The General Manager of Railways, Ravindra Pathmapriya, stated that the re-railing operations for the derailed Sagarika train have commenced and that train services on the coastal line are expected to be restored within two days. MORE..
24 Apr 2026 (5:28 PM)
The Sri Lankan Rupee has further depreciated in comparison with the US Dollar, with the highest indicative rate recorded in recent times being reported today (24). MORE..
24 Apr 2026 (3:17 PM)
The fourth day of the Ehipassiko - Walk for Peace is scheduled to commence today (25) from the Beligammana Rajamaha Viharaya in Mawanella. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (9:03 AM)
Donald Trump s special envoy Steve Witkoff and the US president s son-in-law Jared Kushner are heading to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran on Saturday morning, the White House has said. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (8:29 AM)
Conflict, drought and shrinking aid will keep global hunger at critical levels in 2026, with food insecurity expected to worsen in some of the world s most fragile countries, according to the 2026 Global Report on Food Crises. MORE..
24 Apr 2026 (5:58 PM)
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Friday to discuss proposals for restarting peace talks with the US, offering some hope for an end to the eight-week war that has killed thousands and sown turmoil in global markets. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (8:19 AM)