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GMOA strike ends; Future course of action to be decided

GMOA strike ends; Future course of action to be decided

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..

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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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No-confidence motion will be defeated,but govt will be exposed – says MP Dilith (English)

No-confidence motion will be defeated,but govt will be exposed – says MP Dilith (English)

Coal imports did not have proper laboratory accreditation – Lanka Coal Company GM admits (English)

Doctors to end island-wide strike tomorrow - GMOA (English)

MP D.V. Chanaka claims substandard coal deal loss could surpass Rs. 100 billion (English)

Govt has comprehensive plan to elevate living standards of farmers – President (English)

IMF reaches staff-level agreement on fifth and sixth reviews of Sri Lanka's EFF (English)

PUCSL requested to further increase electricity tariff by 15% for second quarter 2026 (English)

Laugfs Gas to release 30,000 cylinders daily to market during festive period (English)

Renovated Colombo Pettah Central Bus Stand declared open under 'Clean Sri Lanka' initiative (English)

Economic relief package announced for farmers, fishermen and low-income groups (English)

Cabinet approves proposal to gazette proposed amendments to Value Added Tax Act (English)

Audit report reveals major irregularities; Opposition, govt. trade barbs over coal procurement (English)

Water cuts in Colombo continue as dry weather persists across Sri Lanka (English)

Litro, LAUGFS announce major hike in gas prices public dismayed by continuous shortage in market (English)

Technology

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

Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from moon toward splashdown

Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from moon toward splashdown

Tesla is developing a new smaller, cheaper EV

Tesla is developing a new smaller, cheaper EV

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027, PM says

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027, PM says

Entertainment

Michael Jackson biopic ‘spent $15m on reshoots to remove child abuse allegations’ from ending

Michael Jackson biopic ‘spent $15m on reshoots to remove child abuse allegations’ from ending

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

Vijay’s unreleased film Jana Nayagan leaked online before TN polls

Vijay’s unreleased film Jana Nayagan leaked online before TN polls

Hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies aged 68

Hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies aged 68

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Nuwan Thushara apologizes to SLC, expresses willingness to withdraw petition

Nuwan Thushara apologizes to SLC, expresses willingness to withdraw petition

South America’s CONMEBOL backs FIFA President Infantino for fourth term

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Russia to pay athletes banned from Winter Olympics