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Lebanese Prime Minister postpones Washington trip

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam says he is postponing an imminent trip to the United States and the United Nations, citing the need to remain in Beirut. "In light of ongoin... Read More


10-year-old schoolgirl killed in bus accident in Mattakkuliya

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- A 10-year-old schoolgirl was killed after being run over by a bus in the Mattakkuliya area, Ada Derana reporter said. The incident occurred yesterday (10) afternoon on Hendala ... Read More


CID officers seal main office of Lanka Coal Company

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Officials attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have sealed the office of the Lanka Coal Company (Pvt.) Ltd. Earlier it was announced that a decision was take... Read More


GMOA strike ends; Future course of action to be decided

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) announced that its 48-hour island-wide token strike ends at 8.00 a.m. this morning (11). GMOA Media Spokesperson Dr. Chamil ... Read More


Clashes erupt at Matara Cooperative Hospital after NPP takeover attempt

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- A tense situation unfolded this afternoon (11) at the Matara Cooperative Hospital following an attempt by a group affiliated with the National People's Power (NPP) to assume adm... Read More


Iran-US talks begin in Pakistan, state broadcaster says

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Talks between Iran and the United States have begun in Islamabad, according to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB, though it remains unclear whether the negotiations are being condu... Read More


Rupee depreciates by 1.8% against US dollar in 2026

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The Sri Lanka rupee had depreciated by 1.8 per cent against the US dollar in 2026, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has confirmed. According to the CBSL, the buying rate of... Read More


Lanka Coal Company office receives special police protection

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- A decision has been taken to provide special police protection to the office of the Lanka Coal Company (Pvt) Ltd. The decision has been taken following a complaint lodged by th... Read More


SLTB deploys additional buses for New Year travel

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The special bus service launched in view of the Sinhala and Hindu New Year is currently operating in both directions, the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) stated. SLTB Chairman... Read More


Sri Lanka's workers' remittances exceed USD 2.2 bln in first three months of 2026

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Sri Lanka received USD 814.8 million in workers' remittances in March 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). According to the r... Read More