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Iranian delegation to visit Pakistan on Tuesday for US talks

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

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

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
Vice President JD Vance to lead US Team for Iran talks in Pakistan: White House

Vice President JD Vance to lead US Team for Iran talks in Pakistan: White House

US Vice President JD Vance will attend the next round of Iran talks in Pakistan along with special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, the White House has told CNN. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026  9:10 pm
Trump hails Israel as ‘great ally,’ hits out at nations that ‘have shown their true colors’

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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
President calls on Chief Prelate of Amarapura Chapter

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
Two officials of Mullaitivu Hospital arrested over bribery allegation

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
Visiting Indian Vice President meets Tamil Leaders in Colombo

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
Air Force personnel deployed for expressway rescue operations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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
Mother and daughter killed in suspected arson attack in Maharagama

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

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 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
$50 billion worth of oil lost in 50 days of war: Report

$50 billion worth of oil lost in 50 days of war: Report

The world has lost over $50 billion worth of crude oil that has not been produced since the Iran war began nearly 50 days ago and the aftershock of the crisis will be felt for months and even years to come, according to analysts and Reuters calculations. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026  8:04 pm
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in several parts of the island

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

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

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 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

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
Proposed India-Sri Lanka oil pipeline link discussed during meeting between President AKD and Indian VP: Indian Foreign Secretary

Proposed India-Sri Lanka oil pipeline link discussed during meeting between President AKD and Indian VP: Indian Foreign Secretary

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the visiting Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan held discussions on the proposed project related to the energy hub in Trincomalee and the proposal to link India and Sri Lanka through an oil pipeline, according to Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026  7:32 pm
Eight children killed in Louisiana mass shooting

Eight children killed in Louisiana mass shooting

Eight children were killed in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Sunday morning, according to police. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026  10:33 pm
Maharagama house fire likely deliberately set by owner, police say

Maharagama house fire likely deliberately set by owner, police say

Investigations have revealed that the fire that broke out yesterday (18) in the upper floor of a two-storey house on the Pamunuwa Road, Maharagama, was intentionally set by the homeowner himself, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026  8:30 pm
Malaysia joins growing number of Southeast Asian countries seeking to secure Russian oil

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
Shooting incident reported in residence at Midigama

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
Opposition responds to resignation of Energy Minister over coal procurement

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

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
26 drowning incidents reported during festive period – Police

26 drowning incidents reported during festive period – Police

A total of 26 people have lost their lives in drowning incidents during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026  6:32 pm
Indian Vice President meets President Dissanayake

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
Boat accident at Gregory Lake leaves vessel capsized; tourists rescued

Boat accident at Gregory Lake leaves vessel capsized; tourists rescued

A boat carrying tourists has capsized in the Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya, due to the impact of a speeding jet ski earlier today (19). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026  9:56 pm
Demand raised for Dy Defence Minister’s removal amid ongoing Easter attacks probe

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

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
Showers expected in several provinces after 1pm today

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

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
Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic comments

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

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
‘Karandeniya Raju’ brought back to Sri Lanka from India

‘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