Iran is unable to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz for shipping due to its self-inflicted problem- It cannot locate all the mines it laid in the waterway to block the passage amid war, the New York Times reported, citing US officials. MORE..
11 Apr 2026 (3:58 PM)
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-Western, Western, Southern and Eastern provinces and the Monaragala district. MORE..
11 Apr 2026 (6:45 PM)
Sri Lanka today said it welcomes the announcement of a temporary ceasefire in West Asia and the forthcoming dialogue. MORE..
11 Apr 2026 (2:58 PM)
A senior Iranian source said on Saturday the U.S. had agreed to release Iranian frozen assets that were held in Qatar and other foreign banks, welcoming #8288;the move as a sign of �seriousness� in reaching a deal with Washington in talks in Islamabad. MORE..
11 Apr 2026 (4:44 PM)
Sri Lanka received USD 814.8 million in workers remittances in March 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..
11 Apr 2026 (5:31 PM)
A Chinese national has been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle a consignment of Chinese-manufactured cigarettes worth nearly Rs. 4 million into the country. MORE..
11 Apr 2026 (4:38 PM)