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Lanka Coal Chairman clarifies claims over social media audio leak
Lanka Coal Chairman clarifies claims over social media audio leak
The Chairman of the Lanka Coal Company (PVT.) Ltd. Jayantha Rathnayake has issued a statement regarding an alleged telephone conversation between himself, the General Manager of the Lanka Coal Company and a representative of a coal supplying company, which is currently circulating on social media. MORE..
World Bank chief sounds alarm about looming jobs crisis even after war ends
World Bank chief sounds alarm about looming jobs crisis even after war ends
The Middle East war will dominate global finance officials’ talks this week in Washington, but World Bank President Ajay Banga is sounding the alarm about a bigger, looming crisis: a huge gap in jobs for the 1.2 billion people who will reach working age in developing countries in the next 10 to 15 years. 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, Central, North-Central, North-Western and Uva provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Mannar and Vavuniya districts. MORE..
UK not supporting blockade of Iranian ports, says Starmer
UK not supporting blockade of Iranian ports, says Starmer
The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK is ‘‘not supporting a blockade’’ of Iranian ports. MORE..
China reaffirms commitment to support Sri Lanka in times of need
China reaffirms commitment to support Sri Lanka in times of need
China continuously looks forward to assisting Sri Lanka whenever it is needed, reaffirmed the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong. MORE..
| April 13, 2026 1:48 pm
Associate of ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ arrested in India
Associate of ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ arrested in India
A suspected associate of notorious underworld figure ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ has reportedly been arrested in India. MORE..
Gold drops as inflation worries linger on failed US-Iran talks
Gold drops as inflation worries linger on failed US-Iran talks
Gold prices touched a near one-week low on Monday, pressured by a stronger dollar, while a surge in oil prices following failed U.S.-Iran peace talks fuelled inflation worries and dampened expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year. MORE..
967 food raids conducted and 817 legal cases filed during festive season – PHIs
967 food raids conducted and 817 legal cases filed during festive season – PHIs
Public Health Inspectors have launched a special operation to ensure food safety for the public during the festive season. MORE..
MP Mujibur Rahman files CID complaint over coal tender irregularities
MP Mujibur Rahman files CID complaint over coal tender irregularities
Several members of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) including Member of Parliament (MP) Mujibur Rahman have lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (13). MORE..
| April 13, 2026 11:43 am
Makumbura Bus Terminal prepared to provide services for New Year travel - Officials
Makumbura Bus Terminal prepared to provide services for New Year travel - Officials
Arrangements have been made to provide transport facilities today (13) as well for passengers travelling to their hometowns for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, the Assistant Manager of the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre, D.N. Weththasinghe, stated. MORE..
| April 13, 2026 11:35 am
Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time
Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time
Australia on Monday said a woman would lead its army for the first time in history, as part of a reshuffle of the country’s defence force leadership. MORE..
Two suspects arrested over wildlife poaching in Yala National Park
Two suspects arrested over wildlife poaching in Yala National Park
In a special operation conducted in Zone 02 of the Yala National Park, officers from the Police Special Task Force (STF) and the Department of Wildlife Conservation have arrested two suspects involved in killing wild animals and harvesting their meat. MORE..
30,000 MT fuel oil shipment arrives in Sri Lanka
30,000 MT fuel oil shipment arrives in Sri Lanka
A shipment of furnace oil required for electricity generation has arrived in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Public advised to follow health guidelines to avoid accidents during New Year events
Public advised to follow health guidelines to avoid accidents during New Year events
Health authorities have urged the public to pay close attention to the health guidelines issued to minimize accidents during competitions and events organized in the Sinhala and Tamil New Year season. MORE..
Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán ejected after 16 years in European electoral earthquake
Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán ejected after 16 years in European electoral earthquake
Hungarian voters on Sunday ousted long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power, rejecting the authoritarian policies and global far-right movement that he embodied in favor of a pro-European challenger in a bombshell election result with global repercussions. MORE..
Special consumer protection raids to continue until April 30 – CAA
Special consumer protection raids to continue until April 30 – CAA
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced that its special raid and investigation programme conducted during the festive season will remain in operation until April 30. MORE..
Iran still wants a nuclear weapon, Trump says
Iran still wants a nuclear weapon, Trump says
The US President Donald Trump says Iran still wants a nuclear weapon and expressed that intention during the meeting in Islamabad. MORE..
First aid, medical support essential for New Year events due to extreme heat – Officials
First aid, medical support essential for New Year events due to extreme heat – Officials
National Institute of Sports Science (NISS) has emphasized that first aid and medical services must be made mandatory when organizing Sinhala and Tamil New Year festivals, due to the prevailing high temperatures. MORE..
Iran says it will not ‘submit to any threat’
Iran says it will not ‘submit to any threat’
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the US and Iran were ‘‘inches away’’ from reaching a deal during peace talks in Pakistan, but Tehran was then met with ‘‘maximalism, shifting goalposts, and blockade’’. MORE..
Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him ‘weak’ on crime and ‘terrible’
Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him ‘weak’ on crime and ‘terrible’
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a scathing attack on Pope Leo late on Sunday, calling him ‘‘weak’’ on crime and ‘‘terrible’’ for foreign policy after the religious leader criticized Trump’s foreign and immigration policies. MORE..
Special buses and trains deployed for New Year travel
Special buses and trains deployed for New Year travel
In view of the upcoming Sinhala and Hindu New Year, the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has announced that buses will continue to be deployed today (13) based on passenger demand for those travelling to their hometowns. MORE..
Oil jumps 8% to above $100 ahead of US blockade on Strait of Hormuz
Oil jumps 8% to above $100 ahead of US blockade on Strait of Hormuz
Global oil prices jumped above $100 a barrel on Monday as the U.S. Navy prepared a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that could restrict Iranian oil shipments after the U.S. and Iran failed to reach a deal to end the war. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 pm, today (13), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Trump says China would face a 50% tariff if it transfers weapons to Iran
Trump says China would face a 50% tariff if it transfers weapons to Iran
US President Donald Trump warned that China would face a 50% tariff if it transfers weapons to Iran, but said he doubted Beijing would do so, despite US intelligence indicating it had such plans. MORE..
12 Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in northern seas
12 Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in northern seas
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized an Indian fishing boat and apprehended 12 Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters, off Kovilam in Kareinagar, Jaffna. MORE..