Politics Trump to address the nation, give important update on Iran war
President Donald Trump will speak to the nation about the Iran war on Wednesday, April 1, as confirmed by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. She…
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Business Tanker hit by projectile off coast of Qatar, UK maritime agency says
A tanker was struck by an "unknown projectile" near the coast of Doha, Qatar, as reported by the UK Maritime Trade Operations. The agency noted that the vessel…
Business Sri Lanka Rupee depreciates by 1.6% against US dollar in 2026
The Sri Lankan rupee fell by 1.6% against the US dollar in 2026, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). As of the end of trading yesterday (31),…
Travel Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE- Emirates airline
Emirates airline announced on its website on Wednesday that Iranian nationals are prohibited from entering or passing through the United Arab Emirates.…
Crime Vessel suspected of carrying narcotics intercepted by Navy brought to Dikkowita Harbour
The Sri Lanka Navy has brought a vessel, believed to be carrying narcotics, to Dikkowita Harbour. This action follows a special naval operation in the deep…
Crime Iran threatens to target American tech firms if more leaders are killed
Iran has warned that it may target American technology companies if more of its leaders are killed, according to the semi-official news agency Fars. The…
Education 2025 A'L Exam- Over 62% qualify for university admission
According to the Department of Examinations, 62.64 percent of those who took the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination have qualified for university…
Politics Iran s president says country willing to stop fighting if not attacked again
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian stated on Tuesday that his country is open to stopping the fighting if it can be assured it will not face further attacks.…
Business Pope Leo urges Donald Trump to end war on Iran
Pope Leo called on U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday to seek a way to stop the war in Iran, marking a rare direct request from the pope as the conflict…
Crime 300kg of heroin worth over Rs. 6 billion found on seized fishing trawler off Beruwala
The Sri Lanka Navy has discovered over 300 kilograms of heroin on a fishing trawler they seized off Beruwala . This operation was based on foreign…
Politics India begins world s biggest population count
India will kick off the first phase of its Census 2027 on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. This marks the beginning of the largest population count in the world and…
Education No revisions to Exam Calendar, Commissioner General assure students
The Commissioner General of Examinations, A. K. S. Indika Kumari Liyanage, confirmed that the Grade 5 Scholarship, G.C.E. Advanced Level, and G.C.E. Ordinary…
Business Trump says the US could end the Iran war in two to three weeks
US President Donald Trump stated that the United States could stop its military actions against Iran within two to three weeks. He mentioned that Iran does not…
Development Electricity tariffs increased from today
Electricity prices will go up starting today. The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved this increase after the Ceylon Electricity…
General All vehicle owners can obtain fuel today – CPC
Vehicle owners in Sri Lanka can fill up their tanks today, April 1, according to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). Since February 19, the CPC has been…
Business 29 killed in Russian military plane crash over Crimea
A Russian An-26 military transport plane went down into a cliff in Crimea, resulting in the deaths of 29 individuals on board, likely due to a technical issue,…
Politics “Not going to be there too much longer”- Trump s big hint on Iran War timeline
US President Donald Trump has indicated that the conflict in Iran is close to conclusion and that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen on its own once American…
Weather Irrigation Department urges water conservation amid dry weather
The Irrigation Department is calling on the public in Sri Lanka to conserve water due to the ongoing dry weather. L.S. Sooriyabandara, the Director of…
Security “Next few days in Iran War will be decisive,” Pete Hegseth warns Tehran
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke at a briefing on Tuesday, stating that the United States is closely monitoring the actions of China and Russia in…
Crime Navy seizes fishing trawler with suspected narcotics in southwestern waters
A local multi-day fishing boat believed to be involved in drug smuggling was captured in the waters off the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. The Sri Lanka Navy…
Business Suspect arrested in Kahawatta gem businessman murder case
Police have arrested a man in connection with the murder of a gem businessman in Kahawatta. The suspect was found hiding in a forest area in Kahawatta when the…
Politics US Citizenship and Immigration Services resumes asylum claims after halt
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on Monday that it will restart processing certain asylum applications. This decision comes…
Weather Two decommissioned train compartments catch fire near Galle Railway Station
A fire started in two old train carriages parked close to the Galle Railway Station. These carriages were part of four that had been taken out of service and…
General Sri Lankan among injured in Dubai from falling debris
In Dubai, four people were hurt, including a Sri Lankan, due to debris falling from the sky after a successful interception. Officials reported that the…