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Trump says incident won’t deter him from winning Iran war
Trump says incident won’t deter him from winning Iran war
US President Donald Trump has said that the suspect involved in the shooting at the annual White House Correspondents’ dinner was carrying several weapons. MORE..
‘Ehi Passiko’ Peace Walk enters fifth day; Set to reach Kelaniya Temple tomorrow
‘Ehi Passiko’ Peace Walk enters fifth day; Set to reach Kelaniya Temple tomorrow
The fifth day of the ‘‘Ehi Passiko’‘ Peace Walk, led by Venerable Pannakara Thero and a group of monks visiting from the United States, commenced today (26) from near Tholangamuwa National School. MORE..
Man arrested for financial fraud using forged documents in Balummahara
Man arrested for financial fraud using forged documents in Balummahara
An individual has been arrested by police for allegedly committing financial fraud using a forged identity card and a fake driving licence. MORE..
Trump responds after shots fired at correspondents’ dinner, says shooter arrested
Trump responds after shots fired at correspondents’ dinner, says shooter arrested
President Donald Trump responds after an alleged shooter opened fire inside the hotel where the correspondents’ dinner was being held. MORE..
Trump safe after being rushed from White House correspondents dinner as attendees take cover
Trump safe after being rushed from White House correspondents dinner as attendees take cover
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner by Secret Service agents on Saturday night after a loud, unidentified noise. MORE..
Mainly fair weather expected in parts of the island
Mainly fair weather expected in parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Northwestern provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts after 2.00 pm, today (26), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Police Media Spokesperson departs for INTERPOL conference in France
Police Media Spokesperson departs for INTERPOL conference in France
The Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Fredrick Wootler, departed for France today (25) to participate in the First Global Conference for Public Communication organized by INTERPOL in Lyon. MORE..
Donald Trump cancels American delegation’s trip to Pakistan
Donald Trump cancels American delegation’s trip to Pakistan
US President Donald Trump has called off planned meetings between his envoys and Iranian counterparts in Islamabad, Pakistan, where the parties were supposed to work toward a ceasefire deal to end the ongoing US-Iran war. MORE..
‘Ehipassiko - Walk for Peace’ nears Colombo as fourth day concludes
‘Ehipassiko - Walk for Peace’ nears Colombo as fourth day concludes
The internationally recognized “Ehipassiko” peace walk, led by Venerable Pannakara Thero and a group of monks visiting from the United States, successfully concluded its fourth day this afternoon (25). MORE..
Iranian MP warns regional countries of ‘destruction of infrastructure’ if US attacks again
Iranian MP warns regional countries of ‘destruction of infrastructure’ if US attacks again
Iranian MP Mahmoud Nabavian has threatened regional countries with destructive action if the United States attacks its territory again. MORE..
Digital motor insurance cards to be introduced from May
Digital motor insurance cards to be introduced from May
Digital motor insurance cards are expected to be introduced from May 01, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has announced. MORE..
Asanga Seneviratne elected President of National Olympic Committee
Asanga Seneviratne elected President of National Olympic Committee
The President of the Sri Lanka Baseball Federation Asanga Seneviratne has been elected the new president of the National Olympic Committee (NOC). MORE..
Sagarika train derails again at Kompannavidiya
Sagarika train derails again at Kompannavidiya
The Sagarika train, which derailed yesterday (24), has derailed once again while returning to Colombo after being restored to the tracks, the Department of Railways stated. MORE..
Iran’s foreign minister meets Pakistani PM in Islamabad
Iran’s foreign minister meets Pakistani PM in Islamabad
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have begun talks in Islamabad, according to the Pakistani officials and Iranian state media, as Araghchi kicks off a diplomatic tour of the region. MORE..
Govt. aiming to significantly reduce road accidents and deaths by 2029: Transport Minister
Govt. aiming to significantly reduce road accidents and deaths by 2029: Transport Minister
More than 2,700 people die annually due to road accidents in Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake has stated. MORE..
Sri Lankan among crew of oil tanker hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia
Sri Lankan among crew of oil tanker hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia
Pirates have hijacked an oil tanker with 17 crew including a Sri Lankan that was sailing near the Somali coast, according to multiple security officials who spoke to the BBC. MORE..
Iran shares ‘views and considerations’ with Pakistan on ending war - Foreign Minister
Iran shares ‘views and considerations’ with Pakistan on ending war - Foreign Minister
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has released a statement following his meeting with Pakistan’s head of armed forces, Asim Munir. MORE..
CoPF to summon Finance Ministry officials over USD 2.5M payment issue – Harsha
CoPF to summon Finance Ministry officials over USD 2.5M payment issue – Harsha
Steps will be taken to summon the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance and other relevant officials before the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) as soon as possible over an incident involving a US$2.5 million foreign debt repayment, the Chairman of the committee Parliamentarian Dr. Harsha de Silva stated. MORE..
Pakistan ‘facilitating Iran-US talks’ - Foreign Ministry
Pakistan ‘facilitating Iran-US talks’ - Foreign Ministry
A social media update from Pakistan’s foreign ministry says Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar - who is also foreign minister - held a meeting today “to review the latest developments in the region”. MORE..
CEB records Rs. 38.7 billion loss in 2025 despite tariff revisions – CBSL
CEB records Rs. 38.7 billion loss in 2025 despite tariff revisions – CBSL
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) recorded a significant financial loss of Rs. 38.7 billion in 2025, despite multiple electricity tariff revisions during the year, according to the Central Bank’s Annual Economic Review 2025. MORE..
Sajith calls for Parliamentary Select Committee to probe US$2.5M treasury payment
Sajith calls for Parliamentary Select Committee to probe US$2.5M treasury payment
The Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa has called for the appointment of a Parliamentary Select Committee to investigate the incident in which the Treasury allegedly transferred US$2.5 million to a third-party account. MORE..
Four arrested in Pettah with stock of narcotics pills worth Rs. 20 million
Four arrested in Pettah with stock of narcotics pills worth Rs. 20 million
Four individuals have been arrested at four separate locations in Pettah in connection with the possession and distribution of a large stock of narcotics tablets valued at nearly Rs. 20 million. MORE..
El Nino conditions likely to emerge by May-July 2026, says World Meteorological Organisation
El Nino conditions likely to emerge by May-July 2026, says World Meteorological Organisation
The latest monthly Global Seasonal Climate Update issued by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has indicated a clear shift in the Equatorial Pacific, with rapidly rising sea-surface temperatures pointing towards a likely return of El Nino conditions as early as May-July 2026. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s fuel import bill expected to rise sharply in 2026 – CBSL forecast
Sri Lanka’s fuel import bill expected to rise sharply in 2026 – CBSL forecast
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has projected a significant increase in the country’s fuel import expenditure in 2026, citing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and continued volatility in global oil markets as key contributing factors. MORE..
Frequent lightning threat endangers lives of Pitakanda residents
Frequent lightning threat endangers lives of Pitakanda residents
Residents of Pitakanda village in the Ayagama Divisional Secretariat Division of Ratnapura District are calling for the installation of lightning protection systems owing to the serious and ongoing threat due to frequent lightning strikes. MORE..
| April 25, 2026 3:14 pm