Sri Lanka s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Sumith Dassanayake, has deposited the instrument of ratification of the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190), with the Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Mr Gilbert F. Houngbo. MORE..
18 Apr 2026 (7:13 PM)
There have been reports of gunfire after at least two merchant vessels tried to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the news agency Reuters reports, citing three maritime sources. MORE..
18 Apr 2026 (6:12 PM)
A shooting incident has been reported in the Midigama area last night (18) at around 11.40 p.m.MORE..
19 Apr 2026 (8:25 AM)
US President Donald Trump has addressed the latest developments in the Iran war as Tehran reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz today. MORE..
18 Apr 2026 (9:29 PM)
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has taken action to fine 80 buses for overcharging passengers during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period. MORE..
19 Apr 2026 (10:15 AM)
President Donald Trump has strongly defended Israel in a recent post on Truth Social, calling the country a great ally and praising its strength and resilience during times of conflict. MORE..
19 Apr 2026 (11:21 AM)