President hints of another electricity tariff hike

Claiming that the electricity tariff increase implemented on April 1 was not a result of the current crisis, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday the current estimates suggest that losses over the three-month period may reach approximately Rs. 32 billion and that the people will have to bear Rs. 10 billion out of it while the government and the electricity companies will bear the rest of Rs. 22 billion.

CAA raids Dambulla Economic Centre over overpriced rice sales

Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) officials conducted raids at the Dambulla Economic Centre on April 7 as part of an islandwide operation targeting the sale of rice at inflated prices.

SriLankan Airlines restructuring; Government uncertain on path ahead

Despite having a principled position that SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier, should be revitalized, the government still remains undecided whether it should involve the private sector or retain sole authority, according to Ports and Aviation Minister Anura Karunatilake.

Iran ceasefire deal a partial win for Trump - but at a high cost

In the end, cooler heads prevailed – at least for now.

Restrictions on reporting of child abuse?

In a bid to restrict reporting of child abuse, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya hinted that the government is looking into the possibility of introducing some regulatory system in order to safeguard the victims from the suffering they have to undergo following media reports on their plight.

U.S. and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire, suspending Trump’s threat to annihilate Iran

The U.S. and Iran reached a ceasefire deal on Tuesday, less than two hours before the deadline President Trump imposed for Iran to meet his demands or else face wide-scale destruction.

LIOC revises premium fuel prices, raises Super Diesel rate

Lanka IOC PLC has revised prices of its premium fuel products, alongside an increase in Super Diesel, with the new rates coming into effect today (08).

Tourist arrivals cross 750,000 mark

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector successfully crossed the three-quarter million milestone during the first week of April, with cumulative arrivals for the year reaching 767,434 by 5 April.

Oil slides after US-Iran ceasefire deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Global oil prices have fallen sharply and stock markets have jumped after the US and Iran agreed a conditional two-week ceasefire deal that includes the reopening of the key Strait of Hormuz waterway.

Iran claims ‘victory’ over US and Israel after Trump’s ceasefire announcement

Since President Trump agreed to a two‑week ceasefire with Iran, Tehran is now calling the outcome a major victory after the United States accepted, in principle, to its 10-point plan, according to a statement from the Supreme National Security Council of Iran.

Uranium enrichment, Hormuz control: Iran’s 10-point ceasefire conditions

U.S. President Donald Trump early Wednesday once again backed away from his threatening posture in the face of firm warnings from the Islamic Republic of Iran, announcing a two-week ceasefire with Tehran — a move that came alongside acceptance of Iran’s 10-point plan for ending the war.

SLC’s Sports City Project Challenged by Stakeholder

A leading and century old cricket club in Sri Lanka, Colts Cricket Club, has challenged Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to prove the authenticity and transparency of the so-called Jaffna Sports City project in Mandathivu. In a letter fired to the Secretary of SLC, Colts Cricket Club president Nishantha Ranatunga and secretary retired Major General Shiran Abeysekera have asked that the Jaffna Sports City project be clarified to all its member clubs and st

Iran threatens Bab al-Mandeb closure: How would that affect world trade?

A top adviser to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has threatened that Iranian allies could shut the Bab al-Mandeb shipping route as Tehran has effectively done with the Strait of Hormuz.

Together for Health: Stand with Science

On this World Health Day (7 April), we are reminded of a simple yet powerful truth: health is not static, and neither are the challenges we face. This year’s theme, ’Together for Health. Stand with Science’ calls on us not just to trust science, but to actively use it to navigate an increasingly complex world.

Qatar warns Iran war could now ’spiral out of control’

In a series of direct warnings and as the US deadline for Iran approached later on Tuesday, Qatar’s foreign ministry called for “a way of ending the war before it spiralls out of control”, adding that there was still time for diplomacy to prevail, “before it escalates beyond anyone’s control”.

Market reverses early gains amid rising uncertainty

The Colombo bourse experienced a mixed trading session, as early bullish momentum faded amid weakening investor confidence. The ASPI surged over 186 points within the first half hour of trading, reflecting initial optimism. However, the rally proved short-lived, with the index gradually declining throughout the session as sentiment turned cautious.

Renovated Fort Central Bus Stand to open tomorrow

The official opening of the renovated Fort Central Bus Stand will take place tomorrow (8) at 10.00 a.m. under the patronage of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake.

Nuwara Eliya PS Chairman, CWC Deputy Leader Velu Yogaraj remanded

The Chairman of the Nuwara Eliya Pradeshiya Sabha and Deputy Leader of the CWC, Velu Yogaraj, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption over allegations of corruption, was remanded till April 17 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

Iranian artist Ali Ghamsari performs in front of power plant amid Trump’s ‘8 PM Eastern Time’ deadline

In a powerful display of resistance, an Iranian musician named Ali Ghamsari was seen performing outside a power plant amid US President Donald Trump’s looming deadline to hit the Iranian civilian infrastructure if no deal is made by Tuesday.

Land release in focus at Defence Committee Meeting

The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence convened in Parliament this afternoon (07) under the patronage of Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Defence.

First photo from far-side of the moon released

The White House released the first photo taken by the Artemis II crew of the far side of the Moon on Tuesday.

Trump threatens to destroy ’’a whole civilization’’

President Trump said Tuesday morning, about his looming deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face, that ’’a whole civilization will die tonight,’’ adding that he didn’t ’’want that to happen, but it probably will.’’

Tamim Iqbal Becomes BCB President After Ex-Chief Punished For T20 World Cup Fiasco

Former opener Tamim Iqbal has been fast-tracked into cricket administration, taking charge of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) at a turbulent moment for the game in the country, with the government stepping in to overhaul the existing set-up after weeks of mounting unrest and resignations.

Court rules Devalaya funds subject to public scrutiny under RTI

The Court of Appeal has ruled that funds held by Devalayas cannot be treated as private accounts and must be open to public scrutiny, reinforcing the principles of transparency and accountability in the management of religious institutions.

Domestic gas prices adjusted due to global market pressures

Domestic gas prices have been revised following a sharp rise in international LPG rates, the government announced.

Sri Lanka U19 Women hammer England by 52 runs

Sri Lanka Under-19 Women secured a convincing 52-run victory over England Under-19 Women in the second match of the Women’s U19 Tri-Series in Australia.

Trump threatens jail for reporter who revealed Iran airman rescue

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he would demand that the journalist who ​first reported that an airman in Iran had been rescued reveal how they ‌got that information, and threatened to jail them if they refused.

Scheduled water cuts announced as reservoir levels drop

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced scheduled water supply suspensions as reservoir levels feeding the Labugama and Kalatuwawa water treatment plants continue to decline due to the prevailing dry weather.

Govt to offer electricity concessions for low-usage households

The government has decided to introduce concessions for households that consume low units of electricity, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Vijith Herath said.

Cabinet approves amendment to Finance Act on telecom tower levy

The Cabinet has approved amendments to the Finance Act No. 35 of 2018 concerning the levy imposed on telecommunication towers.