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$50 billion worth of oil lost in 50 days of war: Report
$50 billion worth of oil lost in 50 days of war: Report
The world has lost over $50 billion worth of crude oil that has not been produced since the Iran war began nearly 50 days ago and the aftershock of the crisis will be felt for months and even years to come, according to analysts and Reuters calculations. MORE..
Proposed India-Sri Lanka oil pipeline link discussed during meeting between President AKD and Indian VP: Indian Foreign Secretary
Proposed India-Sri Lanka oil pipeline link discussed during meeting between President AKD and Indian VP: Indian Foreign Secretary
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the visiting Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan held discussions on the proposed project related to the energy hub in Trincomalee and the proposal to link India and Sri Lanka through an oil pipeline, according to Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. MORE..
Iranian delegation to visit Pakistan on Tuesday for US talks
Iranian delegation to visit Pakistan on Tuesday for US talks
An Iranian delegation will arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday for talks with the US, Iranian sources familiar with the negotiations say. MORE..
Visiting Indian Vice President meets Tamil Leaders in Colombo
Visiting Indian Vice President meets Tamil Leaders in Colombo
Visiting Vice President of India CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday met leaders of political parties in the North and East and Indian Origin Tamil parties during his visit to Sri Lanka, reinforcing India’s commitment to the welfare of the Tamil community in the island. MORE..
26 drowning incidents reported during festive period – Police
26 drowning incidents reported during festive period – Police
A total of 26 people have lost their lives in drowning incidents during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period, police stated. MORE..
Indian VP hands over 145 houses, concluding third phase of housing project in Sri Lanka
Indian VP hands over 145 houses, concluding third phase of housing project in Sri Lanka
The third phase of the Indian housing project implemented by the Government of India in the plantation areas has officially concluded today (19). MORE..
Donald Trump says US representatives heading to Pakistan for Iran talks
Donald Trump says US representatives heading to Pakistan for Iran talks
President Donald Trump said Sunday that US representatives are traveling to Islamabad, Pakistan, for negotiations with Iran, as he accused Tehran of violating a ceasefire agreement in the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
President calls on Chief Prelate of Amarapura Chapter
President calls on Chief Prelate of Amarapura Chapter
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the headquarters of the Amarapura Maha Nikaya in Wellawatte this morning (19) and met the Supreme Mahanayake Thero of Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Karagoda Uyangoda Maithree Murthi Mahanayake Thera and received his blessings. MORE..
Expressway revenue during festive period exceeds Rs. 441 million
Expressway revenue during festive period exceeds Rs. 441 million
More than Rs. 441 million in revenue was generated from expressway usage during the New Year travel period from April 10 to April 18, the Road Development Authority (RDA) has announced. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for most parts of the country
Warm weather advisory issued for most parts of the country
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Eastern provinces and the Monaragala district. MORE..
Registration of Persons Dept. issues notice on resumption of services
Registration of Persons Dept. issues notice on resumption of services
All public services offered at the Department for Registration of Persons will resume tomorrow (20), following the restoration of the system. MORE..
Air Force personnel deployed for expressway rescue operations
Air Force personnel deployed for expressway rescue operations
Sri Lanka Air Force personnel have been deployed to assist in rescue operations along the expressway network, the Air Force Media Spokesperson, Group Captain Nalin Wewakumbura said. MORE..
Pakistan tightens security ahead of expected US-Iran talks
Pakistan tightens security ahead of expected US-Iran talks
Pakistan has placed its capital Islamabad and the neighboring garrison city of Rawalpindi on high security alert ahead of the expected second round of U.S.-Iran talks. MORE..
Visiting Indian Vice President meets Opposition Leader
Visiting Indian Vice President meets Opposition Leader
Visiting Vice President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan has held discussions with the Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa in Colombo today (19). MORE..
Opposition calls for Audit report on coal procurement to be referred to Attorney General
Opposition calls for Audit report on coal procurement to be referred to Attorney General
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has called for the immediate submission of the audit report detailing alleged irregularities in coal procurement to the Attorney General through Parliament. MORE..
| April 19, 2026 3:28 pm
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..
| April 19, 2026 2:29 pm
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..