North Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South’s hopes for better ties
2026-04-08
North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Wednesday in its second launch event in two days,Continue Reading
Fort Railway Station to undergo Rs. 2.1Bn upgrade
2026-04-08
The Colombo Fort Railway Station is set to be modernized under a major development project aimed at improving passenger facilities.Continue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 318
2026-04-08
The Sri Lankan rupee has appreciated slightly against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (08), comparedContinue Reading
Water supply to be disrupted in Homagama and surrounding areas tonight
2026-04-08
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced that water supply will be suspended from 8.00 pm today (08)Continue Reading
US Pacific Fleet Commander tours Sri Lanka Navy vessel in Honolulu
2026-04-08
Admiral Steve Koehler, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, toured the Sri Lanka Navy offshore patrol vessel P628 during itsContinue Reading
Sajith calls for IMF deal revision, says economy cannot shrink further
2026-04-08
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today accused the Government of waking up only after 38 days of inaction, claiming that sustainedContinue Reading
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