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May 31 Declared Public Holiday for 2026 State Vesak Festival

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 24, 2026, 2:41 a.m.
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The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued an extraordinary gazette notification declaring May 31 as a public holiday, in line with the 2026 State Vesak

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Deadline for 2026 A/L Exam Applications Ends Midnight

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 24, 2026, 2:41 a.m.
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The Department of Examinations has announced that the deadline for submitting applications for the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will expire today (24) at 12.00 midnight. According to

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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 24 APRIL 2026

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 24, 2026, 2:31 a.m.
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Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 pm. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Southern

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Whistleblowers ask Treasury Chief to resign over theft of USD 2.5 mn

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 24, 2026, 12:42 a.m.
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The alleged diversion of Sri Lanka’s $2.5 million debt repayment is unlikely to be a simple “hack,” but rather a case of a compromised payment process, where weak verification layers, email-based inst

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Samson century, Hosein four-for hand Mumbai Indians their biggest defeat

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 24, 2026, 12:42 a.m.
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Playing the first IPL El Clasico of their career, Chennai Super King’s Sanju Samson (101 not out) and Akeal Hosein (4-1-17-4) handed Mumbai Indians their biggest loss by runs in T20 history. CSK’s bat

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Showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Southern provinces

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 24, 2026, 12:42 a.m.
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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 24 APRIL 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 24 April 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-central

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US sinking of Iranian frigate off Sri Lanka unprecedented war crime Araghchi tells Vijitha

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 24, 2026, 12:20 a.m.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has told his Sri Lankan counterpart Vijitha Herath that US sinking of Iranian frigate IRIS Dena off Sri Lankan waters was an unprecedented war crime. Of some 1

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Hambantora port sets new record

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 24, 2026, 12:20 a.m.
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The alleged diversion of Sri Lanka’s $2.5 million debt repayment is unlikely to be a simple “hack,” but rather a case of a compromised payment process, where weak verification layers, email-based inst

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Cyber heist at External Resources Dept: Funds diverted in email hack, CID probe underway

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 24, 2026, 12:10 a.m.
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There is something about Avurudu that naturally fills every corner of Sri Lanka with energy and connection, and this year, that spirit extended to the shores of Pasikudah. At Sun Siyam Pasikudah, part

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US imposes worldwide blockade on Iran’s sea trade, redirects tankers away from India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 24, 2026, 12:10 a.m.
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The U.S. military has intercepted and redirected three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters away from their positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, news agencies reported.Washington has impos

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Worker remittances defy fears: 26.5% increase in first quarter

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 24, 2026, 12:10 a.m.
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The first quarter of 2026 has recorded a 26.5% increase in workers’ remittances, compared to the same period last year, despite the West Asian conflict. Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE)

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No cyber hack: Fintech expert exposes shocking legacy flaws that led to $2.5 million theft

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 24, 2026, 12:10 a.m.
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The alleged diversion of Sri Lanka’s $2.5 million debt repayment is unlikely to be a simple “hack,” but rather a case of a compromised payment process, where weak verification layers, email-based inst

via island.lk

Discovery of molecular structure of primary genetic material of life

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 24, 2026, 12:03 a.m.
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World DNA Day falls on 25 April: On 25 April 1953, Watson and Crick published an article, in the acclaimed journal “Nature” titled “Molecular structure of nucleic acids: A structure for deoxyribonucl

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Trump tells BBC that King’s visit could ‘absolutely’ help repair relations with UK

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 24, 2026, 12:03 a.m.
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Standing on top of a customised van on a hot and humid afternoon in Tirunelveli, about 600km (373 miles) south of Tamil Nadu’s capital Chennai in southern India, C Joseph Vijay tells his supporters hi

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Allianz Avurudu Negam returns, easing the journey home

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 23, 2026, 11:52 p.m.
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There is something about Avurudu that naturally fills every corner of Sri Lanka with energy and connection, and this year, that spirit extended to the shores of Pasikudah. At Sun Siyam Pasikudah, part

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Sun Siyam Pasikudah marks the New Year at the shore of Sri Lanka’s rising coast

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 23, 2026, 11:51 p.m.
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There is something about Avurudu that naturally fills every corner of Sri Lanka with energy and connection, and this year, that spirit extended to the shores of Pasikudah. At Sun Siyam Pasikudah, part

via island.lk

Mannar sand mining suspended due to large-scale irregularities

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 23, 2026, 11:51 p.m.
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The government has suspended sand mining permits issued in March 2026 across the Mannar District following the launch of a Criminal Investigation Department (CID) probe into alleged large-scale irregu

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CG arrests two persons with ‘ice’and lethal items

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 23, 2026, 11:51 p.m.
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Warm Weather Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 23 April 2026, valid for 24 April 2026. The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely

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Measles rearing its head again in SL

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 23, 2026, 11:51 p.m.
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Measles, eliminated from the country several years ago, has re-emerged, Dr. Athula Liyanapathirana attached to the Health Ministry’s Epidemiology Unit says. According to Dr. Liyanapathirana, two case

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Legislature’s meek submission to overbearing Executive

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 23, 2026, 11:51 p.m.
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Friday 24th April, 2026 The Opposition is intensely resentful that the government has thwarted its attempt to have President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is also Minister of Finance, summoned before

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Has Malimawa govt. become Yahapalanaya II ?

