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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
Sri Lankan Rupee declines further as US Dollar exceeds Rs. 317
Sri Lankan Rupee declines further as US Dollar exceeds Rs. 317
The Sri Lankan Rupee has further depreciated in comparison with the US Dollar, with the highest indicative rate recorded in recent times being reported today (24). MORE..
Former Minister Johnston Fernando granted bail
Former Minister Johnston Fernando granted bail
Former Minister Johnston Fernando has been granted bail by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court, said Ada Derana reporter.
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, North-Western, Southern and Uva provinces and in Anuradhapura district. MORE..
2019 Easter Attacks: Court rejects ex-IGP Pujith’s request to amend testimony
2019 Easter Attacks: Court rejects ex-IGP Pujith’s request to amend testimony
The three-member bench of the Colombo Special High Court today rejected a request made by former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundera to introduce new facts to the statement he had previously made from the dock. MORE..
Sri Lanka probing $2.5 million cyber heist with international assistance – PM
Sri Lanka probing $2.5 million cyber heist with international assistance – PM
Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that investigations have been initiated into the theft of USD 2.5 million in funds from the Ministry of Finance by cybercriminals. MORE..
| April 24, 2026 12:54 pm
Severe dry conditions drive rapid drop in Castlereagh and Maussakelle reservoir water levels
Severe dry conditions drive rapid drop in Castlereagh and Maussakelle reservoir water levels
Water levels in the Castlereagh and Maussakelle reservoirs are declining rapidly due to the prevailing extreme dry weather conditions in the catchment areas on the western slopes of the Central Hills, engineers responsible for the reservoirs have reported. MORE..
| April 24, 2026 11:50 am
Two Bangladeshi nationals arrested with foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 4.26 mln at BIA
Two Bangladeshi nationals arrested with foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 4.26 mln at BIA
Two foreign nationals were arrested in the early hours of today (24) by Sri Lanka Customs officials at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of cigarettes manufactured in China into the country. MORE..
Hearing of case against Yoshitha and his grandmother postponed to June
Hearing of case against Yoshitha and his grandmother postponed to June
The Colombo High Court today (24) has postponed the hearing of the case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his grandmother Daisy Forest, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, until June 10, 2026. MORE..
Trump administration reclassifies cannabis as less dangerous
Trump administration reclassifies cannabis as less dangerous
The US Department of Justice has officially reclassified cannabis as less dangerous, marking a major shift in the country’s drug policy. MORE..
Pope says he ‘cannot support war,’ citing rising toll on innocent lives
Pope says he ‘cannot support war,’ citing rising toll on innocent lives
Pope Leo XIV said Thursday that he “cannot be in favor of war,” warning that conflicts around the world are claiming the lives of too many innocent people, including children. MORE..
Office train services to continue despite ‘Sagarika’ derailment in Wadduwa - SLR
Office train services to continue despite ‘Sagarika’ derailment in Wadduwa - SLR
Despite the derailment of the “Sagarika” express train at Wadduwa, Sri Lanka Railways (SLR) has decided to continue office train services without cancellations. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in several parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in several parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology has announced that showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Q1 2026 export earnings rise 2% despite Middle East conflict
Sri Lanka’s Q1 2026 export earnings rise 2% despite Middle East conflict
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB Sri Lanka) states that despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Sri Lanka recorded export earnings of US$ 1,467 million in March. MORE..
‘Walk for Peace’ heads to Beligammana Rajamaha Viharaya in Mawanella today
‘Walk for Peace’ heads to Beligammana Rajamaha Viharaya in Mawanella today
Today (23) marks the third day of the internationally recognized “Ehipassiko - Walk for Peace.” MORE..
Deadline for 2026 A/L exam applications ends midnight today
Deadline for 2026 A/L exam applications ends midnight today
The Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka has announced that the acceptance of applications for the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will conclude today (24) at 12:00 midnight. MORE..
Trains delayed on coastal line after ‘Sagarika’ derails near Wadduwa
Trains delayed on coastal line after ‘Sagarika’ derails near Wadduwa
Train services on the coastal line were disrupted after the ‘Sagarika’ express train, travelling from Beliatta to Maradana, derailed this morning (24), the Department of Railways said. MORE..
| April 24, 2026 8:09 am
Iran has to cut Hezbollah’s funding: Trump
Iran has to cut Hezbollah’s funding: Trump
US President Donald Trump has been assembling the protagonists of today’s peace talks for another impromptu news conference at the White House. MORE..
Trump says leaders of Lebanon and Israel could meet in next three weeks
Trump says leaders of Lebanon and Israel could meet in next three weeks
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the leaders of Lebanon and Israel could meet at the White House during the next three weeks - the period for which a ceasefire between the two countries has been extended. MORE..
Trump says Lebanon and Israel agree to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by 3 weeks
Trump says Lebanon and Israel agree to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by 3 weeks
President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah by three weeks after talks at the White House on Thursday. MORE..
Israel awaiting US green light to ‘return Iran to Stone Age’: defence minister
Israel awaiting US green light to ‘return Iran to Stone Age’: defence minister
Defence minister Israel Katz said on Thursday that Israel was “prepared to resume the war against Iran”, adding that his country was awaiting a green light from the United States to return Iran to “the Stone Age”. MORE..