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Tanker hit by projectile off coast of Qatar, UK maritime agency says
Tanker hit by projectile off coast of Qatar, UK maritime agency says
A tanker has been hit by an “unknown projectile” off the coast of Qatar’s capital of Doha, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations. MORE..
Trump to address the nation, give ‘important update’ on Iran war
Trump to address the nation, give ‘important update’ on Iran war
President Donald Trump will give an update on the Iran war on Wednesday, April 1, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. MORE..
No revisions to Exam Calendar, Commissioner General assure students
No revisions to Exam Calendar, Commissioner General assure students
Upcoming Grade 5 Scholarship, GCE Advanced Level, and GCE Ordinary Level examinations will be conducted as scheduled, the Commissioner General of Examinations, A. K. S. Indika Kumari Liyanage stated. MORE..
India begins world’s biggest population count
India begins world’s biggest population count
India will, on Wednesday (April 1, 2026), begin the first phase of its Census 2027, marking the start of what is set to be the world’s largest population exercise and the first to be conducted digitally. MORE..
300kg of heroin worth over Rs. 6 billion found on seized fishing trawler off Beruwala
300kg of heroin worth over Rs. 6 billion found on seized fishing trawler off Beruwala
Over 300 kilograms of heroin have been found aboard the multi-day fishing trawler seized by the Sri Lanka Navy in seas off Beruwala, according to the Sri Lanka Navy. MORE..
Pope Leo urges Donald Trump to end war on Iran
Pope Leo urges Donald Trump to end war on Iran
Pope Leo urged U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday to look for an “off-ramp” to end the Iran war, in a rare direct appeal from the pontiff as the regional conflict expands. MORE..
GMOA ends 24-hour token strike
GMOA ends 24-hour token strike
The 24-hour token strike launched by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) concluded at 8:00 a.m. today (01). MORE..
‘Go get your own oil,’ Trump tells countries upset over high fuel prices
‘Go get your own oil,’ Trump tells countries upset over high fuel prices
U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out Tuesday at allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the U.S. war effort against Iran, telling them to “go get your own oil” and saying it was not America’s job to secure the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
Kuwait says Iran drone attack sets airport fuel tanks ablaze, no casualties
Kuwait says Iran drone attack sets airport fuel tanks ablaze, no casualties
An Iranian drone attack struck fuel tanks at Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, sparking a massive fire but causing no casualties, Kuwait’s state news agency KUNA said. MORE..
Iran’s president says country willing to stop fighting if not attacked again
Iran’s president says country willing to stop fighting if not attacked again
Iranian state media reported Tuesday that Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country is ready to stop fighting, provided it knows it won’t be attacked again. MORE..
2025 A/L Exam: Over 62% qualify for university admission
2025 A/L Exam: Over 62% qualify for university admission
A total of 62.64 per cent of the total applicants who sat for the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination have qualified for university admission, according to the Department of Examinations. MORE..
Iran threatens to target American tech firms if more leaders are killed
Iran threatens to target American tech firms if more leaders are killed
Iran has threatened to attack American tech firms if more of its leaders are killed, the semi-official outlet Fars reported. MORE..
Vessel suspected of carrying narcotics intercepted by Navy brought to Dikkowita Harbour
Vessel suspected of carrying narcotics intercepted by Navy brought to Dikkowita Harbour
The vessel suspected of carrying narcotics intercepted by the Sri Lanka Navy in seas off southwest of Sri Lanka has been brought to the Dikkowita Harbour, the Department of Information stated. MORE..
29 killed in Russian military plane crash over Crimea
29 killed in Russian military plane crash over Crimea
Twenty-nine people, including six crew members and 23 passengers, were killed after a Russian military transport aircraft of the An-26 type crashed over the Crimean Peninsula due to a technical malfunction, according to preliminary reports. MORE..
Inland Revenue Dept. postpones implementation of new VAT tax invoice format again
Inland Revenue Dept. postpones implementation of new VAT tax invoice format again
The implementation of the standardized Value Added Tax (VAT) tax invoice format has been postponed once again, the Inland Revenue Department has announced. MORE..
All vehicle owners can obtain fuel today – CPC
All vehicle owners can obtain fuel today – CPC
Owners of vehicles with number plates ending in both odd and even numbers will be able to obtain fuel from filling stations today (April 1), the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced. MORE..
Electricity tariffs increased from today
Electricity tariffs increased from today
Electricity tariffs will increase with effect from today. MORE..
Donald Trump says US could end Iran war in two to three weeks
Donald Trump says US could end Iran war in two to three weeks
US President Donald Trump said the United States could end its military attacks on Iran within two to three weeks and Tehran did not have to make a deal as a prerequisite for the conflict to wind down. MORE..
Prevailing dry weather conditions expected to change from tomorrow
Prevailing dry weather conditions expected to change from tomorrow
The prevailing dry weather conditions over the island are expected to change from tomorrow (02), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
2025 A/L Exam results released
2025 A/L Exam results released
The results of the GCE Advanced Level Examinations 2025, have been released online, according to the Department of Examinations. MORE..
Implementation of new VAT tax invoice format postponed
Implementation of new VAT tax invoice format postponed
The implementation of the standardized Value Added Tax (VAT) tax invoice format has been postponed, the Commissioner General of Inland Revenue has stated. MORE..
Irrigation Department urges water conservation amid dry weather
Irrigation Department urges water conservation amid dry weather
The Irrigation Department has urged the general public to use water sparingly amid the prevailing dry weather conditions in the country. MORE..
“Not going to be there too much longer”: Trump’s big hint on Iran War timeline
“Not going to be there too much longer”: Trump’s big hint on Iran War timeline
US President Donald Trump has said the war in Iran is nearing its end and that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen on its own once American forces withdraw from the region. MORE..
Sri Lanka-Russia seek to enhance inter-parliamentary cooperation
Sri Lanka-Russia seek to enhance inter-parliamentary cooperation
The Sri Lankan delegation led by the Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Ratnayake has held discussions with Vladimir Vasilyev, Parliamentary leader of the ruling United Russia party in the State Duma. MORE..
China and Pakistan call for “immediate ceasefire” and peace talks
China and Pakistan call for “immediate ceasefire” and peace talks
China and Pakistan today called for an “immediate ceasefire” and peace talks to resolve the war in Iran following high-level bilateral talks between the two countries in Beijing. MORE..