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Trump’s oil push widens with seizure of Russian-flagged tanker linked to Venezuela

Trump’s oil push widens with seizure of Russian-flagged tanker linked to Venezuela

Public invited to contribute to “National Visual Chronicle” on Cyclone Ditwah

The President’s Media Division (PMD), in collaboration with the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat, is compiling a National Visual Chronicle documenting the impact of Cyclone Ditwah on Sri Lanka and the subsequent recovery process. MORE..

No parliamentary pensions after bill enacted – Justice Minister

The Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, has stated that once the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill, which seeks to repeal the Parliamentary Pensions Law, is enacted, no Member of Parliament will be entitled to receive a pension. MORE..

Russia sends navy to guard oil tanker being pursued by US forces

Russia has reportedly deployed a submarine and other vessels to escort an oil tanker - which is also being pursued by US forces - across the Atlantic. MORE..

Port City Economic Commission Bill passed without amendments

The Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill has been passed in Parliament today (07) without amendments, following its third reading.

Death toll rises to 7 in Waikkala illicit liquor incident; Suspects remanded

The death toll from the incident related to the consumption of illicit liquor in the Waikkala area of Wennappuwa has risen to seven. MORE..

Professor Charitha Herath appointed to SJB Working Committee

Former Member of Parliament Professor Charitha Herath has been appointed to the Working Committee of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). MORE..

Heavy showers above 100 mm predicted in several areas

Heavy showers above 100 mm have been predicted at some places in the Eastern and Uva provinces and in the Polonnaruwa, Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..

Guidelines on cybersecurity planned for education sector officials

Steps have been taken to prepare a code of guidelines on cyber security for officials involved in curriculum development, as well as the preparation and review of school textbooks. MORE..

All crew members of seaplane which plunged into Gregory Lake are safe – Operators

Crew members of the Amphibian aircraft which plunged into Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya this afternoon (07) were unharmed, the Saffron Aviation (Pvt) Ltd which operates Cinnamon Air aircraft has stated. MORE..

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Heavy rainfall expected in several provinces under the influence of depression off Sri Lanka (English)

Heavy rainfall expected in several provinces under the influence of depression off Sri Lanka (English)

President Dissanayake reviews progress of 'A Nation United' national anti-drug program (English)

Opposition to submit No-Confidence Motion against PM over Grade 6 module controversy (English)

Easter Sunday terror attacks: Public Security Minister makes revelation on 'Sarah Jasmine' (English)

Education reforms saga continues; Chief Prelates briefed on detrimental features (English)

Will continue to extend support to places of worship -Leader of Sarvajana Balaya Dilith Jayaweera (English)

Diesel price increased; No change in bus and schools transport service charges (English)

Cabinet grants approval to procure crude oil stocks from Singapore for four months (English)

Govt. keen to go ahead with education reforms despite opposition from TUs and other factions (English)

Utilisation of capital budget allocations remain unsatisfactory - President Anura Kumara (English)

PM should bear responsibility for issues in education reforms process - Opposition Leader (English)

Draft Bill to abolish Parliamentary pensions gazetted (English)

Ex-Sathosa Transport Manager remanded; Police seek to arrest ex-Minister Johnston Fernando (English)

JVP condemns US strikes in Venezuela; SL urges respect for national sovereignty (English)

Technology

iPhone will get 200MP cameras in 2028, says Morgan Stanley

iPhone will get 200MP cameras in 2028, says Morgan Stanley

Renowned inventor Rohan De Lanerolle secures five awards at Asia Awards 2026

Renowned inventor Rohan De Lanerolle secures five awards at Asia Awards 2026

Nvidia launches Vera Rubin, its next major AI platform, at CES 2026

Nvidia launches Vera Rubin, its next major AI platform, at CES 2026

Hyundai to deploy humanoid robots at US factory from 2028

Hyundai to deploy humanoid robots at US factory from 2028

Entertainment

Tomorrowland to hold its first-ever Asia festival in Thailand

Tomorrowland to hold its first-ever Asia festival in Thailand

The ‘magical’ blue flower changing farmers’ fortunes in India

The ‘magical’ blue flower changing farmers’ fortunes in India

Major Titanic exhibition set for Liverpool in 2026

Major Titanic exhibition set for Liverpool in 2026

A new Grammy category honors album covers, and the artists that make them

A new Grammy category honors album covers, and the artists that make them

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Sports

Pakistan secure 6-wicket win over Sri Lanka in first T20I

Pakistan secure 6-wicket win over Sri Lanka in first T20I

Pakistan bowl out Sri Lanka for 128 in T20I series-opener

Pakistan win toss, elect to bowl first against Sri Lanka in T20I series opener

Vikram Rathour to be appointed as Sri Lanka batting coach ahead of T20 World Cup

ICC says no change in venues for Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup games as of now