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General Peace loving country like India should be UNSC permanent member- Opposition Leader
Sajith Premadasa, the Leader of the Opposition in Sri Lanka, stated on Monday that India , a nation known for its commitment to peace, should become a…
General Agreement signed to hand over vehicle number plate printing to new company
A new company will now print number plates for motor vehicles in Sri Lanka, following the signing of an agreement today (10). The ceremony was attended by the…
General 16-hour water cut in Negombo and Katana on Thursday
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has declared a 16-hour water cut for the Negombo and Katana regions on March 12. This interruption will…
General Fuel prices increased to manage stocks and stabilize Market, officials say
Mayura Neththikumarage, the Managing Director of Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL), provided details today (10) regarding the recent increase…
General 191 injured in Israel over last 24 hours as conflict with Iran intensifies- Israeli Health Ministry
The Israeli Ministry of Health has reported that 191 people were injured in the past 24 hours due to ongoing conflict with Iran. This number includes both…
General Navy seizes fishing trawler suspected of carrying narcotics haul and weapons
A fishing trawler that was out at sea for several days was captured by the Navy while it was suspected of carrying bags filled with drugs and weapons. This…
General Another gunman arrested over Jinthupitiya shooting incident
Police have arrested another gunman linked to a shooting in Jinthupitiya that resulted in one man's death and injuries to two children. The suspect was…
General No revision of bus fares despite fuel price hike - NTC
The National Transport Commission (NTC) of Sri Lanka has confirmed that there will be no changes to bus fares, even after the recent rise in fuel prices. Dr.…
General Woman arrested with 100g of Ice in Rathmalana
A woman was arrested in Rathmalana for having 100 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine, often called 'Ice,' according to police reports. Officers from the Mount…
General UAE condemns Iran s attempted ballistic missile strike on Turkey
The United Arab Emirates expressed strong disapproval on Monday regarding Iran's attempt to launch a ballistic missile at Turkey. This incident is the second…
General Fuel prices increased, petrol by over Rs. 24
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a major change in fuel prices starting at midnight today, September 9, due to the rise in global fuel…
General 58-year-old woman involved in drug trafficking arrested in Hatton
A 58-year-old woman has been arrested in Hatton for her involvement in drug trafficking. The Special Investigation Unit of the Hatton Police Division took her…
General British tourist killed in train accident near Wadduwa
An 82-year-old British tourist has lost his life after being hit by a train this evening (09) while on a railway bridge between the Wadduwa and Pinwatta…
General World will be safer when mission in Iran accomplished - US Secretary of State
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the world will be “safer and better” once the mission against Iran is completed. While speaking at an event in…
General Electricity distribution functions transferred to EDL under power sector reforms
Electricity distribution duties that were once handled by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have now been given to Electricity Distribution Lanka (Private)…
General USS Abraham Lincoln spotted in Arabian sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier, was spotted off the coast of Oman over the weekend, moving northwest toward the Strait of Hormuz. The European…
General US gas prices up 50 cents since the war with Iran started
Gas prices in the US rose by about 3 cents according to the latest report from AAA. This increase is the smallest seen in the past week, bringing the average…
General Foreign national dies after jumping off bridge to avoid oncoming train
A foreign national died after jumping off a bridge into a canal to escape a train in Pinwatta, Panadura , according to police reports. The individual was…
General Ex-MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena arrested by Bribery Commission
Sajin Vass Gunawardena, a former Member of Parliament in Sri Lanka, was taken into custody today by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or…
General SriLankan Airlines announces resumption of daily flights to Riyadh and Dubai
SriLankan Airlines has announced the return of its daily flights to Riyadh and Dubai after previously halting them due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle…
General One killed, two injured after Iranian missile hits central Israel
An Iranian missile attack in central Israel has resulted in one death and two injuries, as reported by Israeli medics on Monday. The national ambulance…
General Prohibition orders issued for 15 defective vehicles in Horana
Fifteen faulty vehicles have been banned from use following a special inspection by the Horana Police. This operation, which took place within the Horana…
General China says it opposes any targeting of new Iran Supreme leader
China stated on Monday that Iran's choice to name Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader, following the death of his father , is an internal issue. The…
General IMF warns war could push global inflation higher
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a warning that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could lead to higher global inflation, with energy…