US renews Russia oil waiver after pressure from nations
2026-04-18
The Trump administration has renewed a waiver allowing nations to buy sanctioned Russian oil at sea for about a month.Continue Reading
NDB faces global forensic audit as fraud probe escalates
2026-04-18
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has announced that National Development Bank PLC (NDB), in consultation with CBSL, isContinue Reading
Israeli-American soldier accused of war crimes in Sri Lanka: HRF urges action
2026-04-18
The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has lodged a formal denunciation with Sri Lankan authorities against Israeli-American soldier Jake Burkons, citingContinue Reading
China outlines Four Pillars for Regional Stability in talks with UAE
2026-04-18
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, atContinue Reading
Kumara Jayakody’s resignation too late – Namal
2026-04-18
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has sharply criticized the resignation of Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, calling itContinue 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
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