News from 2026

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 …

An Indian man has been apprehended at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayaka after being found with more than one …

The Sri Lankan government is speeding up compensation payments for farmers who lost crops due to a salinity barrier built across t…

The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Sri Lanka has introduced new rules for multi-day fishing trawlers that travel…

Two close associates of Salindu Malshitha, known as “Panadura Kudu Salindu,” were arrested in the Payagala area. Initial inves…

The ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States, along with Israel, is leading to an unprecedented energy crisis worldwide…

Spain has launched a program to provide legal status to up to 500,000 undocumented migrants. This initiative goes against the curr…

A new low-floor bus service aimed at helping people with disabilities and special needs was launched today (21) at the Makumbura M…

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has scheduled May 12 for additional evidence in the case against former State Minister Diana Gama…

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, along with the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, announced …

The administration of former President Trump has started to issue refunds for billions of dollars in tariffs that the US Supreme C…