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Navy seizes 10 multi-day fishing trawlers linked to drug trafficking in first quarter

The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a total of 10 local multi-day fishing trawlers involved in drug trafficking during the first three months of this year. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 8:30 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

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

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

Ministry issues notice on implementation of Grade 1 education reforms

The distribution of activity books for Grade 1, covering the second and third terms for the year 2026, has already commenced, according to the Ministry of Education. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 10:12 am

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

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

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

Registration of Persons Dept. services suspended today due to system failure

The Ministry of Digital Economy has announced that all public services of the Department for Registration of Persons (ID Office) have been temporarily suspended today (17) following an unexpected system breakdown. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 7:25 am

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

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

Showers expected in several provinces after 1pm today

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

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 6:06 am

G7 finance chiefs say it is urgent to limit Middle East war’s cost to global economy

Finance chiefs of the Group of Seven nations on Thursday said it was urgent to limit the cost to the global economy of an enduring Middle East war and “reaffirmed the pressing need ⁠to move toward a lasting peace.” MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 6:13 am

OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research

OpenAI on Thursday introduced an artificial intelligence model touting increased biology knowledge and scientific research capabilities, as the startup deepens its push into the life sciences field. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 6:31 am

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

Eight people killed in helicopter crash in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan

All eight people on board a helicopter were killed when it crashed in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan province, authorities said on Friday as search teams tried to retrieve the bodies and wreckage. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 8:29 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

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

Trump says he may go to Islamabad if Iran deal reached

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that if a deal with Iran to conclude the war is reached and signed in Islamabad, he might go, and that Iran has agreed to almost everything. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 6:19 am

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

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

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

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

Over 150 kg of heroin worth Rs. 4 bln found on seized fishing trawler off Southern Seas

Over 150 kilograms of heroin, valued at around Rs. 4 billion, have been recovered from a fishing trawler seized by the Sri Lanka Navy and brought to the Dikowita Fisheries Harbour this morning (17). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 9:06 am

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

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

Multi-day fishing vessel with suspected narcotics brought to Dikkowita Harbour

UPDATE: The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has confirmed that the substance recovered from the local multi-day fishing vessel is heroin. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 7:32 am

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

Six bodies recovered following drowning incident at Deduru Oya

Six bodies—comprising two females and four males—have been recovered from among a group of individuals who were reportedly swept away while bathing in the Deduru Oya in the Kuratiyagahamula area of Kobeigane. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 8:50 am

Global oil prices dip as fragile Israel-Lebanon truce announced

Global oil prices retreated slightly on Friday morning in Asia after a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel came into effect. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 9:13 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

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

First crude oil tanker since Middle East conflict to arrive today

Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL) has announced that the first crude oil tanker to arrive in Sri Lanka since the outbreak of the Middle East conflicts is scheduled to arrive today (17). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 7:41 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

Iran rejects temporary ceasefire, seeks end to war across region: Deputy Minister

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said Tehran rejects any temporary ceasefire and is seeking a comprehensive end to the war across the region. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 17, 2026 4:26 pm

Ranbir Kapoor makes history as only Bollywood star on TIME 100 list

In a major global milestone, Ranbir Kapoor has been named among TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people, becoming the only Bollywood actor to feature on this year’s prestigious list. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 16, 2026 12:24 pm

Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes

The Republican-led Senate on Wednesday rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump’s war in Iran, turning aside a resolution that would require the U.S. to withdraw forces from the conflict until Congress authorizes further action. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 16, 2026 5:33 am

Nine Chinese cybercrime suspects arrested at BIA

A total of nine Chinese nationals were arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayaka early this morning (16) while attempting to enter the country to allegedly engage in cybercrime-related activities. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 16, 2026 8:47 am

Chinese FM says reopening of Strait of Hormuz is a “unanimous demand” of international community

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart that reopening the Strait of Hormuz was a unanimous demand from the international community. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 16, 2026 9:31 am

Legal action initiated against over 400 traders during festive season – PHIs

The Public Health Inspectors’ Union (PHIU) states that legal action has been initiated against more than 400 traders following island-wide inspections conducted in view of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 16, 2026 10:06 am

Six Chinese nationals arrested with smuggled cigarettes at BIA

A total of six Chinese nationals who illegally brought a consignment of cigarettes into the country have been arrested by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 16, 2026 12:11 pm

Trump says talks between leaders of Israel and Lebanon ‘will happen’ on Thursday

US president Donald Trump has said talks between the leaders of Israel and Lebanon “will happen” on Thursday. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 16, 2026 10:14 am

Sri Lanka assures uninterrupted travel for Bangladeshis despite global crisis

Travel to Sri Lanka remains fully unaffected for Bangladeshi tourists despite ongoing global conflicts and economic uncertainties, said Buddhika Hewawasam, Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, while talking to The Bangladesh Monitor during a media networking session held at Le Meridien Dhaka on April 5. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 16, 2026 10:23 am

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