South Africa appoints Meyer as US ambassador amid strained ties
2026-04-16
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed veteran politician Roelf Meyer as the country’s ambassador to the United States, amidContinue Reading
‘Aloka’ to travel in-cabin for Sri Lanka’s ‘Walk for Peace’
2026-04-16
The dog named “Aloka,” which has drawn public attention in connection with the upcoming “Walk for Peace,” will travel inContinue Reading
Deduru Oya drowning: Two dead, six missing
2026-04-16
Two bodies have been recovered, while two others have been admitted to hospital and six persons remain missing after aContinue Reading
Trump: Israel, Lebanon Agree to 10-Day Ceasefire
2026-04-16
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting on Thursday, US President Donald Trump said, following talks withContinue Reading
Iran war: US ready to attack if no Iran deal reached
2026-04-16
Pentagon chief Hegseth has warned that US forces are ready to restart combat if Iran rejects a deal. Meanwhile, IranianContinue Reading
Bus and train services ramped up after the New Year holidays
2026-04-16
Bus and train services across the island are being increased from Thursday (16) as transport operations return to normal followingContinue Reading
Three drown in Deduru Oya, search on for missing persons
2026-04-16
Three people have died after drowning in the Deduru Oya in the Kobeygane area. The victims were among a groupContinue Reading
HSBC CEO’s $286 oil claim: Sri Lanka CPC denies, warns of legal action
2026-04-16
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has rejected claims that Sri Lanka paid $286 per barrel for crude oil and saidContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines suspends Bangkok Country Manager after clash with crew
2026-04-16
SriLankan Airlines has suspended its Country Manager in Bangkok following a physical altercation with flight crew and a station managerContinue Reading
Police recover 1,298 T-56 rounds near Parakrama Samudra
2026-04-16
Police have recovered a stock of 1,298 live T-56 ammunition rounds near the Parakrama Samudraya reservoir in Polonnaruwa. The ammunitionContinue Reading
Brother of ‘Karandeniya Sudda’ to be brought to Sri Lanka on Friday (17)
2026-04-16
A suspected associate linked to organised crime, known as “Raju” and identified as the brother of “Karandeniya Sudda,” is toContinue Reading
Police to take action against vehicles emitting excessive black smoke
2026-04-16
Police will take strict legal action against vehicles emitting excessive black smoke, Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge ofContinue Reading
EU age verification app announced to protect children online
2026-04-16
EU chief calls for a bloc-wide push on an age verification app to protect children online. If enforced, users willContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Navy seizes fishing vessel carrying suspected narcotics
2026-04-16
The Sri Lanka Navy has intercepted a multi‑day local fishing vessel transporting a large consignment of narcotics during a specialContinue Reading
SL Army concludes Haiti Gang Suppression Pre‑Deployment Training
2026-04-16
The Gang Suppression Force Pre‑Deployment Training Course – Haiti concluded on April 10, the Sri Lanka Army announced. According toContinue Reading
First crude oil vessel since Middle East conflict to dock in Sri Lanka tomorrow
2026-04-16
The Lanka Petroleum Storage Terminals Company has confirmed that the first crude oil vessel to arrive in Sri Lanka sinceContinue Reading
UNDP warns 8.8 Mn in Asia-Pacific at risk of poverty amid Middle East conflict shocks
2026-04-16
Asia and the Pacific are facing mounting socio‑economic pressures as the ripple effects of the recent military escalation in theContinue Reading
‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 21 districts
2026-04-16
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, EasternContinue Reading