The Department of Meteorology has indicated that an El Ni�o event during the southwest monsoon season could result in drought conditions extending through September. MORE..
9 Apr 2026 (3:17 PM)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will continue to strike Hezbollah wherever necessary , following a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran. MORE..
9 Apr 2026 (5:24 PM)
More than 3,000 people were killed throughout Iran during the war that #8288;began on February 28, Iran s forensic chief told state media on Thursday, adding #8288;that 40% of the dead needed forensic #8288;work to be identified and #8288;returned to families.
9 Apr 2026 (4:48 PM)
An Iranian delegation is heading to Pakistan today to begin negotiations with the US on ending the war, Iran s ambassador to Pakistan has confirmed. MORE..
9 Apr 2026 (1:13 PM)
A 12-hour water cut will be imposed in the Homagama and Pelenwatta areas today (09) and tomorrow (10) due to the prevailing dry weather conditions, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced. MORE..
9 Apr 2026 (2:56 PM)
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that the government s policy is to build a sustainable transport system that enables children, women, the elderly, and persons with disabilities to access services conveniently. MORE..
9 Apr 2026 (5:31 PM)