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…
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…