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General US and Iran talks could be held in Pakistan, IAEA head says
The leader of the International Atomic Energy Agency mentioned that discussions between Iran and the United States could take place shortly in Pakistan. Rafael…
General CPC confirms sufficient fuel supply until mid-May, warns against hoarding
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that fuel orders in Sri Lanka are currently about 10% higher than what is needed. However, the CPC warns…
General Iran has received US 15-point plan, Pakistan says
Iran has received a 15-point plan from the United States, according to two officials from Pakistan speaking to the Associated Press. These officials shared…
General Pharmacy owner arrested in Hatton for illegal sale of psychotropic drugs
A pharmacy owner in Hatton has been taken into custody by the Hatton Divisional Anti-Corruption Unit for selling psychiatric drugs to young people without…
General “Americans were only negotiating with themselves”- Iranian military spokesperson
An Iranian military spokesperson ridiculed U.S. efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement on Wednesday, claiming that the Americans were merely negotiating with…
General Non-hostile ships can transit Strait of Hormuz- Iran tells UN
Iran has informed the United Nations Security Council and the International Maritime Organization that “non-hostile vessels” can pass through the Strait of…
General Drone attack hits fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport causing fire
Drones struck a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, leading to a fire, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Kuwait on Wednesday. Emergency…
General Lebanon says Israeli strikes have killed 1,072 since March 2
Lebanon’s Health Ministry announced on Tuesday that the number of people killed by ongoing Israeli strikes has reached 1,072, with 2,966 others wounded since…
General 81,000 sites including hospitals damaged since Iran war began- Red Crescent
Pirhossein Kolivand, the leader of the Iranian Red Crescent Society, has reported significant damage to civilian buildings caused by recent attacks. He called…
General QatarEnergy declares force majeure on LNG contracts after missile attacks damage facilities
QatarEnergy has announced force majeure on its liquefied natural gas contracts with Italy, Belgium, South Korea, and China after missile strikes hit its Ras…
General Court freezes properties and accounts worth Rs. 30 mln of suspected drug trafficker
A court has frozen assets valued at over Rs. 30 million linked to a suspected drug trafficker. These assets were bought using illegal money and include…
General Lebanon declares Iranian ambassador persona non grata amid Israeli attacks
Lebanon has officially revoked the status of the Iranian ambassador, declaring him persona non grata, and has ordered him to leave the country by Sunday,…
General Guidelines issued to optimise fuel use in state-owned vehicles
The Commissioner-General of Essential Services, B.K. Prabhath Chandrakeerthi, has released detailed guidelines to help reduce fuel usage in state-owned…
General Recent fuel price hike based on fuel pricing formula, says CPC
Sri Lanka's recent rise in fuel prices follows the official fuel pricing formula, as stated by Dr. Mayura Neththikumarage, the Managing Director of the Ceylon…
General Ex-SriLankan Airlines Chief Nishantha Wickramasinghe granted bail
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has decided to grant bail to Nishantha Wickramasinghe, the former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines. He was taken into custody by…
General Airstrikes on Iraq s Shi ite PMF site kill 15 including Anbar commander
Airstrikes hit a site belonging to Iraq’s Shi’ite Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in the Anbar province, resulting in the deaths of at least 15 fighters,…
General Bahrain pushes UN-backed action for Hormuz shipping
Bahrain has submitted a draft resolution to the U.N. Security Council that would allow countries to use "all necessary means"—a term often associated with…
General Man arrested for hoarding and reselling 1,820L of diesel in Serunuwara
A 41-year-old man from Serunuwara has been arrested for illegally storing and selling around 1,820 litres of diesel. This action took place after officers from…
General Chief Inspector Linton de Silva transferred with immediate effect
Chief Inspector Linton de Silva, who was in charge of the Western Province North Crimes Division, has been transferred immediately. He will now work with the…
General All services resume at Dept. of Registration of Persons
All public services at the Department for Registration of Persons in Sri Lanka, which were halted today (March 24) because of a system failure, have now…
General Explosion reported at Valero refinery in Texas, shelter advisory issued
An explosion occurred on Monday at the Valero refinery located in Port Arthur, Texas, as reported by local news sources. Following the explosion, a significant…
General Air India Group to operate 24 flights to West Asia today; several routes remain suspended
The Air India Group announced that it will run 24 flights to and from the West region today. However, some routes are still temporarily not operating, as…
General Suspect known as Walpola Lala nabbed with Ice and sharp weapons
A 38-year-old man named Sumithra Arachchige Lalantha Gunawardena, also called “Walpola Lala,” was arrested by the Mulleriyawa Police. He is linked to several…
General US embassy in Muscat lifts shelter in place order
The US Embassy in Muscat has canceled its stay in place order for people in Oman’s capital. This warning was first issued at 20:42 local time (16:42 GMT). The…