News from 2026

A woman who was allegedly kidnapped in the Vavunativu area of Batticaloa was rescued yesterday, the 19th, from a public well in Ne…

On Friday, March 20, United States President Donald Trump criticized NATO allies for not supporting the US-Israel war against Iran…

The Hanwella Police have arrested two individuals for hoarding around 720 litres of diesel at a shop in Ambulgama Junction. Accord…

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa stated on Friday that he is focused on keeping Syria out of regional conflicts amid the ongoing w…

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has confirmed that fuel distribution to dealers will proceed as planned tomorrow and the da…

A special gold coin featuring the image of former US President Donald Trump has received approval from a federal arts commission. …

The Cabinet committee set up to ensure public services run smoothly held its first meeting yesterday, on the 19th, at the Presiden…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is speaking to Parliament right now. He is giving an update on the current situation both in Sr…

In a special statement to parliament today (20), President Anura Kumara Dissanayake shared details about the fuel shipments expect…

A man was arrested by Sri Lanka Police in the Salmalyaya area of Katuwewa, Hambantota, for illegally storing nearly 500 litres of …

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake offered an update today about fuel prices in Sri Lanka. This comes as crude oil prices are risi…

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that its spokesperson, Ali Mohammad Naini, who also served as the deputy of pub…

India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, met with K.D. Lal Kantha, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, L…

Iran increased its assaults on oil and natural gas sites around the Gulf on Thursday, escalating a conflict that is troubling ener…

Police have revealed new information about the murder of ‘Army Upul,’ who was a close associate of ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa,’ i…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake explained to Parliament today, on the 20th, why the Government of Sri Lanka chose to deny reque…

A fire at a car parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea, has resulted in injuries to 50 individuals, with 35 of them suffering serio…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will speak to Parliament today, October 20. He will provide updates on the government's actions…

European Union leaders met on Thursday to discuss temporary solutions to address the rising energy prices linked to the war in Ira…

A 32-year-old businessman from Mutur, Sri Lanka, was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) early today, October 20,…

Jeffrey Epstein's personal lawyer informed a congressional committee on Thursday that he had "no knowledge whatsoever" of any wron…

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament that the government is dedicated to keeping essential services, public servi…

Oil prices dropped on Thursday after Israel announced it was assisting in reopening the important Strait of Hormuz. The internatio…

The Department of Meteorology has announced that showers or thundershowers are likely in several areas after 2:00 p.m. today, Octo…

Public Health Inspectors in Sri Lanka are struggling due to the ongoing fuel crisis, as reported by the Public Health Inspectors�…