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Malaysia joins growing number of Southeast Asian countries seeking to secure Russian oil
Malaysia joins growing number of Southeast Asian countries seeking to secure Russian oil
Malaysia is joining a growing list of countries in Southeast Asia seeking to secure oil from Russia amid an energy crunch as a result of the US-Israel conflict with Iran that is now into its eighth week. MORE..
Indian VP and PM Harini hold discussions to further strengthen bilateral ties
Indian VP and PM Harini hold discussions to further strengthen bilateral ties
The Visiting Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan has held discussions with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Temple Trees in Colombo today (19). MORE..
Live hand grenade found in Eppawala reservoir, STF called for controlled detonation
Live hand grenade found in Eppawala reservoir, STF called for controlled detonation
A live hand grenade has been discovered in the Nabadawewa reservoir in Andagala, Eppawala. MORE..
Man arrested over alleged drugging and theft on Anuradhapura–Colombo bus
Man arrested over alleged drugging and theft on Anuradhapura–Colombo bus
Police have arrested an individual in connection with a theft involving cash and gold jewellery after allegedly offering food and beverages laced with intoxicating substances to three women travelling on a bus, the Police Media Division said. MORE..
Opposition responds to resignation of Energy Minister over coal procurement
Opposition responds to resignation of Energy Minister over coal procurement
The Joint Opposition has issued a statement regarding the resignation of Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody and the Secretary to the Ministry, Prof. Udayanga Hemapala, who stepped down amid ongoing investigations into a coal procurement process. MORE..
North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war
North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war
North Korea fired ballistic missiles into the sea on Sunday, accelerating its missile launches amid Iran war tensions and talk of possible meetings with the U.S. and South Korea. MORE..
Russian woman killed in train collision at Kabalana railway crossing
Russian woman killed in train collision at Kabalana railway crossing
A 23-year-old Russian woman has died after being struck by an express train traveling from Beliatta to Colombo. MORE..
Indian Vice President meets President Dissanayake
Indian Vice President meets President Dissanayake
The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo today (19), engaging in high-level discussions aimed at further strengthening the longstanding relationship between India and Sri Lanka. MORE..
Two officials of Mullaitivu Hospital arrested over bribery allegation
Two officials of Mullaitivu Hospital arrested over bribery allegation
An accountant and a management assistant at the Mullaitivu District Hospital have been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegations of accepting a bribe of Rs. 30,000. MORE..
Passengers urged to report buses overcharging, not issuing tickets – NTC
Passengers urged to report buses overcharging, not issuing tickets – NTC
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has urged passengers to lodge complaints against buses that overcharge fares or fail to issue tickets. MORE..
Bangladeshi national arrested with foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 5.1 mln at BIA
Bangladeshi national arrested with foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 5.1 mln at BIA
A foreign national who attempted to smuggle a stock of foreign cigarettes has been arrested by a group of Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). MORE..
| April 19, 2026 11:51 am
Trump ‘pulled’ into war by Netanyahu, says former VP
Trump ‘pulled’ into war by Netanyahu, says former VP
Former Vice-President Kamala Harris says Donald Trump has been ‘‘pulled’’ into war with Iran by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. MORE..
Mother and daughter killed in suspected arson attack in Maharagama
Mother and daughter killed in suspected arson attack in Maharagama
A mother and her teenage daughter have been killed in a suspected arson attack at a two-storey residence in Maharagama, police said. MORE..
Trump hails Israel as ‘great ally,’ hits out at nations that ‘have shown their true colors’
Trump hails Israel as ‘great ally,’ hits out at nations that ‘have shown their true colors’
President Donald Trump has strongly defended Israel in a recent post on Truth Social, calling the country a ‘‘great ally’’ and praising its strength and resilience during times of conflict. MORE..
Indian Vice President arrives in Sri Lanka
Indian Vice President arrives in Sri Lanka
The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan has arrived in Sri Lanka, a short while ago. MORE..
| April 19, 2026 9:42 am
NTC fines 80 buses for overcharging during New Year period
NTC fines 80 buses for overcharging during New Year period
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has taken action to fine 80 buses for overcharging passengers during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period. MORE..
Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait
Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait
Iran’s top negotiator said recent talks with the U.S. had made progress but gaps remained over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz, while President Donald Trump cited ‘‘very good conversations’‘ with Tehran despite warning against ‘‘blackmail’‘ over the key shipping channel. MORE..
Two bodies recovered after drowning incident in Nallachchiya Reservoir
Two bodies recovered after drowning incident in Nallachchiya Reservoir
Two bodies have been recovered inside a culvert along a canal carrying water from the left bank of the Nallachchiya Reservoir in Thambuttegama, police said. MORE..
Indian VP to arrive in Sri Lanka today; Special traffic plan announced
Indian VP to arrive in Sri Lanka today; Special traffic plan announced
The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (19) on an official visit. MORE..
Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz fully closed, state media reports
Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz fully closed, state media reports
The navy of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps said it extended the closure to the corridor it had earlier designated for the safe passage of vessels through the strategic waterway and declared the strait fully closed until the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports and ships is lifted. MORE..
Shooting incident reported in residence at Midigama
Shooting incident reported in residence at Midigama
A shooting incident has been reported in the Midigama area last night (18) at around 11.40 p.m.MORE..
At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages
At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages
At least six people have been killed and others injured after a person opened fire in Kyiv on Saturday, Ukrainian officials say. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in several parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in several parts of the island
Atmospheric conditions will be favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island from tomorrow (20), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
India summons Iran’s ambassador after Indian-flagged tankers shot at near Strait of Hormuz
India summons Iran’s ambassador after Indian-flagged tankers shot at near Strait of Hormuz
India on Saturday summoned Iran’s ambassador in New Delhi after two Indian vessels were forced to reverse course in the Strait of Hormuz following reports of gunfire from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. MORE..
CBSL Chief discusses geopolitical risks and trade settlement mechanisms with China and India
CBSL Chief discusses geopolitical risks and trade settlement mechanisms with China and India
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe held bilateral discussions with the Governor of the People’s Bank of China, Dr. Pan Gongsheng on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund–World Bank Spring Meetings 2026. MORE..