Gold extended gains on Wednesday as markets reassessed near-term risks after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had agreed to suspend bombing and attacks on Iran for two weeks. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (7:39 AM)
Israel has agreed to suspend its bombing of Iran for a two-week period after Donald Trump announced a temporary ceasefire. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (7:16 AM)
The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence met in Parliament this afternoon (07) under the chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Defence. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (11:07 PM)
Oil prices plunged and U.S. stock futures soared Tuesday evening after President Donald Trump announced �a double sided ceasefire� in the war with Iran at the request of Pakistan, who has been serving as an intermediary in recent talks. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (6:21 AM)
A 12-hour water cut will be imposed in Padukka and several areas today due to the prevailing dry weather conditions, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (8:47 AM)
An adjournment motion regarding the current situation in Sri Lanka, to be moved by the government is scheduled to be debated today (08) in Parliament. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (8:21 AM)