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Two bodies recovered after drowning incident in Mahaweli River
Two bodies recovered after drowning incident in Mahaweli River
Two bodies have been recovered this afternoon (15) near the Verugal Aru Bridge on the Mahaweli River, where a father and his four sons were swept away while bathing. MORE..
| April 15, 2026 6:49 pm
Trump claims China has agreed not to provide weapons to Iran
Trump claims China has agreed not to provide weapons to Iran
Donald Trump has claimed that China has agreed not to provide weapons to Iran as reports circulate that Beijing has considered transferring arms. MORE..
Brother of ‘Karandeniya Sudda’ arrested in India
Brother of ‘Karandeniya Sudda’ arrested in India
The brother of notorious underworld figure ‘Karandeniya Sudda,’ the organized crime suspect known by the alias ‘Raju’, has been arrested in India, according to Sri Lanka Police. MORE..
IGP Public Relief Day cancelled for New Year holidays
IGP Public Relief Day cancelled for New Year holidays
Sri Lanka Police have announced that the IGP Relief Day, held for the consideration of appeals submitted by police officers, as well as the ‘IGP Public Relief Day’, will not be conducted this week due to the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season. MORE..
Iran threatens shipping in Gulf, Red Sea, and Gulf of Oman if US naval blockade continues
Iran threatens shipping in Gulf, Red Sea, and Gulf of Oman if US naval blockade continues
Ali Abdollahi - the commander for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, the country’s highest operational command co-ordinating the armed forces - says that if the US continues its blockade and creates “insecurity for Iran’s commercial vessels and oil tankers”, it will “constitute a prelude to a violation of the ceasefire”. MORE..
Iran war escalation could push global economy to brink of recession, IMF warns
Iran war escalation could push global economy to brink of recession, IMF warns
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that a further escalation in the war on Iran and continued disruption to oil markets could push the global economy to the brink of recession, with growth potentially slowing to 2% under its worst-case scenario. MORE..
Congestion reported near expressway toll gates after New Year holidays
Congestion reported near expressway toll gates after New Year holidays
Long queues of vehicles were reportedly observed today (15) at the Pinnaduwa entrance of the Southern Expressway in Galle. MORE..
| April 15, 2026 4:20 pm
Fuel prices will go down ‘tremendously’ once war is settled, says Trump
Fuel prices will go down ‘tremendously’ once war is settled, says Trump
US President Donald Trump says in an interview on Fox Business Network, that if you give Iran a nuclear weapon, ‘‘the world will be blown up." MORE..
Fisherman killed, another injured in mid-sea boat collision off Mannar
Fisherman killed, another injured in mid-sea boat collision off Mannar
A fisherman has reportedly died after two fishing boats collided and capsized in the sea area off Mannar. MORE..
Week-long water wastage reported in Meegoda after burst pipeline
Week-long water wastage reported in Meegoda after burst pipeline
Residents of the Udagewatta Road area in Meegoda say that a major water leak caused by a burst pipeline has been persisting for over a week, leading to considerable water wastage. MORE..
Any attempts to force Iran to surrender are destined to fail: Iranian President
Any attempts to force Iran to surrender are destined to fail: Iranian President
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says any attempts by the US or Israel to force Iran to “surrender” are “destined to fail and the Iranian nation will never accept such an approach." MORE..
Japan to provide $10 billion to Southeast Asia to ease oil price strain
Japan to provide $10 billion to Southeast Asia to ease oil price strain
Japan has decided to provide a total of $10 billion in financial support to Southeast Asian nations struggling with surging crude oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced during an online meeting with Southeast Asian leaders on Wednesday. MORE..
36 road accidents and 35 assault cases reported to National Hospital over New Year period
36 road accidents and 35 assault cases reported to National Hospital over New Year period
A total of 36 road traffic accidents have been reported to the Colombo National Hospital during the New Year period on April 13 and 14, hospital sources said. MORE..
SLTB generates Rs. 1 bln revenue during New Year festive period
SLTB generates Rs. 1 bln revenue during New Year festive period
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) generated an income of Rs. 1 billion within six days by providing special services during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year season, according to its Chairman, Sajeewa Kanakarathna. MORE..
Pakistan Navy ships TAIMUR and ASLAT conclude goodwill visit
Pakistan Navy ships TAIMUR and ASLAT conclude goodwill visit
The Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) TAIMUR and ASLAT departed the island, following a two-day goodwill visit, the Sri Lanka Navy said. MORE..
Russia renews offer to receive Iran’s enriched uranium
Russia renews offer to receive Iran’s enriched uranium
Russia has renewed an offer to “resolve the issue of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles”, as speculation mounts of a fresh round of US-Iran peace talks in the coming days, state media reported on Wednesday. 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, Central, and Uva provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara, Anuradhapura, and Kurunegala districts. MORE..
US will not renew 30-day waiver on Iranian oil
US will not renew 30-day waiver on Iranian oil
The US will not renew a 30-day waiver of sanctions on Iranian oil at sea that expires this week, and quietly let a similar waiver on sanctions on Russian oil expire over the weekend, two administration officials told Reuters on Tuesday, as the U.S. imposes a blockade on shipments from Iranian ports. MORE..
President engages in religious observances in Kandy
President engages in religious observances in Kandy
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (15) visited the historic Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, engaged in religious observances and received blessings for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. MORE..
| April 15, 2026 11:32 am
Gold prices in Sri Lanka rise by around Rs. 4,000
Gold prices in Sri Lanka rise by around Rs. 4,000
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased by around Rs. 4,000, Local market data indicates. MORE..
One dead, three family members injured in Buttala accident
One dead, three family members injured in Buttala accident
An individual died while three of his family members sustained injuries following a fatal road accident reported on the Wellawaya–Monaragala main road in Buttala, early this morning (15), police stated. MORE..
US destroyer interdicts two oil tankers attempting to leave Iran, official says
US destroyer interdicts two oil tankers attempting to leave Iran, official says
A U.S. destroyer interdicted two oil tankers attempting to leave Iran on Tuesday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump’s blockade went into effect, and instructed them to turn around, a U.S. official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. MORE..
Trump again hits out at Pope Leo and NATO in flurry of Truth Social posts
Trump again hits out at Pope Leo and NATO in flurry of Truth Social posts
Donald Trump has once again hit out at Pope Leo and NATO in a series of Truth Social posts. MORE..
Government offices to remain open April 15–17; Bus and train services resume after New Year holidays
Government offices to remain open April 15–17; Bus and train services resume after New Year holidays
Government offices across the country will remain open as usual on April 15, 16, and 17, the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has announced. MORE..
Man and woman killed in separate incidents; Unidentified body recovered in Anuradhapura
Man and woman killed in separate incidents; Unidentified body recovered in Anuradhapura
Two murders have been reported in Wellawaya and Payagala resulting in the deaths of a woman and a man, while another unidentified male body has also been recovered, police said. MORE..