Govt introduces remote work guidelines due to fuel, energy concerns

The government has moved to expand remote working arrangements across the public sector in response to ongoing unrest in the Middle East and its impact on global economic conditions, including fuel supply constraints affecting Sri Lanka.

Who received US $ 2.5 million in cyber theft? Central Bank probes

The Financial Intelligence Unit of the Central Bank is investigating what account US $ 2.5 million was transferred to following the breach of the computer system of the Finance Ministry , Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said yesterday.

Fiscal Responsibility Act violated : Joint Opposition

While highlighting that the Fiscal Responsibility Act No 33 of 2024 had been violated by sending out funds for a loan borrowed by an Australian agency, the joint opposition yesterday said President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has failed in his duty with regard to the alleged hacking of US dollars 2.5 million.

Technical investigation committee has changed documents : Free Lawyers

The technical investigation committee which was appointed to look into the alleged hacking of dollars 2.5 million has changed relevant documents with the intention of hiding the truth, the Free Lawyers Association said yesterday.

$2.5 Million treasury heist: CID grills seven officials

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has intensified its probe into the theft of US 2.5 million from the computer systems of the Department of External Resources, which operates under the Ministry of Finance.

Shammi Silva set to step down this week

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva is expected to step down from his position on Wednesday (29), amid mounting pressure and ongoing discussions at the highest levels of government, according to informed sources.

Police to destroy over 300kg of seized narcotics today

The Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) is set to destroy nearly 302 kilograms of various illicit drugs today, April 27, following the conclusion of relevant court proceedings. The narcotics were seized during multiple raids and were held as evidence until the legal cases transitioned through the Balapitiya and Chilaw courts.

Iran offers new terms to reopen Strait of Hormuz, Axios reports

The US news outlet, citing a US official and two sources with knowledge of the matter, says Iran has offered Washington a new proposal for reaching a deal on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the ending of the war, “with nuclear negotiations postponed for a later stage”.

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.