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Man and woman killed in separate incidents; Unidentified body recovered in Anuradhapura

Two murders have been reported in Wellawaya and Payagala resulting in the deaths of a woman and a man, while another unidentified male body has also been recovered, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 15, 2026 8:34 am

Donald Trump believes Iran war will end soon

US President Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday that the war against Iran is “very close” to completion. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 15, 2026 7:21 am

Trump hints Iran talks could resume this week as US maritime blockade continues

President Donald Trump has suggested talks aimed at ending the war in Iran could resume this week, after negotiations collapsed at the weekend, prompting the US to blockade Iranian ports. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 15, 2026 5:05 am

One dead, three family members injured in Buttala accident

An individual died while three of his family members sustained injuries following a fatal road accident reported on the Wellawaya–Monaragala main road in Buttala, early this morning (15), police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 15, 2026 10:18 am

Justin Bieber breaks all Coachella records with headline performance

Global superstar Justin Bieber is once again proving his cultural impact extends far beyond the stage. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 15, 2026 10:57 am

State oil-anointing ceremony for New Year to be held today

The official state ceremony for the traditional oil-anointing ritual of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year is scheduled to take place this morning (April 15) at the premises of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 15, 2026 5:00 am

Government offices to remain open April 15–17; Bus and train services resume after New Year holidays

Government offices across the country will remain open as usual on April 15, 16, and 17, the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 15, 2026 9:10 am

Anointing of oil ritual for New Year begins

The auspicious time for the tradition of anointing oil for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year commenced at 6:55 a.m. today (15). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 15, 2026 6:56 am

Two dead, three missing in separate drowning incidents

Three brothers who went to bathe in the Mahaweli River, which flows through the Somawathiya Reserve in Serunuwara, have drowned and gone missing. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 15, 2026 6:32 am

US set to launch tariff refund system on April 20

US President Donald Trump’s administration plans to launch next Monday the system it will use for issuing refunds to American importers for $166 billion the companies paid in tariffs that the U.S. Supreme Court struck down in February as unlawful. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 15, 2026 7:46 am

Trump again hits out at Pope Leo and NATO in flurry of Truth Social posts

Donald Trump has once again hit out at Pope Leo and NATO in a series of Truth Social posts. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 15, 2026 9:33 am

President participates in New Year oil anointing ceremony in Kandy

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is participating in the official state ceremony for the traditional oil-anointing ritual of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year in Kandy. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 15, 2026 6:47 am

Showers expected in several provinces after 1pm today

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, and North-western provinces and in the Anuradhapura district after 1.00 p.m. today (15), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 15, 2026 5:32 am

No breakthrough during historic talks between Lebanon and Israel

Lebanon and Israel held their first direct diplomatic talks in decades on Tuesday in Washington following more than a month of war between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling it a “historic opportunity” but making clear that no breakthrough agreement would happen right away. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 15, 2026 6:10 am

250 Rohingya and Bangladeshis missing after migrant boat sinks in Andaman Sea

About 250 Rohingya and Bangladeshis, including children, are missing after their boat capsized last week in the Andaman Sea, according to the United Nations’ refugee and migration agencies. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 15, 2026 7:11 am

US destroyer interdicts two oil tankers attempting to leave Iran, official says

A U.S. destroyer interdicted two oil tankers attempting to leave Iran on Tuesday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump’s blockade went into effect, and instructed them to turn around, a U.S. official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 15, 2026 9:39 am

Additional buses and trains to be deployed for those returning to Colombo

Based on the needs of passengers who travelled to their hometowns for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, steps have been taken to deploy additional buses to Colombo starting today (15), the National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 15, 2026 5:56 am

Oil prices fall for a second day on expectations US-Iran talks may resume

Oil prices fell for a second day on Wednesday on expectations peace talks between the US and Iran may resume and eventually release supply from the key Middle East producing region trapped by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 15, 2026 7:49 am

Excavation conducted over suspected LTTE arms cache in Batticaloa

An excavation has been carried out yesterday (13) in the Manmunai area, within the Kattankudy Police Division in Batticaloa, following information that weapons had allegedly been buried by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants on a plot of land near a residence. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 12:49 pm

President calls for renewal, unity and resilience in Sinhala and Tamil New Year message

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Sinhala and Tamil New Year message, calls for renewal both physically and spiritually, highlighting that the Sinhala and Tamil New Year is the foremost cultural festival of the people of this country. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 9:46 am

Hollywood stars unite to oppose Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger

More than 1,400 actors, directors and filmmakers - including scores of Hollywood stars - have signed an open letter opposing the proposed merger of film studios Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 2:48 pm

Japan halts new foreign worker intake for food services

Japan has stopped accepting new foreign workers in its food services sector from Monday (Apr 13), as the industry nears its quota under a skilled worker scheme. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 4:56 pm

Opposition Leader Sajith urges unity, tradition and cultural values in New Year message

The Opposition Leader, Sajith Premadasa, in his message for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year highlighted the festival as a significant cultural festival shared as a nation, built upon rich spiritual, moral, cultural, and recreational traditions that form a proud and enduring heritage, which must be protected for future generations. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 10:18 am

US State Department confirms Rubio to take part in Lebanon-Israel talks

The US State Department has confirmed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will take part in Tuesday’s meeting between the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to Washington. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 6:54 am

IMF trims global growth forecast due to Iran war

The International Monetary Fund has modestly reduced its forecast for global economic growth this year, but warned that the damage from the war with Iran could be much more severe if the conflict dragged on and oil prices rose further. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 6:10 pm

