Oil prices jumped $3 a barrel on Monday as the United States and Iran failed to agree to a peace proposal drafted by Washington while the Strait of Hormuz remained largely closed, keeping global energy supplies tight. MORE..
11 May 2026 (7:50 AM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-Central, Eastern provinces and in the Kurunegala, Mullaitivu, Mannar, Vavuniya districts. MORE..
11 May 2026 (3:07 PM)
Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has said that an independent Bar plays a vital role in protecting constitutional democracy and citizens rights, stressing that lawyers must have the courage to defend institutional integrity when silence is convenient. MORE..
10 May 2026 (11:32 PM)
Several areas along the Wellawaya�Colombo main road have been inundated following heavy rainfall experienced in Wellawaya and surrounding areas tonight (10). MORE..
10 May 2026 (11:03 PM)
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11 May 2026 (3:47 PM)
The electricity tariff revision for the second and third quarters of this year is scheduled to be implemented from today (11). MORE..
11 May 2026 (9:08 AM)