ADB increases Sri Lanka’s allocation to $480 Mn; $200 Mn to be released promptly
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to increase the allocation approved for Sri Lanka for this year from USD 380 million to USD 480 million and to promptly release USD 200 million in view of the prevailing situation. MORE..
- Iran names new Supreme National Security Council secretary
- Recent fuel price hike based on fuel pricing formula, says CPC
- Ex-SriLankan Airlines Chief Nishantha Wickramasinghe granted bail following arrest
- Lebanon declares Iranian ambassador persona non grata amid Israeli attacks
- Individual arrested for allegedly hoarding 6,600 litres of diesel in Gonapola
- ADB increases Sri Lanka’s allocation to $480 Mn; $200 Mn to be released promptly
- Philippines declares energy emergency over Middle East conflict risks
- Shakira’s Qatar concert postponed due to “regional situation”
- No power cuts despite record demand, officials call for energy savings
- Pakistan offers to host peace talks to end US-Israeli war on Iran
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Pakistan offers to host peace talks to end US-Israeli war on Iran
Pakistan’s prime minister said on Tuesday he was willing to host talks between the United States and Iran on ending the war, a day after President Donald Trump postponed threats to bomb Iranian power plants after what he called “productive” talks. MORE..
No power cuts despite record demand, officials call for energy savings
Sri Lanka recorded its highest-ever electricity demand last Monday (16) as the prevailing dry weather continues to strain the national power system, according to Dr. B.L. Pradeep Priyadarshana Perera, Chairman of the National System operator (Pvt.) Ltd. MORE..
Philippines declares energy emergency over Middle East conflict risks
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Tuesday declared a state of national energy emergency in response to the Middle East conflict and what he called an “imminent danger” posed to the country’s energy supply. MORE..
Individual arrested for allegedly hoarding 6,600 litres of diesel in Gonapola
An individual has been arrested for allegedly hoarding large quantities of fuel using a bowser truck by the Walana Anti-Vice Squad in Gonapola. MORE..
Lebanon declares Iranian ambassador persona non grata amid Israeli attacks
Lebanon has withdrawn accreditation from the Iranian ambassador and declared him persona non grata, demanding his departure from Lebanon by Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday. MORE..
Ex-SriLankan Airlines Chief Nishantha Wickramasinghe granted bail following arrest
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines Nishantha Wickramasinghe, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on charges of corruption. MORE..
Recent fuel price hike based on fuel pricing formula, says CPC
The recent increase in fuel prices in Sri Lanka has been implemented strictly according to the official fuel pricing formula, Dr. Mayura Neththikumarage, the Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) emphasized.
Iran names new Supreme National Security Council secretary
Iran has named a former Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander as the new secretary of the country’s Supreme National Security Council, replacing Ali Larijani, who was killed in an airstrike. MORE..
Food security a top priority, President directs action on fertiliser stocks
Ensuring food security in the country and people remains a top priority of the government, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasised. MORE..
Presidential Suite at Jayewardenepura Hospital opened to public
The special ward at the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, which had until now been reserved exclusively for the use of the Executive President, has been opened for the general public for medical treatment from today (24), the President’s Media Division stated. MORE..
Guidelines issued to optimise fuel use in state-owned vehicles
The Commissioner-General of Essential Services, B.K. Prabhath Chandrakeerthi, has issued comprehensive guidelines aimed at optimising fuel consumption across state-owned vehicles. MORE..
Sri Lanka begins talks with Russian Govt. to secure fuel supplies
Formal government-level talks have already begun to secure fuel supplies from Russia, according to Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. MORE..
Online applications for 2026 A/L exam open from today
Applications for the 2026 G.C.E Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will be accepted online from today (24) to April 24, 2026, the Commissioner General of Examinations has announced. MORE..
Trump’s claim of talks with Iran might be for “markets to calm down,” former senior US official says
US President Donald Trump’s claim that the US has renewed discussions with Tehran might be a move to calm markets as oil prices surge, former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Joel Rubin told told CNN on Tuesday. MORE..
Cabinet greenlights fee-free QR payments
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for a proposal aimed at promoting QR code-based digital payments by ensuring that no additional charges are levied on either the sender or the receiver for transactions valued below Rs. 5,000. MORE..
No power cuts despite record demand, officials call for energy savings
Sri Lanka recorded its highest-ever electricity demand last Monday (16) as the prevailing dry weather continues to strain the national power system, according to Dr. B.L. Pradeep Priyadarshana Perera, Chairman of the National System operator (Pvt.) Ltd. MORE..
Philippines declares energy emergency over Middle East conflict risks
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Tuesday declared a state of national energy emergency in response to the Middle East conflict and what he called an “imminent danger” posed to the country’s energy supply. MORE..
