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31-year-old arrested with heroin in Katana
31-year-old arrested with heroin in Katana
A suspect has been arrested in the Jayabima area in Katana for the possession of 52 grams and 200 milligrams of heroin. MORE..
Legal action taken against traders for overpricing rice and bottled water
Legal action taken against traders for overpricing rice and bottled water
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has taken legal action against several retail outlets found to be selling rice and bottled drinking water at inflated prices. MORE..
King Charles’ visit to US to proceed after Washington shooting
King Charles’ visit to US to proceed after Washington shooting
King Charles’ state visit to the U.S. will go ahead as planned on Monday despite a shooting at a White House dinner attended by President Donald Trump, Buckingham Palace said after discussions with U.S. officials. MORE..
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes part of northern Japan
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes part of northern Japan
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook part of northern Japan early Monday, but no damage or casualties have been reported. MORE..
Violence has no place in democracy: Barack Obama condemns White House Correspondents’ dinner shooting
Violence has no place in democracy: Barack Obama condemns White House Correspondents’ dinner shooting
Former US President Barack Obama on Sunday condemned the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, stressing that violence has no place in a democratic society and praising the courage of security personnel. MORE..
Sagarika train resumes service today after major derailment
Sagarika train resumes service today after major derailment
The Sagarika Train, which derailed, will resume operations from today (27), according to the Department of Railways. MORE..
52-year-old man bound for overseas travel drowns in Deduru Oya
52-year-old man bound for overseas travel drowns in Deduru Oya
A 52-year-old man has drowned while bathing in the Deduru Oya in the Balagollagama area of Mahawa. MORE..
‘‘Ehi Passiko’‘ Peace Walk enters day six; Set to reach Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya today
‘‘Ehi Passiko’‘ Peace Walk enters day six; Set to reach Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya today
The sixth day of the ‘‘Ehi Passiko’‘ Peace Walk is set to commence today (27) near the Abeysekaraaramaya, Yakkala. MORE..
Trump portrays shooting as proof of his presidency’s power
Trump portrays shooting as proof of his presidency’s power
Donald Trump’s tuxedo still looked freshly pressed when he stepped to the White House podium Saturday night, barely an hour after the latest apparent attempt on his life. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in most parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in most parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the most parts of the island after 1.00 pm, today (27), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Srima De Silva wins ‘Derana 60 Plus - Season 07’
Srima De Silva wins ‘Derana 60 Plus - Season 07’
Srima De Silva was declared the winner of the “Derana 60 Plus - Season 07” at the Grand Finale held on Sunday (26). MORE..
Gunman at White House Correspondents’ Dinner was targeting top Trump officials – AG
Gunman at White House Correspondents’ Dinner was targeting top Trump officials – AG
Investigators on Sunday said the gunman who tried to storm a gala dinner attended by U.S. President Donald Trump planned to target top government officials, as scrutiny grew over the event’s security. MORE..
Bus-lorry collision disrupts traffic on Southern Expressway
Bus-lorry collision disrupts traffic on Southern Expressway
A collision involving a bus and a lorry between the Dodangoda and Gelanigama interchanges on the Southern Expressway has disrupted traffic movement on the expressway towards Colombo, according to police.
Seven-day detention order issued on 22 monks arrested with drugs at BIA
Seven-day detention order issued on 22 monks arrested with drugs at BIA
The Negombo Magistrate’s Court has issued an order to detain and interrogate for seven days the 22 Buddhist monks arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake with over 110 kilograms of Kush cannabis and Hashish. MORE..
99% sure Finance Ministry’s computer network has not been hacked – Harsha
99% sure Finance Ministry’s computer network has not been hacked – Harsha
The Committee on Public Finance of Parliament is scheduled to meet on Tuesday (28), and a decision will be taken then over the incident involving a US$2.5 million foreign debt repayment without any political party differences, says the Chairman of the Committee, MP Dr. Harsha de Silva. MORE..
| April 26, 2026 7:39 pm
5 arrested over abduction and murder of person in Mattakkuliya
5 arrested over abduction and murder of person in Mattakkuliya
The Police Special Task Force (STF) officers have arrested five suspects in connection with the abduction and murder of a person. MORE..
Mali’s defence minister reported dead in major weekend assault
Mali’s defence minister reported dead in major weekend assault
Mali Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in an attack by al Qaeda-linked group JNIM on his residence at the Kati military base outside Bamako on Saturday, France’s RFI radio reported on Sunday. MORE..
Mahanayaka Theros strongly condemn misuse of Buddhist robe by ‘monk impersonators’
Mahanayaka Theros strongly condemn misuse of Buddhist robe by ‘monk impersonators’
The Mahanayaka Theros (Chief Prelates) of the three main Nikayas (monastic orders) in Sri Lanka—Siyam, Amarapura, and Ramanna—have issued a joint statement strongly condemning the anti-Sasana and illegal acts committed by a group of “monk impersonators” by misusing the saffron robe of Buddhist monks and transporting drugs. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning for several areas
Advisory issued for severe lightning for several areas
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning for Western, Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle, Matara, Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, and Kurunegala districts. MORE..
Circular issued on Vesak Week programmes for schools and educational institutions
Circular issued on Vesak Week programmes for schools and educational institutions
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has issued a circular outlining programmes to be organized in schools, colleges of education, Pirivenas, and teacher training institutes in line with the ‘‘Vesak Week,’’ to be held alongside the State Vesak Festival. MORE..
Six suspects arrested with ‘Ice’ and counterfeit currency notes
Six suspects arrested with ‘Ice’ and counterfeit currency notes
Six suspects have been arrested in the Rathmalana and Imbulgoda areas with 91 grams and 200 milligrams of ‘‘Ice’‘ (Crystal Methamphetamine), police said. MORE..
Accused WH correspondents’ dinner attacker is tutor and computer programmer from California
Accused WH correspondents’ dinner attacker is tutor and computer programmer from California
Social media posts that appear to match the California man arrested Saturday in the shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner show he is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer. MORE..
11 injured in bus collision at Naula; One in critical condition
11 injured in bus collision at Naula; One in critical condition
A fatal road accident involving two buses has been reported in the Nalanda area of Naula along the Dambulla–Matale main road. MORE..
| April 26, 2026 12:44 pm
MP Archchuna accused of threatening woman with firearm over land dispute in Jaffna
MP Archchuna accused of threatening woman with firearm over land dispute in Jaffna
Jaffna District Member of Parliament (MP) Ramanathan Archchuna has allegedly threatened a woman while holding a firearm in Periyavillan, Jaffna. MORE..
| April 26, 2026 12:31 pm
Vehicle imports surge in 2025, recording third-highest expenditure in history
Vehicle imports surge in 2025, recording third-highest expenditure in history
Sri Lanka’s vehicle import expenditure has reached its third-highest level in history in 2025, according to the Central Bank’s Annual Economic Review for 2025. MORE..