Oil prices rose on Thursday on investors concerns supply from the key Middle East producing region may not fully resume amid doubts the two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran will hold and as the crucial Strait of Hormuz remains restricted. MORE..
9 Apr 2026 (10:10 AM)
The Department of Meteorology has indicated that an El Ni�o event during the southwest monsoon season could result in drought conditions extending through September. MORE..
9 Apr 2026 (3:17 PM)
Israeli police announced that holy sites in Jerusalem will reopen to visitors and worshippers on Thursday morning. MORE..
9 Apr 2026 (11:33 AM)
A Sri Lankan woman has reportedly sustained minor injuries following airstrikes carried out by Israel on Lebanon yesterday (08). MORE..
9 Apr 2026 (2:44 PM)
A 12-hour water cut will be imposed in the Homagama and Pelenwatta areas today (09) and tomorrow (10) due to the prevailing dry weather conditions, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced. MORE..
9 Apr 2026 (2:56 PM)
An individual has been arrested for the possession of a conch shell (Valampuri) near the Kalutara depot. MORE..
9 Apr 2026 (12:01 PM)