Oil prices rose more than 2% in early trading on Monday after Israel ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in the battle with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group, despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago. MORE..
1 Jun 2026 (8:44 AM)
The use and purchase of single-use plastic water bottles in all government institutions has been banned with effect from today (31), under a directive issued by the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government. MORE..
31 May 2026 (11:17 PM)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in the battle against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group, he said on Sunday, despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago.MORE..
1 Jun 2026 (8:37 AM)
High-level discussions have been held to expand trade and tourism ties between Sri Lanka and Australia. MORE..
31 May 2026 (4:32 PM)
Steps have been taken to add five advanced mammography machines to major hospitals across the country, in a bid to enhance diagnostic and treatment services, the Ministry of Health and Mass Media has stated. MORE..
31 May 2026 (5:27 PM)
A 65-year-old woman has died after being hit by a private bus on the Galle�Matara main road in Kapparathota, Weligama. MORE..
31 May 2026 (7:08 PM)