An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Southern and Northcentral provinces, and in Ampara district. MORE..
5 Apr 2026 (4:41 PM)
U.S. President Donald Trump said in an expletive-laden social media post on Sunday that the United States will target Iran s power plants and bridges on Tuesday if the Strait of Hormuz #8288;is not reopened. MORE..
5 Apr 2026 (9:00 PM)
Iran s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei responded to US President Donald Trump s threats, warning that Iran will respond in kind to any attack on its infrastructure, Al Jazeera reported. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (8:30 AM)
Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Southern India in Chennai Ganesanathan Geathiswaran on Sunday (April 5) rejected claims he took part in a meeting with fishermen hosted by any political party. MORE..
5 Apr 2026 (6:20 PM)
The service charge levied on merchants for all LankaQR transactions up to Rs. 5,000 will be completely removed with effect from tomorrow (06), according to the President s Media Division (PMD). MORE..
5 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 01) today (06). MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (8:08 AM)