Oil prices fall as US-Iran dialogue hopes ease supply concerns

Oil prices fell in early Asian trade on Tuesday as signs of potential U.S.-Iran dialogue to end their war reduced concerns about supply risks stemming from the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 11:21 am

Pakistan proposes a second round of talks in Islamabad

Pakistan has proposed hosting a second round of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad in the coming days, before the end of the ceasefire, two Pakistani officials said. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 11:34 am

Over 520,000 vehicles use expressways during festive period

Over 500,000 vehicles have used expressways over the past four days as people traveled to their hometowns to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 5:58 pm

Airlines urge EU to step in as Iran war chokes jet fuel supply

European airlines have urged the European Union to step in with emergency measures to tackle repercussions from the Iran war, including widespread airspace closures and mounting concerns over jet fuel shortages, a document seen by Reuters showed. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 3:19 pm

State ceremony for anointing oil for Avurudu to be held in Kandy

The official state ceremony for the traditional oil-anointing ritual of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year is scheduled to take place tomorrow morning (April 15) in Kandy. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 6:45 pm

‘Sarvajana Balaya’ leader extends Sinhala and Tamil New Year wishes, urges safeguarding priceless culture

The leader of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ and Member of Parliament entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera highlights the Sinhala and Tamil New Year as the grand festival of Sri Lankan culture, noting it has both a cultural and scientific backdrop. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 10:24 am

Iran estimates damages from US-Israel strikes at $270 billion

Iran’s initial estimate of the damages from US-Israel strikes puts the approximate cost at $270 billion, Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani was cited as saying by the semi-official news agency Tasnim, adding that the figure is not yet final. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 5:26 pm

Iran’s President urges Macron, Europe to push US toward deal

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian urged Europe to play a more active role in pushing the United States toward an agreement, saying diplomacy remains the best way to resolve disputes, according to state media. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 3:42 pm

“Let us resolve, with renewed determination, to overcome obstacles and build a prosperous nation” – PM

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, in her message for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, highlighted that the festival marks the auspicious transition of the sun and the arrival of spring, symbolizing renewal, prosperity, unity, and strengthened relationships. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 9:49 am

Suspected associate of Dubai-based drug trafficker arrested in Wennappuwa

An individual involved in drug trafficking has been arrested in Dummaladeniya, Wennappuwa, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 4:32 pm

Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack

Pope Leo told Reuters on Monday that he plans to continue speaking out against war after U.S. President Donald Trump’sdirect attack on the leader of the 1.4-billion-member Church. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 12:15 pm

President marks New Year with family in newly rebuilt home after Cyclone Ditwah

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has joined New Year celebration of a new house rebuilt under government compensation, after it was destroyed by the Cyclone Ditwah, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 1:13 pm

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island

Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 p.m., today (14), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 6:44 am

Indian national arrested with over 2kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA

A foreign national has been arrested today (14) by officers of the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Unit for attempting to smuggle a consignment of ‘Kush’ cannabis valued at Rs. 2.87 million into the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 8:05 am

US officials say second round of peace talks could happen Thursday

The standoff between the United States and Iran deepened Tuesday as the US declared it had blockaded Iran’s ports, Tehran threatened to strike targets across the region, and Pakistan said it was racing to bring the sides together for more talks. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 7:48 pm

Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces

A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-Western, North-Central, Western, Eastern and Southern provinces and the Monaragala district. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 4:07 pm

School shooting in Turkey leaves 16 wounded, governor says

A teenager opened fire at a high school in Turkey’s southeastern province of Sanliurfa on Tuesday, wounding at least 16 people, including students and teachers, before killing himself, Governor Hasan Sildak said. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 4:00 pm

Expressway revenue exceeds Rs. 163 million in three days

A total of 434,338 vehicles traveled on the expressway system during the period from April 10 to April 12, the Road Development Authority (RDA) states. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 2:41 pm

No legal basis to block the Strait of Hormuz - UN

The UN’s maritime agency, the International Maritime Organisation, says no country has a legal right to block shipping in straits used for international transit. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 1:31 pm

Sinhala and Tamil New Year dawns

The Sinhala and Tamil New Year has dawned today (14), at 9.32 a.m. marking the commencement of a significant cultural celebration observed across Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 9:32 am

Sinhala and Tamil New Year to dawn in few hours

The Sinhala and Tamil New Year is set to dawn in a few hours today (14), marking the commencement of a significant cultural celebration observed across Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 6:40 am

Canadian PM Carney secures Liberal majority after by-election wins

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has secured a slim majority in the House of Commons, solidifying its hold on power after being projected by Canadian media to win all three seats up for grabs during by-elections on Monday. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 1:09 pm

Limited bus and train services in operation today

The National Transport Commission (NTC) states that a limited number of buses have been deployed today (14) to meet passenger demand during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 8:02 am

Chinese President Xi Jinping lays out “four proposals” for Middle East peace

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for the world not to be allowed to “revert to the law of the jungle” in his most substantive comments to date on Middle East security since the US and Israeli attack on Iran plunged the region into conflict six weeks ago. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 2:17 pm

Cultural festival of Sinhala and Tamil New Year held in Gampaha

The Sinhala and Tamil New Year cultural festival, organized by the Ministry of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, was held today (14) in Gampaha under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, with the performance of traditional auspicious customs and rituals. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 14, 2026 7:24 pm

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