IMF reaches staff-level agreement on fifth and sixth reviews of Sri Lanka’s EFF
Sri Lanka and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews of Sri Lanka’s reform program supported by the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility. MORE..
- SLC to file objections to Nuwan Thushara’s petition over non-issuance of NOC
- Warm weather advisory issued for most parts of the country
- Netanyahu warns Israel will continue to strike Hezbollah ‘wherever necessary’
- Govt’s policy is to build a sustainable public transport system – PM
- UK deployed military to deter Russian submarines from its waters
- Easter Sunday attacks a conspiracy planned since 2017 – Public Security Minister
- Govt has comprehensive plan to elevate living standards of farmers – President
- Extension of State of Public Emergency passed in Parliament
- Additional fertilizer subsidy announced for small tea estate owners
- Ministry urges schools not to burden parents with excessive event expenses
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Ministry urges schools not to burden parents with excessive event expenses
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education says that there have been reports of excessive spending on events and various celebrations organized in schools. MORE..
Additional fertilizer subsidy announced for small tea estate owners
The government has announced an additional subsidy of Rs. 5,000 per 50 kg fertilizer bundle for small tea estate owners, to be provided once this year under the QR code-based distribution system, according to the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure. MORE..
Extension of State of Public Emergency passed in Parliament
The motion to approve the extension of the State of Public Emergency under the Public Security Ordinance was passed in Parliament today (9) by a majority of 110 votes. MORE..
Govt has comprehensive plan to elevate living standards of farmers – President
The National New Rice Festival, a traditional annual ceremony in which newly harvested rice from the Maha season is offered to the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, was held this morning (09) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in the presence of the historic Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura. MORE..
Easter Sunday attacks a conspiracy planned since 2017 – Public Security Minister
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala has claimed that ongoing investigations have uncovered that the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks were not an isolated incident, but a result of a conspiracy that had been in motion since 2017. MORE..
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UK deployed military to deter Russian submarines from its waters
Britain deployed its armed forces to deter Russian submarines from attacking its cables and pipelines when they spent around a month in British waters earlier this year, defence minister John Healey said on Thursday. MORE..
Govt’s policy is to build a sustainable public transport system – PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that the government’s policy is to build a sustainable transport system that enables children, women, the elderly, and persons with disabilities to access services conveniently. MORE..
Netanyahu warns Israel will continue to strike Hezbollah ‘wherever necessary’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will continue to strike Hezbollah ‘‘wherever necessary’’, following a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for most parts of the country
A warm weather advisory has been issued for tomorrow (10) for residents of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-Western, Northern and North-Central provinces and in Monaragala District. MORE..
SLC to file objections to Nuwan Thushara’s petition over non-issuance of NOC
Sri Lanka Cricket has informed the Colombo District Court that it intends to file objections to a petition submitted by cricketer Nuwan Thushara over the non-issuance of a “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) to participate in the 2026 Indian Premier League. MORE..
More than 3,000 Iranians killed during war, medical body says
More than 3,000 people were killed throughout Iran during the war that began on February 28, Iran’s forensic chief told state media on Thursday, adding that 40% of the dead needed forensic work to be identified and returned to families.
Public urged to control blood sugar levels during festive season
The general public has been urged by medical professionals to take steps to control blood sugar levels during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season. MORE..
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Colombo Fort Railway Station modernization project launched
The modernization project of the Colombo Fort Railway Station was officially launched today (09), with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya presiding over the inauguration. MORE..
Met. Department warns of possible extended drought if El Niño develops
The Department of Meteorology has indicated that an El Niño event during the southwest monsoon season could result in drought conditions extending through September. MORE..
12-hour water cut announced for Homagama and Pelenwatta
A 12-hour water cut will be imposed in the Homagama and Pelenwatta areas today (09) and tomorrow (10) due to the prevailing dry weather conditions, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced. MORE..
Additional fertilizer subsidy announced for small tea estate owners
The government has announced an additional subsidy of Rs. 5,000 per 50 kg fertilizer bundle for small tea estate owners, to be provided once this year under the QR code-based distribution system, according to the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure. MORE..
Extension of State of Public Emergency passed in Parliament
The motion to approve the extension of the State of Public Emergency under the Public Security Ordinance was passed in Parliament today (9) by a majority of 110 votes. MORE..
Govt has comprehensive plan to elevate living standards of farmers – President
The National New Rice Festival, a traditional annual ceremony in which newly harvested rice from the Maha season is offered to the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, was held this morning (09) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in the presence of the historic Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura. MORE..
