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Campaign against Iran not over, existential threats removed: Netanyahu

Claiming “historic achievements” in the fight against Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video statement on Saturday (April 11, 2026) that the “campaign is not yet over,” but Israel managed to foil Iran’s nuclear ambitions. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 12, 2026  7:10 am

New York subway stabbings leave 3 hurt as police shoot and kill knife-wielding man

A man with a machete who attacked three people randomly at a major New York City subway station Saturday morning was shot and killed by police, authorities said. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 12, 2026  1:29 pm

JD Vance leaves Islamabad as Iran negotiations end without a deal

US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday, April 12 that talks with Iran failed to reach an agreement, saying he was leaving after putting forward a “final and best offer”. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 12, 2026  11:08 am

Donald Trump attends UFC fight during US-Iran peace talks

US President Donald Trump attended a UFC event in the state of Florida on Saturday as talks between Washington and Tehran in Pakistan ended without an agreement. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 12, 2026  1:42 pm

PUCSL to exclude coal-related costs from tariff revisions

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided to exclude additional costs arising from the coal situation when revising electricity tariffs. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 12, 2026  10:13 am

Man arrested for damaging Pettah Bus Stand remanded

A 33-year-old man has been arrested in Kelaniya for allegedly damaging public property at the refurbished Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus stand complex in Pettah, Colombo. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 12, 2026  10:29 am

UK pauses its plan to cede Chagos Islands after US opposition

Britain’s government said on Saturday it had put on hold its deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands - home to the U.S.-British Diego Garcia air base - which has been criticised by U.S. President Donald Trump. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 12, 2026  6:59 am

49 killed in road accidents within a week - Minister

A total of 49 individuals have died in separate road accidents during the past week from April 4 to 10. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 12, 2026  8:49 am

7 notorious gang members transferred to Welisara Prison – Dy Minister

Seven notorious members of organised crime gangs have been transferred from Boossa High-Security Prison to the newly established prison at the Welisara Navy Camp. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 12, 2026  8:28 am

‘Paddington’ musical, Hollywood stars to vie for prizes at Olivier Awards

Paddington Bear is in the running for pawfuls of Olivier Awards at Britain’s top theatre honours on Sunday, where a stage adaptation of the beloved children’s books along with fellow musical “Into The Woods” lead the nominations. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 12, 2026  1:05 pm

Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92

Legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle is reportedly no more at the age of 92. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 12, 2026  1:17 pm

Health officials urge parents to remain vigilant of children during festive season

Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children in Colombo has urged parents to be more vigilant with children during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 12, 2026  11:51 am

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the country

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-Western and Uva provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa and Polonnaruwa districts after 1.00 p.m., the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 12, 2026  6:38 am

Vice President JD Vance says talks with Iran have ended after 21 hours without reaching agreement

US Vice President JD Vance said negotiations have ended early Sunday between the US and Iran without a peace deal after the Iranians refused to accept American terms to not develop a nuclear weapon. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 12, 2026  7:30 am

Advisory issued for severe lightning

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-Western, Uva provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa, Polonnaruwa districts. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 12, 2026  12:46 pm

Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92

Legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle is reportedly no more at the age of 92. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 12, 2026  1:24 pm

Special transport services deployed for New Year travel

The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development says special bus and train services have been implemented today (12) also for commuters traveling to their hometowns ahead of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 12, 2026  8:33 am

46-year old attacked to death with sharp weapon in Horana

A 46-year-old man has been reportedly attacked to death using a sharp weapon in the Malwanegama area of Horana. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 12, 2026  9:39 am

Man arrested with heroin haul in Buttala

Sri Lanka Police has arrested a suspect with the largest stock of heroin seized in the Buttala area in recent times. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 12, 2026  10:54 am

At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Laferriere Citadel

At least 30 people were killed on Saturday in a stampede in the northern countryside of Haiti, authorities said, warning that the death toll could rise. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 12, 2026  7:24 am

US-Iran talks pause for now, disagreements remain

Negotiations between the United States and Iran appeared to have concluded for now, Iran’s government said early on Sunday, after a series of talks in Pakistan to end the six-week war between Washington and Tehran. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 12, 2026  6:48 am

Legal action against buses operating without permits during festive season

Legal action has been taken against seven buses operating without passenger transport service permits following a raid conducted in Colombo, officials said. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 12, 2026  12:39 pm

Large crowds arrive at Makumbura MMC for New Year travel

A large number of commuters are reportedly arriving at the Makumbura Multimodal Centre (MMC) since early this morning (11) to travel to their hometowns via the expressways ahead of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holidays. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 11, 2026  9:30 am

Probe launched into assassination plot linked to death row inmate ‘Dematagoda Chaminda’

An investigation has been launched by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) following reports of a possible assassination attempt targeting death row inmate Chaminda Ravi Jayanath, who was convicted of the murder of Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 11, 2026  8:43 pm

Rupee depreciates by 1.8% against US dollar in 2026

The Sri Lanka rupee had depreciated by 1.8 per cent against the US dollar in 2026, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has confirmed. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 11, 2026  6:26 pm

Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces

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

(0)Comments | April 11, 2026  5:15 pm

Two warships transit Strait of Hormuz: US Officials

Two US warships have reportedly passed through the Strait of Hormuz, the first such transit since the war with Iran began, as President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States had started “clearing out” the strategic waterway. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 11, 2026  9:10 pm

US Vice President JD Vance meets Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif

US Vice President JD Vance has met with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 11, 2026  3:46 pm

US likely to extend Russian oil waiver, sources say

US President Donald Trump’s administration is likely to extend as soon as Friday a waiver allowing countries to buy some sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 11, 2026  4:31 pm

Artemis II astronauts return from moon with splashdown to close out record-breaking lunar voyage

Artemis II’s astronauts returned from the moon with a dramatic splashdown in the Pacific on Friday to close out humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than a half-century. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 11, 2026  6:52 am

Clashes erupt at Matara Cooperative Hospital after NPP takeover attempt

A tense situation unfolded this afternoon (11) at the Matara Cooperative Hospital following an attempt by a group affiliated with the National People’s Power (NPP) to assume administrative control without a formal election. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 11, 2026  7:07 pm

Trump says US will have Strait of Hormuz ‘open fairly soon’

President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that the U.S. will have the Strait of Hormuz “open fairly soon” but did not elaborate and acknowledged that it will not be an easy step. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 11, 2026  7:13 am

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle hospitalised in Mumbai

Legendary Bollywood playback singer Asha Bhosle was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on Saturday. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 11, 2026  9:44 pm

Iranian delegation lands in Islamabad ahead of ‘make-or-break’ talks

Iran’s negotiating team arrived in Islamabad on Friday for peace talks with the United States, even as Tehran insisted on measures it said needed to be addressed first, throwing last-minute doubt over the meetings. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 11, 2026  7:24 am

Lanka Coal Company office receives special police protection

A decision has been taken to provide special police protection to the office of the Lanka Coal Company (Pvt) Ltd. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 11, 2026  5:44 pm

Kamala Harris says she might run for president again in 2028

Former Vice President Kamala Harris, who was the Democratic Party’s nominee for the presidency in 2024, said on Friday that she was considering running for president again in 2028. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 11, 2026  6:07 pm

One dead, 27 injured as bus carrying British tourists crashes in Spain’s La Gomera

At least one person died and 27 were injured after a bus carrying British tourists crashed down a ravine on the Spanish island of La Gomera, emergency services said on Friday. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 11, 2026  7:06 am

10-year-old schoolgirl killed in bus accident in Mattakkuliya

A 10-year-old schoolgirl was killed after being run over by a bus in the Mattakkuliya area, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 11, 2026  8:06 am

Pakistan sends fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under mutual defence pact

Pakistan has sent fighter jets and other military forces to Saudi Arabia to boost security under a defence pact between the two countries, the Saudi defence ministry said on Saturday, as Islamabad hosted talks aimed at ending the Iran war. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 11, 2026  10:12 pm

SLTB deploys additional buses for New Year travel

The special bus service launched in view of the Sinhala and Hindu New Year is currently operating in both directions, the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 11, 2026  4:55 pm

Gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider, UN report says

The gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider as actions agreed to by many countries last year, including overhauling the major global financial institutions, remain unfulfilled promises, a U.N. report concludes. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 11, 2026  8:56 am

Artemis II astronauts return from moon with splashdown to close out record-breaking lunar voyage

Artemis II’s astronauts returned from the moon with a dramatic splashdown in the Pacific on Friday to close out humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than a half-century. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 11, 2026  6:45 am

CID officers seal main office of Lanka Coal Company

Officials attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have sealed the office of the Lanka Coal Company (Pvt.) Ltd. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 11, 2026  7:53 pm

Iran-US talks begin in Pakistan, state broadcaster says

Talks between Iran and the United States have begun in Islamabad, according to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB, though it remains unclear whether the negotiations are being conducted directly or through intermediaries. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 11, 2026  6:36 pm

GMOA strike ends; Future course of action to be decided

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) announced that its 48-hour island-wide token strike ends at 8.00 a.m. this morning (11). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 11, 2026  7:46 am

First phase of in-person negotiations ends with Iranian and US expert teams continuing to exchange texts

The first round of direct talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad has concluded with negotiators exchanging written texts on key issues, Iranian media reported. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 11, 2026  10:43 pm

Lebanese Prime Minister postpones Washington trip

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam says he is postponing an imminent trip to the United States and the United Nations, citing the need to remain in Beirut. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 11, 2026  8:30 pm

Iran threatens to attack US military ship within minutes if it crosses Strait of Hormuz

Iran issued a warning to a US military ship that it will be attacked within 30 minutes if it crosses the Strait of Hormuz, state TV reports. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 11, 2026  7:37 pm

Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances exceed USD 2.2 bln in first three months of 2026

Sri Lanka received USD 814.8 million in workers’ remittances in March 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 11, 2026  4:01 pm

Showers expected in parts of the island after 2pm

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North Western, Southern and Uva provinces and in Anuradhapura, Mannar, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts after 2.00 p.m., the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 11, 2026  6:36 am