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Excavation conducted over suspected LTTE arms cache in Batticaloa
Excavation conducted over suspected LTTE arms cache in Batticaloa
An excavation has been carried out yesterday (13) in the Manmunai area, within the Kattankudy Police Division in Batticaloa, following information that weapons had allegedly been buried by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants on a plot of land near a residence. MORE..
| April 14, 2026 12:49 pm
Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack
Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack
Pope Leo told Reuters on Monday that he plans to continue speaking out against war after U.S. President Donald Trump’sdirect attack on the leader of the 1.4-billion-member Church. MORE..
Pakistan proposes a second round of talks in Islamabad
Pakistan proposes a second round of talks in Islamabad
Pakistan has proposed hosting a second round of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad in the coming days, before the end of the ceasefire, two Pakistani officials said. MORE..
Oil prices fall as US-Iran dialogue hopes ease supply concerns
Oil prices fall as US-Iran dialogue hopes ease supply concerns
Oil prices fell in early Asian trade on Tuesday as signs of potential U.S.-Iran dialogue to end their war reduced concerns about supply risks stemming from the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
‘Sarvajana Balaya’ leader extends Sinhala and Tamil New Year wishes, urges safeguarding priceless culture
‘Sarvajana Balaya’ leader extends Sinhala and Tamil New Year wishes, urges safeguarding priceless culture
The leader of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ and Member of Parliament entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera highlights the Sinhala and Tamil New Year as the grand festival of Sri Lankan culture, noting it has both a cultural and scientific backdrop. MORE..
Opposition Leader Sajith urges unity, tradition and cultural values in New Year message
Opposition Leader Sajith urges unity, tradition and cultural values in New Year message
The Opposition Leader, Sajith Premadasa, in his message for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year highlighted the festival as a significant cultural festival shared as a nation, built upon rich spiritual, moral, cultural, and recreational traditions that form a proud and enduring heritage, which must be protected for future generations. MORE..
“Let us resolve, with renewed determination, to overcome obstacles and build a prosperous nation” – PM
“Let us resolve, with renewed determination, to overcome obstacles and build a prosperous nation” – PM
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, in her message for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, highlighted that the festival marks the auspicious transition of the sun and the arrival of spring, symbolizing renewal, prosperity, unity, and strengthened relationships. MORE..
President calls for renewal, unity and resilience in Sinhala and Tamil New Year message
President calls for renewal, unity and resilience in Sinhala and Tamil New Year message
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Sinhala and Tamil New Year message, calls for renewal both physically and spiritually, highlighting that the Sinhala and Tamil New Year is the foremost cultural festival of the people of this country. MORE..
Sinhala and Tamil New Year dawns
Sinhala and Tamil New Year dawns
The Sinhala and Tamil New Year has dawned today (14), at 9.32 a.m. marking the commencement of a significant cultural celebration observed across Sri Lanka. MORE..
Indian national arrested with over 2kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA
Indian national arrested with over 2kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA
A foreign national has been arrested today (14) by officers of the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Unit for attempting to smuggle a consignment of ‘Kush’ cannabis valued at Rs. 2.87 million into the country. MORE..
Limited bus and train services in operation today
Limited bus and train services in operation today
The National Transport Commission (NTC) states that a limited number of buses have been deployed today (14) to meet passenger demand during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period. MORE..
US State Department confirms Rubio to take part in Lebanon-Israel talks
US State Department confirms Rubio to take part in Lebanon-Israel talks
The US State Department has confirmed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will take part in Tuesday’s meeting between the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to Washington. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 p.m., today (14), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Sinhala and Tamil New Year to dawn in few hours
Sinhala and Tamil New Year to dawn in few hours
The Sinhala and Tamil New Year is set to dawn in a few hours today (14), marking the commencement of a significant cultural celebration observed across Sri Lanka. MORE..
NBRO implements priority framework for Cyclone Ditwah compensation payments
NBRO implements priority framework for Cyclone Ditwah compensation payments
A special programme has been introduced to provide compensation for owners of houses and business buildings damaged due to Cyclone Ditwah, the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has stated. MORE..
Donald Trump deletes controversial Truth Social post where he appears Jesus-like
Donald Trump deletes controversial Truth Social post where he appears Jesus-like
Faced with growing backlash, US President Donald Trump appears to have removed a controversial Truth Social post depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure. MORE..
Sri Lanka to usher in Sinhala and Tamil New Year tomorrow
Sri Lanka to usher in Sinhala and Tamil New Year tomorrow
The dawn of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year will be celebrated in Sri Lanka tomorrow (April 14). MORE..
5,000 people killed in Iran and Lebanon since conflict began, authorities say
5,000 people killed in Iran and Lebanon since conflict began, authorities say
More than 5,000 people have been killed in Iran and Lebanon since conflict broke out in the region six weeks ago, according to recent tolls given by local authorities. MORE..
Accident-related hospital admissions spike during festive period
Accident-related hospital admissions spike during festive period
A significant increase in hospital admissions have been reported due to accidents during the New Year season, health officials noted. MORE..
NATO allies refuse to join Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade
NATO allies refuse to join Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade
NATO allies said on Monday (Apr 13) they would not get involved in United States President Donald Trump’s plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, proposing instead to intervene only once fighting ends, in a move likely to anger Trump and increase strains in the alliance. MORE..
HRCSL finds fundamental rights violations in arrest and suspension of Thushara Upuldeniya
HRCSL finds fundamental rights violations in arrest and suspension of Thushara Upuldeniya
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has concluded that the arrest and suspension of Prisons Commissioner General Thushara Upuldeniya were not carried out in accordance with proper legal procedures and that his fundamental human rights were therefore violated. MORE..
Donald Trump threatens to sink Iranian ships that come near blockade
Donald Trump threatens to sink Iranian ships that come near blockade
President Donald Trump issued a new threat to Iran Monday morning, saying the US will sink any Iranian ships that come near the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
Ukrainian woman arrested after assault on civilian and police officer in Mount Lavinia
Ukrainian woman arrested after assault on civilian and police officer in Mount Lavinia
A Ukrainian national has been arrested following an assault incident reported in Mount Lavinia. MORE..
| April 13, 2026 8:14 pm
Pakistan PM says efforts to resolve conflict still under way
Pakistan PM says efforts to resolve conflict still under way
Full efforts are still being made to resolve the conflict between the U.S. and Iran, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday, a day after talks between the two sides, held in Islamabad, ended without agreement. MORE..
Army rescues missing hiker from Hanthana Mountain Range
Army rescues missing hiker from Hanthana Mountain Range
An individual who had gone to climb “Katusu Konda” in the Hanthana Mountain Range and went missing has been successfully rescued by the Sri Lanka Army. MORE..