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“China debt trap” narrative is baseless, pushed by the West, says European scholar

China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is far more ambitious than the ports, railways and highways that it is often reduced to in Western commentary, said Hussein Askary, a prominent Iraqi-Swedish scholar of international relations and geo-economics. MORE..

| April 23, 2026 4:23 pm

Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces

A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Eastern provinces and the Monaragala district. MORE..

| April 23, 2026 4:09 pm

Hackers breached system via email, efforts underway to recover funds - Finance Secretary

The Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma says that efforts are already underway to recover as much as possible of the USD 2.5 million in funds obtained by cyber criminals who breached a computer system at the Finance Ministry. MORE..

| April 23, 2026 3:52 pm

‘First revenue’ from Hormuz toll deposited into Central Bank - Iranian deputy speaker

The deputy speaker of Iran’s parliament, Hamidreza Haji Babaei, says the first revenues collected from tolls imposed on ships using the Strait of Hormuz have been deposited into the Central Bank account. MORE..

| April 23, 2026 3:37 pm

CAA releases weekly estimated retail price for essential food items

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced the estimated retail price ranges for several essential food items for the week of April 20 to April 26, 2026. MORE..

| April 23, 2026 3:06 pm

‘No time pressure’ on Iran ceasefire, says Trump

In the US, Fox News says President Trump told presenter Martha MacCallum that there is ‘‘no time pressure’‘ on his extension to the ceasefire with Iran. MORE..

| April 23, 2026 2:50 pm

Australian HC confirms ongoing probe over irregularities in payments owed by Sri Lanka to Australia

The Ministry of Finance is currently probing irregularities in payments owed by Sri Lanka to the government of Australia, the Australian High Commission in Colombo stated. MORE..

| April 23, 2026 2:48 pm

Sri Lanka reports first measles cases in years, authorities urge vaccination

Health authorities have warned that measles, a disease previously eliminated in Sri Lanka, has re-emerged in the country. MORE..

| April 23, 2026 2:45 pm

Police warn of financial scam using ‘SriLankan Airlines’ name

Sri Lanka Police has warned the general public of financial fraud being carried out using the name of ‘SriLankan Airlines’. MORE..

| April 23, 2026 2:40 pm

13-year-old boy missing in Gampaha; Public requested to assist

A 13-year-old boy, identified as Sithula Nimsath, a resident of Pahala Imbulgoda in Gampaha, has been reported missing since yesterday (22), according to his relatives. MORE..

| April 23, 2026 1:49 pm

Advisory issued for severe lightning in several provinces

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western, North-Central, Southern and Uva provinces and in Ampara, and Batticaloa districts. MORE..

| April 23, 2026 1:23 pm

Standard vehicle number plates to be issued from late May

Standard registration number plates for new vehicles can be issued from the end of May this year, the Department of Motor Traffic has announced. MORE..

| April 23, 2026 1:22 pm

Two trains collide in Denmark, injuring 17 people, emergency service says

Two local trains collided head-on in Denmark on Thursday, injuring at least 17 people, four of whom were in a critical condition, the emergency service told Reuters. MORE..

| April 23, 2026 1:02 pm

Migrant worker remittances increase 26.5% in 1Q 2026

Remittances sent by migrant workers to Sri Lanka have increased by 26.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period last year, according to the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE). MORE..

| April 23, 2026 12:43 pm

Deputy Education Minister escapes unhurt in road accident

The vehicle carrying Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education Madhura Seneviratne was involved in an accident last night (22). MORE..

| April 23, 2026 12:37 pm

Man sentenced to death for murdering police officer in 2008

An individual has been sentenced to death for the murder of a police officer during a raid in Baddegama in 2008. MORE..

| April 23, 2026 12:08 pm

Air India mulls broad flight cuts amid high fuel costs

Tata Group-owned Air India is weighing a significant scale-back of its flight operations after reportedly posting a loss of nearly Rs 20,000 crore in FY26, amid persistent operational headwinds and elevated aviation fuel costs, businessline newspaper reported on Thursday quoting industry sources. MORE..

| April 23, 2026 11:35 am

Case against Namal Rajapaksa over ‘Krrish’ deal adjourned till May

The Colombo High Court today (23) ordered that the case filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the controversial ‘Krrish’ project deal be recalled on May 29. MORE..

| April 23, 2026 11:08 am

Nuwan Thushara withdraws petition seeking NOC from SLC to play in IPL

Sri Lankan cricketer Nuwan Thushara has withdrawn the petition he filed before the Colombo District Court, seeking an interim injunction to compel Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to enable his participation in international premier league tournaments, including the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). MORE..

| April 23, 2026 10:34 am

Sri Lankan delegation engages with international investor community in Washington

The Sri Lankan delegation headed by the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Nandalal Weerasinghe has engaged extensively with the international investor community, on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund–World Bank Spring Meetings 2026, in Washington, D.C. MORE..

| April 23, 2026 10:04 am