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Politics Walk for Peace- Ven. Pannakara Thero and 07 monks arrive in Sri Lanka
This morning (21), seven Buddhist monks, headed by Venerable Pannakara Thero from Vietnam, arrived in Sri Lanka to participate in the "Walk for Peace." Along…
Politics VP Radhakrishnan reaffirms India s commitment to welfare of Tamil people in Sri Lanka
The Vice President of India , C. P. Radhakrishnan today (20) visited houses built with the assistance of the Government of India under the Indian Housing…
Politics Skilled workforce essential to strengthen primary healthcare – Health Minister
The Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa emphasized that the service of skilled and dedicated health professionals is essential for…
Politics Mahinda Rajapaksa says grand plan in place to regain political power in New Year
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has stated that a significant plan is in place to regain political power in the New Year . Asserting that a political shift…
Politics Second school term for 2026 begins today
The second school term for the year 2026 in all government and government-approved private Sinhala and Tamil schools commences today (20). Meanwhile, the…
Politics Oil prices jump as Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates
Crude oil prices rose in early trading Sunday. The price of U.S. crude oil jumped 6.4% to $87.88 per barrel after trading resumed on the Chicago Mercantile…
Politics Indian Vice President visits Nuwara Eliya
India ’s Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan has undertaken a visit to Nuwara Eliya this morning (20). The visit was aimed at reviewing the progress of the…
Politics Special notice from Dept. for Registration of Persons
The Department for Registration of Persons in Sri Lanka has announced that it is working to fix its computer system to return to regular operations. M.S.P.…
Politics White House deems two-week ceasefire “a victory for the United States”
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt described the two-week ceasefire as “a victory for the United States,” highlighting the US military’s role in the…
Politics UN Secretary General welcomes ceasefire in Middle East
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his approval of the two-week ceasefire announced by the US and Iran, according to his spokesman, Stephane…
Politics Iran formally agrees to ceasefire and to open Strait of Hormuz if attacks stop
Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has stated that Iran will accept a ceasefire, provided that attacks on the country stop. He added that for two weeks,…
Politics Pakistan invites US and Iran to Islamabad talks; says ceasefire extends everywhere
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the news of a ceasefire involving the United States, Iran, and their allies, stating it applies “everywhere,”…
Politics Missile attacks reported across Gulf and Israel after ceasefire announced
Sirens are blaring throughout the Gulf region and in Israel as multiple nations report incoming missiles early on Wednesday. This follows an announcement by…
Politics Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel struck railways, bridges in Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday that Israel targeted railways and bridges in Iran, claiming they were used by the Revolutionary…
Politics Russia and China veto UN Security Council vote on Strait of Hormuz
Russia and China have blocked a Gulf draft resolution at the UN Security Council that aimed to promote coordinated defensive actions to secure the Strait of…
Politics Iranians begin forming human chains around power plants ahead of Trump s deadline
Iranians have come together in large groups at bridges and power plants throughout the country, creating human chains to protect these sites, according to…
Politics Trump announces ceasefire with Iran if Strait of Hormuz reopened
On Tuesday, April 7, US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, just before a deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He…
Politics Trump says whole civilisation will die tonight if Iran fails to make deal
A deadline set by President Donald Trump for Iran to achieve a peace agreement is approaching, and tensions are rising as Trump intensifies his threats to…
Politics US oil prices top $115 a barrel after reports Iran s Kharg Island targeted with multiple strikes
Oil prices in the US have surged past $115 a barrel following reports of multiple strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island. The ongoing conflict in Iran has caused…
Politics Iran war could “spiral out of control,” Qatari official says
Qatar warned on Tuesday that the situation in the region is nearing a critical point where it could “spiral out of control.” When asked by CNN’s Matthew Chance…
Politics LP gas prices increased in Sri Lanka due to global gas price surge – Minister Vijitha Herath
Prices for domestic LP gas in Sri Lanka have gone up because of a rise in global gas prices, as stated by Minister Vijitha Herath. During a media briefing with…
Politics Ex-SLRC Chairman Sarath Kongahage arrested by Bribery Commission
Sarath Kongahage, the former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC), along with the former Director General, Devapriya Abeysinghe, has been…
Politics Iran s president says 14 million have volunteered to sacrifice their lives
Iran’s president announced on Tuesday that 14 million Iranians, including himself, are willing to sacrifice their lives in the ongoing war. President Masoud…
Politics CEB prepared to provide power for New Year festivities – Minister
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is ready to supply electricity for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations happening across Sri Lanka this month, as…