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Owner of fishing boat seized with over 160kg heroin arrested
Owner of fishing boat seized with over 160kg heroin arrested
Police have arrested the owner of the multi-day fishing vessel seized by the Sri Lanka Navy while transporting a haul of drugs in the deep sea, about 400 nautical miles south of the island. MORE..
Int’l firm to conduct forensic audit into NDB internal fraud – CBSL
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
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 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..
Anyone can provide information to commission probing coal imports – Minister
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..
| April 17, 2026 8:23 pm
President Anura Kumara reviews ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ 2026 Action Plan
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..
Trump says ‘thank you’ after Iran announces opening of Strait of Hormuz
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..
New Secretary appointed to Ministry of Energy
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..
| April 17, 2026 5:36 pm
IMF chief reaffirms continued support for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery
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 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..
Sri Lanka among worst impacted countries in Asia-Pacific due to West Asia conflict: UN report
Sri Lanka among worst impacted countries in Asia-Pacific due to West Asia conflict: UN report
Sri Lanka is among the worst impacted countries in the Asia-Pacific due to the ripple effects of the West Asia crisis, a UN report said. MORE..
Diesel purchased above $286; CPC denies high crude oil price claims
Diesel purchased above $286; CPC denies high crude oil price claims
Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D. J. Rajakaruna, has firmly rejected claims that Sri Lanka procured crude oil at a price exceeding $286 per barrel when importing fuel to Sri Lanka. MORE..
| April 17, 2026 3:18 pm
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and Ministry Secretary resign from posts
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and Ministry Secretary resign from posts
Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and Ministry Secretary Prof. Udayanga Hemapala have resigned from their respective positions. MORE..
| April 17, 2026 2:41 pm
QR code fuel quota system for petrol vehicles to resume from midnight tomorrow
QR code fuel quota system for petrol vehicles to resume from midnight tomorrow
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that the temporary suspension of the QR code-based fuel quota system for petrol-powered vehicles will come to an end from midnight tomorrow (18). MORE..
Vijay unveils TVK’s manifesto; promises free gas cylinders
Vijay unveils TVK’s manifesto; promises free gas cylinders
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay on Thursday unveiled the party’s election manifesto, promising Rs 2,500 monthly assistance for women and 8 gm gold and silk saree for every bride from families with annual income below Rs 5 lakh for if voted into power in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for April 23. MORE..
Special train services scheduled to operate for passengers returning to Colombo
Special train services scheduled to operate for passengers returning to Colombo
The Railway Department has deployed several special train services for the public returning to Colombo after visiting their hometowns for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. MORE..
President appoints commission to probe alleged irregularities in coal procurement
President appoints commission to probe alleged irregularities in coal procurement
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed a Commission of Inquiry to investigate whether irregularities or illegal acts occurred within the state-owned Lanka Coal Company (Pvt) Ltd ...MORE..
Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena further remanded after bail refusal
Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena further remanded after bail refusal
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today ordered the refusal of the bail application of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena, who is currently in remand custody in connection with an incident involving the alleged acceptance of bribes during the purchase of Airbus aircraft for the airline. 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 Southern Province and in Colombo, Kaluthara, Monaragala and Rathnapura districts. MORE..
Nuwara Eliya PS chairman’s bail application rejected
Nuwara Eliya PS chairman’s bail application rejected
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has rejected the bail application of the Chairman of the Nuwara Eliya Pradeshiya Sabha, Velu Yogaraj, who is currently in remand custody over corruption allegations. MORE..
Trump says Iran war should end ‘soon’, both sides may meet at weekend
Trump says Iran war should end ‘soon’, both sides may meet at weekend
US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that an agreement could soon be reached to end the Iran war and urged the Tehran-aligned Hezbollah group to hold its fire as a 10-day truce went in to effect between Lebanon and Israel. MORE..
Sarath Kongahage and Devapriya Abeysinghe granted bail
Sarath Kongahage and Devapriya Abeysinghe granted bail
The former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC), Sarath Kongahage and the former Director General, Devapriya Abeysinghe who were arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), have been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Indian Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan to visit Sri Lanka
Indian Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan to visit Sri Lanka
The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from April 19 to 20, 2026. MORE..
Deduru Oya drowning incident: Death toll rises to 8 as last two bodies recovered
Deduru Oya drowning incident: Death toll rises to 8 as last two bodies recovered
Sri Lanka Police have confirmed that the recovery of the last two bodies from the Deduru Oya drowning incident has brought the death toll to eight. MORE..
Special bus services deployed for passengers returning to Colombo after New Year
Special bus services deployed for passengers returning to Colombo after New Year
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that special bus services have commenced today for the public returning to Colombo after the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holidays. MORE..