World food prices climbed in March to their highest level since September last year and could rise further if the Middle East conflict that pushed up energy prices continues, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (6:08 PM)
Catholic churches in Dubai say they have cancelled masses ahead of the Easter weekend on the instructions of the government. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (7:13 PM)
Veteran journalist Bhakti Dharmapriya Mendis, who had been receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the National Hospital in Colombo after sustaining serious injuries in a road accident, has passed away. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (8:35 PM)
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. today (04), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
4 Apr 2026 (8:16 AM)
An unnamed source told Iran s semi-official Fars news agency on Friday that Tehran had #8288;rejected a U.S. proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire. MORE..
4 Apr 2026 (8:31 AM)
A total of 147 foreign nationals who were arrested in connection with an online financial fraud have been remanded until April 09, 2026. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (8:30 PM)