The US is pushing for other countries to form an international coalition to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a State Department cable seen by Reuters, as oil prices surged to their highest in more than four years on fears of longer-term disruptions to global fuel supplies. MORE..

30 Apr 2026 (5:42 PM)

The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, increased to 5.4% in April 2026, up from 2.2% recorded in March 2026, according to the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..

30 Apr 2026 (5:21 PM)

An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Central provinces and in Vavuniya, Mullaittivu, Kurunegala, and Trincomalee districts. MORE..

30 Apr 2026 (5:07 PM)

A concept paper proposing the creation of a �tobacco-free generation� comprising all children born after 2010 has been formally submitted to the Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. MORE..

30 Apr 2026 (5:03 PM)

The Secretary to the Treasury Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma has arrived at the Parliamentary Complex, a short while ago, to appear before the Committee on Public Finance (COPF). MORE..

30 Apr 2026 (3:52 PM)

President of the Republic of Maldives Dr. Mohammed Muizzu is scheduled to undertake a State Visit to Sri Lanka from 4�5 May 2026, on the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..

30 Apr 2026 (3:31 PM)