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General Two dead, two missing after Iran missile strike in Haifa, Israel
Two individuals have lost their lives, and search efforts are ongoing for two others after an Iranian missile hit a residential building in Haifa, according to…
General Tender called for coal supply to Lakvijaya Power Plant
A tender has been announced to find a coal supplier for the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant for the 2026/2027 season. The Lanka Coal Company reported that…
Business Special consumer protection program launched ahead of festive season
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has introduced a special program aimed at protecting consumers as the festive season approaches, announced Chairman…
General 12-hour water cut in Pelanwatta and surrounding areas
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has informed the public that there will be a water cut in Pelanwatta and nearby areas starting from 8:00…
General Prices of several food items to increase from midnight today
The All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has shared that starting at midnight today, prices for ‘ Rice and Curry ’ packets, ‘ Fried Rice ’, and ‘Kottu’…
General Strike hits Iranian university, gas outage in Tehran
A strike at Sharif University of Technology has led to a gas outage in several areas of Tehran. According to BBC Persian, some buildings on the campus, such as…
General Sri Lankan passenger arrested with over 11 kg of Kush at BIA
A 45-year-old man from Kompannavidiya, Colombo , was arrested today (06) by officials from the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Division at Bandaranaike…
General Airstrike on Iranian city of Eslamshar kills at least 13
An airstrike hit a residential building in Eslamshar, a city located southwest of Tehran, early on Monday, resulting in the deaths of at least 13 individuals,…
General Duo arrested for hoarding over 800L of diesel in Maradana
Two men were arrested in Maradana on D.R. Wijewardena Mawatha for illegally storing 826 liters of diesel without a proper license. The arrest happened after…
Business UAE joins Bahrain in urging UNSC action on St of Hormuz
On Monday, the UAE showed its support for Bahrain by calling on the Security Council to act regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani,…
General Chinese national arrested over murder of foreign woman in Kohuwala
A 26-year-old man from China has been detained for the murder of a foreign woman in Kohuwala. The victim was killed with a sharp object at a home in the area.…
General One killed in truck-container collision on Southern Expressway
This morning (June 6), there was a serious accident on the Southern Expressway close to the Welipenna service area. A truck hit the back of a container truck…
General Sun directly over parts of Sri Lanka today
Today, parts of Sri Lanka will experience sunshine directly overhead. According to the Department of Meteorology, showers and thundershowers are expected in…
General At least 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Easter Sunday
An Israeli airstrike in Kfarhata, a village in southern Lebanon, resulted in the deaths of seven individuals, including a 4-year-old child, according to a…
General 12-hour water cut in Homagama area today
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has declared a 12-hour water cut for Homagama and nearby areas (Zone 01) today, October 6. In an official…
Politics Iran warns to respond in kind to any US attacks on its infrastructure
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, reacted to threats from US President Donald Trump. He stated that Iran would respond "in kind" if the US…
General Man attacked to death in Panamura; Two suspects arrested
A 46-year-old man was killed in an attack in the Panamura area of Sri Lanka. The victim, who lived in Panamura, was reportedly assaulted last night (05) while…
Politics Good chance of deal being reached tomorrow, Trump tells US media
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his warnings to Iran through several social media posts and discussions with US and Israeli media. He previously…
Business National QR payment promotion programme to be launched tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, Sri Lanka will launch a new program called the “National QR Payment Promotion Programme.” According to the President’s Media Division (PMD),…
Politics Trump threatens to hit Iran infrastructure on Tuesday if Strait remains blocked
U.S. President Donald Trump announced in a social media post on Sunday that the United States plans to strike Iran’s power plants and bridges on Tuesday if the…
General LAUGFS Gas also increases prices
LAUGFS Gas PLC has announced a change in the prices of domestic LPG cylinder refills, starting from midnight today (05). The company explained that this price…
Business GMOA says ExCo to decide on continuing strike tomorrow
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) announced that its Executive Council will decide tomorrow whether to continue the ongoing strike. The GMOA…
Politics China to provide shipment of refined fuel to Sri Lanka
The Chinese government has confirmed it will send a shipment of refined fuel to Sri Lanka, as reported by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). The CPC…
Politics Iranian media claims several US aircraft destroyed in Isfahan, denies success of pilot rescue operation
Iranian state media has displayed the wreckage of a US C-130 aircraft, which was allegedly involved in the rescue of a downed fighter pilot in southern Iran.…