Pilleyan played a role in wiping out terrorism, talked to me in tears- Fmr MP

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader Udaya Gammanpila said yesterday that former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pilleyan played a key role in smoking out LTTE terrorists from the eastern province.

Reshan to vie at Nick Faldo Asia Finals

Reshan Algama will represent Sri Lanka at the prestigious Nick Faldo Asia Finals 2025 in Vietnam, having received a special Wild Card entry based on his outstanding performances in tournaments through 2024 and early 2025.

Police to implement security, traffic plans for exposition of Sacred Tooth Relic

The Sri Lanka Police Department is to implement special security programmes and traffic plans for the upcoming exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Dekma) at the Sri Dalada Maligawa.

Ella-Wellawaya road sees heavy traffic due to rain

Heavy traffic congestion has been reported along the Ella-Wellawaya road due to continuous rainfall, with vehicle queues stretching up to five kilometres, police said.

Social media report on praising AKD for not celebrating New Year is fake: Fr. Cyril Gamini

The social media report claiming that he had praised President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for declining to celebrate the New Year is fake, said Member of the Communications Committee of the Archdiocese of Colombo Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando.

Heavy influx of pilgrims to Sri Pada for New Year holidays

A heavy influx of pilgrims and foreign tourists was experienced at Sri Pada for the New Year holidays that included the weekend holidays and the school vacation.

Colombo remains quiet after New Year holidays

GovPay causes major revenue loss to Postal Dept: UPTUF

After the introduction of the GovPay online system for paying traffic fines, the income generated by the Postal Department from such payments has ceased, resulting in a significant loss of revenue to the department, Postal Trade Unions Front (UPTUF) Co-convener Chinthaka Bandara said.

Investor sentiment pushes ASPI to gain 99+ points amid holiday-driven dull trading

The All Share Price Index (ASPI) recorded a gain of 99.68 points during today’s trading session, closing at 15,625.88, up by 0.64%. The S&P SL20 Index also edged higher, rising 0.65 percent to close at 4,644.49.

State oil anointing ceremony held

White House says China faces up to 245% tariffs due to its retaliatory actions

The US announced that China now faces a new tariff up to 245% as a result of its retaliatory measures, according to a statement by the White House on late Tuesday.

SL expatriate worker from Dubai seized with fags worth Rs. 3.4 Mn at BIA

A Sri Lanka expatriate worker in Dubai who was returning to the country last morning was nabbed by the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle foreign cigarettes worth over Rs. 3.4 million.

India’s Gandhis charged in money laundering case amid opposition outcry

India’s opposition Congress party has said it will organise nationwide protests on Wednesday after the country’s financial crimes agency charged senior leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi and others with money laundering.

CEB requests temporary solar disconnection via SMS

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) requests rooftop solar power system owners to temporarily disconnect their systems from today but only if they receive an official SMS notification from the board and also only till 3p.m on the specified day.

Coal and oil-fired plants shut down amid drop in holiday demand

Due to lower electricity usage during the holiday season, some changes were made on how power is generated in the country, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said.

Honda Sri Lanka issues urgent airbag recall notice

The sole authorized distributor for Honda Automobiles in Sri Lanka has issued a public notice regarding the ongoing SRS Airbag System Upgrade Recall for Honda vehicle models ranging from 1996 to 2016, urging all Honda vehicle owners to take immediate action.

Maldives bans Israelis from entering the country over Gaza war

The move reflects the Maldives’ ’’firm stance’’ against the ongoing atrocities committed by Israel against the Palestinian people, President Muizzi said.

Special train services till end of Tooth Relic exposition

Special train services will operate on April 18, 19 and 20 to facilitate travel for those returning to Colombo from their hometowns after the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Sri Lanka Railways General Manager J.I.D. Jayasundara said.

Venue announced for cricket’s Olympics return at LA28

The ICC have welcomed the announcement that the Fairgrounds in Pomona, Southern California, will host cricket at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Oil anointing ceremony at Kataragama

US tax move sparks need for govt response: Ranil

While highlighting that the US Reciprocal taxes had created a fresh economic crisis as Sri Lanka will have to find ways and means to settle its debts by 2028, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said the government should come out with a plan to face the situation.

Extreme heat advisory issued for over 20 districts

The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology has issued a ’’Warm Weather Advisory – Extreme Caution Level’’ for over 20 districts across the country.

Oil anointing ceremony at Gangaramaya

Public advised to take precautions as heat reaches ’caution level’

With temperatures rising to the ‘Caution Level’ as felt by the human body, National Hospital Colombo Accidents Ward Director Dr. Indika Jagoda advised the public to take necessary precautions to prevent heat strokes.

Anointing of oil ritual starts

The traditional Anointing of Oil ceremony will take place at 9:04 AM on Wednesday, April 16, as part of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations. This ritual is performed to invoke blessings of good health, protection, and long life for the year ahead.

Shooting near Gampaha bus stand

A shooting incident was reported near the public bus stand in Gampaha town last night, police said.

More accidents reported outside Colombo during New Year weekend: Health Ministry

More accidents than in the city were reported from areas outside Colombo and its suburbs during the New Year long weekend, the Health Ministry said. Head of the Ministry’s Accident Prevention Division, Specialist Dr. Samitha Siritun

412 admitted to NHC following accidents on April 13 and 14; Six deaths reported

A total of 412 individuals were admitted to the National Hospital Colombo (NHC) due to injuries sustained in various accidents reported on April 13 and 14, NHC Accidents Ward Director Dr. Indika Jagoda said.

Police launch investigations into illegal street race in Homagama

The Homagama Police have launched investigations into a street racing event captured in a video currently circulating on social media. The incident is believed to have taken place during the inauspicious time at dawn on New Year’s Day.

Gunman in Boossa prison officer’s murder arrested at BIA while attempting to flee

The gunman who recently shot down the retired Superintendent of the Boossa Prison outside his residence was arrested this morning by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) while attempting to flee the country through the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) using a fake passport.