U.S. President Donald Trump said in an expletive-laden social media post on Sunday that the United States will target Iran s power plants and bridges on Tuesday if the Strait of Hormuz #8288;is not reopened. MORE..
5 Apr 2026 (9:00 PM)
Filling station owners across the island have announced a silent protest to be held tomorrow (06) from 9-30 a.m. in front of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), citing several unresolved issues, according to the Fuel Distributors Association. MORE..
5 Apr 2026 (1:40 PM)
A total of 31 individuals have been arrested over the illegal hoarding of fuel during raids conducted across the island over the past month, according to police. MORE..
5 Apr 2026 (2:46 PM)
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) says that the strike action launched by government doctors will continue until 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (06). MORE..
5 Apr 2026 (6:54 PM)
Two Chinese nationals have been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to illegally smuggle a large consignment of cigarettes into the country. MORE..
5 Apr 2026 (1:53 PM)
The service charge levied on merchants for all LankaQR transactions up to Rs. 5,000 will be completely removed with effect from tomorrow (06), according to the President s Media Division (PMD). MORE..
5 Apr 2026 (8:37 PM)