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External shocks to slow Sri Lanka’s economic growth in 2026: Prof. Priyanga Dunusinghe
External shocks to slow Sri Lanka’s economic growth in 2026: Prof. Priyanga Dunusinghe
Sri Lanka’s economic growth rate in 2026 is projected to be lower than the growth recorded in 2025, according to Professor in Economics at the Department of Economics, Priyanga Dunusinghe of the University of Colombo. MORE..
Arrested Premalal Jayasekara brought to court
Arrested Premalal Jayasekara brought to court
Former Ratnapura District Parliamentarian Premalal Jayasekara, who was arrested yesterday (21) in connection with an alleged incident of threatening an individual with a firearm, has been brought to the Nuwara Eliya Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Retired Health Ministry legal officer arrested on bribery charges
Retired Health Ministry legal officer arrested on bribery charges
A former Chief Legal Officer (retired) of the Ministry of Health has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. MORE..
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard opens fire on ship in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard opens fire on ship in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard opened fire Wednesday on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the ship and further raising the stakes as planned ceasefire talks in Pakistan failed to materialize. MORE..
Youth killed in motorcycle–jeep collision in Siyambalanduwa
Youth killed in motorcycle–jeep collision in Siyambalanduwa
An individual has been killed in an accident involving a motorcycle and a luxury jeep along the Siyambalanduwa– Ethimale road. MORE..
Everyone born in UK after 2008 to be banned from smoking
Everyone born in UK after 2008 to be banned from smoking
Children aged 17 or younger will face a lifelong ban on buying cigarettes in UK, as the Tobacco and Vapes Bill clears British Parliament. MORE..
Govt. pledges full support to strengthen “Ratama Ekata” anti-drug programme
Govt. pledges full support to strengthen “Ratama Ekata” anti-drug programme
The government would extend its fullest support to sustain and strengthen the ‘Ratama Ekata’ national programme launched with the aim of eradicating the drugs menace from the country, Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) stated. MORE..
Gold prices increase after US extends ceasefire with Iran
Gold prices increase after US extends ceasefire with Iran
Gold prices firmed on Wednesday as lower oil prices, following a U.S. extension of a ceasefire with Iran, eased fears of an inflation spike and prolonged high interest rates. MORE..
Iranian military threatens to attack oil production sites of Gulf neighbors
Iranian military threatens to attack oil production sites of Gulf neighbors
An Iranian military commander has warned the country’s southern neighbors that if their land or facilities are used by enemies to attack Iran, “they should say goodbye to oil production in the Middle East region,” according to state media. MORE..
Sri Lanka strengthens compliance measures to block terror funding channels
Sri Lanka strengthens compliance measures to block terror funding channels
Sri Lanka has strengthened its national security and counter-terrorism financing framework with renewed focus on Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS), the Ministry of Defence said. MORE..
Pope warns humanity’s at risk, in plea to world leaders
Pope warns humanity’s at risk, in plea to world leaders
The Pope has warned humanity’s future risks being “tragically compromised” due to a breakdown of international law and political responsibility. MORE..
World Earth Day observed with focus on climate action and sustainability
World Earth Day observed with focus on climate action and sustainability
World Earth Day is being observed today (22). MORE..
Premalal Jayasekara to be produced in court following arrest over firearm incident
Premalal Jayasekara to be produced in court following arrest over firearm incident
Former Ratnapura District Parliamentarian Premalal Jayasekara, who was arrested yesterday (21) in connection with an alleged incident of threatening an individual with a firearm, is scheduled to be produced before the Nuwara Eliya Magistrate’s Court today (22). MORE..
Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route
Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route
The war in the Middle East has helped to trigger a surge in air fares, with the lowest-priced economy tickets costing 24% more on average than they did a year ago, according to new research. MORE..
Nine arrested over brutal assault on mother in Gokarella
Nine arrested over brutal assault on mother in Gokarella
A total of nine individuals have been arrested by the Gokarella Police in connection with the assault of a mother in public, an incident that recently drew widespread attention on social media. MORE..
Oil prices fluctuate as status of US-Iran peace talks remains unclear
Oil prices fluctuate as status of US-Iran peace talks remains unclear
Global oil prices fluctuated in early Asian trading on Wednesday as the status of peace talks between the US and Iran remains unclear. MORE..
“Walk for Peace” to begin in Dambulla under state patronage
“Walk for Peace” to begin in Dambulla under state patronage
The internationally recognized “Walk for Peace” is scheduled to commence today (April 22) from Dambulla, with arrangements in place to continue the event until April 28 under state patronage. MORE..
Heavy rainfall above 75 mm expected in parts of the island today
Heavy rainfall above 75 mm expected in parts of the island today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 pm today (22), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
UN Secretary General commends ceasefire extension
UN Secretary General commends ceasefire extension
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomes Washington’s extension of the ceasefire with Iran, said his spokesman on Tuesday. MORE..
Donald Trump extends Iran ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz blockade
Donald Trump extends Iran ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz blockade
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would extend the U.S. ceasefire with Iran, which is set to expire Wednesday, despite calling off negotiations and warning earlier in the day he would resume bombing without a deal in place.
Sri Lanka seeks foreign partnerships to expand ports and aviation sector
Sri Lanka seeks foreign partnerships to expand ports and aviation sector
A special discussion was held between British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andrew Patrick and the Minister of Ports, Civil Aviation, and Energy, Anura Karunathilaka. MORE..
EU agrees to widen sanctions against Iran
EU agrees to widen sanctions against Iran
The European Union will expand the criteria of its Iran sanctions to include those responsible for blocking the Strait of Hormuz, which has been largely shut for nearly two months upending global energy and commodities markets, two EU diplomats said. MORE..
50 foreign nationals arrested for overstaying business visas
50 foreign nationals arrested for overstaying business visas
A total of 50 foreign nationals who had entered Sri Lanka on business visas and continued to remain illegally after their visas expired have been arrested this afternoon (21) by a group of officers from the Investigation Division of the Department of Immigration and Emigration. MORE..
PM instructs officials to expedite disaster relief and infrastructure restoration
PM instructs officials to expedite disaster relief and infrastructure restoration
Special attention should be given at the district level to expedite the payment of compensation for those affected by the Cyclone Ditwah and to accelerate reconstruction work, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. MORE..
Pakistan urges US, Iran to consider extending 14-day ceasefire
Pakistan urges US, Iran to consider extending 14-day ceasefire
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday urged the United States and Iran to consider extending the 14-day ceasefire beyond its Wednesday deadline and “give dialogue and diplomacy a chance.” MORE..