Four arrested at sea with 161 kg of Heroin
Sri Lanka Navy has taken into custody four individuals along with a consignment of suspected narcotics recovered at sea. The suspects were apprehended on April 17, 2026, while transporting the substances aboard a fishing vessel in deep waters. The vessel…
Fresh tension in Hormuz as tanker reportedly fired at, vessels told strait is shut again
A fresh security scare has unfolded in the Strait of Hormuz after the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said it received a report of a tanker being fired at by “two gunboats linked” to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. According…
FMM slams CID over request to X Twitter on journalist’s post
Sri Lanka’s Free Media Movement (FMM) has condemned the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over its reported request to X (formerly Twitter) concerning a journalist’s post on the country’s energy crisis. In a statement issued today, the FMM said journalist Sulochana…
“Karandeniye Raju” detained for 72 hours after return from India: Police
Organized crime suspect known as “Karandeniye Raju,” who was arrested in India and returned to Sri Lanka, is being detained for 72 hours for further investigation, Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police F.U. Wootler said. Addressing a media briefing,…
Former MP Sampath Athukorala attacked
Former Galle District Member of Parliament and former Galle District Coordinating Committee Chairman Sampath Athukorala has been hospitalized after being attacked with a sharp weapon. The attack reportedly took place over a personal dispute in the Bambrawana area in Pitigala….
Josephian Cycle Parade 2026 Unveiled: A Greener, Purpose-Driven Revival of a Beloved Tradition
The press conference for the Josephian Cycle Parade 2026 was held on Friday, 17th April 2026, at Embrax Colombo, officially announcing the return of one of the most anticipated traditions in a refreshed and meaningful format. In response to the…
Minister Lal Kantha seeks Rs. 10 billion in damages from local broadcaster
Minister K.D. Lal Kantha has issued a legal notice against Asia Broadcasting Corporation (Private) Limited, accusing the local broadcaster of misrepresenting his 2025 assets and liabilities declaration and publishing defamatory content. The notice, dated April 18, states that Hiru Media…
Illegal fishing: Navy arrests 41 between April 1 and 15
The Sri Lanka Navy arrested 41 individuals in coordinated operations across island waters from April 1 to 15, conducted jointly with the Coast Guard and the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, to curb destructive and unauthorized fishing practices. Naval…
Trump says he may not extend ceasefire with Iran if no deal reached
President Donald Trump said he may not extend a tentative ceasefire between the United States and Iran if negotiations fail to produce an agreement by Wednesday, raising the prospect of renewed military action. US and Iranian delegations are expected to…
Seven years on: New report flags gaps, calls for full truth on Easter attacks
A new report released ahead of the seventh anniversary of the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks says Sri Lanka’s long-running investigations are only now showing signs of progress, while warning that key questions remain unanswered. The report titled “Memory, Pain and…