LAUGFS Raises Gas Prices; 12.5kg Cylinder Now Rs. 5,700
2026-04-05
LAUGFS Gas PLC has increased domestic LP gas cylinder refill prices with effect from midnight today (05 April 2026), citingContinue Reading
Litro increases domestic LP gas prices from midnight
2026-04-05
Litro Gas Lanka has increased domestic LP gas prices with effect from midnight today (5). Accordingly, the price of aContinue Reading
Govt waives LankaQR Merchant Fees for Payments Under Rs. 5,000
2026-04-05
Sri Lanka will launch the “National QR Payment Promotion Programme” tomorrow under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, withContinue Reading
Trump Threatens Iran, Says “Power Plant Day, Bridge Day” Coming Tuesday
2026-04-05
US President Donald Trump has issued a strongly worded warning to Iran, threatening possible strikes on key infrastructure while urgingContinue Reading
31 arrested; over 52,000 litres of hoarded fuel seized in past month
2026-04-05
Police say 31 individuals have been arrested for illegally stockpiling fuel during raids carried out over the past month. PoliceContinue Reading
7 years on, justice still denied for Easter victims — Sajith
2026-04-05
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says justice for the victims of the 2019 Sri Lanka Easter Sunday attacks remains a fundamentalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka thanks Bangladesh for release of six detained fishermen
2026-04-05
Six Sri Lankan fishermen who had been detained in Bangladesh since July 2025 have been released and safely repatriated toContinue Reading
GMOA says new doctors applied for appointments due to intimidation
2026-04-05
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says the ongoing islandwide strike will continue until 8.00 am tomorrow, while claiming thatContinue Reading
Water cut due to dry weather : New update
2026-04-05
Water supply to Padukka and surrounding areas will be suspended for 12 hours from 8.00 p.m. today (5) until 8.00Continue Reading
President AKD calls for unity and peace in Easter message
2026-04-05
Commemorating the Resurrection of Christ, Christian devotees in Sri Lanka and around the world celebrate Easter Sunday with deep reverenceContinue Reading
‘We got him’: Trump confirms rescue of missing US officer from Iran
2026-04-05
US President Donald Trump announced that a missing American weapons officer has been successfully rescued from Iran following what heContinue Reading
Sun directly overhead in eight areas of Sri Lanka today
2026-04-05
The Meteorological Department announced that the sun will be directly overhead across Sri Lanka from April 5 to 15 dueContinue Reading
Fairly heavy showers expected after 2 p.m. in several areas
2026-04-05
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 05 APRIL 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 05 April 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
Northern Line Train Services to Resume From April 9
2026-04-05
Train services on the Northern Line between Colombo Fort and Kankesanthurai will resume from April 9 following the completion ofContinue Reading
Islandwide GMOA Doctors’ Strike Continues Today
2026-04-05
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) is continuing its islandwide token strike today, April 5, from 8 a.m., the associationContinue Reading
Kandy Restaurant Raided for Selling Bottled Water Above Controlled Price
2026-04-04
A restaurant in Kandy was raided for selling bottled drinking water above the controlled price, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA)Continue Reading
Sri Lanka ODI Captain Asalanka Denies Report on Failed Fitness Test
2026-04-04
Sri Lanka ODI captain Charith Asalanka has denied a local media report claiming he was among a group of playersContinue Reading
Trump warns Iran: 48 hours to Make Deal or ‘All Hell’ will break loose
2026-04-04
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that it has 48 hours to reach a deal or reopen the StraitContinue Reading