An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Southern, Eastern and Northcentral provinces, and Vavuniya and Mullaittivu districts. MORE..
4 Apr 2026 (2:08 PM)
Three suspects have been arrested by police along with 20 vehicles, including recently assembled luxury vehicles that were illegally put together. MORE..
4 Apr 2026 (4:26 PM)
The UN Security Council is now expected to vote next week on a Bahraini resolution to secure transit passage in the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported on Friday, citing diplomats. MORE..
4 Apr 2026 (4:16 PM)
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced a reduction in the duration of water cuts to Padukka, Homagama, Pelanwatta and Pannipitiya from tomorrow (05). MORE..
4 Apr 2026 (5:21 PM)
One French- and another Japanese-owned vessel are among a handful of vessels to have crossed the war-torn Strait of Hormuz, maritime tracking data showed Friday. MORE..
4 Apr 2026 (12:28 PM)
President Donald Trump on Friday requested a 10% cut in non-defense spending for the 2027 fiscal year and a massive $500 billion increase in the military budget, as the U.S. continues its war against Iran. MORE..
4 Apr 2026 (11:37 AM)