Leaders across Asia have welcomed a newly announced two-week ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran, expressing cautious optimism that it could pave the way for a broader resolution to the conflict in the Middle East. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (12:28 PM)
Steps have been taken to ensure an uninterrupted supply of Laugfs gas to consumers during the festive season, starting today (April 8), the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) announced. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (9:11 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)
Sri Lanka s official reserve assets declined by 3.5% to USD 7,019 million in March 2026, compared to USD 7,270 million recorded in February 2026. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (10:43 AM)
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)
Iran s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has instructed all its military units to stop firing after agreeing to two-week ceasefire with the United States. But, at the same time, it made it clear that this is not the end of a war. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (8:51 AM)