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4 May 2026 (6:37 PM)
Iran has said it stopped a US warship from entering the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
4 May 2026 (5:20 PM)
Oil prices rose about 5% on Monday after Iran s Fars news agency reported an incident with a U.S. warship in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking concerns over a prolonged disruption in the vital oil transit route. MORE..
4 May 2026 (6:20 PM)
The Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Nishantha Jayaweera has clarified reports surrounding the gazette notification issued to revise Value Added Tax (VAT) with effect from July 1. MORE..
4 May 2026 (3:50 PM)
The Public Health Inspectors Union (PHIU) of Sri Lanka has announced that the registration process for Dansal organized in connection with the upcoming Vesak festival has officially commenced. MORE..
4 May 2026 (2:02 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern, Uva provinces and, Kalutara, Polonnaruwa, Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
4 May 2026 (1:48 PM)