Politics Future of the Strait of Hormuz is mainly a “regional issue,” Qatar says
Qatar stated on Tuesday that the future of the Strait of Hormuz is mainly a “regional issue” that should be settled through “regional consensus.” Majed…
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Politics Three million Indian officials to begin counting world s largest population
Over 3 million officials in India are set to spend a year counting every person in the country, which is now the most populous in the world. This huge task was…
Politics Govt. to issue permits to import several rice varieties including Ponni Samba
The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved the issuance of permits for importing different rice varieties, including Ponni Samba. This decision aims to…
Politics Sathosa Case- Ex-minister Johnston Fernando s sons and two others granted bail
The Negombo High Court has granted bail to two sons of former Minister Johnston Fernando and two ex-officials of Lanka Sathosa. They were in remand custody for…
Politics Israel prepared to keep striking Iran for weeks to come , military spokesperson says
Israel is ready to continue its military actions in Iran for “weeks” ahead, according to a military spokesperson on Tuesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Politics Russian Deputy Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka
Andrey Rudenko, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, has come to Sri Lanka for an official visit.
Politics Energy crisis to impact Vesak and Poson festivals? – Cabinet Spokesman clarifies
The Cabinet Spokesman and Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, assured that there will be no electricity supply limits during the upcoming…
Politics Parliamentary Committee calls for urgent plan on Norochcholai ash disposal
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability has called on officials to quickly create a plan for safely disposing…
Politics Ministers voluntarily slash fuel quotas by over one-third
Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Professor Chandana Abeyratne, announced that Cabinet Ministers and Deputy…
Politics Netanyahu tells US media he won t put a schedule on when Iran war s likely to end
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared with US TV network Newsmax that he prefers not to set a timeline for the conclusion of the war with Iran. He…
Politics Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko to visit Sri Lanka
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko is set to arrive in Sri Lanka today, October 31. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that his visit…
Politics Israel passes death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks
Israel's parliament approved a new law on Monday that establishes hanging as the standard punishment for Palestinians found guilty of fatal attacks in military…
Politics Trump tells aides he is willing to end Iran war without reopening Hormuz, WSJ reports
U.S. President Donald Trump has informed his advisers that he is open to concluding the military efforts against Iran, even if the Strait of Hormuz stays…
Politics Iranian plan to impose tolls on Strait of Hormuz approved - state media
A committee in Iran's parliament has given the green light to a plan that will introduce tolls for ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by…
Politics Iran War- Thousands killed in the Middle East in the past 31 days
Thousands have lost their lives in the Middle East conflict that started on February 28, as reported by CNN based on information from regional officials. The…
Politics G7 is ready to take all measures for energy market stability
Finance leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) nations are prepared to take "all necessary measures" to ensure stability in the energy market and to prevent…
Politics New energy-saving guidelines announced for government, private sector
New rules have been released to reduce fuel and electricity use in Sri Lanka due to the worldwide energy crisis linked to the Middle East conflict. Prabath…
Politics Discussion held to review progress of “Prajashakthi” national programme
A meeting took place today (30) at the Presidential Secretariat to assess the progress of the “Prajashakthi” national programme. This initiative, led by the…
Politics Ships from Pakistan, China and India cross Strait of Hormuz
Shipping data shows that more vessels are navigating the Strait of Hormuz, though the numbers remain significantly lower than before the conflict in the Middle…
Politics Bangladesh seeks US waiver to import Russian diesel as energy crisis deepens
Bangladesh has reached out to the United States for a temporary waiver from sanctions to enable the import of Russian diesel, officials announced on Monday.…
Politics Electricity tariffs increased with effect from April 1
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved an increase in electricity tariffs starting April 1. In February, the Ceylon Electricity…
Politics GMOA to launch island-wide token strike tomorrow
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) is set to begin a 24-hour island-wide token strike starting at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, the 31st. The GMOA…
Politics Iran describes US proposal as “unrealistic,” “unreasonable,” contradicting Trump s remarks
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, stated on Monday that the 15-point proposal from the US to stop the conflict includes “excessive,…
Politics 54 suspects identified in Mirihana violence near Gotabaya Rajapaksa s residence, court informed
The Supreme Court was informed today (30) by the Attorney General that the investigation into the violent event near former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's…