Politics Britain s meningitis outbreak cases rise to 34, official says
The count of meningitis cases in a serious outbreak tied to a nightclub in south-east England has increased from 29 to 34, with 23 of those confirmed,…
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Politics Sri Lanka looks to India-backed Trincomalee project amid energy crisis
Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister, Vijitha Herath, stated that upgrading the oil tank farms from World War II in the Trincomalee district is the “permanent…
Weather Couple injured in train-car collision at Wadduwa
A young couple was injured in a collision between their car and a train at a railway crossing in the Wadduwa area, according to police reports. The incident…
General Weekly fuel quotas increased from midnight today
Starting from midnight today, Sri Lanka will see an increase in weekly fuel quotas under the QR code system of the National Fuel Pass. The new fuel limits are…
Politics It does not appear the US is prepared to halt its aggression - Iranian foreign minister
Iran's foreign minister expressed support for any efforts aimed at fully ending the ongoing war, stating that this conflict has been forced upon the nation. In…
Travel Sri Lanka records over 109,000 tourist arrivals in first 18 days of March
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reported that 109,410 tourists came to the island in the first 18 days of March. The latest figures show…
Politics Iran says Natanz nuclear facility has been targeted again
Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation (AEOI) announced that the Natanz nuclear facility in central Iran has faced another attack this morning. In a statement…
Business Sri Lanka launches data collection programme to assess fuel needs of transport sector
The Government of Sri Lanka has started a new data collection program to determine the fuel needs of transport service providers involved in food distribution.…
Crime Shooting incident reported near Yala National Park
A shooting incident took place near the Heenwala wildlife outpost in Kirinda, located within Yala National Park. Reports indicate that a group in a vehicle was…
Politics LPBOA warns of up to 50% reduction in bus services over fuel shortages
The President of the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA), Gemunu Wijeratne, has expressed concerns about the lack of proper regulation for fuel…
Crime Fifteen arrested over links to overseas organized crime gangs
Fifteen people have been arrested in Sri Lanka for their connections to foreign organized crime groups. They were found with sharp weapons and crystal…
Crime Mother and daughter killed in head-on collision in Chavakachcheri
A mother and her daughter lost their lives in a tragic road accident in the Kanakam Puliyadi area on the Chavakachcheri - Puttur road, as reported by the…
Travel SriLankan Airlines cancels UL231 Dubai-bound flight for four days
SriLankan Airlines has announced that it will temporarily cancel flights on its Colombo to Dubai route. Flights UL231 and UL232 will not operate from March 21…
Security Iran fires missiles toward US-UK base in Indian ocean, Iran s Mehr says
Iran launched two ballistic missiles aimed at the U.S.-U.K. military base Diego Garcia, located in the Indian Ocean, according to a report from the…
General Sri Lanka records significant drop in gold prices over three days
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have seen a major drop over the last three days due to a significant fall in global gold prices. In total, prices decreased by around…
Business US Special Envoy emphasises strategic role of Colombo Port in global trade
The United States has highlighted the key role of the Port of Colombo in both regional and global trade. They stressed the importance of better maritime…
Crime Three arrested in separate raids over possession of fuel without permits
Sri Lanka Police have taken three people into custody in different cases related to having fuel without the required permits. The arrests happened last evening…
Politics Sri Lanka–Japan defence ties strengthened at high-level meeting in Tokyo
Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.), who is the Deputy Minister of Defence, met with Japan's Minister of Defense, Shinjirō Koizumi, at the Ministry of…
Business President discusses energy crisis and economic impact with party leaders
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with party leaders in Parliament yesterday afternoon (20). The President talked about the global energy crisis caused by…
General Fuel not issued to bowsers at Kolonnawa Terminal despite distribution plans
Fuel bowser trucks that arrived at the Kolonnawa Petroleum Storage Terminal today, October 21, turned around without getting fuel, despite earlier promises…
Security North Korean leader s teenage daughter drives tank in latest public appearance
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter was seen driving an army tank in a recent appearance, with her father seated behind her. This was reported…
Business Refiners in India, elsewhere in Asia look to buy Iranian oil after US waives sanctions
Indian oil refiners are planning to restart their purchases of Iranian oil, and other Asian refiners are also looking into this option after the U.S.…
Security Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut
The Israeli military announced early Saturday that it was targeting Hezbollah positions in Beirut. This came after they warned residents to evacuate seven…
Politics Trump considers winding down Iran war, says others must guard Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump stated that the United States is “very close” to reaching its goals in the conflict with Iran and hinted at a possible reduction of…