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)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has affirmed that Sri Lanka, both as an individual nation and collectively with others will extend its fullest possible support within the framework of international law, towards ensuring peace, security, and stability in the Middle East. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (3:38 PM)
Police have arrested several individuals, including a manager of the National Development Bank (NDB), in connection with an internal financial fraud at the institution. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (2:15 PM)
French President Emmanuel Macron said about 15 countries were planning to facilitate the resumption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world s oil supply usually flows, after a ceasefire between the United States #8288;and Iran was announced. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (3:43 PM)
The All Island Banquet Owners and Caterers Association has announced an increase in fees charged so far for reception halls and catering services with effect from today (08). MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (1:11 PM)
Train services on the Northern Line, which were disrupted following Cyclone Ditwah, will resume from tomorrow (09), according to Sri Lanka Railways. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (4:52 PM)