A group of 22 men in robes who had attempted to smuggle illegal intoxicants including Hash and Kush were arrested on Saturday night(25) at the Katunayake International Airport by the Police Anti- Narcotics Bureau.

The Ministry of Health has directed all medical professionals to immediately report any suspected cases of measles through the national surveillance system.

Arrangements have been made to host the World Quizzing Championships 2026 edition in Colombo on Saturday 6 June 2026.

Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) has called for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from both local and international investors for the development and operation of the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA).

Civil society activist Ranjith Keerthi Tennakoon, who is also associated with Free Lawyers, said the Central Bank is also a responsible party in the incident. “It is the Central Bank which usually advises on the repayment of the loan.

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.

A diligent focus on geopolitical developments is essential to safeguard Colombo Dockyard and the nation as a whole, United National Party (UNP) Chairman and Former Minister Wajira Abeywardana said.

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

Indeewari Mendis, a Sri Lankan English teacher and Young Learner coordinator at the British Council in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, has won the Cambridge University Press & Assessment scholarship 2026.

A man who allegedly recorded a video of his neighbour while she was bathing and sent it to one of her friends was ordered to be remanded till May 4 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama.

The Colombo Additional Magistrate Oshadha Migara Maharachchi today ordered the director suspect of W. M. Mendis & Company to immediately settle the outstanding Value Added Tax dues allegedly defaulted to the State, without any omission.

La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz, presented by City of Dreams Sri Lanka and the John Keells Foundation, opens in Colombo today, marking the arrival of a West End–licensed musical production in the city.

The BOI Toastmasters Club held a session on extraterrestrial life and unidentified aerial phenomena on April 20 at the BOI Auditorium in the World Trade Center.

Journalists were asked to leave a meeting held yesterday (Wednesday) at the Jaffna District Secretariat under the leadership of Minister Bimal Rathnayake, after being informed that they would not be allowed to report the meeting..

Banners supporting Tamil Nadu political leaders have been displayed across several areas in Jaffna in connection with the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections.

The inaugural ceremony of the Peace Walk led by Ven. Amerikawe Pagnnakara Thera was held at the Anuradhapura Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi on Tuesday evening (21)

In the wake of controversy surrounding accumulation of assets by ministers, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday assets earned by politicians are not an issue as long as they can reveal how they were earned.

The festive cheer of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year has come under sharp criticism, with veterinary experts claiming that more than 10,000 cats and dogs have suffered hearing damage and disorientation due to firecrackers and

Indian Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, who undertook a two-day visit to Sri Lanka, visited the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo on Sunday. During his visit to the temple, he participated in religious observances.

Family members of the Easter Sunday attacks say they are cautiously optimistic about the ongoing investigations, but have raised serious concerns over what they describe as attempts by various parties to sabotage the process.

Political parties are to tone down May Day celebrations as it falls on a full moon day this year. The ruling party has also decided to celebrate May Day at district level.

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has filed legal action against 500 shop owners for selling rice at exorbitant prices during the first quarter of 2026.

Visiting Indian Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan yesterday attended religious observances at Seetha Amman Kovil in Nuwara Eliya and met the estate sector people.

The Sri Lanka Veterinary Association has announced that all necessary measures will be taken to ensure the health and safety of ‘Aloka’, the dog arriving in the country to participate in a peace march.

Heavy rain is experienced in the western slopes of the central hills at present. Hydropower reservoir catchments in Maskeliya, Norton Bridge, Laxapana, Bogawantalawa, and Samimale areas which had been affected by dry weather for several months are no

Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake has said that there is no interruption to ongoing construction projects in the country despite the prevailing conflict in the Middle East.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa indicated that a “significant plan” is in place aimed at regaining political power in the New Year, stating that a political shift is imminent and that the party is fully prepared for it.

A total of 20 deaths have been reported due to a significant increase in road accidents over the past nine days, from April 10 to 19, compared to the same period last year, said Deputy Police Chief W. P. J. Senadheera, in charge of Traffic Control an

Bakmaha Ulela, organized by the Sinha Shakthi Ekamutuva of Amunukumbura and Baliwila in Gampaha District, was held recently. It consisted of several traditional games.

A 23-year-old Russian woman has died after being struck by a fast-moving train travelling from Beliatta to Colombo at the Ahangama Kabalana railway crossing.