Crime Airstrikes on Iraq s Shi ite PMF site kill 15 including Anbar commander
Airstrikes hit a site belonging to Iraq’s Shi’ite Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in the Anbar province, resulting in the deaths of at least 15 fighters,…
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Weather Bahrain pushes UN-backed action for Hormuz shipping
Bahrain has submitted a draft resolution to the U.N. Security Council that would allow countries to use "all necessary means"—a term often associated with…
Politics FM Vijitha Herath, India s Jaishankar hold talks on impact of regional tensions
India 's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced that he had a fruitful conversation with Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath regarding the…
Politics Iran sends waves of missiles into Israel, dismisses Trump s talk of negotiations as fake news
Iran fired several waves of missiles at Israel, according to the Israeli military. This action came after U.S. President Donald Trump delayed a threat to…
Crime Man arrested for hoarding and reselling 1,820L of diesel in Serunuwara
A 41-year-old man from Serunuwara has been arrested for illegally storing and selling around 1,820 litres of diesel. This action took place after officers from…
Technology Chief Inspector Linton de Silva transferred with immediate effect
Chief Inspector Linton de Silva, who was in charge of the Western Province North Crimes Division, has been transferred immediately. He will now work with the…
General All services resume at Dept. of Registration of Persons
All public services at the Department for Registration of Persons in Sri Lanka, which were halted today (March 24) because of a system failure, have now…
Politics Court to decide on arrest warrants in SriLankan Airbus deal probe on April 2
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has set April 2, 2026, as the date to announce its decision on whether to issue arrest warrants for two individuals. These…
General Explosion reported at Valero refinery in Texas, shelter advisory issued
An explosion occurred on Monday at the Valero refinery located in Port Arthur, Texas, as reported by local news sources. Following the explosion, a significant…
Travel Air India Group to operate 24 flights to West Asia today; several routes remain suspended
The Air India Group announced that it will run 24 flights to and from the West region today. However, some routes are still temporarily not operating, as…
Politics ADB Chief highlights private sector investment as key to Sri Lanka s growth
Masato Kanda, the President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), is currently visiting Sri Lanka. He stressed the importance of private sector investment for…
Crime Suspect known as Walpola Lala nabbed with Ice and sharp weapons
A 38-year-old man named Sumithra Arachchige Lalantha Gunawardena, also called “Walpola Lala,” was arrested by the Mulleriyawa Police. He is linked to several…
Politics Guidelines issued to conserve fuel and energy across state sector
The Commissioner General of Essential Services has provided a detailed set of guidelines aimed at saving fuel and energy for all Ministry Secretaries,…
General US embassy in Muscat lifts shelter in place order
The US Embassy in Muscat has canceled its stay in place order for people in Oman’s capital. This warning was first issued at 20:42 local time (16:42 GMT). The…
Politics Israeli opposition leader says Israel must continue Iran war even if US withdraws
Israeli opposition leader Avigdor Lieberman stated on Monday that Israel should keep fighting against Iran even if the United States pulls out. This comes…
Security Iran fired two missiles at UK-US Diego Garcia military base on Friday - UK defence secretary confirms
UK Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed in the House of Commons today that Iran launched two missiles at the joint UK -US Diego Garcia military base on…
Business Global shipping could reroute around South Africa for the rest of 2026, expert warns
Shipping companies might choose to avoid the Middle East and take longer paths around South Africa's Cape of Good Hope, according to an expert. Peter Sand, the…
Politics Colombian military plane carrying more than 100 troops crashes on takeoff
A Colombian military transport plane crashed shortly after taking off in the southern region of the country, carrying over 100 personnel, as stated by Vice…
Business Oil falls over 13% on Trump postponing military strikes on Iran energy infrastructure
Oil prices dropped more than 13% on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a delay in military strikes against Iranian energy facilities. By 1108…
Politics Russia calls for political settlement over Iran as Trump says US talking to Tehran
On Monday, March 23, Russia urged for a "political and diplomatic" solution to the conflict in the Middle East. This call came as US President Donald Trump…
Politics Bus fares increased by 12.19%; Minimum fare at Rs. 30
Bus fares in Sri Lanka will rise by 12.19 percent starting at midnight today, October 23, according to Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. The…
Politics Private bus operators to resume normal operations tomorrow after bus fare hike – LPBOA
The Lankan Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) has expressed its approval of the new bus fares set by the National Transport Commission (NTC). As a result,…
Politics Sri Lankan delegation meets Indian Lok Sabha Speaker
A delegation from Sri Lanka, led by Parliamentarian S. M. Marikkar, visited Indian Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at the Parliament House. This meeting aimed to…
Politics Strait of Hormuz will be “open very soon” and US and Iran would jointly control it- Trump
President Donald Trump stated on CNN Monday that the Strait of Hormuz will be “open very soon.” He expressed a desire to have this crucial shipping route…