Politics
Live Hand Grenade Found in Eppawala Reservoir; STF Called for Detonation
A partially rusted live grenade was discovered in the Nabadawewa reservoir in Andagala, Eppawala. Police believe it was thrown from an adjacent bridge.
Politics
1924 stories 
Politics
Maharagama Arson Toll Rises to Three; Police Name House Owner as Suspect
A third person has died after the Pamunuwa house fire, raising the toll to three. Police now allege the house owner himself set the blaze.
Politics
Gunmen Fire T-56 Rounds at Midigama House, Set Vehicle Ablaze
Two gunmen on a motorcycle fired a T-56 rifle and torched a car outside a businessman's home in Midigama. No injuries reported.
Politics
Mullaitivu Hospital Accountant, Assistant Arrested by CIABOC Over Rs. 30,000 Bribe
CIABOC has arrested a Mullaitivu hospital accountant and assistant over a Rs. 30,000 bribe demanded to release a linen contractor's March cheque.
Politics
NTC Fines 80 Buses for Overcharging During Avurudu Holiday Period
The National Transport Commission inspected 680 buses from April 8 to 18 and fined 80 operators for overcharging passengers during the New Year period.
Politics
NTC, Railways Run Extra Services for Post-Avurudu Return to Colombo
NTC has added expressway buses from Uva and Central Province; Railways runs extra trains from Anuradhapura, KKS, Matara and Beliatta for the holiday return.
Politics
President Dissanayake Calls on Amarapura Maha Nikaya Chief Prelate in Wellawatte
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake received blessings from the Supreme Mahanayake of the Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya in Wellawatte on Sunday.
Politics
Severe Lightning Advisory Issued for 15 Districts Until 11pm
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre warns of severe lightning and thundershowers across six provinces plus Ampara district this afternoon and evening.
Politics
SJB demands coal procurement audit be referred to Attorney General through Parliament
SJB's Lakshman Kiriella says the Auditor General's coal report must go to the AG via Parliament, accusing the government of using commissions to delay action.
Politics
Sri Lanka Finalises SOP for Foreign Research Vessels, Sent to Attorney General
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath says Sri Lanka will complete its standard operating procedure for foreign research vessels within two months.
Politics
Broadcaster Retracts Lal Kantha Asset Figures After Rs. 10 Billion Legal Notice
Asia Broadcasting Corporation has corrected figures it aired on Minister K.D. Lal Kantha's assets, hours after his Rs. 10 billion damages notice.
Politics
Ahungalla Shooting Suspect Arrested at Kosgoda Lodge with ICE Drugs
STF arrests 45-year-old linked to T-56 rifle shooting attempt, seizes 13.7 grams of ICE at Kosgoda hideout.
Politics
Army Soldier Killed After Old Building Wall Collapses at Maduru Oya Training School
A Sri Lanka Army soldier died on April 17 when a wall of an aging building collapsed at the training facility in the Eastern Province.
Politics
Passenger Arrested at BIA Smuggling Cigarettes Worth Rs. 5.53 Million
Customs officials at Bandaranaike Airport arrested a Sri Lankan passenger with foreign cigarettes and e-cigarettes.
Politics
CIABOC Opens Probes Into Speaker Wickramaratne and Suspended Parliament Deputy
Bribery commission investigating cross-complaints between Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne and interdicted Deputy Secretary General Chaminda Kularatne.
Politics
New Report Flags Gaps in Easter Attack Investigations, Calls for Full Truth Seven Years On
Centre for Society and Religion releases 'Memory, Pain and the Hope' report ahead of the 7th anniversary, warning key questions remain unanswered.
Politics
Church Group Demands Deputy Defence Minister's Removal Over Easter Attacks Probe
The Centre for Society and Religion calls on the government to remove Aruna Jayasekera to ensure impartial Easter investigations.
Politics
Former MPs Urge Inter-Parliamentary Union to Probe Sri Lanka Parliament 'Irregularities'
Association of Former Members of Parliament writes to IPU citing AG's withdrawal from Speaker's case, pension cuts, and staff harassment.
Politics
Free Media Movement Condemns CID Request to X Over Journalist's Energy Crisis Post
Sri Lanka's FMM slams CID after journalist receives notice that her energy crisis article was flagged to X/Twitter.
Politics
Former MP Sampath Athukorala Attacked With Sharp Weapon in Pitigala
Ex-Galle District MP Sampath Athukorala hospitalised after a sharp-weapon attack in Bambrawana, Pitigala; one suspect arrested.
Politics
Harsha Accuses Government of Misrepresenting HSBC CEO's Oil Price Remarks
Opposition MP says HSBC CEO referred to refined oil door-to-door price, not crude, calling government's legal threats 'utterly shameful.'
Politics
Rs. 50 Million Contract Behind Rs. 4 Billion Heroin Haul — Organiser Vanishes
Investigations reveal the 161kg heroin shipment seized off Matara was transported under a Rs. 50M smuggling contract; the organiser has fled.
Politics
IGP Says Plans Underway to Arrest Organised Criminals Operating Abroad, 32 Repatriated
IGP Weerasuriya says 32 suspects brought back including Karandeniye Raju, with more extraditions planned.
Politics
Indian VP to Engage 1.5 Million Tamil Community During Sri Lanka Visit
Vice President Radhakrishnan will visit Indian-origin Tamil settlements in Nuwara Eliya and address the diaspora on day two of his visit.