Israel struck Iran s largest petrochemical complex on Monday (Apr 6), as the Islamic Republic defied threats from US President Donald Trump to devastate civilian infrastructure if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (9:43 PM)
A broker who solicited and accepted a bribe of Rs. 45,000 has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (9:21 PM)
The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has significantly expanded its operational capacity in response to a sharp surge in global shipping volumes triggered by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, reinforcing its position as a key alternative hub along the East�West shipping corridor. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (11:14 PM)
European Council President Ant�nio Costa warned Monday that the targeting of energy facilities would be �illegal and unacceptable� after US President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (7:23 PM)
The banking system bears a significant cost in providing cash transaction services through ATM machines, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has stated. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (6:55 PM)
Sinopec Energy Lanka (Private) Limited announced that it has increased the retail price of Super Diesel by Rs. 28 to Rs. 600 per litre with effect from midnight today (6). MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (12:35 AM)