Sri Lanka to set up independent gambling regulatory authority

The Sri Lankan Government has proposed the creation of a new independent authority to monitor all gambling-related activities in the country.



Sri Lanka Police appoint committee to review Easter Sunday attack report

Sri Lanka Police have appointed a four-member committee to study the final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the 2019 Easter Sunday bomb attacks.



PM Harini: Clean leadership key to village development

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said the upcoming election is a crucial opportunity for the government to deliver development funds to villages without corruption, unlike the opposition, which sees it as just another power struggle.



AG requests 3-Judge Trial-at-Bar in case against Keheliya

The Attorney General has formally requested the Chief Justice to appoint a Trial-at-Bar with a three-judge bench to hear the case related to the importation of substandard human immunoglobulin vials.



Over 4,000 drivers penalized via Colombo CCTV

According to Sri Lanka Police, over 4,000 drivers have been subjected to legal action based on footage obtained from CCTV cameras installed throughout the Colombo city area.



Massive crowds converge in Kandy as Sacred Tooth Relic exposition hours extended

The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy has extended the daily viewing hours of the Sacred Tooth Relic, allowing more time for public veneration during the ongoing special exposition, Siri Dalada Vandanawa.



Pope Francis dies at 88 after long illness

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican announced on Monday.



Maithripala Sirisena appears before CID again over misuse of President’s Fund

Former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (April 21) for the second time, as part of the ongoing investigation into the alleged misuse of the President’s Fund.



Easter Attacks: Cardinal demands justice on sixth anniversary

Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, today (April 21) presented a series of requests to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, urging that those responsible for the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks be brought to justice without further delay.



Sri Lanka Expressways earn Rs. 462 million in New Year rush

During the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period, an income of Rs. 462 million was generated from the expressways in Sri Lanka.



Sri Lanka marks sixth anniversary of Easter Sunday Attacks with two-minute silence

All churches across Sri Lanka will observe a two-minute silence at 8:45 AM today (April 21) to mark the sixth anniversary of the deadly Easter Sunday terror attacks that occurred on April 21, 2019.



Sri Lanka President sends full Easter Attack report, including hidden sections, to CID

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated in Polonnaruwa today (April 20) that the full report of the Presidential Commission on the Easter Sunday attacks, including the previously concealed sections, has been handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for investigation.



Siri Dalada Vandanawa: Police investigate Sacred Tooth Relic photo circulating on social media

Sri Lanka Police have launched an investigation into a photograph of the Sacred Tooth Relic that is currently circulating on social media.



Sri Lanka marks sixth year of remembering Easter Sunday Attack victims tomorrow (April 21)

Sri Lanka will mark the sixth anniversary of the Easter Sunday terror attacks on April 21, 2025, with a series of commemorative events across the country.



Siri Dalada Vandanawa: Hotline introduced, Special trains for pilgrims

A special hotline has been introduced for devotees attending the “Siri Dalada Vandanawa” in Kandy, to assist anyone facing emergencies or getting lost during the religious event.



Sri Lanka Police investigate misuse of Police vehicles by tuition teacher

Sri Lanka Police have started an investigation into a tuition teacher who used police vehicles and motorbikes during an event.