Renovated Fort Colombo Central Bus Stand vested with the public
2026-04-08
The renovated Colombo Central Bus Stand at Fort was officially handed over to the public today, following modernization work carriedContinue Reading
Two six‑year‑olds killed in separate tragic accidents
2026-04-08
Two six‑year‑old children lost their lives in separate accidents reported in the Maradankadawala and Hikkaduwa areas on Tuesday (07), whileContinue Reading
COPE‑requested Audit exposes irregularities in coal imports
2026-04-08
The Auditor General’s report on coal imports was presented to Parliament on Tuesday (07). Leader of the House Minister BimalContinue Reading
Israel PM says US-Iran ceasefire ‘does not include Lebanon’
2026-04-08
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has announced that Israel backs the United States’s decision to suspend strikes against IranContinue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in several districts today
2026-04-08
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in the Kandy,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Official Reserves fall 3.5% in March – CBSL
2026-04-08
Sri Lanka’s Official Reserve Assets have decreased by 3.5% to USD 7,019 million in March 2026, according to the latestContinue Reading
All liquor stores across Sri Lanka to close for Sinhala and Tamil New Year
2026-04-08
All liquor outlets across Sri Lanka will remain closed on April 13 and 14, coinciding with the Sinhala and TamilContinue Reading
Sun directly above 06 cities of Sri Lanka today
2026-04-08
The sun will be directly above six (06) cities of Sri Lanka today (08), according to the Department of Meteorology. Continue Reading
Lanka IOC increases diesel prices; CPC unchanged
2026-04-08
Lanka IOC has increased the prices of several diesel variants, while prices of fuel sold by CPC remain unchanged. Accordingly,Continue Reading
Oil Prices Fall Nearly 16% After US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement
2026-04-08
Global oil prices fell sharply and stock markets rallied after the United States and Iran agreed to a conditional two-weekContinue Reading
Iran and US agree to conditional two-week ceasefire and opening of Hormuz strait
2026-04-08
The United States and Iran have agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire, with Tehran allowing safe passage through the StraitContinue Reading
Trump announces two-week ceasefire as talks set to begin
2026-04-08
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, marking a temporary halt in the ongoing conflict. TheContinue Reading
Rebuilding Sri Lanka’s cricket will take time but will be achieved: Sports Minister
2026-04-07
Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage told Parliament that rebuilding Sri Lanka’s cricketing standards will take time, stressing that long-term planningContinue Reading
Health Minister attends World Health Day event in New Delhi as chief guest
2026-04-07
Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa participated as the chief guest at the World Health Day 2026 commemorations heldContinue Reading
Sri Lankan envoys to Lebanon and Malaysia assume duties
2026-04-07
Sri Lanka has appointed two senior diplomats as heads of mission to Lebanon and Malaysia, with both envoys recently assumingContinue Reading
Russia & China block UN resolution calling for reopening of Strait of Hormuz
2026-04-07
Russia and China have vetoed a Gulf-backed draft resolution at the UN Security Council aimed at securing the Strait ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to receive $700m in IMF 5th and 6th tranches by end-May: President
2026-04-07
Sri Lanka expects to receive around $700 million from the fifth and sixth tranches of its programme with the InternationalContinue Reading
12-hour water cut from 8:00 pm today for several areas
2026-04-07
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a temporary water supply limitation in parts of Palanwatta dueContinue Reading