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‘No time pressure’ on Iran ceasefire, says Trump
‘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..
Australian HC confirms ongoing probe over irregularities in payments owed by Sri Lanka to Australia
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..
Sri Lanka reports first measles cases in years, authorities urge vaccination
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..
Police warn of financial scam using ‘SriLankan Airlines’ name
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..
13-year-old boy missing in Gampaha; Public requested to assist
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..
Advisory issued for severe lightning in several provinces
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..
Standard vehicle number plates to be issued from late May
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 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..
Migrant worker remittances increase 26.5% in 1Q 2026
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..
Deputy Education Minister escapes unhurt in road accident
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..
Man sentenced to death for murdering police officer in 2008
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..
Air India mulls broad flight cuts amid high fuel costs
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..
Case against Namal Rajapaksa over ‘Krrish’ deal adjourned till May
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
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..
Sri Lankan delegation engages with international investor community in Washington
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..
Lebanese PM accuses Israel of war crimes after strike kills journalist
Lebanese PM accuses Israel of war crimes after strike kills journalist
Prime Minister of Lebanon Nawaf Salam has condemned the killing of journalist Amal Khalil, while accusing Israel of war crimes. MORE..
Lane closed on Colombo–Galle road near Kalutara after gravel spill triggers motorcycle accidents
Lane closed on Colombo–Galle road near Kalutara after gravel spill triggers motorcycle accidents
A lane on the Colombo–Galle main road has been temporarily closed in the Kalutara–Wettumakada area after gravel spilled from a moving lorry early this morning (23). MORE..
Oil prices up 4% on uncertain Iran-US ceasefire prospects
Oil prices up 4% on uncertain Iran-US ceasefire prospects
Oil prices jumped 4 percent Thursday after Iran vowed not to reopen the Strait of Hormuz so long as a US naval blockade remained in place despite a ceasefire extension. MORE..
Sri Lanka Police refutes social media claims on recruitment age limit
Sri Lanka Police refutes social media claims on recruitment age limit
Sri Lanka Police has issued a clarification regarding information circulating on social media about the age limits for police recruitment. MORE..
US Senate rejects measure aimed at limiting Trump’s war powers in Iran for fifth time
US Senate rejects measure aimed at limiting Trump’s war powers in Iran for fifth time
The United States Senate rejected for the fifth time this year, a measure aimed at restricting President Donald Trump’s war powers by requiring congressional approval for any future military action in Iran. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s life expectancy rises with success of national immunization programme
Sri Lanka’s life expectancy rises with success of national immunization programme
Sri Lanka’s life expectancy has improved over the past 15 years, largely due to the success of the National Immunization Programme of the Ministry of Health. MORE..
High-stakes Tamil Nadu, West Bengal election begins in India amid voter roll row
High-stakes Tamil Nadu, West Bengal election begins in India amid voter roll row
Voters will cast their ballots on Thursday as high-stakes state elections get under way across India, with key contests in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. MORE..
Walk for Peace heads to Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy today
Walk for Peace heads to Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy today
The second day of the internationally recognized “Ehipassiko Walk for Peace” is scheduled to begin from Matale this morning (23). MORE..
| April 23, 2026 6:44 am
Sri Lanka, Iran Foreign Ministers hold phone conversation
Sri Lanka, Iran Foreign Ministers hold phone conversation
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath has held a telephone conversation with Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran in relation to the conflict in the Middle East and related development. MORE..
Auspicious time for planting of tree saplings for New Year falls today
Auspicious time for planting of tree saplings for New Year falls today
The auspicious time for Planting of Tree Saplings, as specified in the Sinhala and Tamil New Year auspicious time schedule (‘Nekath Seettuwa’), falls today (April 23). MORE..