Australia on Monday said a woman would lead its army for the first time in history, as part of a reshuffle of the country s defence force leadership. MORE..
13 Apr 2026 (12:51 PM)
National Institute of Sports Science (NISS) has emphasized that first aid and medical services must be made mandatory when organizing Sinhala and Tamil New Year festivals, due to the prevailing high temperatures. MORE..
13 Apr 2026 (10:24 AM)
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the US and Iran were inches away from reaching a deal during peace talks in Pakistan, but Tehran was then met with maximalism, shifting goalposts, and blockade . MORE..
13 Apr 2026 (9:08 AM)
US President Donald Trump warned that China would face a 50% tariff if it transfers weapons to Iran, but said he doubted Beijing would do so, despite US intelligence indicating it had such plans. MORE..
12 Apr 2026 (11:29 PM)
In a special operation conducted in Zone 02 of the Yala National Park, officers from the Police Special Task Force (STF) and the Department of Wildlife Conservation have arrested two suspects involved in killing wild animals and harvesting their meat. MORE..
13 Apr 2026 (12:12 PM)
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 pm, today (13), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
13 Apr 2026 (8:10 AM)