Trump: China “very happy” as Hormuz move unfolds
2026-04-15
US President Donald Trump says China has agreed “not to send weapons to Iran”, after he wrote to President XiContinue Reading
Canada faces calls to rescind planned cuts to refugee healthcare scheme
2026-04-15
Rallies have been held across Canada urging the government to reverse planned cuts to a healthcare programme for refugees andContinue Reading
Gold prices rise in Sri Lanka
2026-04-15
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have climbed by around Rs. 4,000, according to market data. According to Colombo Pettah goldContinue Reading
April 16 : ‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 21 districts
2026-04-15
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, EasternContinue Reading
Japan PM pledges $10 Bn in financial aid to Asia to tackle oil shortage
2026-04-15
The Japanese government said Wednesday it will provide a total of $10 billion in financial support to other Asian nationsContinue Reading
“Iran does not seek war, always calls only for dialogue” – President
2026-04-15
Iran sees dialogue as the only way to build constructive relations with other nations, but will not tolerate attempts toContinue Reading
Oil prices flat as traders assess US-Iran talks, Hormuz closure
2026-04-15
Oil prices were little changed on Wednesday as investors assessed prospects for renewed U.S.–Iran talks and the potential for supplyContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee remains steady against USD
2026-04-15
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (15), compared to last Friday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Severe lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 14 districts
2026-04-15
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabragamuwa, Central and Uva Provicnes, andContinue Reading
Navy seizes fishing boat with four Indian fishermen off Mannar
2026-04-15
The Sri Lankan Navy seized an Indian fishing boat and apprehended four (04) Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri LankanContinue Reading
President meets Malwathu Chief Prelate and receives New Year blessings
2026-04-15
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called on the Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Mahanayaka Thera of the Malwathu Chapter of theContinue Reading
Walk for Peace monks begin sacred journey to Sri Lanka
2026-04-15
A group of monks from the Walk for Peace delegation has embarked on a sacred journey from Dallas Fort WorthContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate unchanged at Rs. 318
2026-04-15
The Sri Lankan rupee remains steady against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (15), compared toContinue Reading
American Youtuber Johnny Somali sentenced to jail in South Korea
2026-04-15
An American YouTuber who caused outrage for filming himself kissing a statue commemorating Korean wartime sex slaves has been sentencedContinue Reading
SLPP to move forward learning from past mistakes: Namal
2026-04-15
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer, MP Namal Rajapaksa, says the party will move forward while learning from pastContinue Reading
‘Economic Fury’ : US will not renew waiver on Iranian oil
2026-04-15
The US warned Tuesday it will unleash full “Economic Fury” on Iran, ending a reprieve on sanctions on Tehran oilContinue Reading
State institutions resume operations from today
2026-04-15
The Ministry of Public Administration has announced that state institutions have resumed operations from today (April 15) following the SinhalaContinue Reading
State Oil‑Anointing Ceremony 2026 held in Kandy
2026-04-15
The State Oil‑Anointing Ceremony, a key ritual of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, was held this morning (15) atContinue Reading