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Air India mulls broad flight cuts amid high fuel costs

Air India mulls broad flight cuts amid high fuel costs

Case against Namal Rajapaksa over ‘Krrish’ deal adjourned till May

The Colombo High Court today (23) ordered that the case filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the controversial ‘Krrish’ project deal be recalled on May 29. MORE..

Nuwan Thushara withdraws petition seeking NOC from SLC to play in IPL

Sri Lankan cricketer Nuwan Thushara has withdrawn the petition he filed before the Colombo District Court, seeking an interim injunction to compel Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to enable his participation in international premier league tournaments, including the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). MORE..

Sri Lankan delegation engages with international investor community in Washington

The Sri Lankan delegation headed by the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Nandalal Weerasinghe has engaged extensively with the international investor community, on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund–World Bank Spring Meetings 2026, in Washington, D.C. MORE..

Lebanese PM accuses Israel of war crimes after strike kills journalist

Prime Minister of Lebanon Nawaf Salam has condemned the killing of journalist Amal Khalil, while accusing Israel of war crimes. MORE..

Lane closed on Colombo–Galle road near Kalutara after gravel spill triggers motorcycle accidents

A lane on the Colombo–Galle main road has been temporarily closed in the Kalutara–Wettumakada area after gravel spilled from a moving lorry early this morning (23). MORE..

Oil prices up 4% on uncertain Iran-US ceasefire prospects

Oil prices jumped 4 percent Thursday after Iran vowed not to reopen the Strait of Hormuz so long as a US naval blockade remained in place despite a ceasefire extension. MORE..

Sri Lanka Police refutes social media claims on recruitment age limit

Sri Lanka Police has issued a clarification regarding information circulating on social media about the age limits for police recruitment. MORE..

US Senate rejects measure aimed at limiting Trump’s war powers in Iran for fifth time

The United States Senate rejected for the fifth time this year, a measure aimed at restricting President Donald Trump’s war powers by requiring congressional approval for any future military action in Iran. MORE..

Sri Lanka’s life expectancy rises with success of national immunization programme

Sri Lanka’s life expectancy has improved over the past 15 years, largely due to the success of the National Immunization Programme of the Ministry of Health. MORE..

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Memorial services to be held across Sri Lanka tomorrow to remember 2019 Easter Sunday attack victims (English)

Memorial services to be held across Sri Lanka tomorrow to remember 2019 Easter Sunday attack victims (English)

President appoints new Energy Minister; Cabinet responsible for substandard coal imports –Opposition (English)

No corruption during coal procurement: Dy Minister | Opposition says govt. safeguarding wrongdoers (English)

Additional buses and trains deployed to facilitate those returning to Colombo after New Year holiday (English)

Visiting Indian Vice President meets President, PM and several others to strengthen bilateral ties (English)

Public representatives comment on resignation of Energy Minister (English)

Karandeniye Sudda's brother 'SF Raju' brought to Sri Lanka after arrest in India (English)

Police Chief raises concern over rising incidents of drowning deaths (English)

CPC denies purchasing crude oil at $286 per barrel (English)

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz as Trump says US blockade will continue (English)

Imported coal was substandard, but no fraud occured - Minister Vijitha Herath (English)

Fuel prices may be adjusted amid global market fluctuations as govt absorbs import costs - Minister (English)

44 killed in road accidents during festive period; Drunk driving identified as a main cause: Police (English)

Former MP Chandana Kathriarachchi arrested with firearms and ammunition cache (English)

Technology

Ping-pong robot Ace makes history by beating top-level human players

Ping-pong robot Ace makes history by beating top-level human players

Turkey Parliament votes to ban Social Media for under-15s

Turkey Parliament votes to ban Social Media for under-15s

Los Angeles schools set limits on classroom screen time

Los Angeles schools set limits on classroom screen time

Meta to track workers’ clicks and keystrokes to train AI

Meta to track workers’ clicks and keystrokes to train AI

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French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud says Algeria sentenced him to 3 years for award-winning novel

French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud says Algeria sentenced him to 3 years for award-winning novel

‘Red Easter’ – A powerful cinematic voice from an internationally award-winning director

‘Red Easter’ – A powerful cinematic voice from an internationally award-winning director

Netflix cancels docuseries with Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson after fight

Netflix cancels docuseries with Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson after fight

Indian Actor Suriya arrives in Sri Lanka

Indian Actor Suriya arrives in Sri Lanka

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World Cup last-minute ticket sales phase re-opens 50 days from kick-off

World Cup last-minute ticket sales phase re-opens 50 days from kick-off

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