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Sinopec increases price of Super Diesel
Sinopec increases price of Super Diesel
Sinopec Energy Lanka (Private) Limited announced that it has increased the retail price of Super Diesel by Rs. 28 to Rs. 600 per litre with effect from midnight today (6). MORE..
Hambantota Port expands capacity as Middle East crisis drives surge in shipping volumes
Hambantota Port expands capacity as Middle East crisis drives surge in shipping volumes
The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has significantly expanded its operational capacity in response to a sharp surge in global shipping volumes triggered by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, reinforcing its position as a key alternative hub along the East–West shipping corridor. MORE..
Donald Trump says Tuesday deadline to make a deal with Iran is final
Donald Trump says Tuesday deadline to make a deal with Iran is final
US President Donald Trump said on Monday the Tuesday deadline he has set for Iran to make a deal is final, adding that Iran’s proposal was significant but not good enough. MORE..
Development Officers to be assigned for Prajashakthi Drive
Development Officers to be assigned for Prajashakthi Drive
The third meeting of the Steering Committee of the ‘Prajashakthi’ National Programme implemented by the present Government to empower communities and ensure the equitable distribution of economic benefits within society was held this afternoon (06) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
Iran rejects ceasefire as deadline nears on Trump ‘hell’ ultimatum
Iran rejects ceasefire as deadline nears on Trump ‘hell’ ultimatum
The US and Iran on Monday weighed a framework plan to end their five‑week-old conflict, as Tehran said it wanted a lasting end to the war and pushed back against pressure to swiftly reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a temporary ceasefire. MORE..
Saudi Arabia evacuates Riyadh’s key financial hub amid Iran threat
Saudi Arabia evacuates Riyadh’s key financial hub amid Iran threat
Saudi Arabia has ordered businesses to evacuate Riyadh’s main financial hub amid rising concerns over potential Iranian missile and drone attacks, in a move that underscores growing regional tensions, according to Semafor. MORE..
Final report of Census of Population and Housing 2024 submitted to President
Final report of Census of Population and Housing 2024 submitted to President
The final report of the Census of Population and Housing 2024 in Sri Lanka was officially presented today (06) at the Presidential Secretariat to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake by K. M. D. S. D. Karunarathne, the Director General of the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
Israel hits Iran’s largest petrochemical complex after Trump threat
Israel hits Iran’s largest petrochemical complex after Trump threat
Israel struck Iran’s largest petrochemical complex on Monday (Apr 6), as the Islamic Republic defied threats from US President Donald Trump to devastate civilian infrastructure if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
Man nabbed for soliciting bribe posing as land official
Man nabbed for soliciting bribe posing as land official
A broker who solicited and accepted a bribe of Rs. 45,000 has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
Red Cross joins calls for de-escalation after Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure
Red Cross joins calls for de-escalation after Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure
Threats against civilian infrastructure cannot “become the new norm in warfare,” the Red Cross said today, becoming the latest organization calling for de-escalation after US President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iranian power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. MORE..
Imported cigarettes worth Rs. 507 million seized by Customs
Imported cigarettes worth Rs. 507 million seized by Customs
Sri Lanka Customs officials have seized 3,380,000 illegally imported foreign cigarette sticks during an inspection of a container brought into the country. MORE..
Over 4,600 litres of hoarded diesel seized in Kalmunai
Over 4,600 litres of hoarded diesel seized in Kalmunai
A stock of 4,620 litres of diesel has been seized by Kalmunai Headquarters Police during a raid conducted today (06) on Madhavan Road in Kalmunai. MORE..
Police warn of surge in online financial scams during festive season
Police warn of surge in online financial scams during festive season
The general public has been urged to exercise extreme caution when using online platforms during the festive period owing to a surge in financial scams. MORE..
12-hour water cut announced for several areas in Homagama tomorrow
12-hour water cut announced for several areas in Homagama tomorrow
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut for Homagama and surrounding areas (Zone 02) tomorrow (07). MORE..
Indian Vice President CP Radhakrishna visit to Sri Lanka
Indian Vice President CP Radhakrishna visit to Sri Lanka
The Vice President of India, CP Radhakrishnan is scheduled to arrive on a two-day office visit to Sri Lanka. MORE..
Minister Sunil Handunneththi holds discussions with IMF representatives
Minister Sunil Handunneththi holds discussions with IMF representatives
A special meeting was held today (06) between Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunneththi, and representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). MORE..
Top EU official says any targeting of energy sites would be “illegal” after Trump threat
Top EU official says any targeting of energy sites would be “illegal” after Trump threat
European Council President António Costa warned Monday that the targeting of energy facilities would be “illegal and unacceptable” after US President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-Western, North-Central and Eastern provinces and the Monaragala and Hambantota districts. MORE..
Providing ATM services puts significant financial burden on banks – Central Bank Governor
Providing ATM services puts significant financial burden on banks – Central Bank Governor
The banking system bears a significant cost in providing cash transaction services through ATM machines, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has stated. MORE..
Laugfs gas shipment arrives at Hambantota
Laugfs gas shipment arrives at Hambantota
A vessel carrying 7,000 metric tonnes of LP gas arrived in the country, according to LAUGFS Gas PLC. MORE..
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Special weekly Wednesday holiday granted to state sector cancelled from Apr. 8
Special weekly Wednesday holiday granted to state sector cancelled from Apr. 8
The special weekly Wednesday holiday granted to government offices, schools, universities and judicial services will be cancelled from April 8, the Commissioner General of Essential Services, Prabath Chandrakeerthi has announced. MORE..
Energy conservation program introduced in schools
Energy conservation program introduced in schools
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has introduced the “Surakimu Lanka” school energy conservation programme aimed at building a culture of energy conservation within schools. MORE..
OPEC+ agrees to boost oil output when Strait of Hormuz reopens
OPEC+ agrees to boost oil output when Strait of Hormuz reopens
OPEC+ agreed on Sunday to raise its oil output quotas by 206,000 barrels per day for May, a modest rise that will largely exist on paper as its key members are unable to raise production due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. MORE..
GMOA raises concerns over removal of specialist posts in hospitals
GMOA raises concerns over removal of specialist posts in hospitals
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has alleged that specialist medical posts have been removed from several hospitals across the country. MORE..
Nigerian army rescues 31 held after Easter church attack
Nigerian army rescues 31 held after Easter church attack
Thirty-one civilians held hostage following a Sunday morning church attack in north-west Nigeria have been rescued, the army has said. MORE..