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General Iran hits Israeli town housing nuclear facility in retaliation for Natanz strike
An Iranian missile struck the Israeli town of Dimona, which is home to a nuclear facility. Iran stated this attack was a response to assaults on its nuclear…
General Bus fares expected to rise following fuel price hike
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has revealed that changes to bus fares will take place today, the 22nd. Reports indicate that calculations for the fare…
General Mainly dry weather expected in parts of the island today
Today, parts of Sri Lanka are likely to see mainly dry weather. However, the Department of Meteorology warns that some areas in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and…
General Couple injured in train-car collision at Wadduwa
A young couple was injured in a collision between their car and a train at a railway crossing in the Wadduwa area, according to police reports. The incident…
General Weekly fuel quotas increased from midnight today
Starting from midnight today, Sri Lanka will see an increase in weekly fuel quotas under the QR code system of the National Fuel Pass. The new fuel limits are…
General Sri Lanka records over 109,000 tourist arrivals in first 18 days of March
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reported that 109,410 tourists came to the island in the first 18 days of March. The latest figures show…
General Shooting incident reported near Yala National Park
A shooting incident took place near the Heenwala wildlife outpost in Kirinda, located within Yala National Park. Reports indicate that a group in a vehicle was…
General Fifteen arrested over links to overseas organized crime gangs
Fifteen people have been arrested in Sri Lanka for their connections to foreign organized crime groups. They were found with sharp weapons and crystal…
General Mother and daughter killed in head-on collision in Chavakachcheri
A mother and her daughter lost their lives in a tragic road accident in the Kanakam Puliyadi area on the Chavakachcheri - Puttur road, as reported by the…
General SriLankan Airlines cancels UL231 Dubai-bound flight for four days
SriLankan Airlines has announced that it will temporarily cancel flights on its Colombo to Dubai route. Flights UL231 and UL232 will not operate from March 21…
General Iran fires missiles toward US-UK base in Indian ocean, Iran s Mehr says
Iran launched two ballistic missiles aimed at the U.S.-U.K. military base Diego Garcia, located in the Indian Ocean, according to a report from the…
General Sri Lanka records significant drop in gold prices over three days
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have seen a major drop over the last three days due to a significant fall in global gold prices. In total, prices decreased by around…
General Three arrested in separate raids over possession of fuel without permits
Sri Lanka Police have taken three people into custody in different cases related to having fuel without the required permits. The arrests happened last evening…
General Fuel not issued to bowsers at Kolonnawa Terminal despite distribution plans
Fuel bowser trucks that arrived at the Kolonnawa Petroleum Storage Terminal today, October 21, turned around without getting fuel, despite earlier promises…
General North Korean leader s teenage daughter drives tank in latest public appearance
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter was seen driving an army tank in a recent appearance, with her father seated behind her. This was reported…
General Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut
The Israeli military announced early Saturday that it was targeting Hezbollah positions in Beirut. This came after they warned residents to evacuate seven…
General Abducted woman rescued from well in Batticaloa; another female corpse found
A woman who was allegedly kidnapped in the Vavunativu area of Batticaloa was rescued yesterday, the 19th, from a public well in Nellikadu, where she was found…
General Two suspects arrested for hoarding 720L of Diesel in Hanwella
The Hanwella Police have arrested two individuals for hoarding around 720 litres of diesel at a shop in Ambulgama Junction. According to the police, this…
General No decision to close filling stations in next two days – CPC
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has confirmed that fuel distribution to dealers will proceed as planned tomorrow and the day after. Mayura…
General Man arrested for illegally hoarding nearly 500L of fuel in Hambantota
A man was arrested by Sri Lanka Police in the Salmalyaya area of Katuwewa, Hambantota , for illegally storing nearly 500 litres of fuel. The police acted on a…
General Spokesperson for Iran s Revolutionary Guards killed in strike, state TV says
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that its spokesperson, Ali Mohammad Naini, who also served as the deputy of public relations, has died in…
General Two suspects arrested over Army Upul murder in Ragama
Police have revealed new information about the murder of ‘Army Upul,’ who was a close associate of ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa,’ in the Batuwatta region of Ragama .…
General Epstein s personal lawyer tells Congress he had no knowledge of financier s crimes
Jeffrey Epstein's personal lawyer informed a congressional committee on Thursday that he had "no knowledge whatsoever" of any wrongdoing by his client. The US…
General Showers expected after 2pm in several areas today
The Department of Meteorology has announced that showers or thundershowers are likely in several areas after 2:00 p.m. today, October 20. These areas include…