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
Relief package: President’s full speech in Parliament
2026-04-07
President announces Rs. 100 billion relief package for three months to ease the burden on the public amid the crisisContinue Reading
CEB to supply power for New Year events on payment basis
2026-04-07
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) will provide electricity for New Year festivals and related events across the country from WednesdayContinue Reading
Renovated Pettah central bus stand to open to the public tomorrow
2026-04-07
The renovated Central Bus Terminal in Fort will be reopened to the public on Wednesday (08), marking the completion ofContinue Reading
45 Areas Hit by Power Cuts Yesterday, Opposition Accuses Govt of Lying
2026-04-07
Opposition MP D. V. Chanaka has alleged that power cuts took place at 45 locations yesterday due to low-quality coal,Continue Reading
IRGC threatens to Disrupt Global Oil Supply for years if US crosses “Red Lines”
2026-04-07
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that any US move crossing what it described as Iran’s “red lines”Continue Reading
Department of Registration of Persons warns of scam calls seeking personal information
2026-04-07
The Department of Registration of Persons has warned that an unidentified party is collecting personal information by misusing the department’sContinue Reading
Trump says “a whole civilisation will die tonight” if Iran fails to make deal
2026-04-07
US President Donald Trump has issued a dramatic warning about developments in Iran, claiming that a major turning point couldContinue Reading
Cabinet approves housing proposal for estate families hit by Cyclone Ditwah
2026-04-07
The Cabinet has approved an integrated proposal to construct new houses for estate‑dependent families whose homes were fully or partiallyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Embassy in Beijing launches commemorative book marking 70 years of ties
2026-04-07
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in China recently (03) launched the “Sri Lanka – China Relations: Community with a SharedContinue Reading
Explosions reported on Iran’s strategic Kharg Island
2026-04-07
Explosions have been reported on Iran’s Kharg Island, from which almost all the country’s oil is exported, according to theContinue Reading