An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva and North-Western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (3:31 PM)
Strengthening local industries is a primary objective of the Government, and there are plans to expand opportunities for domestic businesses in meeting Government procurement needs in the future, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (8:06 PM)
An oil refinery on Iran s Lavan Island came under attack Wednesday, hours after a ceasefire in the war was announced, Iranian state television reported. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (6:23 PM)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has affirmed that Sri Lanka, both as an individual nation and collectively with others will extend its fullest possible support within the framework of international law, towards ensuring peace, security, and stability in the Middle East. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (3:38 PM)
The National System Operator (Pvt.) Ltd. has requested the PUCSL for a further 15% increase in electricity tariffs for the second quarter (April - June) of 2026, in addition to the 10% tariff increase that has already been implemented for the same quarter. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (8:15 PM)
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has announced that it will begin a 48-hour nationwide token strike starting from 08.00 a.m. tomorrow (09). MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (9:02 PM)