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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..
Global investors invited to submit EOIs for Mattala Airport investment opportunities
Global investors invited to submit EOIs for Mattala Airport investment opportunities
The Ministry of Ports & Civil Aviation has invited global investors to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for aviation investment opportunities for the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA).
Trump says incident won’t deter him from winning Iran war
Trump says incident won’t deter him from winning Iran war
US President Donald Trump has said that the suspect involved in the shooting at the annual White House Correspondents’ dinner was carrying several weapons. MORE..
‘Ehi Passiko’ Peace Walk enters fifth day; Set to reach Kelaniya Temple tomorrow
‘Ehi Passiko’ Peace Walk enters fifth day; Set to reach Kelaniya Temple tomorrow
The fifth day of the ‘‘Ehi Passiko’‘ Peace Walk, led by Venerable Pannakara Thero and a group of monks visiting from the United States, commenced today (26) from near Tholangamuwa National School. MORE..
Man arrested for financial fraud using forged documents in Balummahara
Man arrested for financial fraud using forged documents in Balummahara
An individual has been arrested by police for allegedly committing financial fraud using a forged identity card and a fake driving licence. MORE..
Trump responds after shots fired at correspondents’ dinner, says shooter arrested
Trump responds after shots fired at correspondents’ dinner, says shooter arrested
President Donald Trump responds after an alleged shooter opened fire inside the hotel where the correspondents’ dinner was being held. MORE..
Trump safe after being rushed from White House correspondents dinner as attendees take cover
Trump safe after being rushed from White House correspondents dinner as attendees take cover
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner by Secret Service agents on Saturday night after a loud, unidentified noise. MORE..
Mainly fair weather expected in parts of the island
Mainly fair weather expected in parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Northwestern provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts after 2.00 pm, today (26), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
22 monks arrested with over 110kg of ‘Kush’ and ‘Hash’ at BIA
22 monks arrested with over 110kg of ‘Kush’ and ‘Hash’ at BIA
A group of 22 monks has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for the possession of ‘Kush’ cannabis and ‘Hash’ narcotics estimated to be valued at over Rs. 110 million. MORE..
Police Media Spokesperson departs for INTERPOL conference in France
Police Media Spokesperson departs for INTERPOL conference in France
The Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Fredrick Wootler, departed for France today (25) to participate in the First Global Conference for Public Communication organized by INTERPOL in Lyon. MORE..
Donald Trump cancels American delegation’s trip to Pakistan
Donald Trump cancels American delegation’s trip to Pakistan
US President Donald Trump has called off planned meetings between his envoys and Iranian counterparts in Islamabad, Pakistan, where the parties were supposed to work toward a ceasefire deal to end the ongoing US-Iran war. MORE..
‘Ehipassiko - Walk for Peace’ nears Colombo as fourth day concludes
‘Ehipassiko - Walk for Peace’ nears Colombo as fourth day concludes
The internationally recognized “Ehipassiko” peace walk, led by Venerable Pannakara Thero and a group of monks visiting from the United States, successfully concluded its fourth day this afternoon (25). MORE..
Iranian MP warns regional countries of ‘destruction of infrastructure’ if US attacks again
Iranian MP warns regional countries of ‘destruction of infrastructure’ if US attacks again
Iranian MP Mahmoud Nabavian has threatened regional countries with destructive action if the United States attacks its territory again. MORE..