US President Donald Trump has threatened to take out Iran in one night if it fails to make a deal before the deadline he set for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (8:12 AM)
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Northern, North-central, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Southern provinces after 1.00 p.m, today (07), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (7:28 AM)
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)
The US and Iran on Monday weighed a framework plan to end their five #8209;week-old conflict, as Tehran #8288;said it wanted a lasting end to the war and pushed back against pressure to swiftly reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a temporary ceasefire. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (10:34 PM)
A stock of 4,620 litres of diesel has been seized by Kalmunai Headquarters Police during a raid conducted today (06) on Madhavan Road in Kalmunai. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (8:37 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)