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India summons Iran’s ambassador after Indian-flagged tankers shot at near Strait of Hormuz
India summons Iran’s ambassador after Indian-flagged tankers shot at near Strait of Hormuz
India on Saturday summoned Iran’s ambassador in New Delhi after two Indian vessels were forced to reverse course in the Strait of Hormuz following reports of gunfire from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. MORE..
CBSL Chief discusses geopolitical risks and trade settlement mechanisms with China and India
CBSL Chief discusses geopolitical risks and trade settlement mechanisms with China and India
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe held bilateral discussions with the Governor of the People’s Bank of China, Dr. Pan Gongsheng on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund–World Bank Spring Meetings 2026. MORE..
2 Indian-flagged vessels attacked by Iran gunboats in Hormuz, crew safe: Sources
2 Indian-flagged vessels attacked by Iran gunboats in Hormuz, crew safe: Sources
Two Indian-flagged vessels were fired at by Iranian gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz today, sources have said. No one was injured and the vessels were not damaged, they said. The two ships, however, had to turn back after the incident northeast of Oman in the shipping lane critical for oil trade. MORE..
Iran got ‘a little cute’ but ‘very good conversations going on’ – Trump
Iran got ‘a little cute’ but ‘very good conversations going on’ – Trump
US President Donald Trump has addressed the latest developments in the Iran war as Tehran reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz today. MORE..
India’s VP to expand outreach to Indian-origin Tamil community during Sri Lanka visit
India’s VP to expand outreach to Indian-origin Tamil community during Sri Lanka visit
In a wide-ranging diplomatic and people-centric engagement, Indian Vice President CP Radhakrishnan will hold talks with Sri Lanka’s top leadership and connect with the Indian-origin Tamil community during his two-day official visit beginning April 19, marking a significant milestone in bilateral ties between the two countries. MORE..
Iran says no date set for next round of negotiations with US
Iran says no date set for next round of negotiations with US
No date has been set for the next round of negotiations between Iran and the United States, Iran’s deputy foreign minister said on Saturday, adding that a framework of understanding must be agreed first. MORE..
Sri Lanka ratifies ILO convention on eliminating violence, harassment in workplaces
Sri Lanka ratifies ILO convention on eliminating violence, harassment in workplaces
Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Sumith Dassanayake, has deposited the instrument of ratification of the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190), with the Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Mr Gilbert F. Houngbo. MORE..
Merchant vessels report gunfire as they attempt to cross Hormuz – report
Merchant vessels report gunfire as they attempt to cross Hormuz – report
There have been reports of gunfire after at least two merchant vessels tried to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the news agency Reuters reports, citing three maritime sources. MORE..
Special traffic plan announced for visit of Indian VP
Special traffic plan announced for visit of Indian VP
Sri Lanka Police has announced a special traffic plan to be implemented in view of the official visit of the Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan. MORE..
Separate incidents of violence against women trigger outrage and police action across Sri Lanka
Separate incidents of violence against women trigger outrage and police action across Sri Lanka
Three separate incidents involving violent attacks on women have been reported from Moragahahena, Gokarella, and Ragama, prompting police investigations and multiple arrests. MORE..
| April 18, 2026 3:16 pm
Passenger arrested with cigarettes worth over Rs. 5 mln at BIA
Passenger arrested with cigarettes worth over Rs. 5 mln at BIA
A Sri Lankan passenger attempting to smuggle a consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes and e-cigarettes valued at Rs. 5.53 million into the country was arrested by Customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in the early hours of today (18). MORE..
Strait of Hormuz ‘closed’ again, Iranian state media say
Strait of Hormuz ‘closed’ again, Iranian state media say
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) headquarters said Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state of “strict management” following what it described as Washington’s repeated breaches of commitments by continued blockade. MORE..
Strait of Hormuz will return to ‘strict control’ due to US blockade, Iranian military says
Strait of Hormuz will return to ‘strict control’ due to US blockade, Iranian military says
The Iranian military’s joint command has released a statement on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported. MORE..
Former MP Sampath Athukorala attacked with sharp weapon in Pitigala
Former MP Sampath Athukorala attacked with sharp weapon in Pitigala
Former Galle District Member of Parliament representing the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Sampath Athukorala, was injured in an attack carried using a sharp weapon in the Bambarawana area of Pitigala. MORE..
Iran announces partial reopening of its airspace
Iran announces partial reopening of its airspace
Iran has announced a partial reopening of its airspace after a seven-week hiatus because of the war, state media reported. MORE..
US, Iran to hold new nuclear talks in Pakistan: Report
US, Iran to hold new nuclear talks in Pakistan: Report
A new round of nuclear talks between the US and Iran is set to take place in the Pakistani capital on Monday, according to a report on Friday. MORE..
72-hour detention order issued on ‘Karandeniye Raju’ for further investigation
72-hour detention order issued on ‘Karandeniye Raju’ for further investigation
Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler, has confirmed that “Karandeniye Raju,” an organized criminal suspect recently arrested in India and subsequently brought back to Sri Lanka, is currently being detained for 72 hours for further investigation. MORE..
| April 18, 2026 12:26 pm
Father drowns while rescuing children in Mihintale Tank
Father drowns while rescuing children in Mihintale Tank
A 55-year-old man, a resident of Maradan Kulama, tragically drowned last afternoon (17) after leaping into the Maradan Kulama Wewa in Mihintale to save his son and another child. MORE..
Trump hints at resuming attacks if ceasefire with Iran expires without a deal
Trump hints at resuming attacks if ceasefire with Iran expires without a deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will remain and attacks will resume if no agreement is reached with Iran, after Tehran said it had fully reopened the strait to commercial vessels but threatened to close it again over the U.S. blockade. MORE..
Gautam Adani overtakes Mukesh Ambani as Asia’s richest, check full list
Gautam Adani overtakes Mukesh Ambani as Asia’s richest, check full list
Gautam Adani, founder and chairman of the Adani Group, is now the richest person in Asia. The billionaire has overtaken Mukesh Ambani, the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries. This comes on the back of gains in Adani Group stock values. MORE..
Litro Gas assures uninterrupted LPG supply through May
Litro Gas assures uninterrupted LPG supply through May
Litro Gas Lanka has announced that it is capable of maintaining an uninterrupted supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) throughout the month of May. MORE..
Son arrested for allegedly beating mother to death following financial dispute
Son arrested for allegedly beating mother to death following financial dispute
A son has been arrested in connection with the murder of his mother following a financial dispute, said police. MORE..
41 apprehended in fortnight-long crackdown on illegal fishing - Navy
41 apprehended in fortnight-long crackdown on illegal fishing - Navy
Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Coast Guard and the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, conducted a series of coordinated operations across island waters from April 01 to 15 in an effort to safeguard the nation’s marine resources. MORE..
Army soldier killed in building wall collapse at Maduru Oya Training School
Army soldier killed in building wall collapse at Maduru Oya Training School
A Sri Lanka Army soldier was killed last afternoon (17) following an accident in which the wall of an old building collapsed at the Sri Lanka Army Training School in Maduru Oya, police stated. MORE..
US renews sanctions waiver for countries to buy Russian oil
US renews sanctions waiver for countries to buy Russian oil
The Trump administration on Friday renewed a waiver allowing countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products at sea for about a month, two days after saying it had no plans to do so. MORE..