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General All vehicle owners can obtain fuel tomorrow – CPC
All vehicle owners in Sri Lanka will be able to get fuel tomorrow, April 1, according to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). This announcement was made by…
Politics Sathosa Case- Ex-minister Johnston Fernando s sons and two others granted bail
The Negombo High Court has granted bail to two sons of former Minister Johnston Fernando and two ex-officials of Lanka Sathosa. They were in remand custody for…
Politics Israel prepared to keep striking Iran for weeks to come , military spokesperson says
Israel is ready to continue its military actions in Iran for “weeks” ahead, according to a military spokesperson on Tuesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
General SC rules Colombo and Kolonnawa councils violated fundamental rights of residents by illegal Meethotamulla waste dumping
The Supreme Court has decided that both the Colombo Municipal Council and the Kolonnawa Urban Council infringed on the fundamental rights of residents by…
Politics Russian Deputy Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka
Andrey Rudenko, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, has come to Sri Lanka for an official visit.
Politics Energy crisis to impact Vesak and Poson festivals? – Cabinet Spokesman clarifies
The Cabinet Spokesman and Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, assured that there will be no electricity supply limits during the upcoming…
General Ex-MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena produced before court
Sajin Vass Gunawardena, a former Member of Parliament, appeared in the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today, March 31. He was arrested by officers from the…
General Chinese national arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle Kothala Himbutu
A Chinese citizen was detained by Customs officials this morning (31) at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake while trying to smuggle 21…
General New law targeting organized criminals to be introduced within two weeks – Sri Lanka Police
The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), Chandana Kodituwakku, announced that Sri Lanka will introduce a new law…
General Water levels of Kotmale Reservoir drop to 21.8% amid dry weather
The Kotmale Reservoir in Sri Lanka is currently experiencing a water level of just 21.8% due to the ongoing dry weather affecting its catchment areas,…
General Parliamentary Committee calls for urgent plan on Norochcholai ash disposal
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability has called on officials to quickly create a plan for safely disposing…
General No oil leak after Kuwait tanker attack in Dubai port
Authorities in Dubai have announced that there was no oil spill from a tanker that caught fire following an attack by an Iranian drone . The Al Salmi tanker,…
General Three Buddhist nuns critically injured in road accident in Sooriyawewa
Three Buddhist nuns were critically hurt in a road accident in Sooriyawewa, specifically in the Nugekanda area. They were passengers in a three-wheeler that…
Politics Ministers voluntarily slash fuel quotas by over one-third
Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Professor Chandana Abeyratne, announced that Cabinet Ministers and Deputy…
Politics Netanyahu tells US media he won t put a schedule on when Iran war s likely to end
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared with US TV network Newsmax that he prefers not to set a timeline for the conclusion of the war with Iran. He…
Politics Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko to visit Sri Lanka
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko is set to arrive in Sri Lanka today, October 31. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that his visit…
Business Global oil prices edge higher as war shows no sign of easing
Global oil prices rose again during early trading in Asia on Tuesday. The cost of oil in the US increased by 3%, reaching almost $106 (£80.52) per barrel. For…
Politics Israel passes death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks
Israel's parliament approved a new law on Monday that establishes hanging as the standard punishment for Palestinians found guilty of fatal attacks in military…
General CIABOC to launch centralized electronic system for asset and liability declarations today
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) is set to launch its centralized electronic system for asset and liability…
General Pedestrian killed after run over by bus while crossing road
A man has lost his life in a traffic accident in the Molagoda area of Kegalle , according to police reports. The incident took place when a private bus,…
Politics Trump tells aides he is willing to end Iran war without reopening Hormuz, WSJ reports
U.S. President Donald Trump has informed his advisers that he is open to concluding the military efforts against Iran, even if the Strait of Hormuz stays…
General Aluminium hits four-year peak after Iran attacks Middle East smelters
Aluminium prices reached their highest point in four years on Monday due to Iranian airstrikes targeting two major aluminium producers in the Middle East over…
General Iranian plan to impose tolls on Strait of Hormuz approved - state media
A committee in Iran's parliament has given the green light to a plan that will introduce tolls for ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by…
General Woman abducted and thrown into well in Batti- Pharmacy owner arrested
A 49-year-old pharmacy owner from Wattala has been arrested in connection with a case in Batticaloa, where a woman's body was found in an empty well. Another…