The 59th Aluth Sahal Mangallaya or the National New Rice Festival commenced today (09) at the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
9 Apr 2026 (11:24 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)
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa has announced that the discussion scheduled for today (09) with the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) will not be held. MORE..
9 Apr 2026 (1:27 PM)
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told reporters Thursday that the two-week ceasefire announced this week is an important step forward. MORE..
9 Apr 2026 (10:54 AM)
Vice-President of the European Commission (EU) Kaja Kallas arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, for a high-stakes diplomatic push to transform a temporary two-week truce between the United States and Iran into a lasting regional settlement. MORE..
9 Apr 2026 (12:20 PM)
Iran warned on Wednesday that the US must choose between a ceasefire and continued war via Israel, saying Washington cannot have both.' MORE..
9 Apr 2026 (2:09 PM)