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…
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General 30 Indian fishermen repatriated from Sri Lanka
Today, the Indian High Commission in Colombo announced that 30 Indian fishermen were sent back to their home country from Sri Lanka. The group is now on their…
Politics Mojtaba Khamenei being treated for severe condition in Qom, unable to govern Iran — report
Mojtaba Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, is currently unconscious and receiving treatment for a serious medical condition in the city of Qom. He is unable…
Crime Three people killed in shooting near Israeli consulate in Istanbul
Three individuals lost their lives and two police officers were hurt in a shooting near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, according to reports. A…
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…
Politics Iran warns fuel will be cut off for years if Trump carries out threat
Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard issued a warning on Tuesday, stating that it would "deny the U.S. and its allies access to the region's oil and gas for…
Weather 12-hour water cut announced for Pelanwatta and several areas
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a water cut lasting 12 hours for Pelanwatta and nearby areas due to ongoing dry weather.…
Education Protest staged over principal appointment at Nayakakanda Good Shepherd Balika M.V.
Today (07), a protest took place in Wattala regarding the selection of a new principal at the Good Shepherd Convent Balika M.V. in Nayakakanda, Wattala .…
Weather Train service cancelled in Iranian city after Israeli threat
Train services in Mashhad, a city in northeastern Iran, have been halted until further notice by the local governor. This decision follows a warning from the…
Business Sri Lanka CERT warns public of rising festive-season social media scams
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) issued a warning today (07) about a rise in online scams and financial fraud on social media…
Politics President announces special relief package in Parliament
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presented a new economic relief package in Parliament today (07) to support groups affected by the ongoing crisis in the…
Politics Special relief package- Diesel subsidy up to Rs. 100 per litre, Rs. 20 for petrol
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake came to Parliament today to share the government's new economic relief plan for people affected by the crisis in the Middle…
Politics Govt. allocates Rs. 15 bln to provide relief for electricity consumers using less than 90 units
The Sri Lankan government has announced a relief plan for electricity users who consume less than 90 units. This initiative is part of a new economic relief…
Politics Iran war jeopardizes U.S. global leadership, warns Italian minister
Italy’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has warned that the war in Iran threatens U.S. global leadership. He expressed concern about the potential for…
Security Israeli military says it has hit another petrochemical complex in Iran
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has announced that it targeted a third petrochemical facility in Iran. This strike took place on Monday at a plant located in…
Weather King Fahd Causeway, linking Saudi Arabia to Bahrain reopens after attack threats
The King Fahd Causeway, an important bridge that connects Saudi Arabia to Bahrain, reopened on Tuesday morning, April 7, 2026, after being closed for several…
Politics Netanyahu claims Israel has destroyed Iran s largest petrochemical plant
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the country has destroyed Iran's largest petrochemical facility. He mentioned in a post on his X…
Weather Key bridge linking Saudi Arabia to the island of Bahrain closes over threats from Iranian attacks
The King Fahd Causeway, an important bridge that connects Saudi Arabia to Bahrain, was closed on Tuesday morning due to threats of Iranian attacks. The King…
Crime 80 arrested in special police operation at Dambulla Economic Centre
Eighty people have been detained during a special police operation at the Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre. This operation lasted for two hours and involved…
Politics No power cuts, only electricity breakdowns- Energy Minister clarifies
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody explained that the government has not introduced any power cuts amid the current energy crisis. He stated that the temporary…
Politics Don t travel by train today, Israeli military warns people in Iran
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are advising people in Iran to avoid train travel today. In a message posted on their military's Farsi social media account,…
Politics President arrives in Parliament to announce economic relief package
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has just entered Parliament. He is there to share details about a new economic relief package that the government has…
Business 23 organised drug traffickers identified, Public Security Minister says
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala announced that 23 organized criminals linked to major drug trafficking operations have been identified. He mentioned…
Politics Cabinet approves fuel subsidy for fishing vessels
The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved a fuel subsidy for fishing boats, according to an announcement from the Fisheries Ministry. As part of this…