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Thundershowers in several districts today

SriLanka, April 7 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers at several places in Northern, North-central, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Southern provinces after 1.00 p.m. ... Read More


Nuwara Eliya PS Chairman arrested

SriLanka, April 7 -- The Chairman of the Nuwara Eliya Pradeshiya Sabha was arrested today (07) by investigating officers from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC... Read More


President to announce economic relief package

SriLanka, April 7 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to arrive at Parliament today at 12:00 PM. Leader of the House Bimal Rathnayake states that the President is visiting to provide n... Read More


Iran can be destroyed in one night

SriLanka, April 7 -- US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran could be "taken out in one night" if ongoing negotiations collapse, as tensions escalate ahead of a key deadline. Speaking at a pre... Read More


Sri Lanka's population rises by 1.4 million in 12 years

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- The population of Sri Lanka increased by 1.4 million over the past 12 years, according to the latest Census of Population and Housing. The 2024 census report reveals this data, w... Read More


Sujit Sanjaya Perera criticises JVP over price hikes

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- The National People's Power (NPP) government, which previously led nationwide protests against fuel and gas price increases under past administrations, has now shamelessly raised... Read More


2000 PHIs deployed to inspect food safety during festive season

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- 2000 Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) are deployed to investigate the sanitary conditions of all public and private institutions providing dry, ready-made, and cooked food during ... Read More


Pelmadulla PS opposition members protest gas price hike

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Opposition members of the Pelmadulla Pradeshiya Sabha entered the council chamber today (07) carrying firewood bundles, gas cylinders, and protest signs to voice their dissent ag... Read More


Major three-wheeler theft ring uncovered following drug arrest

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Kiribathgoda Police uncovered a series of three-wheeler thefts across several areas following a confession from a suspect initially detained on drug charges. Police Headquarters ... Read More


86 child abuse cases reported in Elpitiya police division

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Eighty-six cases of child abuse reached police stations within the Elpitiya Police Division during 2025, the Elpitiya Police Women's Bureau reports. Women Police Sergeant Nishad... Read More