The UN Security Council is now expected to vote next week on a Bahraini resolution to secure transit passage in the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported on Friday, citing diplomats. MORE..
4 Apr 2026 (4:16 PM)
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has announced that it will continue its island-wide token strike till 8-00 a.m. tomorrow (05). MORE..
4 Apr 2026 (5:10 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Southern, Eastern and Northcentral provinces, and Vavuniya and Mullaittivu districts. MORE..
4 Apr 2026 (2:08 PM)
The Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) stated that they will not support the strike action launched this morning (April 4) by the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA). MORE..
4 Apr 2026 (1:36 PM)
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says that it is paying attention to further reducing the duration of scheduled water cuts in several areas of Colombo. MORE..
4 Apr 2026 (3:38 PM)
A fire broke out this afternoon (April 4) on the main island of the Castlereagh Reservoir, a key source of water for national electricity generation. MORE..
4 Apr 2026 (7:01 PM)