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Iran rejects temporary ceasefire, seeks end to war across region: Deputy minister

2026-04-17
On: April 17, 2026

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said Tehran rejects any temporary ceasefire and is seeking a comprehensive end to theContinue Reading

Railway Department announces special New Year return trains

2026-04-17
On: April 17, 2026

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
On: April 17, 2026

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
On: April 17, 2026

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
On: April 17, 2026

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
On: April 17, 2026

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
On: April 17, 2026

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
On: April 17, 2026

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
On: April 17, 2026

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
On: April 17, 2026

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
On: April 17, 2026

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
On: April 17, 2026

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
On: April 17, 2026

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
On: April 17, 2026

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
On: April 17, 2026

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
On: April 17, 2026

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
On: April 17, 2026

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
On: April 17, 2026

Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva, Sumith Dassanayake, engaged in a constructive meetingContinue Reading

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