The special weekly Wednesday holiday granted to government offices, schools, universities and judicial services will be cancelled from April 8, the Commissioner General of Essential Services, Prabath Chandrakeerthi has announced. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (6:20 PM)
Thirty-one civilians held hostage following a Sunday morning church attack in north-west Nigeria have been rescued, the army has said. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (5:31 PM)
Iran has formulated its positions and demands in response to recent ceasefire proposals conveyed via intermediaries, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, adding that negotiations were �incompatible with ultimatums and threats to commit war crimes.� MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (5:03 PM)
OPEC+ agreed on Sunday to raise its oil output quotas by 206,000 barrels per day for May, a modest rise that will largely exist on paper as its key members are unable to raise production due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (6:08 PM)
A stock of 4,620 litres of diesel has been seized by Kalmunai Headquarters Police during a raid conducted today (06) on Madhavan Road in Kalmunai. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (8:37 PM)
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut for Homagama and surrounding areas (Zone 02) tomorrow (07). MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (8:06 PM)