Trump signals restart of Iran talks within two days
2026-04-15
US President Donald Trump has said that talks aimed at ending the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel andContinue Reading
Several ships cross strait and leave Iranian ports since start of US blockade
2026-04-15
The effectiveness of the reported US naval blockade of Iranian ports remained unclear during its first full day, amid conflictingContinue Reading
240 Iranian Navy members depart Sri Lanka
2026-04-15
Iran has taken back the 240 sailors who were under Sri Lanka’s care following last month’s naval incident. Sri LankanContinue Reading
National oil anointing ceremony to be held tomorrow
2026-04-14
The national oil anointing ceremony, a key ritual of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, is scheduled to take placeContinue Reading
Wisden warns of BJP-linked political influence in global cricket
2026-04-14
The Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack has criticised what it described as India’s growing political influence in world cricket, warning that theContinue Reading
Dilshan Madushanka joins IPL as replacement player
2026-04-14
Sunrisers Hyderabad have signed Dilshan Madushanka as a replacement for Brydon Carse, who has been ruled out due to injury.Continue Reading
Italy suspending defense agreement with Israel: PM
2026-04-14
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Tuesday she was suspending the country’s defense agreement with Israel, which involves theContinue Reading
Warm weather advisory issued for 19 districts
2026-04-14
The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber-level warm weather advisory for 19 districts, warning of increased heat index levelsContinue Reading
President joins New Year celebrations at newly rebuilt home damaged by cyclone Ditwah
2026-04-14
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake joined Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations today (April 14) at a housewarming ceremony for aContinue Reading
Rs. 163 million expressway revenue in three days
2026-04-14
Sri Lanka’s expressway network generated over Rs. 163 million in revenue between April 10 and April 12, according to theContinue Reading
Social media age limits: Well intentioned but ineffective?
2026-04-14
Several countries want age restrictions to keep minors off platforms like TikTok and Instagram. But can bans really keep childrenContinue Reading
Severe lightning advisory issued for 17 districts
2026-04-14
The Department of Meteorology has issued a severe lightning advisory for 17 districts, from 12.30 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. todayContinue Reading
Missing hiker rescued in Hantana Mountain Range
2026-04-14
A man who went missing while attempting to traverse the “Katusu Konda” ridge in the Hantana Mountain Range has beenContinue Reading
Saudi Arabia urges US to ease Hormuz blockade fearing shipping disruptions
2026-04-14
Saudi Arabia is pressing the United States to reconsider its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, amid fears the moveContinue Reading
Opposition Leader calls for unity amid economic hardship in New Year message
2026-04-14
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa extended his Sinhala and Tamil New Year wishes, calling for unity while raising concerns over theContinue Reading
Rooftop Solar Owners Asked to Switch Off Systems Until 3 PM Today
2026-04-14
The National System Control Centre has requested rooftop solar system owners to voluntarily switch off their solar inverters today (14Continue Reading
PM highlights spirit of coexistence and fresh beginnings in New Year message
2026-04-14
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, in her Sinhala and Tamil New Year message, called on the public to embrace unity, renewalContinue Reading
President calls for unity and resilience in New Year message
2026-04-14
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Sinhala and Tamil New Year message, called on the public to uphold cultural valuesContinue Reading