Individual arrested for allegedly hoarding 6,600 litres of diesel in Gonapola
An individual has been arrested for allegedly hoarding large quantities of fuel using a bowser truck by the Walana Anti-Vice Squad in Gonapola. MORE..
Lebanon declares Iranian ambassador persona non grata amid Israeli attacks
Lebanon has withdrawn accreditation from the Iranian ambassador and declared him persona non grata, demanding his departure from Lebanon by Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday. MORE..
Ex-SriLankan Airlines Chief Nishantha Wickramasinghe granted bail following arrest
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines Nishantha Wickramasinghe, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on charges of corruption. MORE..
Recent fuel price hike based on fuel pricing formula, says CPC
The recent increase in fuel prices in Sri Lanka has been implemented strictly according to the official fuel pricing formula, Dr. Mayura Neththikumarage, the Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) emphasized.
Iran names new Supreme National Security Council secretary
Iran has named a former Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander as the new secretary of the country’s Supreme National Security Council, replacing Ali Larijani, who was killed in an airstrike. MORE..
Food security a top priority, President directs action on fertiliser stocks
Ensuring food security in the country and people remains a top priority of the government, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasised. MORE..
Presidential Suite at Jayewardenepura Hospital opened to public
The special ward at the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, which had until now been reserved exclusively for the use of the Executive President, has been opened for the general public for medical treatment from today (24), the President’s Media Division stated. MORE..
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Instagram now lets users reorder carousels after posting
Instagram announced a much-anticipated update for carousel posts, with users now able to rearrange their posts within a carousel after publishing. MORE..
China launches 10 satellites aboard Smart Dragon 3 carrier rocket from Sea platform
China launches 10 satellites aboard Smart Dragon 3 carrier rocket from Sea platform
China successfully launched 10 satellites into orbit late on Sunday, using the Jielong 3 (Smart Dragon 3) carrier rocket that lifted off from a mobile launch platform in the Yellow Sea off the coast of Haiyang in Shandong province, state media reported. MORE..
Facebook offering TikTok and YouTube creators $3,000 to post content
Facebook offering TikTok and YouTube creators $3,000 to post content
Facebook is offering larger influencers $3,000 (£2,260) a month to post on the platform, as part of its Content Fast Track programme. MORE..
US says it disrupted botnets that infected over 3 million devices worldwide
US says it disrupted botnets that infected over 3 million devices worldwide
The US Justice Department on Thursday said it took part in an operation with Germany and Canada to take down infrastructure used by four major botnets that infected more than 3 million devices worldwide, including hundreds of thousands in the US. MORE..
Entertainment
Shakira’s Qatar concert postponed due to “regional situation”
A concert by Shakira due to take place in Qatar has been postponed because of the “regional situation,” according to the official events platform Qatar Calendar. MORE..
GTA 6 price officially confirmed for November 2026 launch
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Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick quietly confirms the price of Grand Theft Auto VIwhile promising one highly controversial feature will not be a part of it. MORE..
Jury finds that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972 and awards her nearly $60 million
Jury finds that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972 and awards her nearly $60 million
A civil jury in California found Monday that Bill Cosby was liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972 and awarded her $59.25 million. MORE..
Nicholas Brendon, star of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, dies at 54
Nicholas Brendon, star of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, dies at 54
Nicholas Brendon was best known for playing Xander Harris in the hit ‘90s TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The news of his death was confirmed in a post on his verified Instagram, which was also shared with The Hollywood Reporter. MORE..
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Sports
Hyderabad signs Kusal Perera for PSL 2026
Kusal Perera has joined the Hyderabad Kingsmen franchise for the upcoming PSL 2026 season. MORE..
Rajasthan Royals announce Dasun Shanaka as replacement for Sam Curran for IPL 2026
Rajasthan Royals has announced Sri Lankan T20I captain Dasun Shanaka as the replacement for Sam Curran for the IPL 2026 season, following an injury to the Englishman. MORE..
Man City win League Cup final against Arsenal with O’Reilly double
Two second-half headers by Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly settled the English season’s first silverware on Sunday as Pep Guardiola’s side beat Arsenal 2-0 in the League Cup final. MORE..
Kingswood College ends 68-year wait with historic victory
Kingswood College, Kandy made history at the 119th Battle of the Maroons, defeating Dharmaraja College, Kandy by 148 runs to claim their first ‘Big Match’ annual cricket encounter victory since 1958. MORE..
St. Servatius’ College ends 55-year drought with victory at 126th Battle of the Blues Ruhuna
The Battle of the Blues Ruhuna, saw a historic triumph as St. Servatius’ College, Matara defeated St. Thomas’ College, Matara by five wickets, securing their first win in the annual cricket encounter in 55 years. MORE..
