Six-vehicle crash in Eheliyagoda leaves 13 injured
2026-04-16
Thirteen people were injured in a multiple-vehicle collision in Eheliyagoda town last night (15), Police said. The accident occurred whenContinue Reading
Pakistan army chief in Tehran for talks ahead of fresh US-Iran negotiations
2026-04-15
Pakistan’s Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has arrived in Tehran leading a high-level delegation, as diplomatic efforts intensify toContinue Reading
At least nine people killed in Turkiye’s second school shooting in two days
2026-04-15
A student has shot at least nine people dead, including fellow pupils, and wounded at least 13 at a middleContinue Reading
Online bus seat reservation launched for Galle, Matara to Makumbura routes
2026-04-15
The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development has introduced an online bus seat reservation system for passengers travelling fromContinue Reading
IGP relief days cancelled due to New Year holidays
2026-04-15
Sri Lanka Police announced that the IGP Public Relief Day and the IGP Relief Day for police officers will notContinue Reading
Mahaweli River tragedy leaves two brothers dead, one missing
2026-04-15
Two bodies have been recovered on Wednesday (15) after a father and his four sons were caught in a drowningContinue Reading
SLTB earns Rs. 1 billion in six days during New Year services
2026-04-15
The Sri Lanka Transport Board has earned Rs. 1 billion in revenue within six days by providing transport services duringContinue Reading
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