Health Nearly 2,000 people injured in Israel since war began- Health Ministry
Israel’s Health Ministry reported on Sunday that almost 2,000 individuals have been taken to hospitals since the beginning of “Operation Roaring Lion.” As of 7…
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Politics Four Sri Lankans injured in ongoing Middle East Conflict
Four Sri Lankans have been injured in the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, according to Arun Hemachandra, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. He…
Politics President pledges to make Sri Lanka the most humane nation in the world
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has shared his goal of making Sri Lanka known worldwide for prioritizing humanity. Speaking at the International Women’s Day…
Security Israeli military warns it will pursue every successor of Iran s Khamenei
Israel's military has issued a strong warning to Iran, stating it will continue to go after anyone who succeeds the late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali…
Politics US affirms respect for Sri Lanka s sovereignty in handling Iranian ship and crew
The spokesperson for the U.S. State Department has affirmed that the United States respects Sri Lanka's authority in managing the situation with the Iranian…
Health 22 Iranian sailors discharged from hospital, transferred to SLAF s Koggala base
Twenty-two of the 32 Iranian sailors rescued after the sinking of the warship ‘IRIS Dena’ were moved to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) base in Koggala after…
Politics Over 1,300 killed and 100,000 displaced as humanitarian toll mounts
The humanitarian crisis in Iran has reached a serious level as fighting continues, leading to many casualties and widespread displacement. After more than a…
Crime Over 102 kg of heroin found aboard fishing trawler seized by Navy in southern seas
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a local multi-day fishing trawler in the southern seas last night (07) and found over 102 kilograms of heroin on board. The fishing…
Politics Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah s RSP sweeps Nepal election, set to form govt
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, known as "Balen," is poised to lead the next government in Nepal following a significant win in the general election…
Politics US denies IRIS Dena was unarmed , says US forces planned for Sri Lanka s life-saving support to survivors
The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) has denied allegations that the Iranian warship ‘IRIS Dena’, which sank during a submarine strike near Sri Lankan…
General No injuries after explosion reported near U.S. Embassy in Norway, local police say
On Sunday, Norwegian police announced that there was an explosion near the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, the capital of Norway. Fortunately, there were no injuries…
Business Women are vital social partners - PM Harini urges a thriving nation where women lead with dignity
On International Women’s Day, Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya sent her warm wishes to all women in Sri Lanka and across the globe. She…
Crime Two suspects arrested with Ice in Kurunegala and Padukka
Police have detained two suspects in different areas for having Crystal Methamphetamine, known as ‘Ice.’ In the Alasswatta region of Kurunegala, a 35-year-old…
Technology Fire breaks out at shop in Maharagama
A shop in Maharagama town has caught fire. The Kotte Fire Service has sent four fire engines to put out the flames. Copyright ©2026 Ada Derana. All rights…
Politics Trump tells Britain he does not need its help to win Iran war
On Saturday, President Donald Trump stated that Britain is considering sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East. However, he emphasized that the United…
Crime Navy seizes fishing trawler with suspected narcotics haul in southern seas; 6 arrested
The Sri Lanka Navy carried out a special search operation in the deep seas off the southern coast and stopped a local multi-day fishing trawler. This boat was…
Politics Iranian assembly to meet within one day to choose new supreme leader
Iran's assembly of experts is set to convene within a day to elect a new supreme leader. This information comes from Ayatollah Mozafari, a member of the…
Business Sri Lanka must brace for rising global prices amid Middle East tensions – Trade Minister
Wasantha Samarasinghe, the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Cooperative Development in Sri Lanka, warned that rising global prices are not…
Politics Trump says Iran will be hit very hard today, threatens to expand targets
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that Iran would face a strong response. He mentioned he might expand the targets and groups under…
Weather 23 dead in Nairobi flooding after heavy rains
Heavy rains in Nairobi have led to the deaths of at least 23 people due to severe flooding in Kenya’s capital. Police reported that around 30 individuals were…
Crime Suspect nabbed with 368kg of foreign-origin cannabis worth over Rs. 73 million
The Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Kayts Police, has captured a large shipment of foreign cannabis weighing about 368kg at Suruvil beach on Kayts…
Development Energy Ministry dismisses false reports of future power cuts
The Energy Ministry of Sri Lanka has urged the public to ignore false reports suggesting that power cuts will happen in the future. These misleading claims are…
Politics India s foreign minister confirms an Iranian naval ship has docked in Kochi
India 's foreign minister announced on Saturday that an Iranian naval ship has arrived at a port in India . This comes after a U.S. submarine sank an Iranian…
Politics No sides taken in Iranian vessel incident, Sri Lanka acting under international law- FM
Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath stated on Saturday that the government is addressing the recent incident involving an Iranian vessel according to…