The United Kingdom has convened foreign ministers from 40 nations to deliberate on strategies for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime artery currently obstructed by the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (12:09 PM)
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has issued a circular aimed at managing state expenditure within existing fiscal limits and approved government spending ceilings. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (2:46 PM)
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that water supply interruptions will continue in several areas within the Colombo District today (April 3) due to the prevailing dry weather conditions affecting the island. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (10:08 AM)
Pakistan s government has raised petrol prices by 43% and high speed diesel by 55% overnight, saying it was due to increasing oil prices caused by the war in Iran. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (3:50 PM)
A foreign passenger attempting to smuggle a consignment of Kush cannabis, estimated to be valued at Rs. 217.79 million, into Sri Lanka was arrested by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in the early hours today (April 3). MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (12:10 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern, Northcentral and Uva provinces, and in Trincomalee, Mannar, Vavuniya and Mullaittivu districts. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (2:45 PM)