The Transportation Ministry announced that Israel will fully reopen the country’s airspace and resume regular operations at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport starting at midnight Wednesday-Thursday, roughly one day after a ceasefire was announced between the US, Israel and Iran. MORE..
Train services on the Northern Line, which were disrupted following Cyclone Ditwah, resumed this morning (09), according to Sri Lanka Railways. MORE..
An individual has been arrested in Ganemulla along with a stock of heroin and crystal methamphetamine (Ice) believed to belong to an organized large-scale drug trafficker. MORE..
Syria, Iraq and Bahrain announced the reopening of their airspace Wednesday following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, according to civil aviation authorities. MORE..
Power outages have been reported in several parts of the island yesterday (08), affecting multiple areas due to a technical failure. MORE..
The White House has reaffirmed its claims to have “achieved every single objective” set out since the start of the Iran war.
Israel pounded Lebanon with its heaviest strikes yet on Wednesday (Apr 8), killing hundreds of people and drawing a threat of retaliation from Iran, which suggested it would be “unreasonable” to proceed with talks to forge a permanent peace deal with the United States. MORE..
Lebanon’s Health Ministry said Wednesday that Israeli strikes across multiple parts of the country, including the capital, Beirut, have killed at least 182 people, according to an updated death toll. MORE..
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that it will begin a 48-hour nationwide token strike starting from 8:00 a.m. today (09). MORE..
Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Northwestern provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya and Mannar districts after 2.00 p.m.
US President Donald Trump bashed NATO and appeared to renew his threats over Greenland after a closed-door meeting with alliance chief Mark Rutte, during which he was expected to discuss possibly leaving the pivotal security bloc. MORE..
Hezbollah has stopped its attacks on Israeli troops and its territory since the US-Iran ceasefire announcement, sources close to the group have told the Reuters news agency. MORE..
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has instructed officials to expedite the completion of compensation payments for those affected by the disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
The Department for Registration of Persons has issued a warning to the public regarding a group attempting to collect personal information by misusing the department’s official contact details. MORE..
The Department for Registration of Persons says efforts are currently underway to restore its computer system to resume normal operations. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets declined by 3.5% to USD 7,019 million in March 2026, compared to USD 7,270 million recorded in February 2026. MORE..
The Israeli military has issued a new evacuation order for people living in the Lebanese city of Tyre, in the country’s south. MORE..
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States, Iran, and their allies, saying it covers “everywhere,” including Lebanon. MORE..
Donald Trump says that after discussions with the leadership of Pakistan there will be a ceasefire between the US and Iran if Iran agrees to allow traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
Gold extended gains on Wednesday as markets reassessed near-term risks after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had agreed to suspend bombing and attacks on Iran for two weeks. MORE..
Israel has agreed to suspend its bombing of Iran for a two-week period after Donald Trump announced a temporary ceasefire. MORE..
Iran and Oman plan to charge transit fees for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz during the two-week ceasefire, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency. MORE..
In a statement Wednesday morning, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said it supports Trump’s decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks, but that it doesn’t include the war with Hezbollah in Lebanon. MORE..
India’s airport tariff regulator has ordered major airports to cut landing and parking charges by 25% for three months for domestic flights, offering relief to the country’s airlines that are under financial pressure due to the Iran war. MORE..
Leaders across Asia have welcomed a newly announced two-week ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran, expressing cautious optimism that it could pave the way for a broader resolution to the conflict in the Middle East. MORE..
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya and Monaragala districts after 1:00 p.m. today (08), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s official poverty line has declined in February, 2026 in comparison to figures from January, the Department of Census and Statistics has revealed. MORE..
Police have arrested several individuals, including a manager of the National Development Bank (NDB), in connection with an internal financial fraud at the institution. MORE..
Iraq has reopened its airspace to civil aviation after an improvement in security conditions, allowing flights to resume across one of the region’s key air corridors. MORE..
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut for Mattegoda and surrounding areas tomorrow (09). MORE..
Lanka IOC PLC (LIOC) has announced an increase in the prices of several fuel categories, effective from today (08). MORE..
Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has instructed all its military units to stop firing after agreeing to two-week ceasefire with the United States. But, at the same time, it made it clear that this is not the end of a war. MORE..
The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka has announced the appointment of Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena as its acting Chairman. MORE..
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called the two-week ceasefire “a victory for the United States,” as she touted the US military’s efforts in the war with Iran. MORE..
The newly renovated Pettah Central Bus Stand has been officially opened to the public today (08). MORE..
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva and North-Western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
Steps have been taken to ensure an uninterrupted supply of Laugfs gas to consumers during the festive season, starting today (April 8), the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) announced. MORE..
Oil prices plunged and U.S. stock futures soared Tuesday evening after President Donald Trump announced “a double sided ceasefire” in the war with Iran at the request of Pakistan, who has been serving as an intermediary in recent talks. MORE..
The All Island Banquet Owners and Caterers Association has announced an increase in fees charged so far for reception halls and catering services with effect from today (08). MORE..
A 12-hour water cut will be imposed in Padukka and several areas today due to the prevailing dry weather conditions, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced. MORE..
French President Emmanuel Macron said about 15 countries were planning to facilitate the resumption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil supply usually flows, after a ceasefire between the United States and Iran was announced. MORE..
Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of the State of Kuwait, will officially commence flight operations to Colombo from April 15. MORE..
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has affirmed that Sri Lanka, both as an individual nation and collectively with others will extend its fullest possible support within the framework of international law, towards ensuring peace, security, and stability in the Middle East. MORE..
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the US and Iran, his spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Tuesday. MORE..
The Registrar General’s Department has launched a new call center and a modernized website to ensure efficient service to the general public. MORE..
Sirens are sounding across the Gulf and in Israel as several countries report incoming missiles early Wednesday after President Donald Trump said the US had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran. MORE..
Iran’s 10-point proposal that it sent to the United States includes controlled transit through the straight of Hormuz coordinated with the Iranian armed forces, ending the war against Iran and allied groups, and the withdrawal of U.S. combat forces from all regional bases, according to Iranian media. MORE..
The Latin Recording Academy will honor Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez - a.k.a. Daddy Yankee - as the 2026 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year. MORE..
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has announced Iran will agree to a ceasefire “if attacks against Iran are halted”. MORE..
Greece will ban access to social media for children under the age of 15 from January 1, 2027, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday, citing rising anxiety, sleep problems and the addictive design of online platforms. MORE..
