The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued an extraordinary gazette notification declaring May 31 as a public holiday, in line with the 2026 State Vesak

The Department of Examinations has announced that the deadline for submitting applications for the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will expire today (24) at 12.00 midnight. According to

Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 pm. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Southern

The alleged diversion of Sri Lanka’s $2.5 million debt repayment is unlikely to be a simple “hack,” but rather a case of a compromised payment process, where weak verification layers, email-based inst

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

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 24 APRIL 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 24 April 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-central

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has told his Sri Lankan counterpart Vijitha Herath that US sinking of Iranian frigate IRIS Dena off Sri Lankan waters was an unprecedented war crime. Of some 1

The alleged diversion of Sri Lanka’s $2.5 million debt repayment is unlikely to be a simple “hack,” but rather a case of a compromised payment process, where weak verification layers, email-based inst

There is something about Avurudu that naturally fills every corner of Sri Lanka with energy and connection, and this year, that spirit extended to the shores of Pasikudah. At Sun Siyam Pasikudah, part

The U.S. military has intercepted and redirected three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters away from their positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, news agencies reported.Washington has impos

The first quarter of 2026 has recorded a 26.5% increase in workers’ remittances, compared to the same period last year, despite the West Asian conflict. Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE)

The alleged diversion of Sri Lanka’s $2.5 million debt repayment is unlikely to be a simple “hack,” but rather a case of a compromised payment process, where weak verification layers, email-based inst

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

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

There is something about Avurudu that naturally fills every corner of Sri Lanka with energy and connection, and this year, that spirit extended to the shores of Pasikudah. At Sun Siyam Pasikudah, part

There is something about Avurudu that naturally fills every corner of Sri Lanka with energy and connection, and this year, that spirit extended to the shores of Pasikudah. At Sun Siyam Pasikudah, part

The government has suspended sand mining permits issued in March 2026 across the Mannar District following the launch of a Criminal Investigation Department (CID) probe into alleged large-scale irregu

Warm Weather Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 23 April 2026, valid for 24 April 2026. The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely

Measles, eliminated from the country several years ago, has re-emerged, Dr. Athula Liyanapathirana attached to the Health Ministry’s Epidemiology Unit says. According to Dr. Liyanapathirana, two case

Friday 24th April, 2026 The Opposition is intensely resentful that the government has thwarted its attempt to have President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is also Minister of Finance, summoned before

Malimawa government and Yahapalanaya are dissimilar in many respects, the most important being whilst Yahapalanaya had to manage with a balancing act in the parliament, Malimawa has the luxury of a ma

Warm Weather Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 23 April 2026, valid for 24 April 2026. The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely

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

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

By Raj Sivanathan – An Education System Under Pressure Sri Lanka’s education system has long been praised for its high literacy rate and widespread access to schooling. However, beneath these achiev

India has sharply criticised US President Donald Trump after he amplified remarks describing India as a “hellhole” in a repost linked to the US birthright citizenship debate. Responding to the contro

A powerful moment of unity unfolded in Kandy as the ongoing “Walk for Peace” reached a mosque in the city during its seven-day journey across Sri Lanka. A large and diverse crowd, representing differ

The fourth India–Sri Lanka Diving Exercise (DIVEX 2026), currently underway in Colombo, is reinforcing maritime cooperation and professional ties between the two countries. The exercise, involving th

Remittances from migrant workers rose by 26.5% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment said, citing Central Bank data. A total o

US forces boarded another “stateless” vessel linked to Iran, the US military said Thursday. The tanker was interdicted in the Indian Ocean — far from the hotly contested Strait of Hormuz — in the lat

Judges ⁠at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have confirmed all three counts of murder as crimes against ⁠humanity against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and committed him to trial.

The Committee on Public Finance has approved regulations published under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act No. 11 of 2021, according to an official Parliament statement. The regulations w

Progress on facilitating foreign employment opportunities for retiring Sri Lanka Navy personnel in the shipping and marine sector was reviewed at a meeting held on Wednesday (22). The discussion was

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

Sri Lanka moves to recover USD 2.5 million lost in Finance Ministry cyber breach Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on April 23, 2026 - 5:51 pm Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry says efforts are underway to reco

By Ameer Ali – Trumpflation has two components inflation and stagflation which ultimately leads to recession. It is a negative shock to the world economy. Following the closure of Strait of Hormuz IM