Politics Internet blackout continues in Iran
In Iran, the government has enforced a digital blackout that has now lasted 27 days, according to the internet monitoring group NetBlocks. They reported that…
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Politics Deputy Minister orders police to raid illegal fuel stockpiles
Police have been directed to conduct raids on sites where fuel is being stored illegally by people during the ongoing energy crisis linked to the conflict in…
Crime Three former DMT officials arrested by Bribery Commission
Three former officials from the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) have been taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or…
Politics President Dissanayake to meet Russia s Deputy Energy Minister
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to meet with Roman Marshavin, the Deputy Energy Minister of Russia, this evening (26) at the Presidential Secretariat…
Politics At least 24 killed as bus plunges into Padma river in Bangladesh; search on for missing
At least 24 people have died and many others are still unaccounted for after a bus fell into a river in Bangladesh. This incident occurred while the bus was…
Politics Trump tells advisors he wants Iran conflict to end in coming weeks- Report
A report from the Wall Street Journal has indicated that U.S. President Trump recently informed his advisors that he wants to end the conflict in Iran soon,…
Politics India urges households to reduce reliance on LP Gas
India is encouraging families to use more piped natural gas (PNG) as the country faces energy challenges due to the ongoing war. This change could alter…
Politics Two dead, three injured in Abu Dhabi after missile interception debris
In Abu Dhabi, an incident on Sweihan Street involved debris from a ballistic missile that was intercepted. This event led to the deaths of two unnamed…
Business Sri Lanka s total exports reach USD 1.4 billion in February- EDB
Sri Lanka's total exports, which include goods and services, hit US$ 1,401.78 million in February 2026. This marks a solid year-on-year growth of 4.22%…
Politics Nepal report recommends prosecution of ex-PM Oli over deadly 2025 uprising
A report supported by the Nepal government has suggested that former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and other officials should face prosecution over the deadly…
Health Former SIS Chief Suresh Sallay returns to CID after receiving treatment at National Hospital
Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, the former Head of the State Intelligence Service, has been released from the Colombo National Hospital after receiving…
Business Iran drafts law to impose tolls for transiting Strait of Hormuz
Iran's parliament is developing a new law that would require ships to pay a toll for security while transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. This information…
Business South Korea confirms easing of US sanctions on Russian oil
South Korea has announced that it has received approval to import certain energy products from Russia due to a relaxation of US sanctions. This comes as the…
Politics Russia s Deputy Energy Minister arrives in Sri Lanka
Roman Marshavin, the Deputy Minister of Energy from Russia, has arrived in Sri Lanka for a three-day official visit. He and his delegation touched down at…
Politics Hormuz route opened for India- Iran FM Araghchi
Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, announced on Thursday that vessels from friendly countries, including India , are now allowed to pass through the…
Crime IGP issues guidelines on arrests under ICCPR Act
The Inspector General of Police, Priyantha Weerasooriya, has released new guidelines on how to arrest suspects for crimes under Section 3 of the International…
Business Donald Trump plans May visit to China for talks with Xi after Iran war delay
US President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in May, marking his first trip to China in eight years. This visit was delayed due to the…
Business Essential goods prices rise amid fuel hike, CAA conducts raids
Prices for essential goods in Sri Lanka have jumped after the recent rise in fuel costs, according to traders. Wholesale sellers in Pettah have noted a…
Politics Iran war timeline is “approximately 4 to 6 weeks”- White House
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the expected duration of the war with Iran remains four to six weeks. When asked if the conflict…
Politics Teacher union criticizes inquiry into absence from Tangalle meeting chaired by PM
The Ceylon Teachers’ Association in Hambantota District has strongly criticized a request from the Zonal Education Office of Tangalle. This request asked for…
Business Iran Speaker warns “enemies are preparing to occupy” Kharg Island
Iran's influential parliament speaker issued a warning on Wednesday about a possible invasion of an Iranian island, allegedly backed by an undisclosed regional…
Crime Two Sri Lankans arrested with over 10 kg of Kush cannabis at BIA
Two Sri Lankans were taken into custody by officers from the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Division at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for…
Sports 18 bodies recovered after bus plunges into Bangladesh s Padma River
Eighteen bodies have been found after a passenger bus, carrying around 50 people, fell into the Padma River in Bangladesh on Wednesday while it was trying to…
Politics Nearly 300 U.S. troops injured in US-Iran conflict- CENTCOM
The number of U.S. troops hurt in Operation Epic Fury is increasing as the fight against Iran nears its fourth week. As of Tuesday, 290 American service…