Oil prices climbed about 1 per cent on Wednesday, moving away from a seven-week low touched in the previous session, after the U.S. military launched new strikes against Iran and as market data showed another large draw in U.S. crude stocks.

A 10-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas in Kalutara today (10), the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced.

An investigation has been launched following the fatal shooting of a 34-year-old man at a cashew plantation in Wanathawilluwa.

Australia and Sri Lanka have launched the third phase of Operation Disi Rela, a joint maritime security initiative aimed at combating maritime crime and enhancing security across regional waters.

The Sri Lanka Railway Guards’ Union has decided to cancel the railway strike that was scheduled to take place, providing relief to thousands of commuters.

The United States on Tuesday launched strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump said Tehran had shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, deepening doubts over a potential peace deal and further straining a fragile ceasefire.

US President ‌Donald Trump on Tuesday said Iran shot down ​a U.S. Apache helicopter ​that was patrolling the ⁠Strait of Hormuz ​overnight and vowed to respond, ​but gave no other details.

The Sri Lanka Railway Guards’ Union stated that train services may be disrupted tomorrow (10) due to a trade union action to be carried out by railway guards. MORE..

A national-level audit on accessibility and sanitation facilities in government institutions providing services to persons with disabilities commenced today (09) at the Sethsiripaya premises in Battaramulla. MORE..

Ten suspects, including eight alleged members of organised criminal groups, have been arrested in the Dehiwala-Mt. Lavinia area during a special police operation. MORE..