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Thursday, April 16, 2026
Thursday, April 16, 2026

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Three sons killed trying to save drowning father

Two bodies were recovered yesterday (15) afternoon from the Mahaweli River near the Verugal Aru bridge, following a drowning...

Nine Chinese nationals held at BIA over cybercrime-linked entry attempt

Nine Chinese nationals were arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, early today (16) while allegedly attempting to enter...

State offices open; transport services resume post-New Year

Government offices across the country will remain open as usual on 15, 16, and 17 April, the Ministry of...

Sinhala and Tamil New Year dawns; auspicious rituals begin nationwide

The Sinhala and Tamil New Year dawned today (14) at 9.32 a.m., marking the beginning of one of Sri...
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International

Trump jokes Iran offered him the job of Supreme Leader

Donald Trump said Iran informally offered them the post...

Trump says Iran ‘afraid’ to admit talks as Tehran denies negotiations

United States President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran’s...

Trump postpones military strikes on Iranian power plants

President Donald Trump said on Monday the U.S. has...

Qatar calls for ‘immediate’ end to war on Iran after gas facility attack

Qatar has urged an unconditional halt to the US-Israeli...

Business

Asia Asset Finance marks International Women’s Day with community celebration

Asia Asset Finance PLC marked International Women’s Day 2026...

Singer, Malinga launch nationwide hunt for next generation of fast bowlers

Legendary Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga, in collaboration...

Sports

Shanaka calls for govt. action to counter ‘culture of negativity’ in cricket

Sri Lanka cricket men's T20 captain Dasun Shanaka has...

EC refuses to recognise changes in Amith Weerasinghe’s party

The Election Commission has informed that it cannot recognise...

‘I Dedicate This to My Father’ – Wellalage Shines in Emotional Victory Over England

Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellalage delivered a poignant tribute...

96th Battle of the Maroons: Legends’ Enclosure Tickets Launched

The official ticket launch of the Legends’ Enclosure for...

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