Amber alert issued for severe lightning across several provinces
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory warning of severe lightning across multiple parts of the country. The
Finance Ministry issues circular to curb spending amid Middle East crisis
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has issued a circular aimed at managing state expenditure within existing fiscal
US says having ‘serious discussions’ with Iran, ignores China-Pak call for immediate cessation of hostilities
The White House said it was making “serious discussions” with Iran’s new leadership and was confident a deal could be
Fuel Shipment of 40,000 Metric Tons to Arrive Today
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that a fuel shipment carrying 40,000 metric tons is scheduled to arrive in
Six Drug Trafficking Suspects to Be Produced in Court
Six suspects arrested while transporting a large stock of heroin aboard a multi-day fishing vessel are scheduled to be produced
GMOA Launches 24-Hour Nationwide Strike in Government Hospitals
Doctors attached to all government hospitals have launched a 24-hour token strike starting from 8:00 a.m. today (April 2), the
7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesia; Tsunami Alerts Issued
A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck the Molucca Sea region north-east of Indonesia early today, according to the United States Geological
Thundershowers Expected Across Island Over Next Few Days
The Department of Meteorology says atmospheric conditions are favourable for afternoon thundershowers across most parts of the island over the
Oil Prices Climb as Hormuz Concerns Persist Despite Trump Remarks
Global oil markets remain unsettled after remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump failed to ease concerns over disruptions in the
New Circular Issued to Strengthen Discipline in Schools
The Ministry of Education has issued a new circular outlining updated measures to ensure discipline within schools. The directive has