President calls for unity and resilience in New Year message
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Sinhala and Tamil New Year message, called on the public to uphold cultural values and work in unity as the country moves forward amid ongoing challenges. The full statement: The Sinhala and Tamil New…
Indian national arrested for attempting to smuggle 2 kilos of ‘Kush’
An Indian national was arrested early today (14) by officers of the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Unit for attempting to smuggle “Kush” cannabis valued at Rs. 2.87 million into the country. Officials said the suspect was a 24-year-old Indian…
Weather: Showers likely after 1 pm today
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1 p.m., with fairly heavy falls exceeding 50 mm likely in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts, according to…
Trump Deletes Post With Image Depicting Himself as Jesus After Backlash
US President Donald Trump removed an image from his Truth Social account depicting himself as a Christ-like figure after the post sparked widespread backlash across the political and religious spectrum. The AI-generated image showed Trump dressed in robes, appearing to…
Mount Lavinia incident: Police release details of Foreign woman’s arrest
Police Spokesman said a Ukrainian national arrested following a late-night incident in Mount Lavinia has been remanded until April 22. According to Police, the woman was arrested over alleged assault, robbery, and obstructing police officers during the incident reported outside…
PHIs file 817 cases in festive food safety drive
File photo Public Health Inspectors have launched an islandwide operation to ensure food safety during the festive season, with legal action already filed against 817 outlets. The program, which began on April 1, has seen 967 raids conducted across the…
30,000 MT furnace oil shipment arrives in Sri Lanka
A shipment of furnace oil required for electricity generation has arrived in Sri Lanka. Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, Mayura Neththikumara, said the vessel is carrying 30,000 metric tons of fuel oil. The ship arrived in the country…
Pope Leo responds to Trump: “I am not afraid”
Pope Leo XIV said he has “no fear of the Trump administration” and will continue to speak out against war, after US President Donald Trump criticised his comments on the Iran conflict. Speaking to reporters aboard the papal plane en…
Rajasthan Royals official under scanner after dugout phone controversy
Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder has come under scrutiny after allegedly using a mobile phone during their IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati. According to reports, the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) Anti-Corruption and…
Foreign woman assaults several, including police officer, in Mount Lavinia incident
A foreign woman was taken into custody following an incident of disorderly conduct reported in Mount Lavinia last night. According to video footage recorded by bystanders, the woman — believed to be under the influence — became aggressive and allegedly…