US renews Russia oil waiver after pressure from nations
2026-04-18
The Trump administration has renewed a waiver allowing nations to buy sanctioned Russian oil at sea for about a month.Continue Reading
NDB faces global forensic audit as fraud probe escalates
2026-04-18
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has announced that National Development Bank PLC (NDB), in consultation with CBSL, isContinue Reading
Israeli-American soldier accused of war crimes in Sri Lanka: HRF urges action
2026-04-18
The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has lodged a formal denunciation with Sri Lankan authorities against Israeli-American soldier Jake Burkons, citingContinue Reading
China outlines Four Pillars for Regional Stability in talks with UAE
2026-04-18
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, atContinue Reading
Kumara Jayakody’s resignation too late – Namal
2026-04-18
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has sharply criticized the resignation of Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, calling itContinue Reading
QR fuel quota system for petrol reinstated from today
2026-04-18
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said that the QR code fuel quota system for petrol vehicles will be reinstated fromContinue Reading
Weather: Mainly dry weather, showers after 1 pm
2026-04-18
Showers or thundershowers are expected at several locations in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces, as well as in theContinue Reading
5 arrested over Ragama incident where woman’s hair was forcibly cut
2026-04-18
Five suspects, including the main accused, have been arrested by police over an incident in which a woman was assaultedContinue Reading
Neighbour arrested over brutal assault on woman after firecracker dispute
2026-04-18
Police have arrested a suspect over a viral video showing a woman being violently assaulted with a stick in theContinue Reading
India set to vote on women’s quota bills amid opposition concerns
2026-04-17
India’s Parliament is set to vote on a series of key bills aimed at expanding legislative representation and advancing aContinue Reading
Govt says it withheld over Rs. 9 billion from coal supplier over quality concerns
2026-04-17
The government says it has withheld more than Rs. 9 billion in payments to a coal supplier due toContinue Reading
Complaint seeks probe into Minister Lal Kantha’s assets
2026-04-17
A complaint has been lodged with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) calling for an investigationContinue Reading
Over 1,400 kg Heroin and 1900 kg ICE seized since October: Police
2026-04-17
Police have seized large quantities of narcotics in islandwide operations carried out since October 30 last year, according to theContinue Reading
Iran says Strait of Hormuz open to commercial vessels amid ceasefire
2026-04-17
Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open” for all commercial vessels during the current ceasefire period, Foreign MinisterContinue Reading
President appoints new Secretary to the Ministry of Energy
2026-04-17
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed G.M.R.D. Aponsu as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Energy. The letter ofContinue Reading
President reviews ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ 2026 Action Plan
2026-04-17
A special discussion on the 2026 Action Plan of the Clean Sri Lanka programme and the progress achieved in theContinue Reading
No probes found corruption: govt ministers defend Kumara Jayakody
2026-04-17
No investigation has confirmed that former Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody was involved in any corruption related to the substandardContinue Reading
Watch: Government ministers hold special media briefing
2026-04-17
A special media briefing is currently underway at the Department of Government Information, with the participation of several ministers. MinistersContinue Reading