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 23, 2026, 11:51 p.m.
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Malimawa government and Yahapalanaya are dissimilar in many respects, the most important being whilst Yahapalanaya had to manage with a balancing act in the parliament, Malimawa has the luxury of a ma

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Heat Index at Cautiin Level in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and Southern provinces and in Monaragala district during the day time

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 23, 2026, 11:51 p.m.
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Warm Weather Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 23 April 2026, valid for 24 April 2026. The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely

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Fertile soil basis of sound farming

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  • April 23, 2026, 11:51 p.m.
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World DNA Day falls on 25 April: On 25 April 1953, Watson and Crick published an article, in the acclaimed journal “Nature” titled “Molecular structure of nucleic acids: A structure for deoxyribonucl

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Death of the Sperm Whale

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 23, 2026, 11:51 p.m.
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World DNA Day falls on 25 April: On 25 April 1953, Watson and Crick published an article, in the acclaimed journal “Nature” titled “Molecular structure of nucleic acids: A structure for deoxyribonucl

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Smart Board Digital Education: Transforming Sri Lanka’s Future

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 23, 2026, 11:11 p.m.
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By Raj Sivanathan – An Education System Under Pressure Sri Lanka’s education system has long been praised for its high literacy rate and widespread access to schooling. However, beneath these achiev

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India slams Trump’s ‘hellhole’ comment

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 23, 2026, 5:51 p.m.
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India has sharply criticised US President Donald Trump after he amplified remarks describing India as a “hellhole” in a repost linked to the US birthright citizenship debate. Responding to the contro

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Watch: Powerful moment as Walk for Peace reaches Kandy mosque

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 23, 2026, 5:10 p.m.
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A powerful moment of unity unfolded in Kandy as the ongoing “Walk for Peace” reached a mosque in the city during its seven-day journey across Sri Lanka. A large and diverse crowd, representing differ

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IN–SLN DIVEX 2026 underway in Colombo

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 23, 2026, 4:20 p.m.
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The fourth India–Sri Lanka Diving Exercise (DIVEX 2026), currently underway in Colombo, is reinforcing maritime cooperation and professional ties between the two countries. The exercise, involving th

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Migrant worker remittances rise 26.5% in first quarter : SLBFE

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 23, 2026, 3:30 p.m.
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Remittances from migrant workers rose by 26.5% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment said, citing Central Bank data. A total o

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US forces board another Iran-linked vessel in tit-for-tat series of ship interdictions

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 23, 2026, 3:30 p.m.
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US forces boarded another “stateless” vessel linked to Iran, the US military said Thursday. The tanker was interdicted in the Indian Ocean — far from the hotly contested Strait of Hormuz — in the lat

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ICC confirms crimes against humanity trial of ex-Philippine leader Duterte

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 23, 2026, 2:31 p.m.
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Judges ⁠at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have confirmed all three counts of murder as crimes against ⁠humanity against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and committed him to trial.

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COPF approves Port City duty-free rule changes, amendments to labour law exemptions

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 23, 2026, 2:11 p.m.
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The Committee on Public Finance has approved regulations published under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act No. 11 of 2021, according to an official Parliament statement. The regulations w

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Foreign job opportunities for retiring naval personnel reviewed

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 23, 2026, 1:48 p.m.
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Progress on facilitating foreign employment opportunities for retiring Sri Lanka Navy personnel in the shipping and marine sector was reviewed at a meeting held on Wednesday (22). The discussion was

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Landslide Early Warnings issued to the Districts of Kurunegala and Ratnapura

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 23, 2026, 1:25 p.m.
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Standing on top of a customised van on a hot and humid afternoon in Tirunelveli, about 600km (373 miles) south of Tamil Nadu’s capital Chennai in southern India, C Joseph Vijay tells his supporters hi

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Sri Lanka moves to recover USD 2.5 million lost in Finance Ministry cyber breach

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 23, 2026, 12:25 p.m.
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Sri Lanka moves to recover USD 2.5 million lost in Finance Ministry cyber breach Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on April 23, 2026 - 5:51 pm Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry says efforts are underway to reco

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Trumpflation & Recession

World > Sri Lanka
  • April 23, 2026, 12:15 p.m.
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By Ameer Ali – Trumpflation has two components inflation and stagflation which ultimately leads to recession. It is a negative shock to the world economy. Following the closure of Strait of Hormuz IM

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