The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved a plan to create a system that will oversee the execution of recommendations fr…

On Wednesday, gunfire struck at least three container ships in the Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime security sources and th…

The Cabinet of Ministers has officially approved the permanent appointment of Iraj Chaminda Pathiraja as the Controller General of…

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy of Iran has reportedly taken control of two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, accor…

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has instructed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to provide an update on May 20 re…

The European Union has decided to broaden its sanctions against Iran to include individuals and groups that are obstructing the St…

A special meeting took place between Andrew Patrick, the British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, and Anura Karunathilaka, the Mini…

US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, April 21, that he would extend the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, just hours be…

The well-known “Walk for Peace” is set to start today, April 22, in Dambulla, with plans to continue until April 28, supported…

Nine people have been taken into custody by the Gokarella Police for their involvement in a violent attack on a mother in public. …

Air fares have jumped nearly 25% due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. A new study shows that the lowest economy tickets are,…

Former Ratnapura District Parliament Member Premalal Jayasekara was arrested on October 21 in connection with an alleged firearm t…

Today, April 22, marks World Earth Day. The theme for this year is “Our Power, Our Planet.” By 2026, many serious environmenta…

The Pope has expressed concern that the future of humanity may be “tragically compromised” due to the failure of international…

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 …