China urged calm and restraint by all sides on Monday (Apr 13), following US President Donald Trump s threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz after the failure of weekend talks in Islamabad aimed at ending the Iran war. MORE..
13 Apr 2026 (5:28 PM)
The general public has been urged to exercise extreme caution when engaging in firework-related activities and to remain vigilant regarding the safety of children during the festive season. MORE..
13 Apr 2026 (4:56 PM)
Several members of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) including Member of Parliament (MP) Mujibur Rahman have lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (13). MORE..
13 Apr 2026 (1:13 PM)
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)
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13 Apr 2026 (7:01 PM)
An owner of a garage has been arrested by the Piliyandala Police for allegedly assembling five high-capacity motorcycles valued at nearly Rs. 20 million, which are not eligible for registration in Sri Lanka. MORE..
13 Apr 2026 (4:28 PM)