Politics Government schools to close on Wednesdays amid fuel shortage
The Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe, has declared that all government schools in Sri Lanka will be closed on Wednesdays due to the…
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Politics Starmer says UK will not be drawn into wider Iran war
Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that the UK will not become involved in a larger conflict in Iran. He emphasized the importance of collaborating with…
General Weekly fuel quota for passenger buses to be increased
The Chairman of the National Transport Commission (NTC), P. A. Chandrapala, announced plans to increase the weekly fuel quota for passenger buses. This quota…
Crime Over 250kg of cocaine seized from fishing trawler intercepted off Beruwala
The Sri Lanka Navy announced today (16) that they caught a multi-day fishing trawler in the waters near Beruwala . When they brought the trawler to Dikkowita…
Business China calls for immediate cease to military operations, after Trump s comments
China has reacted to comments made by President Trump during an interview with the Financial Times, a UK newspaper. Trump had warned that he might postpone a…
Politics Case against Hirunika Premachandra and 14 others to be recalled in August
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has scheduled a hearing for the case against former MP Hirunika Premachandra and 14 others on August 17, 2026. This decision was…
Travel Dubai airport resumes some flights after drone attack spotlights risks
Dubai’s international airport started to reopen some flights on Monday, according to officials, after a drone attack caused a fire and led to a temporary halt…
Travel Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance unveils Love Sri Lanka, Always campaign
The Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance has introduced its latest campaign, “Love Sri Lanka, Always.” This global initiative aims to rebrand the island as a year-round…
General Farmers to receive fuel for harvesting and ploughing without QR code
Farmers in Sri Lanka will get 15 litres of fuel for each acre they harvest and 20 litres for each acre they plough. This fuel will be provided without…
Politics School events should not place financial burden on parents – PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated that school events should be planned so they do not create financial stress for parents. She also highlighted…
Business Trump says that he s asked about 7 countries to join coalition to police Iran s Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that he has requested around seven countries to send warships to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open. However, he…
Crime Two suspects arrested with Ice and heroin in Kotadeniyawa and Ahungalla
A person was detained in Kotadeniyawa for having illegal drugs, specifically heroin and Crystal Methamphetamine, also known as ‘Ice’. Police reported that…
Politics At least 10 patients killed in hospital fire in India s Odisha
A fire in the trauma care unit of a hospital in Odisha, India , resulted in the deaths of at least 10 individuals on Monday, according to officials. Five…
Crime Multi-day fishing trawler with suspected narcotics brought to Dikkowita Harbour
The Sri Lanka Navy has brought a multi-day fishing trawler, which was seized for carrying suspected narcotics, to Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour. This trawler was…
Politics 123kg of heroin worth over Rs. 3 billion found on seized fishing trawler off Dondra
The Sri Lanka Navy has discovered around 123 kilograms of heroin on a fishing trawler it seized in waters south of Dondra, as reported by Deputy Minister of…
Politics Unacceptable attacks - French President Macron urges Iran to halt strikes after call with Iranian President Pezeshkian
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that he has called on Iran to stop its attacks in the Middle East during a phone conversation with Iranian President…
Travel Fire contained in vicinity of Dubai airport after drone attack, flights suspended
A fire ignited by a drone attack on Monday close to Dubai International Airport has been controlled, with no injuries reported. However, flights were…
Crime Multi-day fishing trawler with suspected narcotics to be brought to Dikkowita Harbour
A multi-day fishing trawler suspected of carrying narcotics has been taken to Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour. The Sri Lanka Navy seized the trawler while it was…
Business India and Sri Lanka s ports should be complementary rather than competitive- Senasinghe
Sujeewa Senasinghe, a Member of Parliament from Sri Lanka, spoke at the NXT Conclave 2026 in New Delhi about the importance of the Indian Ocean for future sea…
Politics Netanyahu posts video in response to online rumours that he is dead
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared a video of himself enjoying a cup of coffee and talking with his aide on Sunday. This came after Iranian state…
Weather Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces and districts
A warm weather alert has been issued for people living in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and North-western provinces, along with the Monaragala, Mannar,…
Politics No shortage of fuel expected until end of next month, fuel to be issued with police supervision – CPC
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that fuel will now be distributed at filling stations using a QR code system, with police overseeing the…
Business Average US gas prices reach $3.70 — up almost 24% since start of Iran war
Gas prices in the United States have reached an average of $3.70 per gallon today, as reported by AAA. This marks an increase of nearly 24% since the war in…
Business New curriculum will be introduced for preschools next year- PM Harini
A new curriculum for preschools will be launched in 2027, according to Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. She announced this during a program for preschool…