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Owner of fishing boat seized with over 160kg heroin arrested

Owner of fishing boat seized with over 160kg heroin arrested

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..

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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..

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..

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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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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..

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..

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CPC denies purchasing crude oil at $286 per barrel (English)

CPC denies purchasing crude oil at $286 per barrel (English)

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz as Trump says US blockade will continue (English)

Imported coal was substandard, but no fraud occured - Minister Vijitha Herath (English)

Fuel prices may be adjusted amid global market fluctuations as govt absorbs import costs - Minister (English)

44 killed in road accidents during festive period; Drunk driving identified as a main cause: Police (English)

Former MP Chandana Kathriarachchi arrested with firearms and ammunition cache (English)

Office train services to resume as normal tomorrow; Private bus operations reduced (English)

Derana-Dialog 'Rangiri Dambulu Soorya Mangalya' draws massive crowds in Dambulla (English)

Customary anointing of oil for New Year performed at temples across the island (English)

Sri Lanka's Aging Population; 2024 Census reveals demographic trends and socioeconomic impacts (English)

Sri Lankans ushered in Sinhala and Tamil New Year with customs and festivities across the country (English)

President welcomes New Year with residents of newly rebuilt home damaged by cyclone (English)

Opposition lodges complaint with CID over alleged irregularities in the coal tender process (English)

Sinhala and Tamil New Year dawns tomorrow; ‘Punya Kaalaya’ begins at 3:08 a.m. (English)

Technology

Audi, SAIC will jointly develop future models under new China brand

Audi, SAIC will jointly develop future models under new China brand

OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research

OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research

Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says

Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says

AI chatbots give misleading medical advice 50% of the time, study finds

AI chatbots give misleading medical advice 50% of the time, study finds

Entertainment

Ranbir Kapoor makes history as only Bollywood star on TIME 100 list

Ranbir Kapoor makes history as only Bollywood star on TIME 100 list

Netflix to refocus on ads, content after failed Warner Bros bid

Netflix to refocus on ads, content after failed Warner Bros bid

Justin Bieber breaks all Coachella records with headline performance

Justin Bieber breaks all Coachella records with headline performance

Hollywood stars unite to oppose Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger

Hollywood stars unite to oppose Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger

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