Railway General Manager Ravindra Pathmapriya said on Friday that re-railing operations of the derailed ‘Sagarika’ train have already commenced and that services on the Coastal Line are expected to be

Senior Prof. Nalin Abeysekera, a renowned marketing professional and former Dean of the Open University of Sri Lanka, has passed away. He was also an illustrious old boy of Ananda College and served

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation says it has strengthened measures to safeguard Sri Lanka’s fuel supply by using a mix of long-term procurement agreements and spot market purchases as global energy ma

When Gary Kirsten fronted the media for the first time as Sri Lanka’s head coach, he didn’t pad up with clichés. He went straight on the front foot, making it clear that the 2027 World Cup in his own

An exhibition of clean hitting by Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal ensured Sai Sudarshan’s measured 100 off 58 balls ended in a losing cause as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Gujarat Titans (G

Marking a significant milestone in its journey, HNB Life has officially launched its new brand campaign, “Wing for Life,” as part of its transformation from HNB Assurance. The campaign celebrates 25 y

Nestlé Lanka Limited has announced the appointment of Manav Sahni as its Chairman and Managing Director effective 01 May 2026. He will be succeeding Bernie Stefan, who will be transitioning to a new g

Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life) reported a strong financial performance in 2025, driven by robust premium growth, higher profitability, and continued policyholder confidence. The company posted

Ceylon Theatres will unveil the newly revamped Majestic Cineplex on the 29th of April 2026, beginning a new chapter for one of Sri Lanka’s best known cinema destinations. Located at Majestic City Colo

Nestlé Lanka Limited has announced the appointment of Manav Sahni as its Chairman and Managing Director effective 01 May 2026. He will be succeeding Bernie Stefan, who will be transitioning to a new g

A Sri Lankan national is among 17 crew members onboard an oil tanker hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia, according to international media reports. The vessel, identified as Honour 25, was r

By Piyadasa Edirisuriya – The National Development Bank PLC (NDB) fraud is a major internal financial scandal in Sri Lanka that came to light in early April 2026. It is considered one of the largest

The prestigious American University in Washington DC was at the centre of vibrant Vesak Day Commemorations on 23rd April organized under the auspices of the Key Spiritual Study Centre, and presided by

By Rajan Philips – In an artful move that has wrongfooted its critics, the NPP government would seem to have orchestrated the resignation of Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and Ministry Secretary Uda

US President Donald Trump has cancelled a planned visit by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for talks related to the ongoing conflict with Iran. The White House had earlier announce

Asanga Seneviratne has been elected President of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka following a majority vote held today. Seneviratne, who currently serves as President of the Sri Lanka Base

Ahead of World Malaria Day on April 25, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday approved the first malaria drug specifically designed for infants. The newly introduced combination of artemether

Sri Lanka’s National Development Bank (NDB) is facing one of the most serious financial scandals in its history, as regulators, lawmakers, and law enforcement intensify scrutiny over a massive Rs. 13.

The United States Department of State has announced a pause on issuing immigrant visas to nationals from dozens of countries as part of a wider review of screening and vetting procedures. According t

Maradana Railway Station reopened upgraded passenger facilities today after the successful completion of the first phase of its renovation project. The opening ceremony was held under the patronage o

Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has criticised the reported Treasury fund fraud, saying the incident appeared to be the result of basic negligence rather than a sophisticated cyberattack. Speaking on t

Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne says the reported Treasury cyber fraud appears to be more of a sophisticated phishing and impersonation scam than a direct system hack. He said fraudsters allegedly

A 33-year-old Sri Lankan man has been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport after customs officers seized a large quantity of narcotics concealed in his luggage. The suspect, a resident of C

An exhibition of clean hitting by Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal ensured Sai Sudarshan’s measured 100 off 58 balls ended in a losing cause as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Gujarat Titans (G

A restaurant in Haputale has been fined Rs. 1 million for selling a bottle of drinking water above the maximum retail price. The fine was imposed by the Bandarawela Magistrate’s Court on April 24 fol

One year has passed since the terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 innocent people, leaving behind not only human loss but also a deep imprint of fear and instability across the region of Jammu

Two-thirds of people facing food crises globally last year lived in just 10 countries, with a third of them in Sudan, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo, a UN-backed yearly report said Frida

Meetings between the ​Indian delegation that ‌visited Washington this week and U.S. officials ​were held ​in a “constructive and positive ⁠manner”, with market ​access, non-tariff measures, ​and techn

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has apologized to the Canadian town of Tumbler Ridge following a February mass shooting that left eight dead. Altman said he was “deeply sorry” the company didn’t alert the poli

April 25, Colombo (LNW): A leading cybersecurity specialist has warned that stronger technical controls could have reduced the impact of the recent cyber incident involving a Treasury payment of appro

What Really Changed for Sri Lanka’s Small Businesses After the Government’s 2016 Tax Decisions In 2016, Sri Lanka’s small business sector faced one of the clearest tests of its resilience since the e

A suspect linked to an organised drug trafficking network has been arrested in Homagama with 12 kg of heroin worth around Rs. 120 million, Police said. The arrest was made on Friday (24) by the Weste

Sri Lanka’s first digital motor insurance card will be introduced from May 1, the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development announced. The ministry said the initiative marks a step forw

Sri Lanka, U.S. discuss Haiti Gang Suppression Force deployment at UN Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on April 25, 2026 - 12:03 pm Sri Lanka has discussed its possible contribution to the Gang Suppressio

Sri Lankan Defence Secretary meets Haitian Prime Minister during UN visit Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on April 25, 2026 - 12:12 pm Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyaco

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka have exceeded 840,000 so far this year, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) said. A total of 840,411 visitors arrived between January 01 and April 22, wi