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General Oil is now up 25% and on track for a record daily jump
Oil prices jumped more than 25% on Monday, reaching their highest point since mid-2022. The energy markets are feeling anxious as the crisis in the Middle East…
General Youth arrested with Ice during vehicle inspection in Dodangoda
A youth was arrested in Dodangoda during a vehicle inspection as part of a nationwide anti-drug campaign. The Dodangoda Police caught the suspect, who was…
General 19-year-old arrested over reckless motorcycle riding video circulating on social media
A 19-year-old man has been arrested by the police in Sri Lanka after a video on social media showed him riding a motorcycle in a dangerous way. The police…
General At least 32 injured in Bahrain after drone attack - state media
In Bahrain, at least 32 individuals sustained injuries following a drone attack attributed to Iran, as reported by the state-run Bahrain News Agency. The…
General Over 3,600 road accidents reported in Sri Lanka within first two months of 2026 - Police
Sri Lanka Police have reported that over 3,600 road accidents took place in the first two months of 2026. The Police Media Division revealed that from January…
General Iranian army says at least 104 killed in US attack on Iranian warship off Sri Lanka s coast
The Iranian army reported on Sunday that a recent U.S. attack on an Iranian warship resulted in the deaths of at least 104 individuals and left 32 others…
General Iran launches first missiles at Israel under new leader
Iran has fired its initial set of missiles under the leadership of Mojtaba Khamenei, according to a report from state broadcaster IRIB shared on its Telegram…
General US military tells Iran civilians to stay indoors
The US Central Command has advised people in Iran to remain indoors. They claim that Iranian forces are launching drones and missiles from densely populated…
General Missile kills Indian and Bangladeshi in central Saudi Arabia
A missile attack on a residential building in central Saudi Arabia has resulted in the deaths of at least two individuals and injuries to 12 others, according…
General Two Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon in Israel s first military deaths of war
Two Israeli soldiers lost their lives in southern Lebanon early on Sunday morning, as reported by the Israeli military. This incident marks the first military…
General Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
A warm weather alert has been issued for people living in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, Vavuniya, and Mannar districts of Sri Lanka. Tomorrow, on…
General UAE tugboat sank in Strait of Hormuz; 3 Indonesians missing
Three Indonesian crew members are unaccounted for following the sinking of the United Arab Emirates-flagged tugboat Musaffah 2 in the Strait of Hormuz on…
General Notice on online process to obtain police clearance certificates
The Police Media Division in Sri Lanka has announced a new way to get police clearance certificates online. Many citizens often ask about how to obtain these…
General Coast Guard personnel clean up oil spillage in seas off Hikkaduwa
Sri Lanka's Coast Guard has quickly taken action to clean up oil spills along the beaches of Hikkaduwa . They are working alongside the Sri Lanka Navy, the…
General Iran close to choosing next supreme leader, says state media
Iran's Assembly of Experts is nearing a decision on who will be the next supreme leader following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country's long-time…
General Over 26,000 individuals subjected to inspection during special police operation
During a special operation across Sri Lanka yesterday (07), police inspected a total of 26,895 people. They arrested 568 individuals suspected of being…
General Nearly 2,000 people injured in Israel since war began- Health Ministry
Israel’s Health Ministry reported on Sunday that almost 2,000 individuals have been taken to hospitals since the beginning of “Operation Roaring Lion.” As of 7…
General Israeli military warns it will pursue every successor of Iran s Khamenei
Israel's military has issued a strong warning to Iran, stating it will continue to go after anyone who succeeds the late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali…
General 22 Iranian sailors discharged from hospital, transferred to SLAF s Koggala base
Twenty-two of the 32 Iranian sailors rescued after the sinking of the warship ‘IRIS Dena’ were moved to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) base in Koggala after…
General Over 102 kg of heroin found aboard fishing trawler seized by Navy in southern seas
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a local multi-day fishing trawler in the southern seas last night (07) and found over 102 kilograms of heroin on board. The fishing…
General No injuries after explosion reported near U.S. Embassy in Norway, local police say
On Sunday, Norwegian police announced that there was an explosion near the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, the capital of Norway. Fortunately, there were no injuries…
General Two suspects arrested with Ice in Kurunegala and Padukka
Police have detained two suspects in different areas for having Crystal Methamphetamine, known as ‘Ice.’ In the Alasswatta region of Kurunegala, a 35-year-old…
General Fire breaks out at shop in Maharagama
A shop in Maharagama town has caught fire. The Kotte Fire Service has sent four fire engines to put out the flames. Copyright ©2026 Ada Derana. All rights…
General Navy seizes fishing trawler with suspected narcotics haul in southern seas; 6 arrested
The Sri Lanka Navy carried out a special search operation in the deep seas off the southern coast and stopped a local multi-day fishing trawler. This boat was…