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…
Coal crisis costs will not be included in future power tariff revisions: PUCSL
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says additional costs arising from the ongoing coal situation will not be passed on to electricity consumers through future electricity tariff revisions. In a statement issued today, the PUCSL said only reasonable…
Police issue warning on social media use during New Year holidays
Police have warned the public to be cautious about their social media activity when leaving home during the New Year holidays, highlighting risks linked to digital footprints. In a notice, police advised against sharing real-time updates or check-ins, noting that…
Sri Lanka’s Matheesha Pathirana set for IPL arrival, KKR boost likely
Sri Lanka fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana is expected to join the Indian Premier League (IPL) shortly after successfully completing his fitness tests, sources said. Pathirana, who had been sidelined due to injury concerns, has now cleared the required fitness assessments…
Fairly heavy 75 mm showers expected in several areas today
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 12 APRIL 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 12 April 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-western and Uva provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa and Polonnaruwa districts after 1.00…
US and Iran fail to reach agreement after historic peace talks in Pakistan – US
The United States says it is still awaiting a clear commitment from Iran on the nuclear issue, as high-stakes talks between the two countries entered a second day in Pakistan. US Vice President JD Vance, who is leading the American…
India says it will surge nuclear energy capacity by more than 1,000% in next 21 years
We take a look at the evolution of India’s ambitious nuclear power generation programme over the decades and how it will achieve its 100 GW target by 2047 The country has a three-stage nuclear power programme: pressurised heavy water reactors,…