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Strait of Hormuz will return to ‘strict control’ due to US blockade, Iranian military says

The Iranian military’s joint command has released a statement on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 18, 2026 2:06 pm

Former MP Sampath Athukorala attacked with sharp weapon in Pitigala

Former Galle District Member of Parliament representing the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Sampath Athukorala, was injured in an attack carried using a sharp weapon in the Bambarawana area of Pitigala. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 18, 2026 1:42 pm

Trump hints at resuming attacks if ceasefire with Iran expires without a deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will remain and attacks will resume if no agreement is reached with Iran, after Tehran said it had fully reopened the strait to commercial vessels but threatened to close it again over the U.S. blockade. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 18, 2026 11:13 am

Iran announces partial reopening of its airspace

Iran has announced a partial reopening of its airspace after a seven-week hiatus because of the war, state media reported. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 18, 2026 1:21 pm

Gautam Adani overtakes Mukesh Ambani as Asia’s richest, check full list

Gautam Adani, founder and chairman of the Adani Group, is now the richest person in Asia. The billionaire has overtaken Mukesh Ambani, the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries. This comes on the back of gains in Adani Group stock values. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 18, 2026 10:44 am

Strait of Hormuz ‘closed’ again, Iranian state media say

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) headquarters said Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state of “strict management” following what it described as Washington’s repeated breaches of commitments by continued blockade. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 18, 2026 2:07 pm

Demand raised for Dy Defence Minister’s removal amid ongoing Easter attacks probe

Reverend Father Rohan Silva has called on the government to remove Deputy Minister of Defence, Aruna Jayasekera, from his position in order to ensure an impartial investigation into the Easter Sunday bomb attacks. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 18, 2026 8:16 am

Fire breaks out at oil terminal in southern Russia’s Krasnodar region, officials say

A fire broke out at an oil terminal in southern Russia’s Krasnodar region, prompting a large firefighting operation, the region’s emergency operational headquarters said early on Saturday. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 18, 2026 6:43 am

US, Iran to hold new nuclear talks in Pakistan: Report

A new round of nuclear talks between the US and Iran is set to take place in the Pakistani capital on Monday, according to a report on Friday. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 18, 2026 1:06 pm

Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic comments

A Kanye West concert in Poland has been cancelled, the venue has announced, following government pressure and condemnation over a string of antisemitic, racist and pro-Nazi comments by the US rapper. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 18, 2026 7:06 am

41 apprehended in fortnight-long crackdown on illegal fishing - Navy

Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Coast Guard and the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, conducted a series of coordinated operations across island waters from April 01 to 15 in an effort to safeguard the nation’s marine resources. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 18, 2026 9:19 am

Suspect arrested over attempted shooting targeting “Podi Patty”

A suspect was arrested yesterday (17) by officers attached to the Ahungalla Police Special Task Force (STF) in connection with the attempted murder of “Podi Patty,” the brother of the organized crime figure known as “Loku Patty.” MORE..

(0)Comments | April 18, 2026 8:15 am

Army soldier killed in building wall collapse at Maduru Oya Training School

A Sri Lanka Army soldier was killed last afternoon (17) following an accident in which the wall of an old building collapsed at the Sri Lanka Army Training School in Maduru Oya, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 18, 2026 9:09 am

‘Karandeniya Raju’ brought back to Sri Lanka from India

Notorious underworld figure ‘Karandeniya Raju’, wanted in connection with over 15 criminal offences, including murder, was brought back to Sri Lanka yesterday (17) from India by a special team of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 18, 2026 7:47 am

Father drowns while rescuing children in Mihintale Tank

A 55-year-old man, a resident of Maradan Kulama, tragically drowned last afternoon (17) after leaping into the Maradan Kulama Wewa in Mihintale to save his son and another child. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 18, 2026 11:26 am

Showers expected in several provinces after 1pm today

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya district after 1.00 pm, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 18, 2026 6:33 am

Average of 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, UN says

An average of at least 47 women and girls were killed each day during the war in Gaza, according to figures published by U.N. Women on Friday, and the agency warned that deaths have continued six months into a fragile ceasefire. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 18, 2026 6:50 am

72-hour detention order issued on ‘Karandeniye Raju’ for further investigation

Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler, has confirmed that “Karandeniye Raju,” an organized criminal suspect recently arrested in India and subsequently brought back to Sri Lanka, is currently being detained for 72 hours for further investigation. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 18, 2026 12:26 pm

Son arrested for allegedly beating mother to death following financial dispute

A son has been arrested in connection with the murder of his mother following a financial dispute, said police. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 18, 2026 9:33 am

QR code fuel quota system for petrol vehicles to resume from midnight

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced that the temporarily suspended QR code fuel quota system for petrol vehicles will be reinstated from midnight today (18). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 18, 2026 7:55 am

Litro Gas assures uninterrupted LPG supply through May

Litro Gas Lanka has announced that it is capable of maintaining an uninterrupted supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) throughout the month of May. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 18, 2026 10:33 am

US renews sanctions waiver for countries to buy Russian oil

The Trump administration on Friday renewed a waiver allowing countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products at sea for about a month, two days after saying it had no plans to do so. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 18, 2026 8:21 am

Rihanna makes history as first woman to hit 200 million RIAA certifications

Rihanna has reached another major career milestone, becoming the first woman in history to surpass 200 million RIAA-certified singles units, according to recent reporting and data from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 18, 2026 10:43 am

Nuwara Eliya PS chairman’s bail application rejected

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has rejected the bail application of the Chairman of the Nuwara Eliya Pradeshiya Sabha, Velu Yogaraj, who is currently in remand custody over corruption allegations. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 11:41 am

