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Sri Lanka's workers' remittances exceed USD 2.2 bln in first three months of 2026

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Sri Lanka received USD 814.8 million in workers' remittances in March 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). According to the r... Read More


US Vice President JD Vance meets Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office. Vance arrived here on Satu... Read More


Public urged to send videos related to reckless driving to police via WhatsApp

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The Police Headquarters has introduced a dedicated WhatsApp number 070-4755600 for the general public to submit videos related to reckless and dangerous driving incidents. Acco... Read More


Chinese national arrested with cigarettes worth nearly Rs. 4 mln at BIA

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- A Chinese national has been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle a consignment of Chinese-manufactured cigarettes worth n... Read More


No fertilizer shortage: Govt. confirms surplus stocks

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Farmers should not develop unnecessary fear regarding the current fertilizer situation in the country, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Namal Karunaratne stated... Read More


Iran unable to fully reopen Hormuz as it lost track of mines planted: US officials

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Iran is unable to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz for shipping due to its self-inflicted problem: It cannot locate all the mines it laid in the waterway to block the passage a... Read More


No petrol shortage until June end, diesel supplies sufficient until May end: CPC Chairman

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- A total of 12 refined fuel shipments are scheduled to arrive in April, the Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D.J. Rajakaruna confirmed. The Chairman also note... Read More


Passenger arrested at BIA for smuggling ornamental plants

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- A Sri Lankan passenger was arrested by Customs officers at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake in the early hours today (11) for attempting to smuggle package... Read More


Maldivian President to visit Sri Lanka next month

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka next month. A discussion was held at the Parliamentary complex between Minister Ramalingam Chandra... Read More


Sri Lanka welcomes ceasefire in West Asia, urges durable solution

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Sri Lanka today said it welcomes the announcement of a temporary ceasefire in West Asia and the forthcoming dialogue. "While recognising this development as a significant step ... Read More