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Zelenskiy, welcoming Iran de-escalation, says Ukraine ready for ceasefire with Russia
Zelenskiy, welcoming Iran de-escalation, says Ukraine ready for ceasefire with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he welcomed the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, adding that Kyiv was ready to “respond in kind” if Moscow ceased strikes. MORE..
CSE records strong gains as ASPI surges over 4%
CSE records strong gains as ASPI surges over 4%
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded notable gains today, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) increasing by 885.14 points, representing a rise of 4.21%. MORE..
Northern Line train services to resume tomorrow; extra trains for festive season
Northern Line train services to resume tomorrow; extra trains for festive season
Train services on the Northern Line, which were disrupted following Cyclone Ditwah, will resume from tomorrow (09), according to Sri Lanka Railways. MORE..
Iraq reopens airspace after weeks of disruption linked to regional tensions
Iraq reopens airspace after weeks of disruption linked to regional tensions
Iraq has reopened its airspace to civil aviation after an improvement in security conditions, allowing flights to resume across one of the region’s key air corridors. MORE..
PM Harini instructs officials to promptly complete compensation payments to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah
PM Harini instructs officials to promptly complete compensation payments to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has instructed officials to expedite the completion of compensation payments for those affected by the disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Kuwait Airways to recommence Colombo operations from Apr. 15
Kuwait Airways to recommence Colombo operations from Apr. 15
Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of the State of Kuwait, will officially commence flight operations to Colombo from April 15. MORE..
More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says
More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says
French President Emmanuel Macron said about 15 countries were planning to facilitate the resumption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil supply usually flows, after a ceasefire between the United States and Iran was announced. MORE..
Sri Lanka assures fullest support to ensure peace and stability in Middle East
Sri Lanka assures fullest support to ensure peace and stability in Middle East
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has affirmed that Sri Lanka, both as an individual nation and collectively with others will extend its fullest possible support within the framework of international law, towards ensuring peace, security, and stability in the Middle East. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva and North-Western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
India orders major airports to cut some charges by 25%, in relief to airlines
India orders major airports to cut some charges by 25%, in relief to airlines
India’s airport tariff regulator has ordered major airports to cut landing and parking charges by 25% for three months for domestic flights, offering relief to the country’s airlines that are under financial pressure due to the Iran war. MORE..
Renovated Colombo Pettah Central Bus Stand declared opened
Renovated Colombo Pettah Central Bus Stand declared opened
The newly renovated Pettah Central Bus Stand has been officially opened to the public today (08). MORE..
Hezbollah halts attacks on Israel after US-Iran ceasefire
Hezbollah halts attacks on Israel after US-Iran ceasefire
Hezbollah has stopped its attacks on Israeli troops and its territory since the US-Iran ceasefire announcement, sources close to the group have told the Reuters news agency. MORE..
Several arrested over internal fraud at NDB Bank
Several arrested over internal fraud at NDB Bank
Police have arrested several individuals, including a manager of the National Development Bank (NDB), in connection with an internal financial fraud at the institution. MORE..
12-hour water cut announced for several areas in Mattegoda tomorrow
12-hour water cut announced for several areas in Mattegoda tomorrow
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut for Mattegoda and surrounding areas tomorrow (09). MORE..
Israel tells people in Lebanese city to evacuate ‘immediately’
Israel tells people in Lebanese city to evacuate ‘immediately’
The Israeli military has issued a new evacuation order for people living in the Lebanese city of Tyre, in the country’s south. MORE..
Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena named acting BOI Chairman
Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena named acting BOI Chairman
The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka has announced the appointment of Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena as its acting Chairman. MORE..
Scam Alert: Public warned over misuse of ID Office contact details
Scam Alert: Public warned over misuse of ID Office contact details
The Department for Registration of Persons has issued a warning to the public regarding a group attempting to collect personal information by misusing the department’s official contact details. MORE..
Registrar General’s Dept. launches new call center and modernized website
Registrar General’s Dept. launches new call center and modernized website
The Registrar General’s Department has launched a new call center and a modernized website to ensure efficient service to the general public. MORE..
Catering and reception hall charges increased
Catering and reception hall charges increased
The All Island Banquet Owners and Caterers Association has announced an increase in fees charged so far for reception halls and catering services with effect from today (08). MORE..
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Malaysia, Japan and Australia welcome US-Iran ceasefire
Malaysia, Japan and Australia welcome US-Iran ceasefire
Leaders across Asia have welcomed a newly announced two-week ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran, expressing cautious optimism that it could pave the way for a broader resolution to the conflict in the Middle East. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s official poverty line declines
Sri Lanka’s official poverty line declines
Sri Lanka’s official poverty line has declined in February, 2026 in comparison to figures from January, the Department of Census and Statistics has revealed. MORE..
UN Secretary General welcomes ceasefire in Middle East
UN Secretary General welcomes ceasefire in Middle East
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the US and Iran, his spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Tuesday. MORE..
White House deems two-week ceasefire “a victory for the United States”
White House deems two-week ceasefire “a victory for the United States”
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called the two-week ceasefire “a victory for the United States,” as she touted the US military’s efforts in the war with Iran. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets decline by 3.5% in March 2026
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets decline by 3.5% in March 2026
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets declined by 3.5% to USD 7,019 million in March 2026, compared to USD 7,270 million recorded in February 2026. MORE..
Israel says ceasefire with Iran doesn’t include war in Lebanon against Hezbollah
Israel says ceasefire with Iran doesn’t include war in Lebanon against Hezbollah
In a statement Wednesday morning, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said it supports Trump’s decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks, but that it doesn’t include the war with Hezbollah in Lebanon. MORE..