22 monks detained over record Rs. 1.1Bn airport drug seizure

In what is being described as the largest drug seizure in the history of the Bandaranaike International Airport, 22 Buddhist monks were produced before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today (26) following a major narcotics bust.

Trump was likely target of shooting at White House correspondents’ dinner, US official says

President Donald Trump and officials in his administration were the likely targets of a suspect who fired on a security agent guarding the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, U.S. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Sunday.

Mahanayaka Theros condemn ‘monk impersonators’ in drug smuggling

The Mahanayaka Theros of Sri Lanka’s three main Nikayas—Siyam, Amarapura and Ramanna—have issued a joint statement strongly condemning what they described as anti-Sasana and illegal acts carried out by individuals posing as Buddhist monks and misusing saffron robes to transport narcotics.

Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara killed during coordinated attacks

Mali’s Defence Minister, General Sadio Camara. has been killed during coordinated attacks on military sites nationwide, sources told Al Jazeera.

Strait of Hormuz closure threatens humanitarian catastrophe as fertiliser supplies disrupted: UN

With the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the UN Office for Project Services has warned that the disruption of fertiliser supplies threatens a global humanitarian catastrophe.

OCI expansion opens new pathways for Indian Origin Tamils: TPA’s Barath Arullsamy

Sri Lanka’s deepening engagement with India has gained fresh momentum in recent months, underscored by the visit of C. P. Radhakrishnan and high-level discussions on infrastructure, economic cooperation, and people-to-people connectivity.

Six nabbed with crystal meth, fake currency

Six suspects were arrested during an intelligence-led operation that uncovered a haul of Crystal methamphetamine (ICE) and counterfeit currency, police said.

Pakistan PM dials Iranian President, discusses evolving regional situation

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and discussed the evolving regional situation.

Bus collision in Naula leaves 11 injured

A serious road accident occurred this morning (26) in the Naula–Nalanda area along the Dambulla–Matale main road, involving a private bus and a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus.

Ranil thanks well wishers

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe today expressed his gratitude to all who wished him during his surgery.

MP Archchuna allegedly involved in armed confrontation over land dispute

Controversial Jaffna District Member of Parliament, Ramanathan Archchuna, was allegedly involved in a heated confrontation on Saturday (April 25), during which he was seen brandishing a firearm while arguing with a woman over a disputed plot of land in the Periyavilan area.

ASP Wootler to address INTERPOL conference

Police Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Fredrick Wootler, left for France this morning, following an invitation to attend the First Global Conference for Public Communication organised by the INTERPOL.

Eta Aquarids meteor shower to peak on May 6

The annual Eta Aquarids meteor shower, one of the most anticipated celestial events of the year, is set to reach its peak on May 6, 2026, according to the Astronomy Division of the Arthur C Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies.

Sri Lanka calls fresh bids for Mattala Airport development

The Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) said that Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open for the development and operation of the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA). The invitation is extended to both local and international investors interested in participating in the future expansion and commercial use of the airport.

Mainly fair weather to prevail across island

Mainly fair weather will prevail over most parts of the island, the Meteorology Department said.

Video: Moment Trump rushed from White House Correspondents’ Dinner after gunshots heard

US President Donald Trump was rushed to safety from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after gunshots rang out at the venue.

Monks nabbed at BIA with over 110kg of narcotics

A group of young monks pursuing higher education in various institutions across Sri Lanka has been apprehended at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for allegedly smuggling a large stock of narcotics into the country.

Trump evacuated from White House correspondents’ dinner after shots fired

United States President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House correspondents’ dinner in Washington, DC, after shots were fired outside the event.

Trump says he canceled US negotiators’ trip to Pakistan for Iran talks

U.S. ​President Donald ‌Trump canceled a ​planned ​trip to Pakistan ⁠by ​envoys Jared ​Kushner and Steve Witkoff ​for ​peace talks with ‌Iran, ⁠Fox News reported on ​Saturday.

Asanga Seneviratne elected President of National Olympic Committee

Asanga Seneviratne, the President of the Sri Lanka Baseball Federation, has been elected as the new President of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka.

Iran says it won’t accept ’maximalist demands’ as Islamabad hosts peace push

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi laid out Iran’s demands and its reservations about U.S. positions on Saturday as Islamabad hosted a new push to end a war that has ​killed thousands and roiled global markets.

Government aims to significantly reduce deaths caused due to road accidents by 2029: Bimal

Claiming that the government has undertaken significant work to ensure transport safety, Minister of Transport and Highways Bimal Rathnayake said today that the government is planning to significantly reduce the number of deaths caused due to road accidents by the year 2029.

Pirates hijack oil tanker off the coast of Somalia, Sri Lankan among crew

Pirates have hijacked an oil tanker with 17 crew that was sailing near the Somali coast, according to multiple security officials who spoke to the BBC.

Sri Lankan arrested with Rs. 25 mn worth Kush at BIA

A 33-year-old Sri Lankan, who was arriving from Bangkok, was arrested with 2,505 gms of Kush valued at Rs. 25 million at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

Bangladesh duo sanctioned for ICC Code of Conduct breach during ICC Women’s Championship against Sri Lanka

Nahida Akter and Sarmin Sultana of Bangladesh have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct.

Severe lightning advisory issued for several areas

The Department of Meteorology issued an advisory for severe lightning for the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Eestern Provinces and the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts after 1.00 p.m today.

Fitch warns Asia faces higher food inflation risk

Fitch Ratings has warned that emerging markets in Asia could face rising cost pressures across agribusiness and food supply chains if a prolonged US-Iran conflict disrupts global fertiliser supplies during the planting season.

Person who shot dead constable during Kasippu raid sentenced to death after 18 year trial

One of the four accused who stood indicted with the murder of a constable during a raid on an illicit brewery was found guilty and sentenced to death by Balapitiya High Court Judge Ruchira Weliwatta.

Conduct independent forensic audit on hacking of US $ 2.5 million: FLSP

Whilst raising concerns on the hacking of US $ 2.5 million, which was sent as an instalment payment for a loan which the government of Sri Lanka has borrowed, the Front Line Socialist Party (FLSP) yesterday called for an independent forensic audit by a reputed institution.

Pressure mounts on Finance Secretary to resign

The association called ’Free Lawyers’, which exposed the US $ 2.5 million cyber theft, urged Finance Ministry Secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma to step down.