US President Donald Trump recalls his twice-delayed threat to bomb Iran’s energy sites if it doesn’t open the Strait of Hormuz, which expires on Monday.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa did attend the launch of the book ’Searching for the Mastermind of the Easter Sunday Attacks’ written by former Minister Udaya Gammanpila, MP Mujibur Rahman confirmed today.

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced plans to further shorten the duration of scheduled water cuts in several areas across Colombo.

The new head office of the 1990 Suwa Seriya Foundation was officially inaugurated today (April 4) under the patronage of Health and Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa.

Iranian and American forces raced each other Saturday to recover a crew member of the first US fighter jet to go down inside Iran since the start of the war.

A restaurant in Kandy was raided for selling bottled drinking water above the controlled price, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA)Continue Reading The post Kandy Restaurant Raided for Selling Bottled Water Above Contro

Sri Lanka ODI captain Charith Asalanka has denied a local media report claiming he was among a group of playersContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka ODI Captain Asalanka Denies Report on Failed Fitness Test appeared first

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that it has 48 hours to reach a deal or reopen the StraitContinue Reading The post Trump warns Iran: 48 hours to Make Deal or ‘All Hell’ will break loose appeared first on Newswi

While the Sri Lanka Navy assisted in bringing to shore an ailing member of the crew of a Chinese research vessel anchored in Sri Lanka rsquo;s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the vessel will not be allowed into the countr

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, who was indicted on corruption charges, was released on bail by the Colombo High Court on Friday after having his fingerprints

A renewed call for integrity, excellence and solidarity within the legal profession took centre stage at a women lawyers rsquo; gathering held in Hulftsdorp last week, where Supreme Court Justice Kumuduni Wickremasinghe

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lt;strong gt;By Jayani Madawla lt;/strong gt; The prevailing heatwave that Sri Lanka is experiencing is expected to continue through mid-May according to the Department of Meteorology. Experts warn that the situation cou

lt;strong gt;By Kapila Bandara lt;/strong gt; Fertiliser companies and agrochemical suppliers have agreed to abide by regulated prices days ahead of the Yala paddy planting season, in a coordinated policy response to mit

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lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Former Director General of the Land Reform Commission (LRC) Liyanage Padmasiri has acknowledged that a statement he made claiming Kandy District MP Chamindrani Kirie

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has welcomed Friday rsquo;s Supreme Court rsquo;s judgment which found that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several former health officials had violated the fun

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lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt; lt;strong gt;By Ranith Padmasiri lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; The Court of Appeal has set aside the acquittal of all accused in the assassination case of

lt;strong gt; lt;em gt;Pix and text by K R Rajamanthri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/em gt; lt;/strong gt; A new ward is being constructed to serve communities in the Uva Paranagama area and parts of the Central Province, replacing th

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lt;strong gt;By Damith Wickremasekera lt;/strong gt; Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a phone conversation this week to expedite the energy sector projects agreed upon b

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Two opinions have emerged within the Attorney General rsquo;s Department regarding the University of Wolverhampton's response to the Criminal Investigation Departmen

lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt;The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has received ldquo;a couple of hundred rdquo; offers in response to an open call for proposals to supply fuel md

Motor Traffic Commissioner General Kamal Amerasinghe, who was arrested on Friday over a fraudulent vehicle‑registration case, has been remanded until tomorrow. He was taken into custody by the Financial Investigation Uni

lt;strong gt;By Niranjala Ariyawansha nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Although the war in West Asia will have a significant impact on the Sri Lankan economy both in the short as well as long-term, Sri Lanka can control the ec

lt;strong gt;Pix and text by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Large scale coconut industrialists are using the crisis in West Asia to exploit cottage level coconut husk industry traders the latter c

EDB, CPC meet exporters on fuel distribution

The Ministry of Health says 96% of eligible doctors have applied for post-intern medical appointments. According to the Ministry, applicationsContinue Reading The post 96% of doctors apply for post-intern medical appoint

SJB MP Mujibur Rahman on Saturday criticised former minister Udaya Gammanpila over his recent book on the Easter Sunday attacks,Continue Reading The post Mujibur tears into Gammanpila over Easter attack book appeared fir

Sri Lanka cricketer Dinesh Chandimal has rejected media reports claiming he failed a recent fitness test, stating that the informationContinue Reading The post “Deeply Hurt”: Chandimal responds to False Fitness Test clai

Venerable Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thera has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by Canterbury Christ Church University in recognition of his global spiritual leadership and decades of community service.

Trinity College, Kandy produced a dominant performance to defeat Royal College, Colombo 58-26 in the final and clinch the 2026Continue Reading The post Trinity Crush Royal 58-26 to Clinch 2026 President’s Trophy appeared

Indian refiners are buying crude from Iran as part of their efforts to secure oil supplies amid the disruption in energy flows due to the West Asia war and there are no payment-related hurdles in paying for Iranian oil,

The strike launched by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) over the appointment system for doctors who have completed their internship has no basis for discussion, Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalind

A 19th-century masterpiece by Raja Ravi Varma has sold for a record $17.9 million at an auction in Mumbai, setting a new benchmark for Indian art and underscoring its growing global value.

The capacity of Kalatuwawa and Labugama reservoirs have been fast swindling due to the prolonged dry weather. The water supply to Colombo and its suburbs depend on these two reservoirs. This has resulted in intermittent

In a world where style meets sophistication, TONI&GUY Sri Lanka continues to set the standard for premium beauty. This March,Continue Reading The post TONI&GUY Sri Lanka Redefines Beauty at a Landmark Celebration appeare

Iran has executed two men convicted of being members of the banned People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) opposition group, in the latest action targeting dissidents, even as the United States – Israeli war o

The 1990 Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service opened its new office in Horton Place, Colombo 07, on Friday. The office wasContinue Reading The post 1990 Ambulance Service Opens New Office in Colombo appeared first on Newswire.

In a city that rarely slows, April at Ahāra invites Colombo to do just that—pause, gather, and indulge in weekendsContinue Reading The post APRIL AT AHÃRA: Weekends Worth Waiting For — A Curated Ritual of Sunlit Brunches

An earthquake in Afghanistan has killed eight members of the same family when their home collapsed in the Gosfand Dara area of Kabul province. Health Ministry spokesman Sharafat Zaman said on Saturday that a child aged a

Iraq’s qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 has completed the lineup of 48 nations for the tournament hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Lions of Mesopotamia edged Bolivia 2-1 on Tuesday to win the

A total of 365 US service members have been wounded in action since the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran, according to figures released by the Pentagon. They come from the following divisions: Army – 247 Navy – 63 M

The head of Italy’s football federation (FIGC) has resigned, falling on his sword after the men’s national team failed to qualify for a World Cup for a third consecutive time. Gabriele Gravina revealed he would step down

Iranian forces have said they struck down two fighter jets belonging to the United States military, one over the southwest part of the country and another around the Strait of Hormuz. A spokesperson for the Iranian milit

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 04 APRIL 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 04 April 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and North-central provi

Nasa has shared the first high-resolution images of the Earth taken by the Artemis II crew as they head on their trip around the Moon. The mission’s commander, Reid Wiseman, took the “spectacular” images, Nasa says, afte

With the US-Israeli war with Iran waging on, the White House earlier announced that it will ask the US Congress to approve $1.5tn (£1.13tn) defence budget for the 2027 fiscal year – a record-breaking 42% increase from th

A group of Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) members, including its Leader Mano Ganesan, met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Thursday  (02) morning at the Presidential Secretariat. Extensive discussions were held on

Colombo hosted the 11th inter-MFA consultations on April 2