The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has significantly expanded its operational capacity in response to a sharp surge in global shipping volumes triggered by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, reinforcing its position as a key alternative hub along the East�West shipping corridor. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (11:14 PM)
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to provide a fuel subsidy for fishing vessels, the Fisheries Ministry announced. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (10:26 AM)
The war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund told Reuters on Monday, ahead of a forecast for the world economy planned by the global lender for next week. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (7:31 AM)
The King Fahd Causeway, a key bridge linking Saudi Arabia to the island kingdom of Bahrain, closed early Tuesday over threats from Iranian attacks. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (12:16 PM)
A total of 23 organised criminals involved in large-scale drug trafficking operations have been identified, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala revealed. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (9:43 AM)
According to Sri Lanka Police, there has been a systematic increase in the number of road accidents reported annually. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (10:44 AM)