Artemis II astronauts return from moon with splashdown to close out record-breaking lunar voyage
Artemis II’s astronauts returned from the moon with a dramatic splashdown in the Pacific on Friday to close out humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than a half-century. MORE..
- Lebanon ceasefire and release of Iranian assets needed before talks - Iran’s Speaker
- Coal imports did not have proper laboratory accreditation – Lanka Coal Company GM admits
- No impact on NDB customer accounts or deposits - CBSL assures
- Showers expected in parts of the island after 2pm
- Artemis II astronauts return from moon with splashdown to close out record-breaking lunar voyage
- Artemis II astronauts return from moon with splashdown to close out record-breaking lunar voyage
- One dead, 27 injured as bus carrying British tourists crashes in Spain’s La Gomera
- Trump says US will have Strait of Hormuz ‘open fairly soon’
- Iranian delegation lands in Islamabad ahead of ‘make-or-break’ talks
- GMOA strike ends; Future course of action to be decided
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GMOA strike ends; Future course of action to be decided
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) announced that its 48-hour island-wide token strike ends at 8.00 a.m. this morning (11). MORE..
Iranian delegation lands in Islamabad ahead of ‘make-or-break’ talks
Iran’s negotiating team arrived in Islamabad on Friday for peace talks with the United States, even as Tehran insisted on measures it said needed to be addressed first, throwing last-minute doubt over the meetings. MORE..
Trump says US will have Strait of Hormuz ‘open fairly soon’
President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that the U.S. will have the Strait of Hormuz “open fairly soon” but did not elaborate and acknowledged that it will not be an easy step. MORE..
One dead, 27 injured as bus carrying British tourists crashes in Spain’s La Gomera
At least one person died and 27 were injured after a bus carrying British tourists crashed down a ravine on the Spanish island of La Gomera, emergency services said on Friday. MORE..
Showers expected in parts of the island after 2pm
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North Western, Southern and Uva provinces and in Anuradhapura, Mannar, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts after 2.00 p.m., the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
No impact on NDB customer accounts or deposits - CBSL assures
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has informed the public that it has been closely monitoring developments relating to National Development Bank PLC (NDB) following the recent disclosure of an internal fraud. MORE..
Coal imports did not have proper laboratory accreditation – Lanka Coal Company GM admits
It has been revealed before the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) that coal shipments imported by the Trident Company were, from the initial stages of importation to Sri Lanka, tested at a loading port laboratory that did not possess the required accreditation. MORE..
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April 10, 2026 10:17 pm
Lebanon ceasefire and release of Iranian assets needed before talks - Iran’s Speaker
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf says a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran’s blocked assets must happen ‘‘before negotiations begin." MORE..
Special security program launched during festive season - Defence Ministry
The Ministry of Defence has announced that a special security program has been implemented to ensure a safe and peaceful environment for the public during the festive season. MORE..
Initial interviews commence for apprentice police officer recruitment
The initial phase of interviews for the recruitment of Apprentice Police Constables, Women Police Constables, and Police Constable Drivers to the Sri Lanka Police and the Police Special Task Force (STF) is currently underway in accordance with Government Gazette No. 2482 dated March 27, 2026. MORE..
Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa submits assets declaration to Bribery Commission
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has submitted an affidavit detailing his assets and sources of income to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), in connection with the assets investigation. MORE..
US will extend open hand to Iran if they act in good faith, Vance says as he boards Air Force Two
US Vice-President JD Vance has just boarded Air Force Two ahead of talks between the US and Iranian delegations in Pakistan. MORE..
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
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..
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April 10, 2026 6:30 pm
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..
Iranian delegation lands in Islamabad ahead of ‘make-or-break’ talks
Iran’s negotiating team arrived in Islamabad on Friday for peace talks with the United States, even as Tehran insisted on measures it said needed to be addressed first, throwing last-minute doubt over the meetings. MORE..
Trump says US will have Strait of Hormuz ‘open fairly soon’
President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that the U.S. will have the Strait of Hormuz “open fairly soon” but did not elaborate and acknowledged that it will not be an easy step. MORE..
One dead, 27 injured as bus carrying British tourists crashes in Spain’s La Gomera
At least one person died and 27 were injured after a bus carrying British tourists crashed down a ravine on the Spanish island of La Gomera, emergency services said on Friday. MORE..