Easter Sunday attacks a conspiracy planned since 2017 – Public Security Minister
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala has claimed that ongoing investigations have uncovered that the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks were not an isolated incident, but a result of a conspiracy that had been in motion since 2017. MORE..
UK deployed military to deter Russian submarines from its waters
Britain deployed its armed forces to deter Russian submarines from attacking its cables and pipelines when they spent around a month in British waters earlier this year, defence minister John Healey said on Thursday. MORE..
Govt’s policy is to build a sustainable public transport system – PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that the government’s policy is to build a sustainable transport system that enables children, women, the elderly, and persons with disabilities to access services conveniently. MORE..
Netanyahu warns Israel will continue to strike Hezbollah ‘wherever necessary’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will continue to strike Hezbollah ‘‘wherever necessary’’, following a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for most parts of the country
A warm weather advisory has been issued for tomorrow (10) for residents of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-Western, Northern and North-Central provinces and in Monaragala District. MORE..
SLC to file objections to Nuwan Thushara’s petition over non-issuance of NOC
Sri Lanka Cricket has informed the Colombo District Court that it intends to file objections to a petition submitted by cricketer Nuwan Thushara over the non-issuance of a “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) to participate in the 2026 Indian Premier League. MORE..
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Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027, PM says
Greece will ban access to social media for children under the age of 15 from January 1, 2027, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday, citing rising anxiety, sleep problems and the addictive design of online platforms. MORE..
Apple’s foldable iPhone faces engineering snags, potential shipment delays – report
Apple’s foldable iPhone faces engineering snags, potential shipment delays – report
Apple has been encountering setbacks in the engineering test phase of its first foldable iPhone, which could lead to delays in its mass production and product shipment schedule, Nikkei Asia reported on Monday, citing sources. MORE..
Artemis crew reaches the moon, approaches record-breaking distance from Earth
Artemis crew reaches the moon, approaches record-breaking distance from Earth
The four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission entered the moon’s gravitational sphere of influence early Monday morning as they cruised along a path that will soon take them over the shadowed, lunar far side to become the farthest-flying humans in history. MORE..
A milestone for Artemis II: Astronauts enter the ‘lunar sphere of influence’
A milestone for Artemis II: Astronauts enter the ‘lunar sphere of influence’
The crew’s Orion capsule entered what’s known as the lunar sphere of influence at around 12:41 a.m. ET Monday, crossing into the region of space where the moon’s gravitational pull is stronger than the pull of Earth’s. MORE..
Entertainment
Tom Holland says new Spider-Man film will add more humour and ‘fun’ elements
Actor Tom Holland has revealed that the ‘‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’‘ film did some additional photography recently to add in ‘‘more humor’‘ and beef up a ‘‘villain plotline’‘ despite officially wrapping up production last year. MORE..
Sri Lankan Australian playwright Shakthi wins Windham-Campbell Prize
Sri Lankan Australian playwright Shakthi wins Windham-Campbell Prize
Sri Lankan Australian playwright S Shakthidharan, widely known as Shakthi, has won the $US175,000 ($250,000) Windham-Campbell Prize for drama. MORE..
Daddy Yankee named Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year 2026
Daddy Yankee named Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year 2026
The Latin Recording Academy will honor Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez - a.k.a. Daddy Yankee - as the 2026 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year. MORE..
Wireless music festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from UK
Wireless music festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from UK
This summer’s Wireless Festival has been cancelled after headliner Kanye West was blocked from coming to the UK. MORE..
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Sports
Every Sri Lankan dreams of playing in IPL: Pathum Nissanka
Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Pathum Nissanka highlighted that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a dream opportunity for Sri Lankan players, and those who get a chance must seize it with strong performances. MORE..
Prosecutors seek Tiger Woods’ prescription drug records after Florida arrest
Prosecutors are seeking all the records connected to Tiger Woods’ prescription medications, including dosage and warnings about driving on pill bottles, court documents show. MORE..
Russia to pay athletes banned from Winter Olympics
The Russian Olympic Committee says it will make cash payments to 116 of the country’s athletes who were not allowed to compete at the Winter Olympics. MORE..
Bangladesh dissolves cricket board, Tamim-led ad hoc committee to oversee transition
The National Sports Council of Bangladesh announced on Tuesday (April 7) that it has decided to install an 11-member ad hoc committee to run the Bangladesh Cricket Board, after dissolving the Aminul Islam Bulbul-led board over what it described as large-scale irregularities in the last board election. MORE..
Ex-Australia batter David Warner charged with drink-driving
Former Australia batter David Warner has been charged with drink-driving in Sydney. MORE..
