The National Transport Commission has urged passengers to lodge complaints via the 1955 hotline against bus operators who charge fares exceeding the approved rates. MORE..
12 Apr 2026 (6:48 PM)
The general public has been urged to exercise caution in their use of social media during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season. MORE..
12 Apr 2026 (5:56 PM)
US President Donald Trump warned that China would face a 50% tariff if it transfers weapons to Iran, but said he doubted Beijing would do so, despite US intelligence indicating it had such plans. MORE..
12 Apr 2026 (11:29 PM)
Global oil prices jumped above $100 a barrel on Monday as the U.S. Navy prepared a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that could restrict Iranian oil shipments after the U.S. and Iran failed to reach a deal to end the war. MORE..
13 Apr 2026 (8:16 AM)
Top finance officials from around the world will convene in Washington this week under the shadow of the war in the Middle East, which has delivered a third major shock to the global economy after the COVID pandemic and Russia s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. MORE..
12 Apr 2026 (6:13 PM)
Approximately 55,000 passengers have travelled from the Makumbura Multimodal Centre (MMC) to their hometowns since April 8, authorities say. MORE..
12 Apr 2026 (7:55 PM)