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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
Americans blame Trump for gas price surge, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Americans blame Trump for gas price surge, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
A clear majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for surging gasoline prices, which is weighing on his Republican Party ahead of November’s congressional midterm elections, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. MORE..
126 drunk drivers arrested during special police operation
126 drunk drivers arrested during special police operation
A total of 20 individuals directly linked to criminal activities have been identified and arrested under the ‘Nation United - National Drive’ campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country, according to a report issued yesterday (24). MORE..
US freezes US$344 million in Iran-linked crypto assets
US freezes US$344 million in Iran-linked crypto assets
The United States has frozen US$344 million in cryptocurrency assets over ties to Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday (Apr 24), as Washington seeks to raise pressure on Tehran amid energy supply disruptions due to war in the Middle East. MORE..
Scam Alert: Public warned of new digital scam involving malicious APK files
Scam Alert: Public warned of new digital scam involving malicious APK files
Sri Lanka Police have announced that it successfully identified information regarding a new digital scam targeting bank accounts. MORE..
Significant progress made in probe into USD 2.5M cyber heist - Dy Minister
Significant progress made in probe into USD 2.5M cyber heist - Dy Minister
Significant progress has been made in investigations into the incident in which a loan installment of USD 2.5 million owed by the government to a foreign entity was diverted to an external party, the Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eranga Weeraratne stated. MORE..
| April 25, 2026 1:54 pm
Tehran’s Imam Khomeini airport resumes some international flights
Tehran’s Imam Khomeini airport resumes some international flights
Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport resumed some international flights this morning. MORE..
Suspect arrested at BIA with foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 38.67 mln
Suspect arrested at BIA with foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 38.67 mln
A suspect has been arrested by Sri Lanka Customs officials at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of foreign-made cigarettes and electronic cigarettes valued at Rs. 38.67 million into the country. MORE..
Sri Lanka Police urge public discipline for “Walk for Peace” journey
Sri Lanka Police urge public discipline for “Walk for Peace” journey
Sri Lanka Police have requested the public to maintain strict discipline and restraint to ensure the success of the internationally acclaimed “Ehipassiko – Walk for Peace.” 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 Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..