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• 240 Iranian Navy Members Depart Sri Lanka

  

  Iran has taken back the 240 sailors who were under Sri Lanka’s care following last month’s naval incident. Sri Lankan authorities facilitated the departure of... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2026

• Trump Signals Restart of Iran Talks Within Two Days

  

  US President Donald Trump has said that talks aimed at ending the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran could resume in Pakistan within... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2026

• Harsha Contrasts Police 119 Service with Suwa Seriya Operations

  

  Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has criticized the Sri Lanka Police’s emergency hotline system, drawing comparisons with the Suwa Seriya 1990 free ambulance... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2026

• Several Ships Cross Strait and Leave Iranian Ports Since Start of US Blockade

  

  The effectiveness of the reported US naval blockade of Iranian ports remained unclear during its first full day, amid conflicting claims and tracking data. Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2026

• Special Transport Services Begin Today for Sinhala and Tamil New Year Return...

  

  Authorities have introduced special transport arrangements from today (15) to facilitate the return of passengers who travelled to villages for the Sinhala and... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2026

• Sun Directly Above 05 Cities of Sri Lanka Today

  

  The sun will be directly above five (05) cities of Sri Lanka today (15), according to the Department of Meteorology. The nearest areas over which the sun is... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2026

• About 50 Mm of Rain Expected in Some Parts of Sri Lanka Today

  

  Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, and North-western provinces, and in the Anuradhapura... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2026

• State Oil‑Anointing Ceremony 2026 Held in Kandy

  

  The State Oil‑Anointing Ceremony, a key ritual of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, was held this morning (15) at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy, with... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2026

• ‘Economic Fury’ : US Will Not Renew Waiver on Iranian Oil

  

  The US warned Tuesday it will unleash full “Economic Fury” on Iran, ending a reprieve on sanctions on Tehran oil at sea and threatening to move against foreign... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2026

• US Treasury Secretary Says China ‘not Going to Be Able to Get Their Oil’

  

  US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday China had been an unreliable global partner during the Middle East war by hoarding oil supplies and... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2026

• Trump Hits out at Pope Leo XIV Over Iran War Comments

  

  US President Donald Trump has publicly criticised Pope Leo XIV, escalating tensions between the White House and the Vatican over the ongoing US-Israel war... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2026

• Illegal Cannabis Cultivation Seized in Udawalawe Reserve

  

  Police have seized a large-scale cannabis cultivation site within the Udawalawe Reserve following a joint operation. The raid was carried out on April 11 based... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2026

• US-Iran Talks: What Prevented a Deal and What’s Next?

  

  The United States and Iran concluded 21 hours of direct talks in Pakistan on Sunday without reaching a deal to end the war, casting uncertainty over a fragile... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2026

• Weather: Showers Expected in Several Areas After 1 Pm

  

  Showers or thundershowers are expected at most locations across the island after 1 p.m. the Department of Meteorology said. Morning showers or thundershowers ma... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2026

• Ugandan Woman Caught with Cocaine Hidden in Clothing at BIA

  

  Sri Lanka Customs has arrested a 47-year-old Ugandan woman at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle cocaine into the country. Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2026

• Sri Lanka Navy Seizes Indian Fishing Boat, Arrests 12 Fishermen off Jaffna

  

  The Sri Lanka Navy seized an Indian fishing boat and apprehended 12 Indian fishermen for allegedly poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Kovilam, Kareinagar in... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2026

• Two Arrested for Killing Wildlife in Yala National Park

  

  Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly killing wild animals in Yala National Park and possessing animal meat. The arrests were made during a joint specia... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2026

• “Nothing Wrong”: Lanka Coal Responds to Viral Tender Leak Call

  

  The Lanka Coal Company has issued a statement rejecting claims circulating on social media regarding a telephone conversation linked to an emergency coal... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2026

• Woman Arrested in Negombo with 90-bottle Liquor Haul

  

  Police have arrested a 53-year-old woman in the Negombo area for possession of illegal liquor. The arrest was made yesterday (April 12) during a raid conducted... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2026

• National Eye Hospital Director Urges Firework Safety During Festive Season

  

  Director of the National Eye Hospital has called on the public to exercise strict caution when using fireworks during the festive season. Dr. Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2026