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Sri Lanka pays record $286 per barrel amid global oil price distortion

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- Sri Lanka has paid as much as $286 for a single barrel of oil - far above global benchmark prices - according to a top international banker. The revelation was made by Georges ... Read More


Donald Trump, Netanyahu, Mamdani, Xi Jinping among 100 most influential people

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- The TIME Magazine has released its much-anticipated annual TIME100 list, featuring the 100 people shaping the world right now. The 2026 list is a mix of political heavyweights, ... Read More


Severe lightning advisory issued for several areas

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- The Department of Meteorology issued an advisory for severe lightning for the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva Provinces and the Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts aft... Read More


Singapore Zoo's first Sri Lankan leopard cubs make their public debut

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- Three Sri Lankan leopard cubs that were born at the Singapore Zoo on Jan 1 have now made their public debut at the facility. The two males and one female, born to mother Yala a... Read More


44 killed in road accidents during festive period

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- A total of 44 people died in road accidents reported across the island between April 10 and 15, police said. Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Traffic Control and... Read More


Former MP Chandana Kathriarachchi arrested

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- Former Member of Parliament Chandana Kathriarachchi has been arrested by the Colombo Crime Division after firearms-related items were discovered at his residence in Piliyandala,... Read More


New Year oil anointing ritual begins

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- The Anointing of Oil ceremony is an important ritual of the Sinhala New Year, symbolizing health, protection, and renewal. On Wednesday, April 15, at 6:54 AM, participants follo... Read More


Trump says Iran war is 'very close to being over' as peace talks are expected to resume

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- President Donald Trump said the U.S.-Iran war is "very close" to an end as hostilities ease amid a two-week ceasefire agreement. "I think it's close to over, yeah. I view it as... Read More


Over 200 Iranian naval crew members depart Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- Sri Lanka repatriated 240 Iranian naval personnel yesterday, following maritime incidents near the island. The group departed on a special flight from Bandaranaike Internationa... Read More


New Year return travel services start today

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- Special transport services to facilitate the return of people who travelled to their hometowns for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year will commence from today (15). Sri Lanka Trans... Read More