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U.S. Embassy issues warning to visitors against abusing public benefits

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has issued a notice to foreign nationals planning to travel to the United States, warning that misuse of taxpayer-funded public benefits could resu... Read More


Patient remanded over alleged sexual assault of doctor at Nagoda Hospital

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- The Acting Magistrate of Kalutara, Bandula Weerasinghe, yesterday (15) ordered that a patient accused of sexually assaulting a female doctor at the Nagoda Teaching Hospital be r... Read More


Trump hails first Israel-Lebanon talks in '34 years', Hezbollah hints at ceasefire

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- Israel has indicated it will continue its military campaign in Lebanon even as diplomatic efforts gain traction, with Hezbollah signalling openness to discussions tied to a poss... Read More


Chinese nationals caught with concealed tech equipment at BIA

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- Sri Lanka Customs officers at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake have arrested nine Chinese nationals on suspicion of entering the country to engage in compu... Read More


FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirms Iran will play in the 2026 World Cup

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed on April 15, 2026, that Iran will take part in the 2026 World Cup, with group matches scheduled in the United States despite tighter en... Read More


CNH reagent scandal probe delay "suspicious" - Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- The delay in the investigation initiated by the Bribery Commission and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding the audit inquiry issued regarding the tests carried... Read More


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