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Politics Ministry calls for report to probe environmental impact of Kerawalapitiya garbage dump fire
The Ministry of Environment in Sri Lanka has initiated a call for a detailed report to examine the fire that occurred at the Kerawalapitiya garbage dump and…
Politics Pakistan strikes Kabul hours after Afghanistan attack on border troops
Pakistan launched airstrikes on major Afghan cities, including Kabul, on Friday. This action came after Islamabad's defense minister announced that the two…
Politics Pakistan PM says can crush aggressors after Afghan strikes
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated on Friday that the country's military has the power to "crush" any aggressors after recent air strikes occurred…
Politics Hillary Clinton to testify in congressional Epstein probe
Hillary Clinton, the former U.S. Secretary of State, is set to testify privately on Thursday before a congressional committee looking into the late sex…
Politics SC dismisses petitions against emergency declaration after Cyclone Ditwah
The Supreme Court has rejected two petitions that challenged the State of Public Emergency declared by the President after Cyclone Ditwah. The petitions argued…
Politics Hearing of case against ex-minister Chandrani Bandara moved to March
The Colombo High Court has scheduled a new hearing for the case against former Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Chandrani Bandara, for March 5, 2026. This…
Politics New insurance scheme introduced for fishermen engaged in diving activities
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board, which operates under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, has rolled out a new insurance…
Politics Four shot dead on US-registered speedboat by border guards, Cuba says
Cuban authorities have reported that four individuals were shot and killed by border guards after they entered Cuba's waters on a US-registered speedboat.…
Politics Dy Minister holds talks to expand foreign employment pathways for Sri Lankans in South Korea
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra met with Eui-hae Cecilia Chung, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Korea, in Seoul at the…
Politics Ali Sabry slams Suresh Sallay s arrest as theatrics designed to mislead or divide
Former Justice Minister Ali Sabry has criticized the arrest of Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, the former head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS),…
Politics Japan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan by 2031
Japan is set to place surface-to-air missiles on its remote western island, Yonaguni, close to Taiwan by March 2031, according to its defense minister. This…
Politics Petrol bomb attack on Gintota house; Police launch probe
In the early hours of today, October 25, a house in Gintota, Galle was attacked with petrol bombs, according to police reports. A group of unknown people…
Politics Mexico weighs legal action after Elon Musk links president to drug cartels
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is contemplating legal action after Elon Musk, the world's richest person, suggested she has ties to drug cartels. This…
Politics Prof. Susiripala Manawadu assumes duties as new Governor of Southern Province
Professor Susiripala Manawadu took on his new role as the Governor of the Southern Province this morning (25) at the Governor’s Secretariat located in Galle.…
Politics UK to enforce travel permit requirement on foreign visitors
Beginning on Wednesday, February 25, visitors from 85 countries, including Singapore, will need to get an electronic permit before traveling to the UK ,…
Politics Opposition leaders meet ex-President Ranil to coordinate strategy on national issues
A group of opposition party leaders met with former President Ranil Wickremesinghe this morning (25) to discuss how they can work together on national matters.…
Politics Deputy Defence Minister chairs special meeting to resolve land issues faced by war heroes
A special meeting took place at the Ministry of Defence led by Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd). The meeting aimed to address…
Politics “Tariffs will replace income tax, will take burden off Americans”- Trump in key speech
During his annual State of the Union address, US President Donald Trump defended his extensive tariffs on foreign nations, stating that those who have…
Politics Victor Rathnayake a priceless treasure to our nation- PM Harini
A special event to honor Victor Rathnayake took place today (24) in Colombo , titled “Subhawita Githaye Situvarayano...Abhinandabhishekaya of Dr. Victor…
Politics New Governor of Southern Province sworn in before President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Professor Susiripala Manawadu as the new Governor of the Southern Province. This appointment is effective from…
Politics Gunmen kill five police officers in northwest Pakistan near Afghan border
Gunmen attacked a police vehicle in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of five police officers, according to local police. This incident…
Politics CEB restructuring delayed
The National Electricity Policy has not yet been presented to the Cabinet of Ministers, according to reports. The Cabinet met yesterday (23), but no documents…
Politics Committee appointed to examine coal import quality discrepancies
The Ministry of Energy has set up a team of experts to look into problems with coal imports, according to Cabinet spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.…
Politics Australian PM evacuated from his house due to safety threat
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been evacuated from his official home due to a safety concern. Local police have arrived at Mr. Albanese’s…