Oil prices plunged and U.S. stock futures soared Tuesday evening after President Donald Trump announced �a double sided ceasefire� in the war with Iran at the request of Pakistan, who has been serving as an intermediary in recent talks. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (6:21 AM)
The National Transport Commission has implemented a special transport plan to facilitate passengers traveling to their hometowns for the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (9:02 PM)
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel struck on Tuesday railways and bridges in Iran �used by the Revolutionary Guards�, after Iranian officials reported damage to at least two bridges and railway infrastructure. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (10:43 PM)
A special audit report has uncovered multiple irregularities in the coal procurement process carried out by the Lanka Coal Company for the Lakvijaya Power Plant for the 2025'2026 season. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (8:22 PM)
The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence met in Parliament this afternoon (07) under the chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Defence. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (11:07 PM)
Donald Trump says that after discussions with the leadership of Pakistan there will be a ceasefire between the US and Iran if Iran agrees to allow traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
8 Apr 2026 (6:05 AM)