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President calls on Chief Prelate of Amarapura Chapter

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the headquarters of the Amarapura Maha Nikaya in Wellawatte this morning (19) and met the Supreme Mahanayake Thero of Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Karagoda Uyangoda Maithree Murthi Mahanayake Thera and received his blessings. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 5:44 pm

Malaysia joins growing number of Southeast Asian countries seeking to secure Russian oil

Malaysia is joining a growing list of countries in Southeast Asia seeking to secure oil from Russia amid an energy crunch as a result of the US-Israel conflict with Iran that is now into its eighth week. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 3:17 pm

Trump ‘pulled’ into war by Netanyahu, says former VP

Former Vice-President Kamala Harris says Donald Trump has been ‘‘pulled’’ into war with Iran by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 10:58 am

Man arrested over alleged drugging and theft on Anuradhapura–Colombo bus

Police have arrested an individual in connection with a theft involving cash and gold jewellery after allegedly offering food and beverages laced with intoxicating substances to three women travelling on a bus, the Police Media Division said. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 2:15 pm

Trump hails Israel as ‘great ally,’ hits out at nations that ‘have shown their true colors’

President Donald Trump has strongly defended Israel in a recent post on Truth Social, calling the country a ‘‘great ally’’ and praising its strength and resilience during times of conflict. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 9:51 am

Live hand grenade found in Eppawala reservoir, STF called for controlled detonation

A live hand grenade has been discovered in the Nabadawewa reservoir in Andagala, Eppawala. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 2:25 pm

At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages

At least six people have been killed and others injured after a person opened fire in Kyiv on Saturday, Ukrainian officials say. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 6:40 am

Donald Trump says US representatives heading to Pakistan for Iran talks

President Donald Trump said Sunday that US representatives are traveling to Islamabad, Pakistan, for negotiations with Iran, as he accused Tehran of violating a ceasefire agreement in the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 5:58 pm

Bangladeshi national arrested with foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 5.1 mln at BIA

A foreign national who attempted to smuggle a stock of foreign cigarettes has been arrested by a group of Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 11:51 am

NTC fines 80 buses for overcharging during New Year period

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has taken action to fine 80 buses for overcharging passengers during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 8:45 am

Registration of Persons Dept. issues notice on resumption of services

All public services offered at the Department for Registration of Persons will resume tomorrow (20), following the restoration of the system. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 4:41 pm

Pakistan tightens security ahead of expected US-Iran talks

Pakistan has placed its capital Islamabad and the neighboring garrison city of Rawalpindi on high security alert ahead of the expected second round of U.S.-Iran talks. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 4:06 pm

Warm weather advisory issued for most parts of the country

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

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 5:01 pm

Two officials of Mullaitivu Hospital arrested over bribery allegation

An accountant and a management assistant at the Mullaitivu District Hospital have been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegations of accepting a bribe of Rs. 30,000. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 1:05 pm

Iranian team to visit Pakistan on Tuesday for US talks

An Iranian delegation will arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday for talks with the US, Iranian sources familiar with the negotiations say. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 7:19 pm

Air Force personnel deployed for expressway rescue operations

Sri Lanka Air Force personnel have been deployed to assist in rescue operations along the expressway network, the Air Force Media Spokesperson, Group Captain Nalin Wewakumbura said. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 4:33 pm

Indian Vice President arrives in Sri Lanka

The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan has arrived in Sri Lanka, a short while ago. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 9:42 am

Russian woman killed in train collision at Kabalana railway crossing

A 23-year-old Russian woman has died after being struck by an express train traveling from Beliatta to Colombo. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 1:33 pm

Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait

Iran’s top negotiator said recent talks with the U.S. had made progress but gaps remained over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz, while President Donald Trump cited ‘‘very good conversations’‘ with Tehran despite warning against ‘‘blackmail’‘ over the key shipping channel. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 8:29 am

Passengers urged to report buses overcharging, not issuing tickets – NTC

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has urged passengers to lodge complaints against buses that overcharge fares or fail to issue tickets. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 12:49 pm

Opposition calls for Audit report on coal procurement to be referred to Attorney General

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has called for the immediate submission of the audit report detailing alleged irregularities in coal procurement to the Attorney General through Parliament. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 3:28 pm

Expressway revenue during festive period exceeds Rs. 441 million

More than Rs. 441 million in revenue was generated from expressway usage during the New Year travel period from April 10 to April 18, the Road Development Authority (RDA) has announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 5:23 pm

North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war

North Korea fired ballistic missiles into the sea on Sunday, accelerating its missile launches amid Iran war tensions and talk of possible meetings with the U.S. and South Korea. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 1:50 pm

Indian Vice President meets President Dissanayake

The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo today (19), engaging in high-level discussions aimed at further strengthening the longstanding relationship between India and Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 1:16 pm

Indian VP to arrive in Sri Lanka today; Special traffic plan announced

The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (19) on an official visit. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 7:03 am

Two bodies recovered after drowning incident in Nallachchiya Reservoir

Two bodies have been recovered inside a culvert along a canal carrying water from the left bank of the Nallachchiya Reservoir in Thambuttegama, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 7:47 am

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in several parts of the island

Atmospheric conditions will be favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island from tomorrow (20), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 6:30 am

Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz fully closed, state media reports

The navy of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps said it extended the closure to the corridor it had earlier designated for the safe passage of vessels through the strategic waterway and declared the strait fully closed until the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports and ships is lifted. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 7:02 am

Indian VP hands over 145 houses, concluding third phase of housing project in Sri Lanka

The third phase of the Indian housing project implemented by the Government of India in the plantation areas has officially concluded today (19). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 6:08 pm

Visiting Indian Vice President meets Opposition Leader

Visiting Vice President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan has held discussions with the Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa in Colombo today (19). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 3:40 pm

Titanic life jacket sells for £670,000 at auction

A life jacket worn by a Titanic survivor has been sold at auction to a collector for £670,000. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 2:58 pm

Mother and daughter killed in suspected arson attack in Maharagama

A mother and her teenage daughter have been killed in a suspected arson attack at a two-storey residence in Maharagama, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 10:56 am

Shooting incident reported in residence at Midigama

A shooting incident has been reported in the Midigama area last night (18) at around 11.40 p.m.MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 6:55 am

Visiting Indian Vice President meets Tamil Leaders in Colombo

Visiting Vice President of India CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday met leaders of political parties in the North and East and Indian Origin Tamil parties during his visit to Sri Lanka, reinforcing India’s commitment to the welfare of the Tamil community in the island. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 6:53 pm

Indian VP and PM Harini hold discussions to further strengthen bilateral ties

The Visiting Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan has held discussions with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Temple Trees in Colombo today (19). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 2:29 pm

Opposition responds to resignation of Energy Minister over coal procurement

The Joint Opposition has issued a statement regarding the resignation of Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody and the Secretary to the Ministry, Prof. Udayanga Hemapala, who stepped down amid ongoing investigations into a coal procurement process. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 1:53 pm

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

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

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

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