2 Pakistan Navy ships arrive in Colombo for goodwill visit, joint exercise planned
Pakistan Navy ships PNS Taimur and PNS Aslat arrived at the Port of Colombo on a goodwill visit on 12 April 2026. The visiting vessels were welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions. PNS Taimur is…
Ugandan woman caught with cocaine hidden in clothing at BIA
Sri Lanka Customs has arrested a 47-year-old Ugandan woman at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle cocaine into the country. Customs officials attached to the Narcotics Control Unit (NCU) intercepted the suspect on Sunday morning (12 April)…
US-Iran talks: What prevented a deal and what’s next?
The United States and Iran concluded 21 hours of direct talks in Pakistan on Sunday without reaching a deal to end the war, casting uncertainty over a fragile two-week ceasefire. Both sides blamed the other for the breakdown of peace…
Illegal cannabis cultivation seized in Udawalawe Reserve
Police have seized a large-scale cannabis cultivation site within the Udawalawe Reserve following a joint operation. The raid was carried out on April 11 based on intelligence received by the Sri Lanka Army. Officers from the Hambegamuwa Police Station and…
Weather: Showers expected in several areas after 1 pm
Showers or thundershowers are expected at most locations across the island after 1 p.m. the Department of Meteorology said. Morning showers or thundershowers may occur in parts of the Western, Southern and Eastern provinces. Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm…
US to blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran refuses nuclear demands
US President Donald Trump announced that the United States will begin a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after Iran refused to abandon its nuclear ambitions following lengthy negotiations. In a statement, President Trump said talks between US and…
Navy arrests six for illegal sea cucumber harvesting in Jaffna
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 06 individuals for illegal night diving to harvest sea cucumbers during a search operation conducted at the Nagar Kovil beach area in Jaffna on the morning of 10 Apr 26. The operation was conducted by…
Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle, widely regarded as one of the greatest vocalists in modern Indian music, has died at the age of 92. She was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on Saturday after suffering cardiac and respiratory complications….
Munchee supports nearly 25,000 Avurudu travellers with free train tickets.
Sri Lanka’s number one biscuit brand, Munchee, sponsored train tickets for nearly 25,000 passengers travelling to their hometowns for Avurudu today (12). The initiative covered all 85 train departures from Fort Railway Station, providing free transportation for thousands heading home…
Suspect arrested over damage to Pettah Central Bus Stand facilities
Police have arrested a suspect over an incident involving damage to property at the Pettah Central Bus Stand, which was recently renovated and reopened for public use on 08 April 2026. According to the Police Media Division, the complaint was…