The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has significantly expanded its operational capacity in response to a sharp surge in global shipping volumes triggered by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, reinforcing its position as a key alternative hub along the East�West shipping corridor. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (11:14 PM)
The third meeting of the Steering Committee of the Prajashakthi National Programme implemented by the present Government to empower communities and ensure the equitable distribution of economic benefits within society was held this afternoon (06) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (10:43 PM)
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-Western, North-Central and Eastern provinces and the Monaragala and Hambantota districts. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (7:14 PM)
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6 Apr 2026 (11:48 PM)
Saudi Arabia has ordered businesses to evacuate Riyadh s main financial hub amid rising concerns over potential Iranian missile and drone attacks, in a move that underscores growing regional tensions, according to Semafor. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (10:31 PM)
Sri Lanka Customs officials have seized 3,380,000 illegally imported foreign cigarette sticks during an inspection of a container brought into the country. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (8:51 PM)