Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody stated that the government has not implemented any power cuts despite the ongoing energy crisis, clarifying that the intermittent disruptions are solely due to electricity breakdowns. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (1:17 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa, Central provinces and in Kurunegala, Anuradhapura, Mannar, Vavuniya, and Mullaitivu districts. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (2:44 PM)
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is warning people in Iran not to take the train today. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (1:18 PM)
The government has decided to provide relief to electricity consumers who use less than 90 units, under the government s proposed new economic relief package for groups affected by the Middle East crisis. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (2:28 PM)
The King Fahd Causeway, a key bridge linking Saudi Arabia and the island of Bahrain, reopened Tuesday (April 7, 2026) morning after closing for hours over possible threats from Iran. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (3:20 PM)
Iran s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is unconscious and is being treated for a �severe� medical issue in the city of Qom, while he is unable to govern the country, according to an intelligence assessment cited by The Times. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (5:04 PM)