Standing on top of a customised van on a hot and humid afternoon in Tirunelveli, about 600km (373 miles) south of Tamil Nadu’s capital Chennai in southern India, C Joseph Vijay tells his supporters hi

A social media user has successfully appealed to the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka to be unblocked by the official Sri Lanka Police Facebook page. In a Facebook post sharing a letter, Rukshan

A new national digital platform, the “Sri Lanka Event Calendar,” was launched on Thursday (23) to provide a centralized source of information on events taking place across the country. The official

World DNA Day falls on 25 April: On 25 April 1953, Watson and Crick published an article, in the acclaimed journal “Nature” titled “Molecular structure of nucleic acids: A structure for deoxyribonucl

Police have seized large quantities of narcotics and arrested over 156,000 suspects since the beginning of the “Rata Ekata” national anti-drug operation carried out from October 30, 2025 and April 23,

An exhibition of clean hitting by Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal ensured Sai Sudarshan’s measured 100 off 58 balls ended in a losing cause as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Gujarat Titans (G

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of killing his father with a sharp weapon. The incident occurred on the morning of April 24 in the Athirahapitiya area within the Matale Police Division, polic

Sri Lanka to launch first Digital Motor Insurance Card on May 1, 2026 Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on April 25, 2026 - 9:51 am Sri Lanka’s first digital motor insurance card will be introduced from Ma

The fourth day of the “Ehipassiko – Walk for Peace” began today (April 25) from the Beligammana Rajamaha Viharaya in Mawanella. The procession is set to proceed to Dudley Senanayake Central College

Labour Officer sentenced to six years in prison over Rs. 15,000 bribery case Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on April 25, 2026 - 9:18 am A labour officer attached to the District Labour Office in Haputal

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 25 APRIL 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 25 April 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Northc

Showers or thundershowers are expected at several locations in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in Galle, Matara, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Puttalam districts after 2 p.m., according to th

Playing the first IPL El Clasico of their career, Chennai Super King’s Sanju Samson (101 not out) and Akeal Hosein (4-1-17-4) handed Mumbai Indians their biggest loss by runs in T20 history. CSK’s bat

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya and Puttalam districts after 2.00 pm. Mainly fair weather will p

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has accused the government of failing to provide a clear and formal explanation regarding the alleged theft of USD 2.5 million from Finance Ministry funds by hackers

The Department for Registration of Persons has issued a warning about a financial fraud scheme being carried out by individuals misusing the department’s name. In a statement, the department said cer

Reports claiming that Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has decided to retire from his position by the end of 2026 are false, according to Reverend Father Jude Krishantha, Director of Mass Communica

Police have reminded the public of the permitted time limits for the use of loudspeakers, urging organisers to adhere to regulations when conducting events. According to the guidelines, loudspeakers

Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) have called on organisers of Vesak dansals to register their events and comply with health regulations as preparations begin for islandwide celebrations. The Public He

Sri Lanka’s outreach to major United States corporations marks an ambitious attempt to reposition the island economy within global supply chains but it also exposes underlying vulnerabilities in its i

Sri Lanka’s export sector recorded a modest but encouraging performance in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting both underlying resilience and emerging vulnerabilities as global geopolitical tensio

Sri Lanka’s National Development Bank (NDB) is facing one of the most serious financial scandals in its history, as regulators, lawmakers, and law enforcement intensify scrutiny over a massive Rs. 13.

Hambantota International Port’s recent surge in container handling volumes is drawing renewed attention to its evolving role within regional maritime trade, but the development also raises critical qu

By Vipula Wanigasekera – The recent peace walk undertaken by Vietnamese monks accompanied by the revered dog Aloka arrived in Sri Lanka with both symbolic weight and genuine goodwill. Following their

A labour officer has been sentenced to six years in prison after being found guilty of accepting a bribe, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) said. The convict

On the initiative of the Kandy National Hospital Director, Dr. Iresha Fernando, two high-tech digital patient treatment machines, worth Rs. 600 million, were installed at the hospital, on the 23rd, th

Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne requested the High Commissioner of Pakistan to facilitate bringing to Sri Lanka the statue depicting the Buddha’s austerities (Fasting Buddha Statue), currently housed

Thousands of pets across Sri Lanka have been left traumatised and hearing-impaired following the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations, with more than 10,000 cats and dogs affected by the intense no

Former Minister Johnston Fernando was yesterday granted bail by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court after being in remand custody for four months over the alleged misuse of a Lanka Sathosa lorry. When the

A three-judge bench of the Colombo Special High Court yesterday rejected a request by former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundera to introduce additional facts to a statement he had pr

The Colombo High Court yesterday ordered that the case, filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his grand-aunt Dai

The Opposition yesterday called for the entire Cabinet-of-Ministers to accept responsibility for the coal scam. Addressing the media at the Flower Road Office of UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, forme

While Advocata Institute welcomes the recent Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) price increase by Litro Gas Lanka, it remains inadequate and indirectly forces Sri Lanka’s vulnerable segments to subsidize w

The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has extended the deadline for applications for the “Presidential Environment Awards – 2026” to May 15, following requests from prospective applicants. In a s

Saturday 25th April, 2026 Another scandal has come to light and made international headlines. The illegal diversion of Treasury funds amounting to USD 2.5 million, meant for bilateral debt repayment

While Advocata Institute welcomes the recent Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) price increase by Litro Gas Lanka, it remains inadequate and indirectly forces Sri Lanka’s vulnerable segments to subsidize w