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General 23 dead in Nairobi flooding after heavy rains
Heavy rains in Nairobi have led to the deaths of at least 23 people due to severe flooding in Kenya’s capital. Police reported that around 30 individuals were…
General Suspect nabbed with 368kg of foreign-origin cannabis worth over Rs. 73 million
The Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Kayts Police, has captured a large shipment of foreign cannabis weighing about 368kg at Suruvil beach on Kayts…
General Energy Ministry dismisses false reports of future power cuts
The Energy Ministry of Sri Lanka has urged the public to ignore false reports suggesting that power cuts will happen in the future. These misleading claims are…
General Dubai authorities confirm “minor incident” successfully contained after debris falls from interception
Dubai officials have reported a minor incident related to security issues in the region, stating that everything is under control. The Dubai Media Office…
General Iran-Israel war- Explosion heard over Dubai airport
An explosion was reported over Dubai airport on Saturday, with a witness telling AFP they saw smoke in the sky as Iran continued its assaults across the Gulf.…
General Sri Lanka s workers remittances exceed USD 1.4 bln in first two months of 2026
In February 2026, Sri Lanka received USD 729 million in remittances from workers abroad, as reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). This number shows…
General Shooting reported at house of Batuwatte Chamara s wife in Ja-Ela
A shooting took place this morning (07) at the home of the wife of the alleged organized criminal known as ‘Batuwatte Chamara’. The residence is situated on…
General Massive blasts near Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, Iran, after Israeli airstrikes
Large explosions occurred near Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, Iran, tonight following new Israeli airstrikes. Dramatic videos on social media show significant…
General 23 rounds fired at house linked to Batuwatte Chamara now operating as elderly home
A shooting incident occurred early this morning (07) at the home of Chathurika Weerasuriya, the wife of an alleged organized crime figure known as ‘Batuwatte…
General Saudi air defenses deter drone attacks on Aramco s Shayba field, missile threat on air base
Saudi Arabia's air defenses successfully thwarted a recent series of airstrikes aimed at Aramco's Shaybah field, according to the Ministry of Defense. On…
General Mainly dry weather expected in most part of the island today
Today, mainly dry weather is expected across Sri Lanka, according to the Department of Meteorology. However, some areas in the Northern, North-Central,…
General Parliament approves extension of State of Public Emergency
Parliament has approved the extension of the State of Public Emergency with a majority of 100 votes. This evening, 108 members voted in favor, while 8…
General Two dead, 2 missing after boat capsizes in Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna
Two people have died, and two others are missing after a boat capsized at Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna today (6), according to police reports. Investigators found…
General UK cops arrest 4 in Iran spying probe
British police detained four men on Friday for allegedly assisting Iranian intelligence operations. The Metropolitan Police reported that these arrests were…
General 35-year-old arrested at BIA with over 11 kg of Kush and Hashish
A 35-year-old man was detained by officers from the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at the Arrival Terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) after…
General Two dead, 15 missing after boat capsizes in Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna
Two people have died, and 15 are missing after a boat overturned today (6) at Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna , Sri Lanka. Hospital officials reported that three of…
General UNICEF warns of rising child deaths in Iran war
UNICEF has urged all sides involved in the conflict in Iran to safeguard civilians, highlighting that children are suffering the most from the violence. The…
General 204 crew members of Iranian ship IRIS Bushehr brought to Colombo Port- SL Navy
The Sri Lanka Navy has successfully evacuated 204 crew members from the Iranian navy ship ‘IRIS Bushehr’, which was located near Sri Lanka's territorial…
General Showers expected in several areas today
Today, showers or thundershowers are expected in some areas of the Southern Province, as well as in the Rathnapura and Kaluthara districts, according to the…
General Property worth Rs. 30 million linked to major organised criminal frozen - Police
Sri Lanka's Police, through the Illegal Assets Investigation Division, has moved to freeze a property valued at about Rs. 30 million, believed to be linked to…
General Israel to attack Iran s underground missile sites in second phase of war- report
Israel is moving into the second phase of its conflict with Iran, which will involve airstrikes on ballistic missile sites located deep underground, according…
General WHO says it has verified 13 attacks on health sites in Iran
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Thursday that the agency has confirmed 13 attacks on health facilities in Iran during a campaign…
General Indian Navy says it responded to distress call of Iranian ship IRIS Dena, deployed aircraft, vessel
The Indian Navy has deployed aircraft and ships to assist in the search and rescue operations for the Iranian ship IRIS Dena. This vessel was struck by an…
General ASP Rohan Olugala assumes duties as Director of Walana Anti-Vice Unit
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rohan Olugala officially began his role today (05) as the Director of the Central Anti-Vice Striking Unit located in…