China has threatened “countermeasures” if the US “goes ahead with the tariff hikes on China”, which Beijing says follow false media reports claiming it provided military support to Iran.

Japan has stopped accepting new foreign workers in its food services sector from Monday (Apr 13), as the industry nears its quota under a skilled worker scheme.

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has recorded a revenue of over Rs. 600 million from April 9 to 13, marking a significant increase in earnings during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year travel period.

Negotiating teams from the U.S. and Iran could return to Islamabad ​this week to resume talks to end the war, sources told Reuters on Tuesday, after the collapse of weekend negotiations prompted Washington to impose a bl

A former student opened fire at a high school in southeast Turkey on Tuesday, wounding at least 16 people before killing himself, an official said.

Sri Lanka’s expressways recorded more than Rs. 163 million in revenue over a three-day period from April 10 to April 12, reflecting a surge in holiday travel, the Road Development Authority (RDA) said.

SriLankan Airlines is navigating a critical leadership transition as it prepares to appoint a new chairman and chief executive officer, a process that has sparked a fierce internal battle over the future direction of the

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have picked Sri Lanka’s left-arm seamer Dilshan Madushanka as an injury replacement for Brydon Carse for the remainder of IPL 2026.

Iran demanded compensation from five Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, and Jordan, accusing them of participating in US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday her government had ‌suspended a defence cooperation deal with Israel, reflecting frayed ties between previously close allies as the conflicts in the Middle East conti

The national oil anointing ceremony, a key ritual of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, is scheduled to take placeContinue Reading The post National oil anointing ceremony to be held tomorrow appeared first on Newswire.

The Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack has criticised what it described as India’s growing political influence in world cricket, warning that theContinue Reading The post Wisden warns of BJP-linked political influence in global

Global growth forecast was cut to 2 percent.

Sunrisers Hyderabad have signed Dilshan Madushanka as a replacement for Brydon Carse, who has been ruled out due to injury.Continue Reading The post Dilshan Madushanka joins IPL as replacement player appeared first on Ne

  Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Tuesday she was suspending the country’s defense agreement with Israel, which involves theContinue Reading The post Italy suspending defense agreement with Israel: PM appeared

The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber-level warm weather advisory for 19 districts, warning of increased heat index levelsContinue Reading The post Warm weather advisory issued for 19 districts appeared first

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake joined Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations today (April 14) at a housewarming ceremony for aContinue Reading The post President joins New Year celebrations at newly rebuilt home dam

Sri Lanka’s expressway network generated over Rs. 163 million in revenue between April 10 and April 12, according to theContinue Reading The post Rs. 163 million expressway revenue in three days appeared first on Newswir

Several countries want age restrictions to keep minors off platforms like TikTok and Instagram. But can bans really keep childrenContinue Reading The post Social media age limits: Well intentioned but ineffective? appear

Enjoy Avurudu treats mindfully. Celebrate the season, but keep portions balanced to maintain your immunity and active lifestyle. Feeling heavyContinue Reading The post Avurudu Health Tips: Stay Healthy and Active appeare

The Department of Meteorology has issued a severe lightning advisory for 17 districts, from 12.30 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. todayContinue Reading The post Severe lightning advisory issued for 17 districts appeared first on News

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake,  issuing a New Year message, extend his heartfelt wishes to all Sri Lankans for a peaceful and joyous Sinhala and Tamil New Year! The Sinhala and Tamil New Year, which symbolises the a

United States President Donald Trump’s planned naval blockade of Iran would further cripple international shipping, exacerbating the energy crisis roiling the global economy, analysts warn. Oil prices surged above $100 a

Vidarbha’s Praful Hinge,  24, etched his name into the IPL record books on debut, striking three times in his very first over – the only instance of a bowler achieving this in the league’s 18-year history – as Sunrisers

Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasooriya in her New Year message requested every Sri Lankan to resolve, with renewed determination to overcome obstacles and build a better and more prosperous nation. The full text of the PM

On the apparent northward relative motion of the sun, it is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka from the 05th to 15th of April in this year. The nearest areas of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead

Warm Weather Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 13 April 2026, valid for 14 April 2026. The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caut

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 14 APRIL 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 14 April 2026 by the Department of Meteorology  Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Galle, Mata

Before accelerating to 7.3% in FY2027

Karunanayake charged that CBSL and relevant authorities engaged in a “serious and continuing obstruction” to his duties

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka is facing a demographic shift with a shrinking workforce and a looming elderly care crisis, preliminary data from the 15th Census of Population and Housing showed. The census, conducted by the Dep

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lt;strong gt;By Jayani Madawla lt;/strong gt; The prevailing heatwave that Sri Lanka is experiencing is expected to continue through mid-May according to the Department of Meteorology. Experts warn that the situation cou

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, who was indicted on corruption charges, was released on bail by the Colombo High Court on Friday after having his fingerprints

A renewed call for integrity, excellence and solidarity within the legal profession took centre stage at a women lawyers rsquo; gathering held in Hulftsdorp last week, where Supreme Court Justice Kumuduni Wickremasinghe

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While the Sri Lanka Navy assisted in bringing to shore an ailing member of the crew of a Chinese research vessel anchored in Sri Lanka rsquo;s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the vessel will not be allowed into the countr

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lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Former Director General of the Land Reform Commission (LRC) Liyanage Padmasiri has acknowledged that a statement he made claiming Kandy District MP Chamindrani Kirie

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has welcomed Friday rsquo;s Supreme Court rsquo;s judgment which found that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several former health officials had violated the fun

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lt;strong gt;By Kapila Bandara lt;/strong gt; Fertiliser companies and agrochemical suppliers have agreed to abide by regulated prices days ahead of the Yala paddy planting season, in a coordinated policy response to mit

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lt;strong gt;Pix and text by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Large scale coconut industrialists are using the crisis in West Asia to exploit cottage level coconut husk industry traders the latter c

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Motor Traffic Commissioner General Kamal Amerasinghe, who was arrested on Friday over a fraudulent vehicle‑registration case, has been remanded until tomorrow. He was taken into custody by the Financial Investigation Uni

lt;strong gt;By Niranjala Ariyawansha nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Although the war in West Asia will have a significant impact on the Sri Lankan economy both in the short as well as long-term, Sri Lanka can control the ec

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