Israel has agreed to suspend its bombing of Iran for a two-week period after Donald Trump announced a temporary ceasefire. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (7:16 AM)
A 12-hour water cut will be imposed in Padukka and several areas today due to the prevailing dry weather conditions, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (8:47 AM)
Gold extended gains on Wednesday as markets reassessed near-term risks after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had agreed to suspend bombing and attacks on Iran for two weeks. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (7:39 AM)
The Department for Registration of Persons says efforts are currently underway to restore its computer system to resume normal operations. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (10:23 AM)
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the US and Iran, his spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Tuesday. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (11:31 AM)
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States, Iran, and their allies, saying it covers �everywhere,� including Lebanon. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (6:46 AM)