Facing a looming U.S. deadline, Iran s president said Tuesday that 14 million Iranians, including himself, have volunteered to sacrifice their lives in the war. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (4:19 PM)
A Chinese national passenger who attempted to smuggle a consignment of cigarettes worth Rs. 550,000 into Sri Lanka through the Green Channel , which is designated for passengers with no items to declare at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), was arrested by Customs officials at BIA in the early hours today (7). MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (12:37 PM)
The Chairman of the Nuwara Eliya Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (3:25 PM)
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody stated that the government has not implemented any power cuts despite the ongoing energy crisis, clarifying that the intermittent disruptions are solely due to electricity breakdowns. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (1:17 PM)
The government has decided to provide relief to electricity consumers who use less than 90 units, under the government s proposed new economic relief package for groups affected by the Middle East crisis. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (2:28 PM)
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is warning people in Iran not to take the train today. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (1:18 PM)