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Iran formally agrees to ceasefire and to open Strait of Hormuz if attacks stop
Iran formally agrees to ceasefire and to open Strait of Hormuz if attacks stop
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has announced Iran will agree to a ceasefire “if attacks against Iran are halted”. MORE..
The 10-point plan for the conditional ceasefire, according to Iran
The 10-point plan for the conditional ceasefire, according to Iran
Iran’s 10-point proposal that it sent to the United States includes controlled transit through the straight of Hormuz coordinated with the Iranian armed forces, ending the war against Iran and allied groups, and the withdrawal of U.S. combat forces from all regional bases, according to Iranian media. MORE..
Oil prices plunge 12% after Trump agrees to suspend ‘bombing and attack of Iran’ for 2 weeks
Oil prices plunge 12% after Trump agrees to suspend ‘bombing and attack of Iran’ for 2 weeks
Oil prices plunged and U.S. stock futures soared Tuesday evening after President Donald Trump announced “a double sided ceasefire” in the war with Iran at the request of Pakistan, who has been serving as an intermediary in recent talks. MORE..
US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire
US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire
Donald Trump says that after discussions with the leadership of Pakistan there will be a ceasefire between the US and Iran if Iran agrees to allow traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
Iranians begin forming human chains around power plants ahead of Trump’s deadline
Iranians begin forming human chains around power plants ahead of Trump’s deadline
Iranians have gathered in large numbers at bridges and power generation stations across the country, forming human chains to prevent them from being targeted, the country’s state media reported on Tuesday. MORE..
Fuel bowser overturns on Badulla–Colombo road
Fuel bowser overturns on Badulla–Colombo road
A fuel bowser overturned on the Badulla–Colombo main road at Puwakgahawela this afternoon (April 7). MORE..
Russia and China veto UN Security Council vote on Strait of Hormuz
Russia and China veto UN Security Council vote on Strait of Hormuz
Russia and China have vetoed a Gulf draft resolution at the UN Security Council that strongly encouraged defensive, co-ordinated efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
President chairs meeting to discuss release of lands held by security forces in Northern Province
President chairs meeting to discuss release of lands held by security forces in Northern Province
The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence met in Parliament this afternoon (07) under the chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Defence. MORE..
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel struck railways, bridges in Iran
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel struck railways, bridges in Iran
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel struck on Tuesday railways and bridges in Iran “used by the Revolutionary Guards”, after Iranian officials reported damage to at least two bridges and railway infrastructure. MORE..
Indian tourist arrivals top 150,000 in 2026
Indian tourist arrivals top 150,000 in 2026
More than 150,000 Indian nationals have visited Sri Lanka thus far in 2026, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
Iran war could “spiral out of control,” Qatari official says
Iran war could “spiral out of control,” Qatari official says
Qatar warned on Tuesday that the region is close to a point where the situation could “spiral out of control.” MORE..
Dept. for Registration of Persons working to restore system; Limited one-day service to resume
Dept. for Registration of Persons working to restore system; Limited one-day service to resume
The Department for Registration of Persons says efforts are currently underway to restore its computer system to resume normal operations. MORE..
Special transport plan launched for Sinhala and Tamil New Year period
Special transport plan launched for Sinhala and Tamil New Year period
The National Transport Commission has implemented a special transport plan to facilitate passengers traveling to their hometowns for the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year. MORE..
Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill passed
Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill passed
The Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill has been passed in Parliament with amendments following its third reading. MORE..
Audit reveals irregularities in coal procurement for Lakvijaya Power Plant
Audit reveals irregularities in coal procurement for Lakvijaya Power Plant
A special audit report has uncovered multiple irregularities in the coal procurement process carried out by the Lanka Coal Company for the Lakvijaya Power Plant for the 2025/2026 season. MORE..
First photo from far side of the moon released
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. MORE..
US oil prices top $115 a barrel after reports Iran’s Kharg Island targeted with multiple strikes
US oil prices top $115 a barrel after reports Iran’s Kharg Island targeted with multiple strikes
Stocks retreated and oil rose as the war in Iran continued to intensify and US President Donald Trump threatened more destruction. MORE..
Trump says ‘whole civilisation will die tonight’ if Iran fails to make deal
Trump says ‘whole civilisation will die tonight’ if Iran fails to make deal
US President Donald Trump has just posted on Truth Social, warning: “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again”. MORE..
Parliament to debate Sri Lanka’s prevailing situation tomorrow
Parliament to debate Sri Lanka’s prevailing situation tomorrow
An adjournment motion regarding the current situation in Sri Lanka, to be moved by the government is scheduled to be debated tomorrow in Parliament. MORE..
LP gas prices increased in Sri Lanka due to global gas price surge – Minister Vijitha Herath
LP gas prices increased in Sri Lanka due to global gas price surge – Minister Vijitha Herath
Domestic gas prices have been raised in line with the recent surge in global gas prices, according to Minister Vijitha Herath. MORE..
Several large explosions heard on Kharg Island hours before Trump deadline
Several large explosions heard on Kharg Island hours before Trump deadline
Kharg Island in Iran appears to have been attacked, hours before Trump’s ‘deadline’ for the country to reopen the Strait of Hormuz arrives, Iranian media is reporting. MORE..
Train service cancelled in Iranian city after Israeli threat
Train service cancelled in Iranian city after Israeli threat
The governor of Mashhad in Iran’s northeast has reportedly suspended all train services in the city until further notice. MORE..
Protest staged over principal appointment at Nayakakanda Good Shepherd Balika M.V.
Protest staged over principal appointment at Nayakakanda Good Shepherd Balika M.V.
A protest was staged today (07) in Wattala over the appointment of a new principal to the Good Shepherd Convent Balika M.V.in Nayakakanda, Wattala. MORE..
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Sarath Kongahage and Devapriya Abeysinghe remanded until April 17
Sarath Kongahage and Devapriya Abeysinghe remanded until April 17
The former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC), Sarath Kongahage and the former Director General, Devapriya Abeysinghe who were arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), have been remanded. MORE..
12-hour water cut announced for Pelanwatta and several areas
12-hour water cut announced for Pelanwatta and several areas
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut for Pelanwatta and several areas due to the prevailing dry weather conditions. MORE..