Trump signals restart of Iran talks within two days
US President Donald Trump has said that talks aimed at ending the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran could resume in Pakistan within the next two days. Speaking in an interview, Trump indicated that discussions towards a…
Several ships cross strait and leave Iranian ports since start of US blockade
The effectiveness of the reported US naval blockade of Iranian ports remained unclear during its first full day, amid conflicting claims and tracking data. According to BBC Verify, shipping data showed that at least four Iran-linked vessels — including two…
240 Iranian Navy members depart Sri Lanka
Iran has taken back the 240 sailors who were under Sri Lanka’s care following last month’s naval incident. Sri Lankan authorities facilitated the departure of the group, including survivors from the IRIS Dena and crew members of the IRIS Bushehr,…
National oil anointing ceremony to be held tomorrow
The national oil anointing ceremony, a key ritual of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, is scheduled to take place tomorrow (15) at 6:55 a.m., in line with the auspicious time stipulated in the Nekath Seettuwa. Participants are advised to…
Wisden warns of BJP-linked political influence in global cricket
The Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack has criticised what it described as India’s growing political influence in world cricket, warning that the sport’s governance is becoming “increasingly Orwellian.” In its 2026 edition, Wisden editor Lawrence Booth pointed to what he described as…
Dilshan Madushanka joins IPL as replacement player
Sunrisers Hyderabad have signed Dilshan Madushanka as a replacement for Brydon Carse, who has been ruled out due to injury. Sunrisers Hyderabad confirmed that Madushanka will join the squad as a like-for-like pace replacement for the remainder of the tournament….
Message from the Prime Minister on the Occasion of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year
Marking the auspicious transition of the sun from one planet to another, and the arrival of the spring season following the harvest, the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrated by the people of Sri Lanka since ancient times, has dawned…
Sinhala and Tamil New Year Message – President
The Sinhala and Tamil New Year, which symbolises the aspiration for renewal both physically and spiritually, is the foremost cultural festival of the people of this country. During the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, traditional customs are upheld, with priority…
Italy suspending defense agreement with Israel: PM
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Tuesday she was suspending the country’s defense agreement with Israel, which involves the exchange of military equipment and technology research, media reports said. “We have decided to suspend the automatic renewal of the…
Warm weather advisory issued for 19 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber-level warm weather advisory for 19 districts, warning of increased heat index levels tomorrow (April 15). The advisory issued at 3.30 p.m. today, covers the Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Western, Southern and Eastern provinces,…