The government has decided to provide relief to electricity consumers who use less than 90 units, under the government s proposed new economic relief package for groups affected by the Middle East crisis. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (2:28 PM)
The Iran war has put U.S. global leadership on the line, Italy s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said, expressing fear about the �madness� of nuclear escalation. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (3:03 PM)
Nasa s Artemis II mission is on its way back to Earth after completing a historic fly-by of the far side of the Moon. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (3:48 PM)
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody stated that the government has not implemented any power cuts despite the ongoing energy crisis, clarifying that the intermittent disruptions are solely due to electricity breakdowns. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (1:17 PM)
The King Fahd Causeway, a key bridge linking Saudi Arabia to the island kingdom of Bahrain, closed early Tuesday over threats from Iranian attacks. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (12:16 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa, Central provinces and in Kurunegala, Anuradhapura, Mannar, Vavuniya, and Mullaitivu districts. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (2:44 PM)