Three separate incidents involving violent attacks on women have been reported from Moragahahena, Gokarella, and Ragama, prompting police investigations and multiple arrests. MORE..
18 Apr 2026 (4:46 PM)
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe held bilateral discussions with the Governor of the People s Bank of China, Dr. Pan Gongsheng on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund�World Bank Spring Meetings 2026. MORE..
18 Apr 2026 (11:05 PM)
India on Saturday summoned Iran s ambassador in New Delhi after two Indian vessels were forced to reverse course in the Strait of Hormuz following reports of gunfire from Iran s Revolutionary Guard. MORE..
18 Apr 2026 (11:26 PM)
Iran s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) headquarters said Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state of �strict management� following what it described as Washington s repeated breaches of commitments by continued blockade. MORE..
18 Apr 2026 (3:37 PM)
Two Indian-flagged vessels were fired at by Iranian gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz today, sources have said. No one was injured and the vessels were not damaged, they said. The two ships, however, had to turn back after the incident northeast of Oman in the shipping lane critical for oil trade. MORE..
18 Apr 2026 (9:38 PM)
There have been reports of gunfire after at least two merchant vessels tried to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the news agency Reuters reports, citing three maritime sources. MORE..
18 Apr 2026 (6:12 PM)