The United States said on Sunday that it had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade and Iran said it would retaliate, raising the possibility that the ceasefire between the two countries might not last for even the two days it is set to remain in force. MORE..
20 Apr 2026 (7:31 AM)
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Eastern provinces and the Monaragala district. MORE..
19 Apr 2026 (6:31 PM)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the headquarters of the Amarapura Maha Nikaya in Wellawatte this morning (19) and met the Supreme Mahanayake Thero of Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Karagoda Uyangoda Maithree Murthi Mahanayake Thera and received his blessings. MORE..
19 Apr 2026 (7:14 PM)
All public services offered at the Department for Registration of Persons will resume tomorrow (20), following the restoration of the system. MORE..
19 Apr 2026 (6:11 PM)
Sri Lanka Air Force personnel have been deployed to assist in rescue operations along the expressway network, the Air Force Media Spokesperson, Group Captain Nalin Wewakumbura said. MORE..
19 Apr 2026 (6:03 PM)
There has been no comment from Iranian officials on U.S. President Donald Trump s announcement of new talks in Pakistan this week. MORE..
20 Apr 2026 (7:48 AM)