All liquor stores across Sri Lanka to close for Sinhala and Tamil New Year
All liquor outlets across Sri Lanka will remain closed on April 13 and 14, coinciding with the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations, Excise Commissioner General M.B.N.A. Pemarathna announced. With government approval, licensed establishments, including liquor shops, taverns, hotels, restaurants,…
Sun directly above 06 cities of Sri Lanka today
The sun will be directly above six (06) cities of Sri Lanka today (08), according to the Department of Meteorology. The nearest areas of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today are Warakapola, Aranayaka, Gampola, Bibile, Inginiyagala, and…
Lanka IOC increases diesel prices; CPC unchanged
Lanka IOC has increased the prices of several diesel variants, while prices of fuel sold by CPC remain unchanged. Accordingly, XtraMile Diesel increased from Rs. 551 to Rs. 590 per litre Lanka Super Diesel increased from Rs. 572 to Rs….
Oil Prices Fall Nearly 16% After US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement
Global oil prices fell sharply and stock markets rallied after the United States and Iran agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire, including the reopening of the key Strait of Hormuz. Benchmark Brent crude dropped about 15.9% to $92.30 per barrel,…
Iran and US agree to conditional two-week ceasefire and opening of Hormuz strait
The United States and Iran have agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire, with Tehran allowing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz if attacks against Iran are halted. US President Donald Trump said he would suspend military operations for two…
Trump announces two-week ceasefire as talks set to begin
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, marking a temporary halt in the ongoing conflict. The agreement includes a pause in U.S. military strikes, with Iran confirming it will suspend retaliatory actions and allow safe passage…
Rebuilding Sri Lanka’s cricket will take time but will be achieved: Sports Minister
Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage told Parliament that rebuilding Sri Lanka’s cricketing standards will take time, stressing that long-term planning is needed to restore the sport to its former level. He said the decline in sports, including cricket, has been…
Health Minister attends World Health Day event in New Delhi as chief guest
Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa participated as the chief guest at the World Health Day 2026 commemorations held in New Delhi, India, in his capacity as Chair of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for South-East Asia….
Sri Lankan envoys to Lebanon and Malaysia assume duties
Sri Lanka has appointed two senior diplomats as heads of mission to Lebanon and Malaysia, with both envoys recently assuming duties. Ambassador-designate of Sri Lanka to the Lebanese Republic, Anura Withanage assumed duties at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Beirut…
Russia & China block UN resolution calling for reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Russia and China have vetoed a Gulf-backed draft resolution at the UN Security Council aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz, following weeks of negotiations. The resolution received support from 11 countries, while Pakistan and Colombia abstained. However, the measure…