Hot News
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, Northern, North-Central, Southern, North-Western provinces and in Trincomalee district. MORE..
Cow dung thrown at group protesting near Finance Secretary’s home
Cow dung thrown at group protesting near Finance Secretary’s home
A group of activists from the ‘Nava Janatha Peramuna’, led by Sugeeshwara Bandara, staged a protest this morning (28) near the residence of Finance Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma in Akuregoda, Pelawatta. MORE..
| April 28, 2026 12:18 pm
Over 570 suspects arrested in island-wide narcotics operations
Over 570 suspects arrested in island-wide narcotics operations
A total of 576 suspects were arrested yesterday (27) during the ongoing island-wide crime and drug prevention operations conducted by the Sri Lanka Police, the Police Media Division stated. MORE..
Interim housing construction to begin in early May for Cyclone Ditwah-affected districts
Interim housing construction to begin in early May for Cyclone Ditwah-affected districts
Plans are underway to commence interim housing projects in early May for districts severely affected by Cyclone ‘‘Ditwah,’’ including Kegalle, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Badulla with the aim of completing construction within a short timeframe. MORE..
Pakistan, Sri Lanka kick off joint counter-terrorism exercise ‘Shake Hands-II’ at Tarbela
Pakistan, Sri Lanka kick off joint counter-terrorism exercise ‘Shake Hands-II’ at Tarbela
According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Shake Hands-II is a joint counter-terrorism exercise conducted between the armies of Pakistan and Sri Lanka. MORE..
Man electrocuted to death by illegal electric fence in Morawewa
Man electrocuted to death by illegal electric fence in Morawewa
A man has reportedly died after being electrocuted by an illegally installed electrical wire fence used to protect a cultivated land from animals in the Yaya 6 area of Morawewa. MORE..
Trump not happy with latest Iran proposal to end the war, US official says
Trump not happy with latest Iran proposal to end the war, US official says
U.S. President Donald Trump is unhappy with the latest Iranian proposal on resolving the two-month war, a U.S. official said, dampening hopes for a resolution to the conflict that has disrupted energy supplies, fuelled inflation, and killed thousands. MORE..
Indonesia train crash toll rises to 14 as rescuers complete evacuation
Indonesia train crash toll rises to 14 as rescuers complete evacuation
The death toll from a train collision near the Indonesian capital Jakarta has risen to 14 with another 84 injured, the train operator said on Tuesday, as rescuers completed work to extract survivors still trapped in the wreckage. MORE..
Ex-President Maithripala Sirisena arrives at Bribery Commission
Ex-President Maithripala Sirisena arrives at Bribery Commission
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (28). MORE..
34 schoolchildren injured following bus accident in Bogawantalawa
34 schoolchildren injured following bus accident in Bogawantalawa
At least 34 schoolchildren were hospitalized today (28) following an accident involving a private bus transporting students from the Ranikadu area to schools in Bogawantalawa. MORE..
Online applications called for 2025/2026 university admissions
Online applications called for 2025/2026 university admissions
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced that online applications for admission to state universities for the 2025/2026 academic year will be accepted until 19 May 2026 from candidates who qualified at the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination. MORE..
Parliamentary Committee to probe USD 2.5 million Treasury theft allegation
Parliamentary Committee to probe USD 2.5 million Treasury theft allegation
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance is scheduled to convene today (28) to discuss the alleged theft of USD 2.5 million from the Treasury by an external party. MORE..
Jailor and warden arrested over inmate death at Magazine Prison
Jailor and warden arrested over inmate death at Magazine Prison
A jailor and a warden have been arrested following the death of a 37-year-old inmate at the Magazine Prison last evening (27), police said.
Ex-army soldier arrested with grenade and ammunition
Ex-army soldier arrested with grenade and ammunition
A suspect has been arrested in the Atawiragollewa in Kongollewa area for the possession of a live hand grenade, 52 T-56 live rounds, and 30 rounds of 9mm ammunition. MORE..
Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with trying to assassinate Trump
Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with trying to assassinate Trump
The man accused of opening fire at a Washington dinner attended by Donald Trump was charged on Monday with attempting to assassinate the U.S. president and could face life in prison if convicted. MORE..
Special traffic arrangements in Colombo as ‘‘Walk for Peace’’ concludes today
Special traffic arrangements in Colombo as ‘‘Walk for Peace’’ concludes today
A special traffic plan has been issued by Sri Lanka Police in connection with the final day of the ‘‘Walk for Peace,’’ which will be centered in Colombo today (28). MORE..
Final day of ‘‘Ehi Passiko’‘ Peace Walk today; Special state ceremony and traffic plan in Colombo
Final day of ‘‘Ehi Passiko’‘ Peace Walk today; Special state ceremony and traffic plan in Colombo
The final day of the ‘‘Ehi Passiko’‘ Peace Walk will be held today (28). MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in several provinces today
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in several provinces today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the most parts of the island after 1.00 pm, today (28), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war
King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war
Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday for a four-day trip, welcomed by self-proclaimed royal fan Donald Trump even as the U.S. president has differed with the British government over the Iran war. MORE..
PET scan services suspended in government hospitals due to FDG shortage
PET scan services suspended in government hospitals due to FDG shortage
PET scan services for cancer patients have been suspended at major government hospitals, including the Maharagama Apeksha Hospital and the National Hospital in Colombo, since March 27, according to the Government Radiological Technologists’ Association. MORE..
Govt. rejects opposition request for debate on $2.5 million cyber heist
Govt. rejects opposition request for debate on $2.5 million cyber heist
The government has rejected a request by the opposition to hold a one-day parliamentary debate on a controversial incident involving a payment of USD 2.5 million made by the Treasury as a foreign debt installment which ended up in the hands of cybercriminals, according to SJB Member of Parliament Gayantha Karunathilaka. MORE..
Plane crash in South Sudan kills all 14 on board
Plane crash in South Sudan kills all 14 on board
A small passenger plane has crashed in South Sudan killing all 14 people on board, the country’s civil aviation authority (SSCAA) has said. MORE..
Businessman suspected as kingpin in massive drug bust involving monks at BIA
Businessman suspected as kingpin in massive drug bust involving monks at BIA
Authorities have uncovered that a businessman is the alleged mastermind behind a major drug trafficking operation involving 22 monks who were arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). MORE..
| April 27, 2026 9:28 pm
New administration for Sri Lanka Cricket?
New administration for Sri Lanka Cricket?
The President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Shammi Silva and the Executive Committee are reportedly preparing to resign from their positions, with a final decision expected at a special executive meeting scheduled for tomorrow (28). MORE..
| April 27, 2026 8:55 pm
2,521 killed, 7,804 wounded in Lebanon since March 2
2,521 killed, 7,804 wounded in Lebanon since March 2
A total of 2,521 people have been killed and 7,804 wounded since March 2 by Israeli attacks, as hostilities continue to take a heavy toll on civilians across Lebanon. MORE..