Politics GMOA to launch island-wide token strike tomorrow
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) is set to begin a 24-hour island-wide token strike starting at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, the 31st. The GMOA…
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General War has displaced 20% of Lebanon s population in three weeks, says UNICEF
The ongoing war has forced 20% of Lebanon's population to leave their homes in just three weeks. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reports that…
Politics Iran describes US proposal as “unrealistic,” “unreasonable,” contradicting Trump s remarks
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, stated on Monday that the 15-point proposal from the US to stop the conflict includes “excessive,…
Politics 54 suspects identified in Mirihana violence near Gotabaya Rajapaksa s residence, court informed
The Supreme Court was informed today (30) by the Attorney General that the investigation into the violent event near former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's…
Weather Agrarian Dept to limit urea fertilizer issuance to paddy sector amid supply constraints
The Department of Agrarian Development in Sri Lanka has announced that it will limit the distribution of urea fertilizer only to paddy farming. This decision…
Sports Actress arrested for allegedly pawning cricketer s gold chain without consent
A young actress was arrested today (30) for allegedly pawning a gold necklace without permission. According to the police, she was brought before the Kaduwela…
Politics Electricity tariffs increased
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved a rise in electricity tariffs starting April 1. In February, the Ceylon Electricity Board…
Crime Trump says we ve had regime change in Iran
Donald Trump recently spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One, claiming that the US has achieved regime change in Iran. This statement reflects comments he…
Business PUCSL to announce decision on 2nd quarter electricity tariff revision today
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) will announce its decision on the electricity tariff changes for the second quarter of 2026 today, March…
Politics Trump considering operation to extract uranium from Iran - report
US President Donald Trump is thinking about a military mission to take 1,000 pounds of uranium from Iran, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal .…
Crime Two arrested with heroin and Ice in Ganemulla
Two men were arrested in Ganemulla for having illegal drugs, including heroin and crystal meth, known as ‘Ice’. The arrests happened when Special Task Force…
Crime One killed, 2 injured as three-wheeler plunges down precipice
A road accident in the Poththapitiya area of Hatharaliyadda has resulted in one death and two injuries. Police reports indicate that a three-wheeler, while…
Crime Indonesian UN peacekeeper killed, some injured in southern Lebanon
A United Nations peacekeeper from Indonesia was killed on Sunday, March 29, when a projectile exploded at a UN position near the southern Lebanese village of…
Development Water supply to be limited if dry conditions persist, NWSDB warns
Chandana Bandara, the Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), has warned that Sri Lanka may face limited water supply due to ongoing…
Business Mojtaba Khamenei thanks Iraq for support during war
Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Supreme Leader of Iran, expressed gratitude to Iraqi paramilitary groups that have been targeting American military bases in the…
Weather Warm weather conditions expected to continue over the island
Warm weather is predicted to continue across Sri Lanka, according to the Department of Meteorology on March 30. Showers or thunderstorms may develop in some…
Politics Iran threatens to target homes of US and Israeli officials in the region
Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, which is the top command unit for its armed forces, has warned that Iran…
Crime Notorious gang member Midigama Chuti brought back to Sri Lanka
Prabhath Madusanka, known as ‘Midigama Chuti,’ was returned to Sri Lanka this morning (30) after being arrested in Oman. A team of special police officers…
Politics Trump says US could take oil in Iran and seize Kharg Island
Donald Trump has told the Financial Times that he could "take the oil in Iran" and possibly capture Kharg Island, which is a key fuel hub for the country. He…
Politics Iran and US expressed confidence in Pakistan talks
Pakistan's foreign minister announced that both Iran and the US have shown trust in Pakistan to help arrange talks. He stated that Pakistan would be proud to…
Crime CAA raids large-scale fake Ayurvedic drug racket in Mawanella
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has uncovered a large- scale operation selling fake Ayurvedic medicines under the name of the Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs…
Politics NPP MP Muhammad Faizal s vehicle involved in crash
A vehicle operated by Muhammad Faizal, the Member of Parliament for Puttalam District from the National People’s Power (NPP), was involved in a crash at the…
Politics Public urged to use electricity efficiently amid rising generation costs – Officials
The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority, Professor T.M.W.J. Bandara, has stressed the need for people to use energy in a careful and…
Politics Australia to halve tax on petrol to bring down costs in wake of Iran war
Australia plans to cut the tax on fuel and diesel by half for three months to lower prices that have risen because of the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran,…