Iran says Strait of Hormuz open to commercial vessels amid ceasefire
Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open” for all commercial vessels during the current ceasefire period, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said. In a post on X, the announcement was made in line with the ceasefire linked to developments…
President appoints new Secretary to the Ministry of Energy
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed G.M.R.D. Aponsu as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Energy. The letter of appointment was officially handed over this afternoon (17) at the Presidential Secretariat by Presidential Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. Aponsu,…
President reviews ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ 2026 Action Plan
A special discussion on the 2026 Action Plan of the Clean Sri Lanka programme and the progress achieved in the previous year was held today (17) at the Presidential Secretariat under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. According to…
No probes found corruption: govt ministers defend Kumara Jayakody
No investigation has confirmed that former Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody was involved in any corruption related to the substandard coal imports, Minister Vijitha Herath said today. Addressing a special media briefing held today (17), Minister Herath said the report…
Watch: Government ministers hold special media briefing
A special media briefing is currently underway at the Department of Government Information, with the participation of several ministers. Ministers Vijitha Herath, Bimal Rathnayake and Nalinda Jayatissa are among those addressing the media. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3jO1GGWoOE (Newswire) The post Watch: Government…
Iran rejects temporary ceasefire, seeks end to war across region: Deputy minister
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said Tehran rejects any temporary ceasefire and is seeking a comprehensive end to the war across the region. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Khatibzadeh said any ceasefire must…
Railway Department announces special New Year return trains
The Railway Department has announced that special train services will be operated over the next two days to facilitate the return of passengers who travelled to their hometowns during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year season. The Department confirmed that…
CPC clarifies fuel pricing issue, says diesel bought above $286 per barrel
Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D.J. Rajakaruna, has clarified that crude oil was never purchased at the price of USD 286 per barrel during imports to Sri Lanka, but admitted that diesel had been procured at prices exceeding…
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody resigns
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody has resigned from his position with immediate effect, according to an official letter addressed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. In his resignation letter dated April 17, 2026, Jayakody stated that his decision comes in the context…
Airbus deal : Former SriLankan CEO further remanded
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (April 17) rejected the bail application of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena, who is currently in remand custody over allegations of accepting bribes during the purchase of Airbus aircraft for the national…