Local Center
Low-floor buses launched to boost accessible public transport for differently-abled
A new low-floor bus service that gives priority to persons with disabilities and special needs was launched today (21) from the Makumbura Multimodal Center (MMC). The service was inaugurated under...
Former Minister Premalal Jayasekara arrested
Former Minister Premalal Jayasekara has been arrested, Ada Derana reporter said. Premalal Jayasekara, also known as “Choka Malli,” has been...
Full medical and safety arrangements for ‘Aloka’ ahead of ‘Walk for Peace’ journey in Sri Lanka: Vet Association
The Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA) has announced that all necessary measures will be taken to ensure the health and...
President Anura Kumara expresses support for nationwide ‘Walk for Peace’ journey
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed his full support for the “Walk for Peace” journey, which will be officially commenced...
Walk for Peace: Ven. Pannakara Thero and 07 monks arrive in Sri Lanka
Seven Buddhist monks, led by Vietnamese national Venerable Pannakara Thero has arrived in the country this morning (21) to take...
Special religious ceremonies to be held island-wide to mark 2019 Easter Sunday Attacks
Seven years have elapsed since the Easter Sunday attacks, and island-wide religious observances are being conducted today (21) in solemn...
More In Local
‘Karandeniya Raju’ brought back to Sri Lanka from India
Notorious underworld figure ‘Karandeniya Raju’, wanted in connection with over 15 criminal offences, including murder, was brought back to Sri Lanka yesterday (17) from India by a special team of...
FeaturedApr 18, 2026
New Power Ministry Secretary appointed
G. M. R. D. Aponsu is the new Secretary to the Ministry of Energy, following an appointment by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The appointment letter was handed over by the...
Apr 17, 2026
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and Ministry Secretary resign from posts
Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and Ministry Secretary Prof. Udayanga Hemapala have resigned from their respective positions.
FeaturedApr 17, 2026
Attempted shooting targeting “Podi Patty” reported in Ahungalla
A shooting incident targeting an individual known as “Podi Patty,” the brother of organized criminal figure “Loku Patty,” has been reported in the Ahungalla area. Police stated that the incident...
Apr 17, 2026
Registration of Persons Dept. services suspended today due to system failure
The Ministry of Digital Economy has announced that all public services of the Department for Registration of Persons (ID Office) have been temporarily suspended today (17) following an unexpected system...
Apr 17, 2026
First crude oil tanker since Middle East conflict to arrive today
Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL) has announced that the first crude oil tanker to arrive in Sri Lanka since the outbreak of the Middle East conflicts is scheduled to...
Apr 17, 2026