Gold prices rose on Wednesday to their highest in nearly two weeks, supported by a weaker dollar following U.S. President Donald Trump s statement that the war with Iran could wind down in weeks. MORE..
1 Apr 2026 (3:23 PM)
Atmospheric conditions will be favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island over the next few days from today (02 April).
2 Apr 2026 (7:27 AM)
An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 has been recorded at 6.48 am today (02) in Indonesia, says the Department of Meteorology.
2 Apr 2026 (7:55 AM)
Doctors in all government hospitals will stage a 24-hour token strike starting from 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (April 2), the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) announced. MORE..
1 Apr 2026 (8:39 PM)
Seven police officers attached to the Kotmale Police Station were injured in a wasp attack while conducting a raid on an illicit liquor distillery operating within a forest reserve in the Ramboda area of Wedamulla, Kotmale, today (01). MORE..
1 Apr 2026 (5:54 PM)
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has hit the #8288;Northern Molucca Sea off the coast of the city of #8288;Ternate, in eastern Indonesia, triggering a tsunami warning for nearby islands.
2 Apr 2026 (6:59 AM)