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Sri Lankan man arrested after overstaying in Singapore for 10 months
Sri Lankan man arrested after overstaying in Singapore for 10 months
A 27-year-old Sri Lankan man has been arrested after overstaying in Singapore for about 10 months and living without a fixed address, foreign media reported today. MORE..
Special presidential commission to probe all coal shipments since 2009
Special presidential commission to probe all coal shipments since 2009
A Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry will be appointed to investigate all coal shipments imported to the country since 2009, says Leader of the House Minister Bimal Ratnayake. MORE..
| April 10, 2026 6:30 pm
School uniform fabric distribution for 2026 completed - Education Ministry
School uniform fabric distribution for 2026 completed - Education Ministry
The Ministry of Education states that the distribution of the total quantity of school uniform fabric received as a grant from the People’s Republic of China for the year 2026 has been completed. MORE..
No-confidence motion against Energy Minister defeated in Parliament
No-confidence motion against Energy Minister defeated in Parliament
The motion of no-confidence submitted by opposition Members of Parliament against Minister of Energy, Kumara Jayakody, was defeated by a majority of 104 votes on Friday (10). MORE..
| April 10, 2026 6:12 pm
GMOA to end island-wide strike tomorrow
GMOA to end island-wide strike tomorrow
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to end its island-wide strike action from 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (11).
Speaker certifies Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill
Speaker certifies Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill
The Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, has certified the Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill yesterday (09). MORE..
Mahapola scholarship allowance for March credited to students today
Mahapola scholarship allowance for March credited to students today
The March installment of the Mahapola scholarship allowance, established by the Lalith Athulathmudali Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship Trust Fund, has been credited to university students’ bank accounts today (10). 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 tomorrow (11) for residents of the Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Western, Southern and Eastern provinces and in Monaragala District. MORE..
Special inspections launched island-wide during festive season: PHIs
Special inspections launched island-wide during festive season: PHIs
Special inspection operations have been launched across the island by Public Health Inspectors (PHIs), focusing on public health concerns, within the upcoming festival season, the Public Health Inspectors’ Union of Sri Lanka stated. MORE..
Two Chinese passengers arrested at BIA over contraband including used iPhones
Two Chinese passengers arrested at BIA over contraband including used iPhones
Two Chinese nationals were arrested by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of contraband including used iPhones, suspected to be intended for carrying out computer-related crimes and financial fraud in Sri Lanka. MORE..
IMF flags coal quality issues driving Sri Lanka power costs
IMF flags coal quality issues driving Sri Lanka power costs
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Evan Papageorgiou, highlighted issues related to coal procurement and its impact on electricity generation costs in the country at a recent press briefing. MORE..
Nuwan Thushara apologizes to SLC, expresses willingness to withdraw petition
Nuwan Thushara apologizes to SLC, expresses willingness to withdraw petition
Sri Lanka cricketer Nuwan Thushara has apologised to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) regarding his decision to take legal action over the non-issuance of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to participate in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). MORE..
Lebanon says it will take part in talks with Israel if ceasefire in place
Lebanon says it will take part in talks with Israel if ceasefire in place
A senior official in the Lebanese president’s office has just confirmed to the BBC that Lebanon will participate in direct negotiations with Israel next week if, and only if, there is a ceasefire in place beforehand. MORE..
Lufthansa flights disrupted as cabin crew stage strike
Lufthansa flights disrupted as cabin crew stage strike
Lufthansa flights were significantly disrupted on Friday as cabin crew union UFO staged a one-day strike, the airline’s third work stoppage in two months, impacting operations at its Frankfurt and Munich hubs. MORE..
World Food Programme warns Lebanon facing food security crisis due to Iran war
World Food Programme warns Lebanon facing food security crisis due to Iran war
Lebanon is facing a food security crisis as the Iran war disrupts supplies of goods inside the country, the United Nations World Food Programme said on Friday. MORE..
Police arrest 763 in island-wide anti-drug operations
Police arrest 763 in island-wide anti-drug operations
Sri Lanka Police said a total of 28,837 individuals were inspected island-wide yesterday (09) during daily search operations carried out to curb crime and drug-related activities. MORE..
Stock of unlabeled cosmetics worth Rs. 10 million seized in Pettah
Stock of unlabeled cosmetics worth Rs. 10 million seized in Pettah
A stock of unlabeled imported cosmetic products has been taken into custody in Pettah by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA). MORE..
Decision on petitions against post-internship medical appointments on May 8
Decision on petitions against post-internship medical appointments on May 8
The Court of Appeal has announced that its order on whether to grant leave to proceed with the petitions challenging the controversial post-internship medical appointment process will be delivered on May 8. MORE..
Liquor outlets to remain closed on April 13–14
Liquor outlets to remain closed on April 13–14
All liquor outlets across Sri Lanka will remain closed on April 13 and 14, the Excise Department has announced. MORE..
Strict action against individuals who caused damage to Pettah Bus Stand - Dy Minister
Strict action against individuals who caused damage to Pettah Bus Stand - Dy Minister
Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena says strict action will be taken against those responsible for causing damages to the newly renovated Pettah Central Bus Stand in Colombo. MORE..
| April 10, 2026 1:39 pm
China will not allow fuel crisis to occur in Sri Lanka - Chinese Ambassador
China will not allow fuel crisis to occur in Sri Lanka - Chinese Ambassador
Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong has stated that China will not allow a fuel crisis to occur in Sri Lanka under any circumstances. MORE..
IRD records over Rs. 600 bln revenue in first quarter of 2026
IRD records over Rs. 600 bln revenue in first quarter of 2026
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has reported a strong start to 2026, collecting Rs. 606,002 million in tax revenue during the first quarter of the year, marking a 17.7% increase compared to the same period in 2025. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva provinces, and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
ADB projects Sri Lanka’s economic growth to moderate in 2026
ADB projects Sri Lanka’s economic growth to moderate in 2026
Sri Lanka’s economic growth is projected to moderate from 5.0% in 2025 to 4.0% in 2026, before rising slightly to 4.2% in 2027, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). MORE..
Commissioner General of Motor Traffic further remanded
Commissioner General of Motor Traffic further remanded
The Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, Kamal Amarasinghe, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been further remanded until April 20 by the Pilessa Magistrate”s Court in Kurunegala. MORE..