A U.S. fighter jet was shot down over Iran and a search and rescue operation #8288;was underway for any survivors, a U.S. official told Reuters on Friday. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (9:24 PM)
A total of four inmates have reportedly escaped from the Kandakadu Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre in Polonnaruwa. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (7:02 PM)
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has decided to reduce the duration of the scheduled water supply interruptions to 18 hours, taking into consideration the requests made by consumers. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (6:10 PM)
SLPP Parliamentarian D.V. Chanaka has alleged that the Energy Minister is making strenuous efforts to prevent the publication of the report related to substandard coal imports. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (9:03 PM)
Government doctors in all hospitals across the island will engage in a strike action from 8-00 a.m. tomorrow (April 4), the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) announced. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (5:25 PM)
World food prices climbed in March to their highest level since September last year and could rise further if the Middle East conflict that pushed up energy prices continues, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (6:08 PM)