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US military issues ‘capture’ warning to vessels entering blockaded area without permission
US military issues ‘capture’ warning to vessels entering blockaded area without permission
The US military has warned that any vessels entering or exiting the area of its upcoming blockade without permission will be “subject to interception, diversion, and capture”. MORE..
Teenager dies following accident on Kalutara–Bandaragama road
Teenager dies following accident on Kalutara–Bandaragama road
A teenager has died following a road accident that occurred on the Kalutara–Bandaragama road, police stated. MORE..
Israel supports US naval blockade, says Netanyahu
Israel supports US naval blockade, says Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel supports the US naval blockade of Iranian ports. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued to residents of four districts
Landslide warnings issued to residents of four districts
Early landslide warnings have been issued to residents of several Divisional Secretariat divisions in four districts owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-Western, North-Central, Western and Southern provinces and the Trincomalee district. MORE..
China urges restraint over US blockade of Strait of Hormuz, backs talks
China urges restraint over US blockade of Strait of Hormuz, backs talks
China urged calm and restraint by all sides on Monday (Apr 13), following US President Donald Trump’s threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz after the failure of weekend talks in Islamabad aimed at ending the Iran war. MORE..
Netanyahu’s military secretary Roman Gofman approved to serve as next Mossad chief
Netanyahu’s military secretary Roman Gofman approved to serve as next Mossad chief
Roman Gofman, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s military secretary, was approved on Sunday to become the next director of the Mossad intelligence agency. MORE..
Health officials highlight safety measures amid surge in accidents during festive season
Health officials highlight safety measures amid surge in accidents during festive season
The general public has been urged to exercise extreme caution when engaging in firework-related activities and to remain vigilant regarding the safety of children during the festive season. MORE..
Pope Leo pushes back after Trump criticism
Pope Leo pushes back after Trump criticism
Pope Leo XIV said today he has “no fear of the Trump administration” and will continue to speak out after the US president criticized his comments on the war with Iran. MORE..
Man arrested in Piliyandala over assembly of Rs. 20 million worth high-capacity motorcycles
Man arrested in Piliyandala over assembly of Rs. 20 million worth high-capacity motorcycles
An owner of a garage has been arrested by the Piliyandala Police for allegedly assembling five high-capacity motorcycles valued at nearly Rs. 20 million, which are not eligible for registration in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Iran threatens ports in Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman ahead of US blockade
Iran threatens ports in Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman ahead of US blockade
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned today that “no port in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman will be safe” if its own ports are threatened, Iranian state media said ahead of a proposed US blockade. MORE..
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..