COPE‑requested Audit exposes irregularities in coal imports
2026-04-08
The Auditor General’s report on coal imports was presented to Parliament on Tuesday (07). Leader of the House Minister BimalContinue Reading
Iran and US agree to conditional two-week ceasefire and opening of Hormuz strait
2026-04-08
The United States and Iran have agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire, with Tehran allowing safe passage through the StraitContinue Reading
Trump announces two-week ceasefire as talks set to begin
2026-04-08
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, marking a temporary halt in the ongoing conflict. TheContinue Reading
Russia & China block UN resolution calling for reopening of Strait of Hormuz
2026-04-07
Russia and China have vetoed a Gulf-backed draft resolution at the UN Security Council aimed at securing the Strait ofContinue Reading
45 Areas Hit by Power Cuts Yesterday, Opposition Accuses Govt of Lying
2026-04-07
Opposition MP D. V. Chanaka has alleged that power cuts took place at 45 locations yesterday due to low-quality coal,Continue Reading
Trump says “a whole civilisation will die tonight” if Iran fails to make deal
2026-04-07
US President Donald Trump has issued a dramatic warning about developments in Iran, claiming that a major turning point couldContinue Reading
Special transport plan announced for New Year season
2026-04-07
The National Transport Commission (NTC), in collaboration with the Department of Railways and the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), hasContinue Reading
President announces new relief package
2026-04-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government has introduced a new relief package, taking into consideration the impact of theContinue Reading
Mahinda Rajapaksa given Deadline to Reveal Assets and Income
2026-04-07
The Bribery Commission has informed former President Mahinda Rajapaksa to submit an affidavit detailing his assets, expenses, and sources ofContinue Reading
Police permitted to conduct raids beyond jurisdictions – Public Security Minister
2026-04-07
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says that Police units have been permitted to conduct raids in any Police Division,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka reaches Political-Level deal with Russia for Oil Supplies – Minister
2026-04-06
Sri Lanka has reached a political-level agreement with Russia to begin oil supplies from mid-April, as the country faces ongoingContinue Reading
Trump claims Iran can be ‘taken out in one night & that might be tomorrow’
2026-04-06
The US president has claimed the US’s war on Iran is going well and that US forces could “take out”Continue Reading
Wednesday Special Holiday Cancelled from April 8
2026-04-06
The special holiday granted on Wednesdays for government institutions, schools and universities will be cancelled with effect from April 8,Continue Reading
Police warn public of Online Fraud during New Year season
2026-04-06
Sri Lanka Police has issued a public advisory warning of possible online fraud during the Sinhala and Tamil New YearContinue Reading
NDB Reports Rs. 13.2 Billion Fraud Exposure; Customer Funds Unaffected
2026-04-06
The National Development Bank PLC (NDB) says the estimated loss from the recently reported fraud incident amounts to approximately Rs.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka launches fee-free QR payments up to Rs. 5,000
2026-04-06
The “National QR Payment Promotion Programme” was launched by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (06). AccordingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka among Countries showing Democratic Gains in 2025: Freedom House
2026-04-06
A new report by Freedom House has highlighted Sri Lanka as one of the countries that recorded improvements in politicalContinue Reading
Fuel situation & QR system : Update from Minister
2026-04-06
Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath says nine fuel shipments are scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka during April, as theContinue Reading