Mahinda Rajapaksa submits assets affidavit to Bribery Commission

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has submitted a sworn affidavit to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), declaring his assets, expenditures, and sources of income.

China assures uninterrupted fuel supply to Sri Lanka amid Middle East tensions

Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong said there will be no fuel shortage in Sri Lanka, assuring continued support from China despite global uncertainties linked to the Middle East crisis.

‘Strait of Hormuz will open, with or without Iran’: Donald Trump ahead of peace talks in Pakistan

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) asserted the Strait of Hormuz “will open with or without Iran,” ahead of ceasefire talks with Tehran scheduled in Islamabad.

Take hard line on doctors’ strikes: Kananathan

Former diplomat Ambassador Kananathan has called on the government to take a firm stance on doctors’ strikes, warning that Sri Lanka has reached a critical moment.

Police on high alert over drugs hidden in children’s toys

Police have been placed on high alert following a disturbing trend in which drug traffickers are using children’s toys to conceal and transport illegal narcotics through courier services, the Daily Mirror learns.

Ditwah relief for Army personnel

Welfare vouchers worth over Rs. 26 million were distributed among Sri Lanka Army personnel affected by the Ditwah cyclone at a special programme held at Army Headquarters.

Iran delegation arrives in Pakistan for US talks

Pakistan has confirmed the arrival of a senior Iranian delegation in Islamabad ahead of expected negotiations with the United States. According to Pakistan’s foreign ministry, the delegation — led by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf — was received by Ishaq Dar and other senior officials.

NASA’s Artemis II crew splashes down after history-making moon mission

The Artemis II, and the four astronauts aboard the Orion space capsule, has splashed down into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, Nasa has confirmed.

Iran’s parliament speaker says negotiations can’t start without Lebanon ceasefire

Al Jazeera- Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said negotiations with the US cannot begin until two key conditions are met: the implementation of a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of frozen Iranian assets.

Suspected Sri Lankan overstayer caught in ICA operation while sleeping at HDB rooftop garden

The man was sleeping in a garden above an HDB multi-storey carpark in Woodlands when plainclothes officers surrounded him during a pre-dawn operation on April 8.

NDA candidates booked after Sri Lankan diplomat joins fishermen interaction in Puducherry

A case has been registered against two Indian National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidates in India’s Puducherry based on a complaint by the Returning Officer, following allegations of violating the election code of conduct during a fishermen’s meeting attended by Sri Lanka’s Deputy Consul General for South India, Ganesanathan Ketheeswaran.

Fire erupts at Karadiyana garbage dump; Residents advised to wear face masks

A sudden fire broke out this evening at the Karadiyana waste management site in Piliyandala. Police said the blaze has sent thick plumes of smoke across the area.

Vance departs for talks in Pakistan, as Israel bombs Lebanon

US Vice President JD Vance has departed for Islamabad, where he is scheduled to join talks with Iran on Saturday to end their war.

Presidential Commission to probe coal purchase deals

A commission comprising sitting judges will be appointed to probe the coal procurement deals that had taken place since the commissioning of the Norochcholai Power Plant, Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake told Parliament today.

Lebanon says ceasefire must be in place before Israel talks

A senior official in the Lebanese president’s office has told the BBC that Lebanon will participate in direct negotiations with Israel next week only if there is a ceasefire in place beforehand.

No faith motion against Power and Energy Minister defeated

The no faith motion against Minister of Power and Energy Kumara Jayakody was defeated by a majority of 104 votes with 43 MPs voting in favour and 153 against. Some 22 MPs were absent during the time of voting.

CSE rallies strongly on renewed investor confidence and broad-based buying

The Colombo Stock Exchange closed on a strong and optimistic note on 10th April 2026, reflecting renewed confidence in both domestic economic conditions and improving global sentiment. From the opening bell, the market maintained steady upward momentum, driven by broad-based buying interest across multiple sectors.

China-funded school uniform distribution completed for 2026

The distribution of school uniform fabric provided as a grant by the People’s Republic of China for the year 2026 has been successfully completed, the Education Ministry announced.

Purchase energy efficient electrical appliances for New Year: Sustainable Energy Authority

The Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority urged the people to purchase high-energy efficient electrical appliances in the New Year, considering the energy crisis faced by the country.

Ranil taken to Singapore for medical care as CID is after doctors treating him here: Wajira

The United National Party (UNP) said that its leader and former President Ranil Wickremesinghe had to be taken to Singapore for medical treatment because the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) was on a witch-hunt against Sri Lankan doctors who treated him.

March Mahapola scholarship Rs. 10,000 credited to student accounts

The Mahapola Scholarship installment for March has been credited to university students’ bank accounts today (10), the Lalith Athulathmudali Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship Trust Fund (MTF) said.

Three arrested over Rs. 30 million Canada job scam

Three individuals have been arrested over an alleged large-scale job scam involving nearly Rs. 30 million, where victims were promised employment opportunities in Canada, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) said.

Lufthansa flights disrupted as cabin crew stage strike

Lufthansa (LHAG.DE), flights were significantly disrupted on Friday as cabin crew union UFO staged a one-day strike, the airline’s third ​work stoppage in two months, impacting operations at its ‌Frankfurt and Munich hubs.

Spanish minister urges Iran to negotiate in ‘good faith’

Spain’s Foreign Minister has told reporters before Saturday’s talks: “I encourage Iran, this is what I conveyed to the Iranian foreign minister, to take part in those negotiations and to participate in good faith.”

Day after National Vesak Festival not a public holiday: Labour Dept.

The Labour Department has clarified that the day after the National Vesak Festival in 2026, which falls on May 30, will not be observed as a public holiday.

Severe lightning warning issued for several provinces

The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and Uva provinces, as well as Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts, stating that thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely at several locations after 1.00 p.m.

France and Pakistan condemn ‘Lebanon ceasefire violations’

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot have “expressed concern over serious ceasefire violations made in Lebanon”, in a phone call on Friday morning.

Health sector heading for crisis due to multiple challenges: Doctors’ Union

The Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance for Medical and Civil Rights has warned that Sri Lanka’s health sector is heading towards a serious crisis due to multiple challenges, including shortages of doctors and other healthcare personnel, lack of essential equipment, poor maintenance, and insufficient raw materials for laboratory and other services.

Iran’s former foreign minister Kamal Kharrazi dies following Israeli strike on home

Kamal Kharrazi, Iran’s former foreign minister and head of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, died on the evening of April 10 from injuries sustained in a US-Israeli strike on his home, Eqtesad Online reported.

Navy seizes Indian trawler, 10 fishermen held off Mannar

Ten Indian fishermen were apprehended while allegedly poaching in Sri Lankan waters north of Mannar.