Showers expected in parts of the island after 2pm
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North Western, Southern and Uva provinces and in Anuradhapura, Mannar, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts after 2.00 p.m., the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
No impact on NDB customer accounts or deposits - CBSL assures
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has informed the public that it has been closely monitoring developments relating to National Development Bank PLC (NDB) following the recent disclosure of an internal fraud. MORE..
Coal imports did not have proper laboratory accreditation – Lanka Coal Company GM admits
It has been revealed before the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) that coal shipments imported by the Trident Company were, from the initial stages of importation to Sri Lanka, tested at a loading port laboratory that did not possess the required accreditation. MORE..
Lebanon ceasefire and release of Iranian assets needed before talks - Iran’s Speaker
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf says a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran’s blocked assets must happen ‘‘before negotiations begin." MORE..
Special security program launched during festive season - Defence Ministry
The Ministry of Defence has announced that a special security program has been implemented to ensure a safe and peaceful environment for the public during the festive season. MORE..
Initial interviews commence for apprentice police officer recruitment
The initial phase of interviews for the recruitment of Apprentice Police Constables, Women Police Constables, and Police Constable Drivers to the Sri Lanka Police and the Police Special Task Force (STF) is currently underway in accordance with Government Gazette No. 2482 dated March 27, 2026. MORE..
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Technology
Artemis II astronauts return from moon with splashdown to close out record-breaking lunar voyage
Artemis II’s astronauts returned from the moon with a dramatic splashdown in the Pacific on Friday to close out humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than a half-century. MORE..
Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from moon toward splashdown
Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from moon toward splashdown
The four Artemis II astronauts, returning from the world’s first crewed moon voyage in over half a century, hurtled back toward Earth on Friday aboard their gumdrop-shaped Orion spacecraft, headed for a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off Southern California. MORE..
Tesla is developing a new smaller, cheaper EV
Tesla is developing a new smaller, cheaper EV
Tesla is developing an all-new smaller, cheaper electric SUV, four people familiar with the matter told Reuters. MORE..
Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027, PM says
Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027, PM says
Greece will ban access to social media for children under the age of 15 from January 1, 2027, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday, citing rising anxiety, sleep problems and the addictive design of online platforms. MORE..
Entertainment
Michael Jackson biopic ‘spent $15m on reshoots to remove child abuse allegations’ from ending
The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic once promised an “unbiased” look at the King of Pop’s life – until a reported series of costly reshoots completely cut the child abuse allegations against the singer from the film. MORE..
Britain celebrates late Queen Elizabeth II as a style icon to mark her centenary
Britain celebrates late Queen Elizabeth II as a style icon to mark her centenary
The late Queen Elizabeth II believed the monarch had to be seen to be believed. And she made sure that was true even when Britain’s famously changeable weather intervened, pioneering the use of a clear plastic raincoat so that a stodgy black umbrella didn’t obscure her from public view. MORE..
Vijay’s unreleased film Jana Nayagan leaked online before TN polls
Vijay’s unreleased film Jana Nayagan leaked online before TN polls
Tamil superstar Vijay’s final film, Jana Nayagan, has been leaked online, even though it hasn’t been released in theatres yet. On Thursday night, small clips from the film were shared on social media, and by Friday morning, HD prints of the full film were uploaded to piracy sites. MORE..
Hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies aged 68
Hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies aged 68
Afrika Bambaataa, one of the founding figures of hip-hop culture, has died at the age of 68, the Hip Hop Alliance has confirmed. MORE..
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Sports
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..
South America’s CONMEBOL backs FIFA President Infantino for fourth term
South American football’s governing body (CONMEBOL) gave Gianni Infantino its backing on Thursday should he decide to run for reelection as FIFA president for a fourth term. MORE..
Every Sri Lankan dreams of playing in IPL: Pathum Nissanka
Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Pathum Nissanka highlighted that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a dream opportunity for Sri Lankan players, and those who get a chance must seize it with strong performances. MORE..
Prosecutors seek Tiger Woods’ prescription drug records after Florida arrest
Prosecutors are seeking all the records connected to Tiger Woods’ prescription medications, including dosage and warnings about driving on pill bottles, court documents show. MORE..
Russia to pay athletes banned from Winter Olympics
The Russian Olympic Committee says it will make cash payments to 116 of the country’s athletes who were not allowed to compete at the Winter Olympics. MORE..
