Defence Secretary, retired Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha, stated that all necessary steps have been taken to systematically control drug trafficking in the country. MORE..
3 May 2026 (10:15 AM)
Lanka IOC (LIOC) has increased the prices of Petrol Octane 92 and Auto Diesel, aligning its rates with those of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco). MORE..
3 May 2026 (10:17 AM)
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he had been told about the concept of a deal with Iran, but was waiting for the exact wording, while warning there was still the possibility of restarting strikes on the country if Tehran misbehaves. MORE..
3 May 2026 (8:29 AM)
An Iranian proposal so far rejected by U.S. President Donald Trump would open shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and end the U.S. blockade of Iran while leaving talks on Iran s nuclear programme for later, a senior Iranian official said on Saturday. MORE..
2 May 2026 (8:59 PM)
Sri Lankan economist and politician Harsha de Silva on Saturday lauded India s growth over the years, saying that it feels good when India is doing well. MORE..
2 May 2026 (7:01 PM)
At least 13 people, including four women and a child, have been killed in Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon, the Lebanese health ministry said. MORE..
2 May 2026 (6:39 PM)