50 rounds of ammunition found in Athurugiriya police raid

Police have recovered 50 rounds of live ammunition used for T56 firearms, along with sharp weapons, based on a tip off received by the Athurugiriya police.

Foreign diplomats head to Kandy by train for ’Siri Dalada Vandanawa’ inauguration ceremony

Foreign diplomats representing several countries travelled to Kandy this morning in a special observation saloon of a train that departed from the Colombo Fort Railway Station at around 7:00 a.m., the President’s Media Division (PMD) reported.

Daily progress reviews will be held during Sacred Tooth Relic exposition

A progress review of the ’Sri Dalada Dekma’ will be held every morning during the exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, which is set to begin today at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy, Kandy District Secretary Indika Udawatte said.

Shooting incident reported near school in Ahungalla

A shooting incident was reported in front of a school in Ahungalla, where two unidentified individuals carried out the attack and fled in a three-wheeler, according to police.

No special queues for VIPs during sacred tooth relic exposition: DIG

There will be no special passes or separate queues issued for VIPs or VVIPs during the upcoming exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, set to begin today 18) at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy, according to Deputy Inspector General of Police for the Kandy and Matale Districts, Sudath Masinghe.

US senator meets man mistakenly deported to El Salvador

A US senator has met with a man who Trump administration officials have acknowledged was deported in error from Maryland to a mega-prison in El Salvador.

Vatican to declare Easter Sunday bomb victims as ’Heroes of Faith’ on April 21

The Vatican is to declare those who died in bomb attacks in churches on Easter Sunday six years ago as ’Heroes of Faith’ on Monday April 21, 2025.

Sri Lanka not ready for connectivity with India by land

Sri Lanka has declined to consider a land connectivity project with India at this hour despite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi making some remarks about the need for it during bilateral talks, Daily Mirror learns.

Heat advisory issued as temperatures expected to rise

The Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for several provinces across Sri Lanka, warning that the heat index is expected to reach the ‘Caution Level’ in many areas today (18).

'Better Off Playing Rugby'

That blunt advice comes from a former national football star, voicing the deep frustration felt across the football community in Sri Lanka.

Website launched to assist devotees during Sacred Tooth Relic exposition

The Sri Lanka Police has launched an official website to help devotees easily access information such as the end-of-queue location, live vehicle park availability and sanitary facilities during the upcoming exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Dekma) at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy.

Strict programme underway to counter Kandy’s liquor consumption during sacred exposition

A 10-day strict programme is underway presently to counter the sale and consumption of alcohol within the Kandy City limits during the period of the exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, the Department of Excise announced yesterday.

'Siri Dalada Vandanawa' commences tomorrow; President to attend inauguration ceremony

The ’Siri Dalada Vandanawa’, a special veneration of the Sacred Tooth Relic, will commence tomorrow (18) at 12:30 p.m., after a lapse of 16 years, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD).

South Africa make change to squad ahead of Sri Lanka tri-series

South Africa have made a late adjustment to their squad for the upcoming Women’s ODI tri-series in Sri Lanka, after a batting all-rounder was ruled out due to illness.

Six suspects remanded over drug smuggling via multi-day fishing vessel

Colombo Additional Magistrate Mohomad Rizwan today remanded six suspects while were arrested in connection with the alleged illegal import and trafficking of 78 kilograms of heroin and 43 kilograms of the narcotic known as “Ice” till April 30.

Special security measures for Easter Sunday services

Special police security measures have been arranged for religious services in view of Easter Sunday, the Police said.

Tourism earnings climb to $1.12B in Q1

Sri Lanka’s tourism trade generated earnings of US $ 354.0 million for March, the final month of the peak winter earnings season, bringing the total earnings for the three months to US $ 1,122.3 million.

CSE closes the short trading week with modest decline

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) concluded the shortest trading week on a modestly negative note.

EC announces revised dates for postal voting for LG polls

The Elections Commission today announced revised dates for the postal voting for the upcoming Local Government elections.

190 complaints received on New Year bus services: NTC

The National Transport Commission (NTC) said today that it has received around 190 passenger complaints to date regarding private bus services during the New Year season.

State Vesak Festival to be held in Nuwara Eliya

The State Vesak Festival is scheduled to be held in Nuwara Eliya from May 10 to 16, Nuwara Eliya District Secretary Thushari Thennakoon said.

California becomes first state to sue over Trump tariffs

California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s spate of tariffs that have upended global trade.

Reveal perpetrators behind Easter Sunday attacks, Catholic church urges govt.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference in Sri Lanka, in its special message for Easter stressed that ascertaining who the perpetrators of the Easter Sunday attacks in 2019 were and those who have aided and abetted in the dastardly act, is a matter of urgency.

Fresh postmortem on Sathsar Nimesh to be conducted on April 23

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the court that a fresh postmortem examination will be conducted on April 23 on the body of Sathsar Nimesh, who died while in the custody of the Welikada Police.

400,000 more families to receive Aswesuma benefits from June: President

Steps will be taken to provide Aswesuma benefits to 400,000 new families from June this year, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Coroner remanded for accepting bribe

Anuradhapura Municipal Coroner and his assistant were remanded till April 21 by Colombo Additional Magistrate Mohamed Rizwan today over allegations of accepting a bribe of Rs. 2,000 to issue a postmortem report.

Ferry services between Mannar, Rameswaram to commence soon: President

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that steps will be taken soon to resume ferry services between Mannar and Rameswaram.

Long queue two days ahead of exposition of Sacred Tooth Relic

A long queue of devotees waiting to worship the Sacred Tooth Relic is already forming in Kandy.

Student dies after falling from greasy pole

A 16-year-old school student died after falling from a greasy pole while helping to prepare for an Avurudu festival in the Elpitiya area today (17).

Tour guide arrested over stabbing during tourist dispute

Another tour guide involved in the stabbing of a fellow guide during a dispute over sharing tourists last evening (16) was arrested by the Kalutara North Police.