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General Iran threatens to target homes of US and Israeli officials in the region
Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, which is the top command unit for its armed forces, has warned that Iran…
General Notorious gang member Midigama Chuti brought back to Sri Lanka
Prabhath Madusanka, known as ‘Midigama Chuti,’ was returned to Sri Lanka this morning (30) after being arrested in Oman. A team of special police officers…
General CAA raids large-scale fake Ayurvedic drug racket in Mawanella
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has uncovered a large- scale operation selling fake Ayurvedic medicines under the name of the Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs…
General NPP MP Muhammad Faizal s vehicle involved in crash
A vehicle operated by Muhammad Faizal, the Member of Parliament for Puttalam District from the National People’s Power (NPP), was involved in a crash at the…
General Passenger arrested at BIA for attempt to smuggle ornamental plants
A passenger was detained by Sri Lanka Customs officials at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake early this morning (27) for trying to smuggle…
General Trump signature to appear on US currency, ending 165-year tradition
US currency will soon feature Donald Trump's signature, marking the end of a 165-year tradition. This change means that Trump's name will officially appear on…
General Three arrested for illegal fuel hoarding in separate raids
Three people have been taken into custody for illegally storing fuel during separate operations carried out in various locations across Sri Lanka. These…
General Israel completes wave of strikes in the heart of Tehran , says IDF
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced that they have finished a series of attacks in central Tehran. In their statement, the IDF mentioned they focused on…
General Six killed in separate road accidents across the island
Six people have lost their lives in various road accidents across Sri Lanka, according to police reports. These tragic events took place yesterday (26) in…
General Sri Lankan arrested at BIA for smuggling 38 exotic pets
A Sri Lankan man was arrested early today, September 26, at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for trying to smuggle 38 exotic pets into…
General Appeals Court orders fresh trial in ex-MP Raviraj murder, sets aside acquittals
The Appeals Court has overturned the Colombo High Court's decision that had acquitted five people, including members of the Sri Lanka Navy, in the murder case…
General US proposal to end war is one-sided , door to diplomacy still open, Iranian official says
A senior Iranian official stated on Thursday that Iran's first reaction to the U.S. proposal to end the war, which was sent to Pakistan, was that it was…
General Dedicated number introduced to report issues in fishing industry
The Ministry of Fisheries in Sri Lanka has launched a hotline, 011 432 3389, for reporting problems related to fuel supply in the fishing industry. This…
General Chief of Iran s elite naval force, responsible for Hormuz blockade, killed- Israel
The commander of Iran's elite naval force, Alireza Tangsiri, has reportedly been killed in a strike in southern Iran, according to an official from Israel.…
General Tourist arrivals nearing 700,000 in 2026
Almost 700,000 tourists have come to Sri Lanka this year, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). From January 1 to March 22, a total…
General Three former DMT officials arrested by Bribery Commission
Three former officials from the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) have been taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or…
General Sri Lanka s total exports reach USD 1.4 billion in February- EDB
Sri Lanka's total exports, which include goods and services, hit US$ 1,401.78 million in February 2026. This marks a solid year-on-year growth of 4.22%…
General Former SIS Chief Suresh Sallay returns to CID after receiving treatment at National Hospital
Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, the former Head of the State Intelligence Service, has been released from the Colombo National Hospital after receiving…
General IGP issues guidelines on arrests under ICCPR Act
The Inspector General of Police, Priyantha Weerasooriya, has released new guidelines on how to arrest suspects for crimes under Section 3 of the International…
General Two Sri Lankans arrested with over 10 kg of Kush cannabis at BIA
Two Sri Lankans were taken into custody by officers from the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Division at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for…
General 18 bodies recovered after bus plunges into Bangladesh s Padma River
Eighteen bodies have been found after a passenger bus, carrying around 50 people, fell into the Padma River in Bangladesh on Wednesday while it was trying to…
General UN chief calls on Israel, US and Iran to put an end to war
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Wednesday that the conflict in the Middle East has become “out of control.” He called for an immediate stop to…
General Water consumption rising amid dry weather; Public urged to consume water sparingly
Chandana Bandara, the Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), has reported a notable rise in water usage due to the ongoing dry…
General 60% of Grade One entrants in Nuwara Eliya schools suffer from decayed teeth
In Nuwara Eliya , about 60% of children starting grade one in local schools have been found to have dental problems, says Dr. M. H. A. M. Irshan, the Medical…