The motion to approve the extension of the State of Public Emergency under the Public Security Ordinance was passed in Parliament today (9) by a majority of 110 votes. MORE..
9 Apr 2026 (7:10 PM)
The government has announced an additional subsidy of Rs. 5,000 per 50 kg fertilizer bundle for small tea estate owners, to be provided once this year under the QR code-based distribution system, according to the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure. MORE..
9 Apr 2026 (8:25 PM)
Iran warned on Wednesday that the US must choose between a ceasefire and continued war via Israel, saying Washington cannot have both.' MORE..
9 Apr 2026 (2:09 PM)
More than 200,000 micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka ceased operations between 2018 and 2022 due to various reasons, the Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Anil Jayantha said. MORE..
9 Apr 2026 (2:30 PM)
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa has announced that the discussion scheduled for today (09) with the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) will not be held. MORE..
9 Apr 2026 (1:27 PM)
A Sri Lankan woman has reportedly sustained minor injuries following airstrikes carried out by Israel on Lebanon yesterday (08). MORE..
9 Apr 2026 (2:44 PM)