Iran needs to end the war against the United States and Israel as swiftly as possible to focus on the bigger task of reconstruction, according to President Masoud Pezeshkian. MORE..

20 Apr 2026 (7:47 PM)

Senior Professor OG Dayaratna Banda has assumed duties as the 15th Director General of the National Institute of Education (NIE) Maharagama, with effect from today (April 20). MORE..

20 Apr 2026 (7:33 PM)

The Excise Department of Sri Lanka has reported a record performance in revenue collection during the first quarter of 2026, exceeding its projected target and registering notable year-on-year growth. MORE..

20 Apr 2026 (7:23 PM)

Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilake has been appointed as the Minister of Energy. MORE..

20 Apr 2026 (7:00 PM)

A World Health Organization (WHO) expert team has arrived in Sri Lanka to review the progress of the country s health system and submit recommendations to strengthen it further, the Ministry of Health said in a statement. MORE..

20 Apr 2026 (6:49 PM)

The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued an alert for a potential mega-quake, following the magnitude 7.7 quake on Monday. The agency says residents in seven prefectures should prepare for disaster and listen for any updates. MORE..

20 Apr 2026 (6:24 PM)