Pilots taking photos led to South Korea fighter jet collision, report finds
A mid-air collision between two South Korean fighter jets in 2021 was caused by pilots taking photos and videos during a flight, according to a report by the Board of Audit and Inspection of Seoul. The incident involved two F-15K…
Mobile phones to be banned in schools in England under new plans
A ban on mobile phones in schools in England is to be introduced by the government to ensure that “critical safeguarding legislation” is passed. The government will table an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill in the House…
University of Hull to lead Colombo wetlands project
The University of Hull’s internationally recognised expertise in flood resilience and water management is extending its reach into South Asia, as Professor Stewart Mottram spearheads a new global research partnership focused on Colombo’s urban wetlands. Backed by a £300,000 award…
Iran FM condemns IRIS Dena attack in call with Sri Lanka FM: Iran Embassy
The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Sri Lanka held a telephone conversation on Wednesday (22), amid heightened tensions following the attack on the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Dena off the coast of Sri Lanka. During the telephone call, Iranian Foreign…
Additional Solicitor General alleges intimidation, plot to plant weapons on Easter attack witnesses
Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris on Wednesday told the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court that investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks were facing serious obstacles due to alleged intimidation of witnesses by Army intelligence personnel, while vowing that all conspirators…
Tamil Nadu polls 2026: Over 5.7 crore voters to decide triangular contest
Voters in Tamil Nadu will take part in an unprecedented triangular contest on Thursday, 23 April, in the 2026 Assembly elections. Polling will be held in a single phase across all 234 constituencies, from 7 am to 6 pm, at…
Above 75 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today (23), according to the Department of Meteorology. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely in some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and…
What happened to $2.5 million of Sri Lankan peoples’ money?
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has raised serious concerns over the alleged disappearance of USD 2.5 million in public funds, questioning whether Sri Lanka may have defaulted on debt repayments if the intended creditor had not received multiple payments. In…
Selfie frenzy disrupts Walk for Peace, Aloka dog falls ill
A senior police officer has appealed to the public to avoid obstructing the Walk for Peace, refrain from crowding the route, and allow the monks to continue their journey peacefully. Speaking during a meeting attended by K. D. Lalkantha,…
Treasury cyber theft probe underway after email system breach: deputy minister
Deputy Minister of Finance Dr Anil Jayantha says complaints have been filed with law enforcement agencies following a cyber theft incident involving unauthorised access to the computer system of the Department of External Resources under the Ministry of Finance. He…