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 U.S. will impose tariffs of 50% on �any and all� goods imported to the country from any nation �supplying military weapons to Iran�, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (7:14 PM)
The National System Operator (Pvt.) Ltd. has requested the PUCSL for a further 15% increase in electricity tariffs for the second quarter (April - June) of 2026, in addition to the 10% tariff increase that has already been implemented for the same quarter. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (8:15 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva and North-Western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (3:31 PM)
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded notable gains today, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) increasing by 885.14 points, representing a rise of 4.21%. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (4:57 PM)
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has announced that it will begin a 48-hour nationwide token strike starting from 08.00 a.m. tomorrow (09). MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (9:02 PM)