News from 2026

Four astronauts launched into space on a large NASA rocket on Wednesday, starting a long-awaited trip around the Moon. This marks …

Russia has offered to supply energy resources like fuel, gas, and coal to Sri Lanka, even during times of crisis. This commitment …

Extreme heat can cause mental health problems, according to Psychiatrist Vindya Wijayabandara. She spoke at a media briefing at th…

India's oil ministry announced on Wednesday, April 1, that prices for jet fuel will increase due to rising energy costs from the o…

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the need for a society in Sri Lanka where all senior citizens can live safely, fr…

Seven police officers from the Kotmale Police Station were hurt in a wasp attack while they were raiding an illegal liquor distill…

A US judge has put a temporary stop to the construction of President Donald Trump’s ballroom at the White House. The judge deter…

Sri Lanka Police have introduced a special security plan to keep people safe during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations. A…

A Bangladeshi worker lost his life due to debris that fell after a drone was intercepted in Fujairah, UAE, according to the Khalee…

President Donald Trump will speak to the nation about the Iran war on Wednesday, April 1, as confirmed by White House Press Secret…

A tanker was struck by an "unknown projectile" near the coast of Doha, Qatar, as reported by the UK Maritime Trade Operations. The…

The Sri Lankan rupee fell by 1.6% against the US dollar in 2026, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). As of the end …

Emirates airline announced on its website on Wednesday that Iranian nationals are prohibited from entering or passing through the …

The Sri Lanka Navy has brought a vessel, believed to be carrying narcotics, to Dikkowita Harbour. This action follows a special na…

Iran has warned that it may target American technology companies if more of its leaders are killed, according to the semi-official…

According to the Department of Examinations, 62.64 percent of those who took the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination have quali…

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian stated on Tuesday that his country is open to stopping the fighting if it can be assured it wil…

Pope Leo called on U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday to seek a way to stop the war in Iran, marking a rare direct request fro…

The Sri Lanka Navy has discovered over 300 kilograms of heroin on a fishing trawler they seized off Beruwala. This operation was b…

India will kick off the first phase of its Census 2027 on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. This marks the beginning of the largest popula…

The Commissioner General of Examinations, A. K. S. Indika Kumari Liyanage, confirmed that the Grade 5 Scholarship, G.C.E. Advanced…

US President Donald Trump stated that the United States could stop its military actions against Iran within two to three weeks. He…

Electricity prices will go up starting today. The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved this increase afte…

Vehicle owners in Sri Lanka can fill up their tanks today, April 1, according to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). Since Feb…

A Russian An-26 military transport plane went down into a cliff in Crimea, resulting in the deaths of 29 individuals on board, lik…