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Business Chinese national arrested with cigarettes at BIA
A foreign national has been arrested by airport customs officers earlier this morning (20) for illegally bringing a large consignment of China- manufactured…
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 Two suspects arrested over drug trafficking links
Two individuals have been arrested by police in the Kottawa and Homagama areas in connection with drug trafficking offenses. One suspect was found in…
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…
General 98 individuals arrested on open warrants in special island-wide raids
Sri Lanka Police stated that a total of 98 individuals with open warrants were arrested during special island-wide crime prevention and anti-narcotics…
General 12-hour water cut in Padukka and several areas today
Today, a 12-hour water cut will take place in Padukka and other areas because of the ongoing dry weather, according to the National Water Supply and Drainage…
General “Not end of War”- Iran s Mojtaba Khamenei after accepting two-week ceasefire
Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has ordered all military units to halt fire after reaching a two-week ceasefire agreement with the United States.…
Business CAA assures continuous Laugfs gas supply during festive period
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced that there will be a steady supply of Laugfs gas for consumers during the festive season, which starts…
General Iran and Oman to charge ships passing through Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire, state media says
Iran and Oman are set to impose fees on ships that travel through the Strait of Hormuz during a two-week ceasefire, as reported by Iran's semi-official Tasnim…
General LIOC increases diesel prices with effect from today
Lanka IOC PLC (LIOC) has declared that it will raise the prices of various fuel types starting today, October 8. The cost of Super Diesel will go up by Rs. 18,…
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.…
General Sri Lanka s official reserve assets decline by 3.5% in March 2026
Sri Lanka's official reserve assets fell by 3.5% in March 2026, reaching USD 7,019 million. This is down from USD 7,270 million in February 2026. The total…
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,”…
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 Showers expected in several provinces after 1pm
Showers and thundershowers are likely in many areas of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and North-western provinces, along with Kandy , Nuwara-Eliya, and…
Business Gold rises 2.3%, extends gains after Trump announces Iran ceasefire
Gold prices increased by 2.3% on Wednesday as investors reevaluated short-term risks. This came after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a two-week halt to…
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…
Business MPs to debate Sri Lanka s prevailing situation in Parliament today
Today, on the 8th of October, Parliament in Sri Lanka will discuss an adjournment motion about the current situation in the country. The debate is set to run…
General Indian tourist arrivals top 150,000 in 2026
In 2026, over 150,000 Indian tourists have traveled to Sri Lanka, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). In April alone, 26,800…
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…