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General At least 1,444 killed by US-Israeli attacks on Iran
The Health Ministry of Iran reports that since February 28, at least 1,444 individuals have lost their lives and 18,551 have been injured due to attacks from…
General Easter attacks case against Hemasiri and Pujith taken up in court
The Colombo Special High Court Trial-at-Bar has scheduled the presentation of defense evidence for March 26 in the case against former Defence Secretary…
General Iran-backed Iraqi group claims responsibility for downing US military aircraft
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, which is a coalition of armed groups supported by Iran, announced that it shot down a U.S. military refueling plane in western…
General Compensation process begins for farmers affected by crop damage in 2025'26 Maha Season
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has started the process of assessing damage in various districts to provide compensation for farmers impacted by…
General Sri Lanka s largest groundwater source discovered in Pitabeddara
Sri Lanka's largest groundwater source has been found in Pitabeddara, according to the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB). This discovery…
General Showers expected in parts of the island today
Showers and thundershowers are forecasted for various areas in Sri Lanka today, particularly in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Northwestern provinces, as well…
General US carrying out rescue effort after military aircraft crash in Iraq
A U.S. military refueling plane crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, according to U.S. Central Command. They stated that another aircraft was involved, but the…
General Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena arrested on bribery charge
Kapila Chandrasena, the former CEO of SriLankan Airlines, was taken into custody today, October 12, by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or…
General Up to 3.2 million people displaced inside Iran by conflict, UN says
The U.N. refugee agency announced on Thursday that as many as 3.2 million people have been forced to leave their homes within Iran since the conflict started…
General Decision on proposed electricity tariff hike expected by March-end
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) is likely to reveal its decision on changing electricity tariffs for the second quarter of 2026 by the end…
General Sri Lanka s opposition to propose PSOP initiative to promote global peace and prosperity
Sri Lanka's Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has announced plans for a new initiative called "PSOP," which stands for Peace, Stability, Order, and…
General Two fishing trawlers with suspected drugs and weapons brought to Dikkowita Harbour
Today, on the 12th, the Sri Lanka Navy brought two multi-day fishing trawlers, believed to be carrying drugs and weapons, to Dikkowita Harbour. These vessels…
General Student killed, another injured in accident at international school in Kandy
A seven-year-old student has tragically lost his life after being hit by a vehicle owned by a board member of an international school in Mahaiyawa, Kandy ,…
General Israel issues new evacuation warning in Lebanon after deadly strikes
Israel has issued a serious warning for people living in Qasr Naba, located in Lebanon’s Baalbek region, asking them to leave the area. The Israeli military…
General Air New Zealand cuts 1,100 flights over fuel price fears
Air New Zealand announced on Thursday, March 12, that it will cancel 1, 100 flights over the next two months due to rising fuel prices linked to the conflict…
General Residents told to evacuate after high risk explosive found in Christchurch, NZ
Residents near Christchurch Airport have been ordered to leave their homes after a “high-risk explosive” was discovered. Police set up cordons around Sheffield…
General Oil tops $100 again despite historic release of reserves
Oil prices climbed above $ 100 per barrel again overnight, just three days after reaching a four-year peak. This increase is linked to the ongoing conflict…
General UNICEF says more than 1,100 children injured or killed since Iran war began
The UN children's agency, UNICEF, reports that the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is causing a dire situation for millions of…
General Around 1,800 cases of leptospirosis reported so far this year
This year, about 1,800 cases of leptospirosis have been reported in Sri Lanka, as stated by the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health.
General One dead, 38 rescued from oil tankers ablaze in Gulf as Iran claims responsibility
One person has died, and 38 crew members have been rescued from two oil tankers that caught fire in the Persian Gulf, according to the head of Iraq’s ports…
General Sri Lanka s tourist arrivals in 2026 surpass 600,000
In 2026, Sri Lanka has welcomed over 600,000 tourists, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The SLTDA's latest figures show that…
General Former CSD Chief Accountant arrested by Bribery Commission
A former Chief Accountant of the Civil Security Department (CSD) was taken into custody this morning (11) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of…
General Sri Lankan man found guilty of exposing himself to staff at asylum seeker hotel in UK
A Sri Lankan man has been found guilty of indecent exposure after he assaulted two hotel staff members at an asylum seeker hotel in Southampton, England.…
General U.S. military tells civilians to avoid port facilities where Iranian navy operating
On Wednesday, the U.S. military advised civilians to stay away from port facilities where the Iranian navy is active, stating that U.S. forces cannot ensure…