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

By Sarath de Alwis – This is about our ‘Leftist’ President who has made a turn to the ‘Right’. His ‘Opponents’ claim “they know better and could perform better’. So, this essay is about Political Hyp

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

Emerging markets in Asia would see rising cost pressure across agribusiness and food supply chains if a prolonged US-Iran war pushes fertiliser supply disruption deeper into the planting season, Fitch

April 23, Colombo (LNW): An ‘Amber’ level warning has been announced by the Department of Meteorology, cautioning residents about the likelihood of intense lightning activity across much of the countr

April 23, Colombo (LNW): Foreign currency inflows from Sri Lankans employed abroad have shown a notable upswing at the start of this year, with earnings from migrant workers rising sharply compared wi

Sri Lanka’s total exports, including both merchandise and services, reached US$ 1,467.31 million in March 2026, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 5.2 % compared to March 2025. However, on a month-o

The body of a youth has been recovered in Mattakuliya, the Police Media Division confirmed. According to the Police, the body was found in a waterway near a temple in the area. The Police further sa

Sri Lankan Rupee weakens against US Dollar Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on April 23, 2026 - 12:26 pm The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) traded weaker against the US Dollar (USD) today (April 23), according to

April 23, Colombo (LNW): The government has insisted that electricity interruptions will not be imposed, despite ongoing challenges in the energy sector. Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister of Health

April 23, Colombo (LNW): Interest in high-end vehicle registration numbers has risen sharply in recent years, with officials reporting a marked shift in motorists’ willingness to pay for exclusive pla

Hambantota International Port (HIP) successfully handled container vessel MSC Marie Leslie, marking one of its highest-volume vessel calls to date. The achievement further strengthens the port’s posit

April 23, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka has recorded a notable rise in life expectancy over the past decade and a half, with health authorities attributing much of this progress to the sustained impact of

April 23, Colombo (LNW): Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 pm, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather forecast today (23). Fairly heavy fal

April 23, Colombo (LNW): At the latest Cabinet media briefing, it was clarified that circulating reports alleging President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had instructed Sri Lanka Cricket Chairman Shammi Si

April 23, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath recently engaged in a telephone discussion with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, amid ongoing diplomatic engagem

April 23, Colombo (LNW): A high-level Sri Lankan delegation, led by Central Bank Governor Dr Nandalal Weerasinghe, has been actively engaging with global investors during the IMF–World Bank Spring Mee

April 23, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka Police has moved to counter misleading claims circulating online regarding age requirements for new recruits, urging prospective applicants to rely solely on officia

By: Isuru Parakrama April 23, Colombo (LNW): The second stage of the internationally recognised “Ehipassiko Walk for Peace” is underway today (23), as a group of Buddhist monks journey from Aluvihare

Cricketer Nuwan Thushara has withdrawn his petition filed before the Colombo District Court seeking an interim order compelling Sri Lanka Cricket to issue a no objection certificate (NOC) to enable hi

“Ehi Passiko” Peace Walk Launched from Dambulla, Concludes First Day at Aluvihare The “Ehi Passiko” peace walk, organized to promote global peace, commenced this morning (22) from the premises of the

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunneththi, held talks with Michael Otter, Director General of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WKO), in April

The Motor Traffic Department is working on a new system to introduce personalized vehicle number plates bearing personalized names, the Parliamentary Committee on Public Funds (COPF) was informed. Du

Sri Lanka Police have cautioned the public against false information circulating on social media regarding the age limits for recruitment to the Police and the Special Task Force (STF). Issuing a sta

A mid-air collision between two South Korean fighter jets in 2021 was caused by pilots taking photos and videos during a flight, according to a report by the Board of Audit and Inspection of Seoul. T

Sri Lanka and Iran Foreign Ministers hold phone talks Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on April 23, 2026 - 10:04 am Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, held a telephone conversation w

A ban on mobile phones in schools in England is to be introduced by the government to ensure that “critical safeguarding legislation” is passed. The government will table an amendment to the Children

The University of Hull’s internationally recognised expertise in flood resilience and water management is extending its reach into South Asia, as Professor Stewart Mottram spearheads a new global rese

The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Sri Lanka held a telephone conversation on Wednesday (22), amid heightened tensions following the attack on the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Dena off the coast of Sri La

Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris on Wednesday told the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court that investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks were facing serious obstacles due to alleged i

Voters in Tamil Nadu will take part in an unprecedented triangular contest on Thursday, 23 April, in the 2026 Assembly elections. Polling will be held in a single phase across all 234 constituencies,

Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today (23), according to the Department of Meteorology. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely in some places in the W

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has triggered a sharp rise in global airfares, with the cheapest economy tickets now costing an average of 24% more than a year ago, according to new research b

A special discussion was held between British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andrew Patrick and Minister of Ports, Civil Aviation, and Energy Anura Karunathilaka on strengthening cooperation in infras

Sri Lanka’s decision to phase out para-tariffs marks a significant shift in its trade and fiscal policy, with far-reaching implications for industries, households, and the broader economy. According t

Sri Lanka’s economic rebound, marked by projected 5% growth, is increasingly at risk of being derailed not solely by global shocks, but by domestic policy inertia and politically influenced decision-m