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April 12, 2026

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Drug party hits a high with police raid; 27 arrested

The Sri Lanka Police have arrested 27 youths including 8 females for allegedly being in possession of several narcotics at […]

Palestinians prepare for Ramadan amidst Gaza war

Palestinians prepared for Ramadan in sombre mood with heightened security measures by Israeli police and the spectre of war and […]

SLPP never attempted to mislead citizens, says Basil upon return from US

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) never attempted to mislead citizens of the country, says Former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa […]

Fuel & Electricity gazetted as Essential Services

An Extraordinary Gazette has been issued declaring all services pertaining to the supply of electricity and the supply or distribution […]

Brother-in-law of Zahran Hashim arrested

Sri Lanka Police have arrested a person who has been identified as the brother-in-law of Zahran Hashim, the mastermind and […]

Deshabandu Tennakoon takes the seat in office as new IGP

Deshabandu Tennakoon officially assumed duties as the 36th Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Sri Lanka, a short while ago […]

School outdoor activities postponed as temperatures rise

The Education Ministry has instructed all respective school authorities to refrain from making students participate in strenuous outdoor activities until […]

Suspect wanted over Mahabage shooting killed in shootout with STF

A person wanted in connection with the recent shooting incident in Mahabage and was also wanted for several other crimes, […]

Cabinet greenlights proposal by Prez for ‘Children of Gaza fund’

The Cabinet of Sri Lanka has approved the proposal by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to create a “Children of Gaza Fund” […]

Meteorological Good News: heatwave to temporarily reduce

The prevailing dry weather condition in Eastern and Uva provinces is expected to temporarily change from today (26), according to […]