PSL: Chandimal to join Quetta Gladiators today
2026-04-16
Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Chandimal has been drafted into the Quetta Gladiators squad as a replacement for Bevon Jacobs, whoContinue Reading
All offices of the Registration of Persons closed on Friday due to system breakdown
2026-04-16
The Department for Registration of Persons has announced that all public services, including one‑day services at its head office andContinue Reading
Prospects improve for US–Iran talks amid Pakistan mediation
2026-04-16
Pakistani officials are expecting a “major breakthrough” in talks between Iran and the United States on Tehran’s nuclear programme, sourcesContinue Reading
Former MP Chandana Kathriarachchi arrested with weapons
2026-04-16
Former Member of Parliament Chandana Kathriarachchi has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD). He was reportedly taken intoContinue Reading
Severe lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 13 districts
2026-04-16
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces andContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates slightly against USD
2026-04-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (16), compared to Wednesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
44 killed in road accidents during April 10–15 New Year holiday period
2026-04-16
Sri Lanka Police have reported that 42 road accidents occurred across Sri Lanka between April 10 and 15, claiming 44Continue Reading
Political leaders dominate TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2026
2026-04-16
TIME magazine has unveiled its annual list of the 100 Most Influential People of 2026, spotlighting global leaders, innovators, artists,Continue Reading
Over 400 traders charged for food safety violations – PHI
2026-04-16
Legal action has been taken against more than 400 traders across Sri Lanka following nationwide raids carried out during theContinue Reading
Six Chinese nationals held at BIA with cigarettes worth over Rs. 11 Mn
2026-04-16
Six Chinese nationals have been arrested at Katunayake Airport after attempting to illegally bring a large stock of cigarettes intoContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 318
2026-04-16
The Sri Lankan rupee remains steady against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (16), compared toContinue Reading
US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers
2026-04-16
US Senate Republicans voted down a resolution on Wednesday pushed by Democrats to prohibit President Donald Trump from taking furtherContinue Reading
El Salvador publishes law allowing life sentences for minors as young as 12
2026-04-16
El Salvador has published a new law that will allow authorities to penalise minors as young as 12 with lifeContinue Reading
Trump says Israel and Lebanon leaders to hold first talks in 34 years
2026-04-16
United States President Donald Trump says the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak for the first time in 34Continue Reading
Sri Lanka may have paid up to $286 per barrel for oil, says HSBC chief
2026-04-16
Sri Lanka may have purchased oil at around $286 per barrel amid the Middle East conflict, according to HSBC ChiefContinue Reading
Four arrested for assaulting Police during illegal gambling den raid
2026-04-16
Four suspects have been arrested after assaulting Bakkiella Police officers who raided an illegal gambling den and liquor trafficking operationContinue Reading
HRCSL finds FR violations in arrest and suspension of former prisons commissioner general
2026-04-16
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has concluded that the arrest and suspension of former Prisons Commissioner GeneralContinue Reading
Chinese nationals caught at BIA with concealed electronics worth over Rs. 24 Mn
2026-04-16
Sri Lanka Customs officers at the Katunayake Airport (BIA) have arrested nine (09) Chinese nationals on suspicion of arriving inContinue Reading