Special transport plan announced for New Year season
The National Transport Commission (NTC), in collaboration with the Department of Railways and the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), has announced an integrated transport...
Aid drive launched in Galle to support Cuban people
The ‘Jana Aragalaya Sandhanaya’ (People’s Struggle movement) has launched a program in Galle to collect aid for the Cuban people, who are facing hardships...
Former SLRC Chairman Sarath Kongahage arrested over corruption allegations
Former SLRC Chairman Sarath Kongahage arrested over corruption allegations
April 7, 2026 at 3:41 PM
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today...
President acknowledges low-quality coal affected power generation
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today acknowledged that low-quality coal imports had affected electricity generation, but assured that any additional costs would not be passed...
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 10 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa, Central provinces and Kurunegala, Anuradhapura, Mannar, Vavuniya, and Mullaitivu districts...
Corruption : Nuwara Eliya Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman arrested
The Chairman of the Nuwara Eliya Pradeshiya Sabha was arrested today (07) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption...
President briefs Parliament on fuel supply
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says a crude oil shipment is expected in mid-April.
Addressing the Parliament today, President Dissanayake said that Sri Lanka obtains its...
President announces new relief package
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government has introduced a new relief package, taking into consideration the impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict...
‘Minister lying’: Ajith Perera cites report showing power cuts
Opposition MP Ajith P. Perera has criticised the government over power interruptions, questioning the Energy Minister’s claim that no power cuts had taken place.
Ajith...
Notable rise in online “Avurudu Kumari” scams, SLCERT warns
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has issued a public warning regarding a significant increase in online scams and financial fraud attempts...