Int’l firm to conduct forensic audit into NDB internal fraud – CBSL

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says that it continues to closely monitor on a day-to-day basis developments relating to National Development Bank PLC (NDB) following the disclosure of an internal fraud. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 10:15 pm

Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and Ministry Secretary resign from posts

Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and Ministry Secretary Prof. Udayanga Hemapala have resigned from their respective positions. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 2:41 pm

Iran has agreed to hand over its enriched uranium supply, says Trump

US President Donald Trump said Thursday (Apr 16) that Iran has agreed to hand over its store of enriched uranium and that the two sides were “close” to a peace deal to end the war that has engulfed the Middle East. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 10:26 am

President appoints commission to probe alleged irregularities in coal procurement

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed a Commission of Inquiry to investigate whether irregularities or illegal acts occurred within the state-owned Lanka Coal Company (Pvt) Ltd ...MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 12:47 pm

Owner of fishing boat seized with over 160kg heroin arrested

Police have arrested the owner of the multi-day fishing vessel seized by the Sri Lanka Navy while transporting a haul of drugs in the deep sea, about 400 nautical miles south of the island. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 10:41 pm

Sri Lanka among worst impacted countries in Asia-Pacific due to West Asia conflict: UN report

Sri Lanka is among the worst impacted countries in the Asia-Pacific due to the ripple effects of the West Asia crisis, a UN report said. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 3:36 pm

Diesel purchased above $286; CPC denies high crude oil price claims

Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D. J. Rajakaruna, has firmly rejected claims that Sri Lanka procured crude oil at a price exceeding $286 per barrel when importing fuel to Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 3:18 pm

Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena further remanded after bail refusal

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today ordered the refusal of the bail application of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena, who is currently in remand custody in connection with an incident involving the alleged acceptance of bribes during the purchase of Airbus aircraft for the airline. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 12:42 pm

Special bus services deployed for passengers returning to Colombo after New Year

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that special bus services have commenced today for the public returning to Colombo after the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holidays. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 10:38 am

Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘open’ during ceasefire

Oil prices have plummeted after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would be “completely open” to commercial ships for the remainder of the ceasefire. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 8:36 pm

Special train services scheduled to operate for passengers returning to Colombo

The Railway Department has deployed several special train services for the public returning to Colombo after visiting their hometowns for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 12:51 pm

Vijay unveils TVK’s manifesto; promises free gas cylinders

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay on Thursday unveiled the party’s election manifesto, promising Rs 2,500 monthly assistance for women and 8 gm gold and silk saree for every bride from families with annual income below Rs 5 lakh for if voted into power in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for April 23. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 1:10 pm

Advisory issued for severe lightning

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Southern Province and in Colombo, Kaluthara, Monaragala and Rathnapura districts. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 12:41 pm

Audi, SAIC will jointly develop future models under new China brand

Audi will deepen its partnership with China’s SAIC for future generations of models under their co-owned new brand, with ⁠four of them to be launched in China in the coming years, the company said in a statement on Friday. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 1:00 pm

Deduru Oya drowning incident: Death toll rises to 8 as last two bodies recovered

Sri Lanka Police have confirmed that the recovery of the last two bodies from the Deduru Oya drowning incident has brought the death toll to eight. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 11:00 am

Energy Minister’s resignation a bit too late – Namal

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser MP Namal Rajapaksa says that Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody’s resignation, although welcome, comes a bit too late. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 9:55 pm

President Anura Kumara reviews ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ 2026 Action Plan

A special discussion on the Action Plan of the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme 2026 and the progress achieved in the previous year was held this morning (17) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 7:50 pm

QR code fuel quota system for petrol vehicles to resume from midnight tomorrow

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that the temporary suspension of the QR code-based fuel quota system for petrol-powered vehicles will come to an end from midnight tomorrow (18). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 2:05 pm

New Secretary appointed to Ministry of Energy

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Senior Additional Secretary to the President Mr. G.M.R.D. Aponsu as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Energy. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 5:36 pm

Trump says Iran war should end ‘soon’, both sides may meet at weekend

US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that an agreement could soon be reached to end the Iran war and urged the Tehran-aligned Hezbollah group to hold its fire as a 10-day truce went in to effect between Lebanon and Israel. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 11:32 am

IMF chief reaffirms continued support for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery

The Sri Lankan delegation, headed by the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr Nandalal Weerasinghe, has engaged in productive discussions with the senior leadership of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, as well as with rating agencies and investors during the IMF-WB Spring Meetings 2026. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 5:03 pm

Indian Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan to visit Sri Lanka

The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from April 19 to 20, 2026. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 11:20 am

Anyone can provide information to commission probing coal imports – Minister

Minister Vijitha Herath today categorically rejected claims that any fraud had taken place in the importation of coal, but admitted that the imported coal shipment was of substandard quality. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 8:23 pm

Attempted shooting targeting “Podi Patty” reported in Ahungalla

A shooting incident targeting an individual known as “Podi Patty,” the brother of organized criminal figure “Loku Patty,” has been reported in the Ahungalla area. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 10:13 am

Sarath Kongahage and Devapriya Abeysinghe granted bail

The former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC), Sarath Kongahage and the former Director General, Devapriya Abeysinghe who were arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), have been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 11:27 am

Trump says ‘thank you’ after Iran announces opening of Strait of Hormuz

Iran and US declare Strait of Hormuz “completely open,” but Iran adds that passage is on a “coordinated route” set by Tehran. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 7:12 pm

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