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Presidential Commission appointed to probe Coal imports and power generation irregularities

2026-04-17
On: April 17, 2026

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
On: April 17, 2026

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
On: April 17, 2026

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
On: April 17, 2026

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
On: April 17, 2026

Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday granting a financial support amounting to $8 billion to boost Pakistan’s economic stability.  This isContinue Reading

Deduru Oya tragedy: Death toll increases to eight

2026-04-17
On: April 17, 2026

Two more bodies have been recovered in connection with the recent drowning incident in Deduru Oya, bringing the death tollContinue Reading

Dollar rate today : Selling rate increases to Rs. 319

2026-04-17
On: April 17, 2026

The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated slightly against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (17), comparedContinue Reading

Indian Vice President to make first bilateral visit to Sri Lanka

2026-04-17
On: April 17, 2026

The Vice President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, will visit Sri Lanka from 19 to 20 April 2026.  According toContinue Reading

Sri Lankan Ambassador presents Letters of Credence to President of Belarus

2026-04-17
On: April 17, 2026

The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation, with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Belarus, Shobini Gunasekera, presentedContinue Reading

Sri Lanka’s UN Envoy meets Human Rights Chief Volker Türk

2026-04-17
On: April 17, 2026

Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva, Sumith Dassanayake, engaged in a constructive meetingContinue Reading

Govt rolls out Grade 1 education reforms for 2026

2026-04-17
On: April 17, 2026

The Ministry of Education has announced the rollout of Grade 1 education reforms for the year 2026, with the distributionContinue Reading

Sri Lankan-descent gymnast Tiana wows with Bollywood routine

2026-04-17
On: April 17, 2026

Tiana Sumanasekera, an 18‑year‑old gymnast of Sri Lankan descent, has captivated audiences this season with a Bollywood‑inspired floor routine thatContinue Reading

Canada T20 World Cup match under ICC corruption investigation

2026-04-17
On: April 17, 2026

The ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) is investigating allegations of corruption involving Cricket Canada, one of which focuses on a gameContinue Reading

Malaysia’s ‘ShadowFax’ motorbike team concludes Sri Lankan tourism tour

2026-04-17
On: April 17, 2026

The motorcycle tour organized by Buzzword International Lanka Pvt Ltd to promote Sri Lankan tourism concluded on Thursday (16), withContinue Reading

Deduru Oya drownings : four more bodies recovered

2026-04-17
On: April 17, 2026

The death toll from the Deduru Oya tragedy has risen to six after four more bodies were recovered during searchContinue Reading

Europe could run out of jet fuel in 6 weeks, IEA warns

2026-04-17
On: April 17, 2026

Europe may have just six weeks left of jet fuel, with serious consequences for the continent’s economy, the International EnergyContinue Reading

Rs. 4 Bn worth of Heroin found in fishing boat intercepted by Navy

2026-04-17
On: April 17, 2026

Sri Lanka’s Navy has uncovered approximately 150 kilograms of heroin from a multi‑day fishing vessel intercepted in the deep seaContinue Reading

Afternoon showers expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today

2026-04-17
On: April 17, 2026

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Uva provinces and in the KandyContinue Reading

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