General US and Iran Exchange Strikes as Gulf Tensions Escalate Sharply
The United States military has carried out what it described as "self-defence" strikes against Iran overnight, as a dangerous new round of hostilities erupted…
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General Sri Lankan Court Bars Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa From Travelling Abroad Amid Easter Sunday Bombing Inquiry
A Sri Lankan court has imposed an overseas travel ban on former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in connection with the ongoing judicial investigation into the…
General Prices of multiple food items to increase from midnight today
The All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has announced that starting at midnight today (07), the prices for Fried Rice , Biryani, and Nasi Goreng will…
General UN warns hunger deepening in Gaza as families survive on one meal a day
The UN warned on Wednesday that hunger is very serious in the Gaza Strip. Millions of people are having a hard time finding enough food , even with ongoing…
General Heat Index at Caution Level in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and Eastern provinces and in Monaragala district during the day time
To stay safe: - At job sites: Drink plenty of water and take breaks in shady areas when possible. - Indoors: Check on older adults and those who are unwell. -…
General Auspicious time for planting of tree saplings for New Year falls today
Today, April 23, is the special time for planting tree saplings, according to the Sinhala and Tamil New Year schedule known as ‘Nekath Seettuwa.’ The tree…
General Walk for Peace heads to Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy today
Today, the second day of the globally recognized "Ehipassiko Walk for Peace" is taking place (23). The walk will go from the historical Aluvihare Temple in…
General Lane closed on Colombo–Galle road near Kalutara after gravel spill triggers motorcycle accidents
A lane on the Colombo –Galle main road is closed near Kalutara–Wettumakada due to a gravel spill from a truck this morning (23). The Kalutara South Police…
General Sri Lanka Embassy in Riyadh launches special weekend consular service
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Riyadh has started a Special Weekend Consular Services Programme aimed at helping Sri Lankan expatriates who cannot visit during…
General Oil prices rise and US stocks give back a bit of their record-breaking rally
Oil prices increased on Monday due to rising tensions between the United States and Iran, although the changes were not as significant as before. In the U.S.,…
General Japan on high alert for huge second quake after lifting tsunami warning
Officials in Japan have raised alarms about a greater chance of a "huge" earthquake happening within the next week. This warning follows a 7.7 magnitude quake…
General Makumbura MMC serves over 150,000 passengers during festive period
It is reported that more than 150,000 passengers have utilized the services of the Makumbura Multimodal Centre (MMC) during the festive season. Management…
General Gold prices rise in Sri Lanka; 24-carat exceeds Rs. 400,000
In line with global market trends, gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased by around Rs. 2000, according to local market data. As of today (20), the world…
General Public services of Dept. for Registration of Persons resume today
The Department for Registration of Persons has announced that the issuance of National Identity Cards (NICs), which had been temporarily suspended, will resume…
General Israel agrees to suspend bombing of Iran after Trump announcement
Israel has decided to halt its bombing of Iran for two weeks following a temporary ceasefire announced by Donald Trump. This announcement was made just before…
General First photo from far side of the moon released
On Tuesday, the White House unveiled the first image captured by the Artemis II crew of the Moon's far side. The photo, which shows "Humanity, from the other…
General 30 Indian fishermen repatriated from Sri Lanka
Today, the Indian High Commission in Colombo announced that 30 Indian fishermen were sent back to their home country from Sri Lanka. The group is now on their…
General Two persons electrocuted to death in Polgahawela
Two people died from electrocution on a piece of land in the Bangalawatta area of Polgahawela. The victims, ages 28 and 35, were from the Eheliyagoda area,…
General Iran rejects ceasefire as deadline nears on Trump hell ultimatum
On Monday, the United States and Iran considered a plan to resolve their conflict, which has lasted for five weeks. Iran expressed its desire for a lasting…
General Iran has formulated its response to ceasefire proposals, foreign ministry spokesperson says
Iran has prepared its stance on the recent ceasefire proposals communicated through intermediaries, according to a spokesperson from the foreign ministry on…
General Two dead, two missing after Iran missile strike in Haifa, Israel
Two individuals have lost their lives, and search efforts are ongoing for two others after an Iranian missile hit a residential building in Haifa, according to…
General Prices of several food items to increase from midnight today
The All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has shared that starting at midnight today, prices for ‘ Rice and Curry ’ packets, ‘ Fried Rice ’, and ‘Kottu’…
General Airstrike on Iranian city of Eslamshar kills at least 13
An airstrike hit a residential building in Eslamshar, a city located southwest of Tehran, early on Monday, resulting in the deaths of at least 13 individuals,…
General Iraqi border crossing with Iran closed following deadly airstrike
A border point between Iraq and Iran has been struck by an airstrike, leading to one Iraqi civilian's death, as reported by Iran’s state-run news agency…