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Politics Not here to do politics - Sri Lankan diplomat clarifies meeting with Puducherry fishermen
The Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Southern India , Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, denied on Sunday (April 5) that he participated in a meeting with…
Politics Health Minister assures solutions to GMOA s concerns
Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has assured that the government can address all concerns. He highlighted that some issues raised by the Government…
General Two Chinese nationals arrested with cigarettes worth over Rs. 3.63 mln at BIA
At Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), two Chinese men were arrested for trying to smuggle a large amount of cigarettes into Sri Lanka. The suspects,…
General 31 arrested over illegal fuel hoarding in island-wide raids within a month
Police have arrested 31 people for illegally hoarding fuel during raids across Sri Lanka over the past month. According to Police Media Spokesman, Assistant…
General Over 900 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
A total of 906 people were arrested during operations conducted yesterday (April 4) as part of the "Nation United - National Drive" campaign, which aims to…
Politics US service member missing after Iran shot down fighter jet has been rescued
A U.S. service member who had been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, according to a post from President Donald Trump early on…
Politics Kuwait says Iranian drones strike oil sector complex, power, government sites
A fire erupted at the Shuwaikh oil sector complex in Kuwait after a drone attack, according to the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. This complex includes the oil…
General 12-hour water cut in Padukka area due to low reservoir levels
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has declared a 12-hour water interruption in the Padukka area and nearby locations. This cut will start at…
Business Trump says Iran military leaders killed in Tehran strike
US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday (local time) that "many" military leaders from Iran were killed in a significant attack on the capital. He…
General 12-hour water cut in Homagama today
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has declared that the water supply in Homagama will be stopped today from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., for a…
Politics Transport, freight fares skyrocket by 65 per cent in Pakistan
A significant rise in fuel prices has led to an extraordinary increase in both passenger and freight transport fares in Pakistan, with hikes between 20 to 65…
General Russian attack on Ukraine market kills five
A drone strike by Russia on a market in southern Ukraine has resulted in the deaths of five individuals and left 21 others wounded, including a 14-year-old…
Politics Prime Minister Harini highlights message of hope and renewal on Easter
In her Easter Sunday message, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that Easter is a special time for Christians to remember the Resurrection of…
General Opposition Leader Sajith calls on nation to uphold peace, truth and unity this Easter
In his Easter message, Sajith Premadasa, the Opposition Leader, reminded everyone that Easter is a holy time that represents hope, rebirth, and fresh starts…
Politics At Easter vigil, Pope Leo urges world not to grow numb to war
Pope Leo welcomed Easter with the global Catholic community during a vigil Mass on Saturday night at St. Peter’s Basilica. He called on people not to become…
Politics More than 1,400 people have been killed in Lebanon since March 2
More than 1,400 individuals have died in Lebanon due to Israeli airstrikes, as reported by the Lebanese health ministry recently. Among those fatalities, at…
General Niece of slain IRGC commander Qasem Soleimani to be deported from US
The niece of Qasem Soleimani, a senior commander in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps who was killed by the US in 2020, has been detained by US Immigration…
General Grade 11 student missing after drowning in Kehelgamu Oya
A Grade 11 student has gone missing after reportedly drowning in the Kehelgamu Oya, which is a stream that flows into the Castlereagh Reservoir. The missing…
General PM Harini urges world leaders to pursue peaceful solutions based on mutual respect
Prime Minister Harini has called on world leaders to seek peaceful solutions that are built on mutual respect. She emphasized the importance of dialogue and…
General Landslide warnings issued to two DS areas in Ratnapura
Heavy rains in the Ratnapura District have led to landslide warnings for two Divisional Secretariat areas. The National Building Research Organization (NBRO)…
Politics More than 30 Iranian universities have faced “direct attacks,” Minister says
Iran’s science minister announced that over 30 universities in Iran have experienced “direct attacks” during the ongoing conflict with the US and Israel, as…
Business Iran has 48 hours to make a deal before hell will reign down , Trump says
US President Donald Trump stated that Iran has 48 hours to reach an agreement or face consequences regarding the Strait of Hormuz. He shared this message on…
General Water cut in Homagama reduced to 12 hours – NWSDB
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a change in the planned water cut for Homagama. The cut will now last for 12 hours. Water…
General Northern Railway Line to fully resume operations from Apr. 9
The Department of Railways has finished repairs on the Northern Railway Line, which Cyclone Ditwah damaged last year. Train services will restart from Colombo…