Iran claims downing of US aircraft as tensions escalate
Iran has claimed that it shot down two US military aircraft on Friday, according to Iranian state media and military
PM chairs meeting to ensure uninterrupted services amid fuel constraints
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya chaired a Cabinet-appointed committee meeting on Wednesday (April 03) to review measures aimed at maintaining uninterrupted
Expert committee appointed to reform National Colleges of Education
An expert committee has been appointed to enhance standards and restructure the National Colleges of Education. The committee is chaired
GMOA resumes islandwide strike over transfer concerns
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has resumed its strike action from 8.00 a.m. today, citing ongoing concerns related to
Thundershowers expected across island with heavy rainfall warnings
The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most parts of the island after
Trump proposes massive defense boost amid Iran war, cuts non-defense spending
US President Donald Trump has proposed a sweeping budget plan for the 2027 fiscal year, seeking a 10 percent reduction
Revised water cut schedule continues across parts of Colombo
Scheduled water cuts in several areas of the Colombo District will continue today (April 04) due to prevailing dry weather
Opposition Urges IMF to Push for Tax Relief and Tariff Cuts
A group of opposition MPs has urged a visiting delegation from the International Monetary Fund to intervene with the Sri
Pakistan: End the unjust detention and immediately release human rights defender Idris Khattak, facing life-threatening health risk – Experts
A group of independent human rights experts* today raised grave concerns about the deteriorating and life-threatening health risks of Pakistani
Insurance scheme introduced for fishermen engaged in diving
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has introduced a new insurance scheme for fishermen involved in diving activities, in line