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Russian-made firearm, ammunition found buried in Karandeniya Raju’s garden
Russian-made firearm, ammunition found buried in Karandeniya Raju’s garden
A 9mm Russian-made pistol and 15 rounds of ammunition were discovered buried in the garden of the residence of “Karandeniye Raju,” the brother of organised criminal “Karandeniye Sudda,” during a specialised search operation. MORE..
Turkish foreign minister says Israel has become ‘direct threat to global security,’ urges ‘collective response’
Turkish foreign minister says Israel has become ‘direct threat to global security,’ urges ‘collective response’
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Friday that Israel now poses “direct threat to global security” and urged a “collective” international response, arguing that growing instability can no longer be viewed through a purely regional lens. MORE..
Photographer arrested with over 2.5kg ‘Kush’ at BIA
Photographer arrested with over 2.5kg ‘Kush’ at BIA
A Sri Lankan passenger has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for the possession of 2,505 grams of ‘Kush’ cannabis, estimated to be valued at approximately Rs. 25 million. MORE..
Expert raises concerns over Finance Ministry’s cybersecurity measures after BEC attack
Expert raises concerns over Finance Ministry’s cybersecurity measures after BEC attack
Cybersecurity expert Asela Waidyalankara states that technical measures are available to prevent incidents such as hackers gaining access to funds, as seen in the reported cyberattack involving a USD 2.5 million Treasury payment. MORE..
US boosts Iran war assets with third aircraft carrier USS George HW Bush
US boosts Iran war assets with third aircraft carrier USS George HW Bush
A third US aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East, bringing thousands more American troops and dozens of advanced fighter jets to the region. MORE..
Father killed in dispute with son in Athirahapitiya
Father killed in dispute with son in Athirahapitiya
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murdering his father by attacking him with a sharp weapon. MORE..
US Democrats look to rein in Trump’s war powers, this time on Cuba
US Democrats look to rein in Trump’s war powers, this time on Cuba
The US Senate will vote as soon as next week on a Democratic-led effort to prevent President Donald Trump from launching an attack on Cuba, Senate aides said on Friday, responding to the Republican’s threats to take military action against the island. MORE..
‘Ehipassiko - Walk for Peace’ enters fourth day
‘Ehipassiko - Walk for Peace’ enters fourth day
The fourth day of the ‘Ehipassiko - Walk for Peace’ is scheduled to commence today (25) from the Beligammana Rajamaha Viharaya in Mawanella. MORE..
Trump’s envoys Witkoff and Kushner to fly to Pakistan for Iran talks
Trump’s envoys Witkoff and Kushner to fly to Pakistan for Iran talks
Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and the US president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner are heading to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran on Saturday morning, the White House has said. MORE..
Iran’s foreign minister arrives in Pakistan, Trump expects offer satisfying US demands
Iran’s foreign minister arrives in Pakistan, Trump expects offer satisfying US demands
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Friday to discuss proposals for restarting peace talks with the US, offering some hope for an end to the eight-week war that has killed thousands and sown turmoil in global markets. MORE..
Showers expected in parts of the island after 2pm
Showers expected in parts of the island after 2pm
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya and Puttalam districts after 2.00 pm, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
MP Dilith Jayaweera calls for resignations over Treasury payment incident
MP Dilith Jayaweera calls for resignations over Treasury payment incident
The leader of ‘Sarvajana Balaya’, Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera, has stated that the recent incident involving the transfer of Treasury funds to an unidentified party cannot be attributed to hackers. MORE..
| April 24, 2026 10:00 pm
Principals’ Service Grade III Exam postponed until further notice
Principals’ Service Grade III Exam postponed until further notice
The limited competitive examination for recruitment to Grade III of the Sri Lanka Principals’ Service – 2025 (2026), which was scheduled to be held on April 26, has been postponed until further notice. MORE..
Coastal Line’s lower track restored following ‘Sagarika’ train derailment
Coastal Line’s lower track restored following ‘Sagarika’ train derailment
The Department of Railways has announced that the lower track of the Coastal Line has been restored for regular train operations. MORE..
Sajith accuses govt of cover-up over $2.5 million cyber heist, questions delayed probe
Sajith accuses govt of cover-up over $2.5 million cyber heist, questions delayed probe
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa charged that the government has not yet made a formal statement regarding the USD $2.5 million in Finance Ministry funds that were stolen by hackers. MORE..
Public warned of financial scam using ID Office name
Public warned of financial scam using ID Office name
The Department for Registration of Persons has issued a statement over a financial fraud scheme being carried out by individuals misusing the department’s name. MORE..
Iran’s FM Araghchi expected in Pakistan tonight for 2nd round of US-Iran nuclear talks
Iran’s FM Araghchi expected in Pakistan tonight for 2nd round of US-Iran nuclear talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to arrive in Islamabad on Friday night as Pakistan works to host a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran, according to regional media reports and statements from Pakistani officials. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Eastern provinces. MORE..
War, drought, aid shortfall to fuel hunger in 2026, global report says
War, drought, aid shortfall to fuel hunger in 2026, global report says
Conflict, drought and shrinking aid will keep global hunger at critical levels in 2026, with food insecurity expected to worsen in some of the world’s most fragile countries, according to the 2026 Global Report on Food Crises. MORE..
PHIs urge registration of Vesak ‘Dansal’, warn of legal action for non-compliance
PHIs urge registration of Vesak ‘Dansal’, warn of legal action for non-compliance
Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) have announced that the registration of ‘Dansal’ to be held islandwide in view of the upcoming Vesak Poya has already commenced. MORE..
Sagarika train derailment: Track repairs expected to take 2 days; revised timetable released
Sagarika train derailment: Track repairs expected to take 2 days; revised timetable released
The General Manager of Railways, Ravindra Pathmapriya, stated that the re-railing operations for the derailed ‘Sagarika’ train have commenced and that train services on the coastal line are expected to be restored within two days. MORE..
| April 24, 2026 3:58 pm
Defence Secretary meets UN Assistant Secretary-General in New York
Defence Secretary meets UN Assistant Secretary-General in New York
Continuing his official visit to the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, Sri Lanka’s Secretary of Defence, Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha, engaged in a high-level meeting with Khaled Khiari, UN Assistant Secretary-General..MORE...
Colombo Archdiocese refutes reports on Cardinal Ranjith’s resignation
Colombo Archdiocese refutes reports on Cardinal Ranjith’s resignation
The Director of Mass Communications for the Archdiocese of Colombo, Reverend Father Jude Chrysantha, has stated that reports claiming that His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has decided to step down from his post as Archbishop of Colombo in late 2026 are false. MORE..
CID complaint filed over cyberattack on Public Administration Ministry’s website
CID complaint filed over cyberattack on Public Administration Ministry’s website
Minister Chandana Abeyrathne stated that a formal complaint has been lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding an apparent cyberattack targeting the official website of the Ministry of Public Administration. MORE..
CID records statement from Prof. Maithree Wickremesinghe
CID records statement from Prof. Maithree Wickremesinghe
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has recorded a statement from Professor Maithree Wickremesinghe, wife of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. MORE..
| April 24, 2026 1:48 pm