Railway Department announces special New Year return trains
2026-04-17
The Railway Department has announced that special train services will be operated over the next two days to facilitate theContinue Reading
CPC clarifies fuel pricing issue, says diesel bought above $286 per barrel
2026-04-17
Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D.J. Rajakaruna, has clarified that crude oil was never purchased at the priceContinue Reading
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody resigns
2026-04-17
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody has resigned from his position with immediate effect, according to an official letter addressed to PresidentContinue Reading
Airbus deal : Former SriLankan CEO further remanded
2026-04-17
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (April 17) rejected the bail application of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena,Continue Reading
Corruption allegations : Former SLRC Chairman Sarath Kongahage granted bail
2026-04-17
Former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC), Sarath Kongahage, and former Additional Director General Devapriya Abeysinghe, who hadContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-04-17
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (17), compared to Thursday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Fuel QR concession ends tomorrow
2026-04-17
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says that the temporary concession allowing vehicle owners to obtain fuel without a QR codeContinue Reading
Presidential Commission appointed to probe Coal imports and power generation irregularities
2026-04-17
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed a Presidential Commission of Inquiry to investigate alleged irregularities in coal imports and electricityContinue Reading
Severe lightning advisory : Red alerts issued to 07 districts
2026-04-17
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Southern province and the Colombo, Kalutara, MonaragalaContinue Reading
Germany’s Iconic “Dream Ship” MS Amadea arrives in Sri Lanka
2026-04-17
The flagship luxury passenger ship MS Amadea, operated by a German travel company, arrived at Galle Port today, bringing nearlyContinue Reading
Dubai completes first air taxi station ahead of service launch this year
2026-04-17
Dubai’s Crown Prince on Thursday announced the city’s first air taxi station, located near Dubai International Airport, was now ready.Continue Reading
Saudi Arabia announces $8 billion in financial support for Pakistan
2026-04-17
Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday granting a financial support amounting to $8 billion to boost Pakistan’s economic stability. This isContinue Reading
Deduru Oya tragedy: Death toll increases to eight
2026-04-17
Two more bodies have been recovered in connection with the recent drowning incident in Deduru Oya, bringing the death tollContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate increases to Rs. 319
2026-04-17
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated slightly against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (17), comparedContinue Reading
Indian Vice President to make first bilateral visit to Sri Lanka
2026-04-17
The Vice President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, will visit Sri Lanka from 19 to 20 April 2026. According toContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Ambassador presents Letters of Credence to President of Belarus
2026-04-17
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation, with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Belarus, Shobini Gunasekera, presentedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s UN Envoy meets Human Rights Chief Volker Türk
2026-04-17
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva, Sumith Dassanayake, engaged in a constructive meetingContinue Reading
Govt rolls out Grade 1 education reforms for 2026
2026-04-17
The Ministry of Education has announced the rollout of Grade 1 education reforms for the year 2026, with the distributionContinue Reading