The US and Iran on Monday weighed a framework plan to end their five #8209;week-old conflict, as Tehran #8288;said it wanted a lasting end to the war and pushed back against pressure to swiftly reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a temporary ceasefire. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (10:34 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)
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut for Homagama and surrounding areas (Zone 02) tomorrow (07). MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (8:06 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)
US President Donald Trump said on Monday the Tuesday deadline he has set for Iran to make a deal is final, adding that Iran s #8288;proposal was significant but not good enough. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (10:47 PM)
A special meeting was held today (06) between Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunneththi, and representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (7:34 PM)