The 59th Aluth Sahal Mangallaya or the National New Rice Festival has officially begun under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
9 Apr 2026 (11:24 AM)
US President Donald Trump said all U.S. ships, aircraft, and military personnel would stay in place in and around Iran until it fully complied with a deal. MORE..
9 Apr 2026 (11:04 AM)
Power outages have been reported in several parts of the island yesterday (08), affecting multiple areas due to a technical failure. MORE..
9 Apr 2026 (7:16 AM)
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has announced that it will begin a 48-hour nationwide token strike starting from 8-00 a.m. today (09). MORE..
9 Apr 2026 (7:55 AM)
US President Donald Trump bashed NATO and appeared to renew his threats over Greenland after a closed-door meeting with alliance chief Mark Rutte, during which he was expected to discuss possibly leaving the pivotal security bloc. MORE..
9 Apr 2026 (8:30 AM)
Oil prices rose on Thursday on investors concerns supply from the key Middle East producing region may not fully resume amid doubts the two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran will hold and as the crucial Strait of Hormuz remains restricted. MORE..
9 Apr 2026 (10:10 AM)