Indian refiners have purchased Iranian oil amid the Middle East conflict that has disrupted supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, the oil ministry said on Saturday. MORE..
4 Apr 2026 (4:36 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Southern, Eastern and Northcentral provinces, and Vavuniya and Mullaittivu districts. MORE..
4 Apr 2026 (2:08 PM)
At least one person died and 47 more were injured Friday night in an unspecified �incident� at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Peru s capital during a rally ahead of a football derby, according to the health ministry. MORE..
4 Apr 2026 (12:06 PM)
Political analyst Dr Tudor Weerasinghe has warned that ongoing military conflicts in the Middle East could have severe repercussions for Sri Lanka and other Asian countries. MORE..
4 Apr 2026 (6:30 PM)
The UN Security Council is now expected to vote next week on a Bahraini resolution to secure transit passage in the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported on Friday, citing diplomats. MORE..
4 Apr 2026 (4:16 PM)
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says that it is paying attention to further reducing the duration of scheduled water cuts in several areas of Colombo. MORE..
4 Apr 2026 (3:38 PM)