Two arrested for killing wildlife in Yala National Park
Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly killing wild animals in Yala National Park and possessing animal meat. The arrests were made during a joint special operation conducted by officers of the Police Special Task Force and wildlife officials in…
Woman arrested in Negombo with 90-bottle liquor haul
Police have arrested a 53-year-old woman in the Negombo area for possession of illegal liquor. The arrest was made yesterday (April 12) during a raid conducted by officers of the Negombo Police Station. During the operation, police seized 67.5 liters…
Minister Calls 118 After Public Complaints Over 119 Delays
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala said he has received multiple public complaints regarding delays in responses to calls made to the 119 police emergency hotline. The Minister said he recently contacted the 118 National Help Desk hotline himself following…
“Nothing Wrong”: Lanka Coal responds to Viral Tender Leak Call
The Lanka Coal Company has issued a statement rejecting claims circulating on social media regarding a telephone conversation linked to an emergency coal tender process. In a statement dated April 13, Lanka Coal Company Chairman Jayantha Rathnayake said that an…
National Eye Hospital Director urges firework safety during festive season
Director of the National Eye Hospital has called on the public to exercise strict caution when using fireworks during the festive season. Dr. Jayaruwan Bandara, highlighting the importance of safety when handling items such as firecrackers, “bambara chakras,” and sparklers,…
SJB files CID complaint over alleged coal tender voice recording
Several members of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) have filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) seeking an investigation into an alleged voice recording related to the coal tender process. MP Mujibur Rahman, speaking to the media after…
Trump announces US Naval Blockade of Iranian Ports
The United States will begin blockading ships entering or exiting Iranian ports starting April 13 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, US President Donald Trump announced in a social media post. In a brief statement posted on his official account, Trump…
Trump hits out at Pope Leo XIV over Iran war comments
US President Donald Trump has publicly criticised Pope Leo XIV, escalating tensions between the White House and the Vatican over the ongoing US-Israel war involving Iran. Speaking to reporters after returning to Washington from Florida, Trump said he was “not…
Sri Lanka Navy seizes Indian fishing boat, arrests 12 fishermen off Jaffna
The Sri Lanka Navy seized an Indian fishing boat and apprehended 12 Indian fishermen for allegedly poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Kovilam, Kareinagar in Jaffna during an operation conducted in the early hours of 11 April 2026. According to…
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…