General Israel, US strikes hit building of body set to elect new Iran supreme leader
Israeli and American airstrikes targeted the building of a group responsible for choosing Iran's next supreme leader, according to reports from local media.…
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General Nearly 30,000 displaced in Lebanon, says UN refugee agency
The United Nations refugee agency reported on Tuesday that at least 30,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon since fighting between Israel and Hezbollah…
General SL Embassy in Lebanon provides temporary accommodation to Sri Lankans
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Lebanon is helping Sri Lankans who need shelter due to intense airstrikes by Israel in Southern Beirut. They have set up temporary…
General Motorcycle catches fire at Jaffna filling station
A motorcycle ignited at a filling station close to the Maruthanarmadam Junction in Jaffna while it was getting fuel. The fire started right after the tank was…
General Israel strikes Beirut s southern suburbs after Hezbollah attacks
Israel conducted significant airstrikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut, which are controlled by Hezbollah, on Monday. This action followed the launch of…
General Police to take action against individuals involved in unlawful hoarding of fuel
The Sri Lanka Police are set to investigate and take legal action against anyone involved in illegally hoarding fuel, marking up prices for resale, or…
General OPEC+ debates oil output boost as war disrupts shipments
OPEC+ is set to discuss a bigger-than-expected increase in oil production this Sunday, according to two sources from the group. This comes after the recent…
General Foreign-made pistol and ammunition recovered near cemetery in Katana
Police have found a foreign-made pistol and four rounds of ammunition hidden in bushes along a by-road close to the Mahayaya Waththa cemetery in Katana . This…
General SL Embassy in Saudi Arabia urges Sri Lankans to remain vigilant amid evolving security situation
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Saudi Arabia has called on Sri Lankans living in the country to stay alert and careful due to the changing security situation in the…
General Oil tanker attacked near coast of Oman
An oil tanker was attacked roughly five nautical miles from the coast of Masandam in Oman, according to the country's maritime security center on Sunday. Four…
General Continuous fuel distribution today and tomorrow- Petroleum Tanker Owners
The Sri Lanka Petroleum Private Tanker Owners’ Association has assured the public that there is enough fuel in stock for the next 37 days, despite the ongoing…
General Afghan Taliban open to talks after Pakistan bombs Kabul, Kandahar
The Taliban, who rule Afghanistan, announced on Friday that they are open to negotiations after Pakistan bombed their forces in key cities, leading to the…
General 73-year-old attacked to death by elder brother over land dispute in Elpitiya
A dispute between two brothers turned deadly today (26) in the Polgaswatta area of Batuwanhena, Elpitiya , at around 11:00 a.m., according to police reports.…
General Sri Lanka s official poverty line rises in January
Sri Lanka's official poverty line has risen as of January 2026, compared to the previous month. A report from the Department of Census and Statistics shows the…
General Traffic disruptions expected due to railway crossing repairs on Kelani Valley Line
Sri Lanka Railways has informed the public about upcoming repairs at the railway crossing on the High-Level Road close to Kiriwandala Station (Mile 35, Chain…
General Bus driver dies following head-on collision in Moronthuduwa
A bus driver has died after a head-on crash involving two private buses on Moronthuduwa Road in Wadduwa this morning (24). According to police, the accident…
General One dead, three injured in fatal crash at Pannipitiya
A road accident in Pannipitiya this morning (24) has resulted in one death and three injuries, according to the Police Media Spokesperson’s Office. The…
General Two critically injured in accident involving car and motorcycle
Two women have sustained serious injuries in an accident involving a motorcycle and a car along the Hingurakgoda– Polonnaruwa main road in Hathamuna, this…
General Sri Lankan man jailed for life in UK after killing wife in a car park
A 37-year-old Sri Lankan man has been given a life sentence by a UK court after he stabbed his estranged wife to death in a car park after she began a…
General Mystery donor gives Japanese city $3.6m in gold bars to fix water system
A city in Japan has received a significant gift to help repair its old water system: 21 kilograms (46 pounds) of gold bars. These gold bars are valued at…
General Sufficient stocks of LP gas secured; no need for panic buying - Litro
Litro Gas Lanka Limited has released a special announcement to calm fears about a short supply of LP gas cylinders in the market. They want to reassure…
General Sri Lankan Muslims to begin Ramadan fasting tomorrow
Muslims in Sri Lanka will start their Ramadan fasting at dawn on Thursday, February 19, 2026. This follows the sighting of the crescent moon for Ramadan ,…
General Christians to observe Ash Wednesday as Lent begins
Christians around the world are getting ready for Lent, a time of prayer, fasting, and helping others, as the 40-day period of reflection begins. This marks…
General Several Arab, Islamic countries welcome holy month of Ramadan
Several Arab and Islamic nations will begin observing the holy month of Ramadan today, while some will start their fast a day later. Saudi Arabia announced…