Association of Former Members of Parliament of Sri Lanka has requested the Inter-Parliamentary Union to inquire into, what the group...
Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and Ministry Secretary Prof. Udayanga Hemapala have resigned from their posts.According to the President’s...
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp says control of the Strait of Hormuz has now “returned to its previous state” because of...
Warm Weather Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 17 April 2026, valid...
Being a key frontline stakeholder in the national mission, ‘A Nation United,’ the Navy continues to maintain a vigilant maritime...
Minister of Power and Energy Kumara Jayakody and Ministry Secretary Prof. Udayanga Hemapala have resigned from their respective positions today...
Rwanda will host the inaugural Women’s Challenge Trophy, which starts on April 18 in Kigali with Rwanda taking on Italy,...
The ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) is investigating allegations of corruption involving Cricket Canada, one of which focuses on a game...
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday confirmed that the United States and Iran were in discussions – through Islamabad – to...
The leaders of Israel and Lebanon have agreed a 10-day ceasefire, US President Donald Trump has said, starting from 17:00...
Warm Weather Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 16 April 2026, valid...
Three Sri Lankan leopard cubs that were born at the Singapore Zoo on Jan 1 have now made their public...
Thousands of prisoners in Myanmar have been granted amnesty or had their sentences reduced. The pardon order by Min Aung Hlaing is one of his first...
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 18 APRIL 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 18 April 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some...
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday appointed a Presidential Commission of Inquiry to investigate alleged irregularities in coal imports and electricity generation, amid concerns over possible financial...
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court yesterday ordered the release, on bail, of former Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) Chairman Sarath Kongahage and former Additional Director General Devapriya...
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court yesterday refused bail to former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena, who is in remand custody over alleged bribery linked to the...
Vice President of India C.P. Radhakrishnan is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from April 19 to 20. During this visit, Vice President Radhakrishnan will hold...
Saturday 18th April, 2026 Never a dull day in Sri Lanka. CEO of HSBC Georges Elhedery has caused quite a stir here by claiming that Sri...
The Gratiaen Trust, in partnership with John Keells Foundation, and supported by the British Council, yesterday announced the longlist for the 33rd annual Gratiaen Prize, Sri Lanka’s most prestigious literary accolade for...
A Chinese Language Training Centre was inaugurated in Managala, Akurana, with the participation of Ambassador Qi Zhenhong, who reaffirmed China’s continued support to Sri Lanka during...
The Pathfinder Foundation hosted Dr Purna Bahadur Nepali, Ambassador of Nepal to Sri Lanka, for a discussion on strengthening bilateral institutional cooperation.The meeting was attended by...
As global uncertainty affects local industries, Sri Lanka’s construction sector is making careful adjustments. With ongoing challenges like supply chain issues and changing economic conditions, industry...
CSE trading experienced some positive ripple effects from reducing Middle East tensions yesterday, especially in relation to the announcement of the Israel-Lebanon ten day ceasefire agreement....
