Showers expected in several provinces after 1pm today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya district after 1.00 pm, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
- Anyone can provide information to commission probing coal imports – Minister
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- Average of 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, UN says
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‘Karandeniya Raju’ brought back to Sri Lanka from India
Notorious underworld figure ‘Karandeniya Raju’, wanted in connection with over 15 criminal offences, including murder, was brought back to Sri Lanka yesterday (17) from India by a special team of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). MORE..
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Average of 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, UN says
An average of at least 47 women and girls were killed each day during the war in Gaza, according to figures published by U.N. Women on Friday, and the agency warned that deaths have continued six months into a fragile ceasefire. MORE..
Fire breaks out at oil terminal in southern Russia’s Krasnodar region, officials say
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Police have arrested the owner of the multi-day fishing vessel seized by the Sri Lanka Navy while transporting a haul of drugs in the deep sea, about 400 nautical miles south of the island. MORE..
Int’l firm to conduct forensic audit into NDB internal fraud – CBSL
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Energy Minister’s resignation a bit too late – Namal
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser MP Namal Rajapaksa says that Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody’s resignation, although welcome, comes a bit too late. MORE..
Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘open’ during ceasefire
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Anyone can provide information to commission probing coal imports – Minister
Minister Vijitha Herath today categorically rejected claims that any fraud had taken place in the importation of coal, but admitted that the imported coal shipment was of substandard quality. MORE..
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April 17, 2026 8:23 pm
President Anura Kumara reviews ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ 2026 Action Plan
A special discussion on the Action Plan of the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme 2026 and the progress achieved in the previous year was held this morning (17) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Trump says ‘thank you’ after Iran announces opening of Strait of Hormuz
Iran and US declare Strait of Hormuz “completely open,” but Iran adds that passage is on a “coordinated route” set by Tehran. MORE..
New Secretary appointed to Ministry of Energy
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Senior Additional Secretary to the President Mr. G.M.R.D. Aponsu as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Energy. MORE..
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April 17, 2026 5:36 pm
IMF chief reaffirms continued support for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery
The Sri Lankan delegation, headed by the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr Nandalal Weerasinghe, has engaged in productive discussions with the senior leadership of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, as well as with rating agencies and investors during the IMF-WB Spring Meetings 2026. MORE..
Iran rejects temporary ceasefire, seeks end to war across region: Deputy Minister
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said Tehran rejects any temporary ceasefire and is seeking a comprehensive end to the war across the region. MORE..
Sri Lanka among worst impacted countries in Asia-Pacific due to West Asia conflict: UN report
Sri Lanka is among the worst impacted countries in the Asia-Pacific due to the ripple effects of the West Asia crisis, a UN report said. MORE..
Diesel purchased above $286; CPC denies high crude oil price claims
Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D. J. Rajakaruna, has firmly rejected claims that Sri Lanka procured crude oil at a price exceeding $286 per barrel when importing fuel to Sri Lanka. MORE..
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April 17, 2026 3:18 pm
Average of 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, UN says
An average of at least 47 women and girls were killed each day during the war in Gaza, according to figures published by U.N. Women on Friday, and the agency warned that deaths have continued six months into a fragile ceasefire. MORE..
Fire breaks out at oil terminal in southern Russia’s Krasnodar region, officials say
A fire broke out at an oil terminal in southern Russia’s Krasnodar region, prompting a large firefighting operation, the region’s emergency operational headquarters said early on Saturday. MORE..
Owner of fishing boat seized with over 160kg heroin arrested
Police have arrested the owner of the multi-day fishing vessel seized by the Sri Lanka Navy while transporting a haul of drugs in the deep sea, about 400 nautical miles south of the island. MORE..
Int’l firm to conduct forensic audit into NDB internal fraud – CBSL
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says that it continues to closely monitor on a day-to-day basis developments relating to National Development Bank PLC (NDB) following the disclosure of an internal fraud. MORE..
Energy Minister’s resignation a bit too late – Namal
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser MP Namal Rajapaksa says that Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody’s resignation, although welcome, comes a bit too late. MORE..
Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘open’ during ceasefire
Oil prices have plummeted after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would be “completely open” to commercial ships for the remainder of the ceasefire. MORE..
Anyone can provide information to commission probing coal imports – Minister
Minister Vijitha Herath today categorically rejected claims that any fraud had taken place in the importation of coal, but admitted that the imported coal shipment was of substandard quality. MORE..
President Anura Kumara reviews ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ 2026 Action Plan
A special discussion on the Action Plan of the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme 2026 and the progress achieved in the previous year was held this morning (17) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Trump says ‘thank you’ after Iran announces opening of Strait of Hormuz
Iran and US declare Strait of Hormuz “completely open,” but Iran adds that passage is on a “coordinated route” set by Tehran. MORE..
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OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research
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Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says
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AI chatbots give misleading medical advice 50% of the time, study finds
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USA
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UK
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Europe
Euro |
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Switzerland
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Canada
Canadian Dollar |
225.8873 | 233.9394 |
Australia
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Singapore
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Japan
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Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,020.8178 |
Oman
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Rial | 819.5761 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 86.5574 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 84.1072 |
UAE
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Dirham | 85.9070 |
Sports
Double Olympic badminton champion Axelsen announces retirement
Viktor Axelsen, a two-time Olympic and world champion from Denmark, has announced his retirement from professional badminton at the age of 32, marking an end to a stunning 16-year career. MORE..
Hyderabad signs Dilshan Madushanka as injury replacement for Brydon Carse
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have picked Sri Lanka’s left-arm seamer Dilshan Madushanka as an injury replacement for Brydon Carse for the remainder of IPL 2026. Madushanka will join SRH for INR 7.5 million. MORE..
New trial over soccer legend Maradona’s death begins in Argentina
A new trial over the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona will begin on Tuesday, with seven members of his medical team charged with negligent homicide nearly a year after a previous case collapsed in a mistrial. MORE..
Women’s T20 World Cup: Record prize money of $8.76 million announced
The International Cricket Council has announced record prize money for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. MORE..
Iran’s World Cup participation faces fresh threat
Iran’s participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup is facing fresh uncertainty, as escalating tensions with the United States, one of the host nations, threaten to spill into the sport. MORE..
