Iran says Strait of Hormuz open to commercial vessels amid ceasefire
2026-04-17
Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open” for all commercial vessels during the current ceasefire period, Foreign MinisterContinue Reading
President appoints new Secretary to the Ministry of Energy
2026-04-17
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed G.M.R.D. Aponsu as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Energy. The letter ofContinue Reading
President reviews ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ 2026 Action Plan
2026-04-17
A special discussion on the 2026 Action Plan of the Clean Sri Lanka programme and the progress achieved in theContinue Reading
No probes found corruption: govt ministers defend Kumara Jayakody
2026-04-17
No investigation has confirmed that former Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody was involved in any corruption related to the substandardContinue Reading
Watch: Government ministers hold special media briefing
2026-04-17
A special media briefing is currently underway at the Department of Government Information, with the participation of several ministers. MinistersContinue Reading
Iran rejects temporary ceasefire, seeks end to war across region: Deputy minister
2026-04-17
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said Tehran rejects any temporary ceasefire and is seeking a comprehensive end to theContinue Reading
Railway Department announces special New Year return trains
2026-04-17
The Railway Department has announced that special train services will be operated over the next two days to facilitate theContinue Reading
CPC clarifies fuel pricing issue, says diesel bought above $286 per barrel
2026-04-17
Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D.J. Rajakaruna, has clarified that crude oil was never purchased at the priceContinue Reading
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody resigns
2026-04-17
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody has resigned from his position with immediate effect, according to an official letter addressed to PresidentContinue Reading
Airbus deal : Former SriLankan CEO further remanded
2026-04-17
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (April 17) rejected the bail application of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena,Continue Reading
Corruption allegations : Former SLRC Chairman Sarath Kongahage granted bail
2026-04-17
Former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC), Sarath Kongahage, and former Additional Director General Devapriya Abeysinghe, who hadContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-04-17
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (17), compared to Thursday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Fuel QR concession ends tomorrow
2026-04-17
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says that the temporary concession allowing vehicle owners to obtain fuel without a QR codeContinue Reading
Presidential Commission appointed to probe Coal imports and power generation irregularities
2026-04-17
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed a Presidential Commission of Inquiry to investigate alleged irregularities in coal imports and electricityContinue Reading
Severe lightning advisory : Red alerts issued to 07 districts
2026-04-17
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Southern province and the Colombo, Kalutara, MonaragalaContinue Reading
Germany’s Iconic “Dream Ship” MS Amadea arrives in Sri Lanka
2026-04-17
The flagship luxury passenger ship MS Amadea, operated by a German travel company, arrived at Galle Port today, bringing nearlyContinue Reading
Dubai completes first air taxi station ahead of service launch this year
2026-04-17
Dubai’s Crown Prince on Thursday announced the city’s first air taxi station, located near Dubai International Airport, was now ready.Continue Reading
Saudi Arabia announces $8 billion in financial support for Pakistan
2026-04-17
Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday granting a financial support amounting to $8 billion to boost Pakistan’s economic stability. This isContinue Reading