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General Two arrested with heroin and Ice in Ganemulla
Two men were arrested in Ganemulla for having illegal drugs, including heroin and crystal meth, known as ‘Ice’. The arrests happened when Special Task Force…
General One killed, 2 injured as three-wheeler plunges down precipice
A road accident in the Poththapitiya area of Hatharaliyadda has resulted in one death and two injuries. Police reports indicate that a three-wheeler, while…
General Indonesian UN peacekeeper killed, some injured in southern Lebanon
A United Nations peacekeeper from Indonesia was killed on Sunday, March 29, when a projectile exploded at a UN position near the southern Lebanese village of…
General Water supply to be limited if dry conditions persist, NWSDB warns
Chandana Bandara, the Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), has warned that Sri Lanka may face limited water supply due to ongoing…
Business Mojtaba Khamenei thanks Iraq for support during war
Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Supreme Leader of Iran, expressed gratitude to Iraqi paramilitary groups that have been targeting American military bases in the…
General Warm weather conditions expected to continue over the island
Warm weather is predicted to continue across Sri Lanka, according to the Department of Meteorology on March 30. Showers or thunderstorms may develop in some…
General Iran threatens to target homes of US and Israeli officials in the region
Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, which is the top command unit for its armed forces, has warned that Iran…
General Notorious gang member Midigama Chuti brought back to Sri Lanka
Prabhath Madusanka, known as ‘Midigama Chuti,’ was returned to Sri Lanka this morning (30) after being arrested in Oman. A team of special police officers…
Politics Trump says US could take oil in Iran and seize Kharg Island
Donald Trump has told the Financial Times that he could "take the oil in Iran" and possibly capture Kharg Island, which is a key fuel hub for the country. He…
Politics Iran and US expressed confidence in Pakistan talks
Pakistan's foreign minister announced that both Iran and the US have shown trust in Pakistan to help arrange talks. He stated that Pakistan would be proud to…
General CAA raids large-scale fake Ayurvedic drug racket in Mawanella
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has uncovered a large- scale operation selling fake Ayurvedic medicines under the name of the Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs…
General NPP MP Muhammad Faizal s vehicle involved in crash
A vehicle operated by Muhammad Faizal, the Member of Parliament for Puttalam District from the National People’s Power (NPP), was involved in a crash at the…
Politics Public urged to use electricity efficiently amid rising generation costs – Officials
The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority, Professor T.M.W.J. Bandara, has stressed the need for people to use energy in a careful and…
Politics Australia to halve tax on petrol to bring down costs in wake of Iran war
Australia plans to cut the tax on fuel and diesel by half for three months to lower prices that have risen because of the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran,…
Sports Crowds gather at ID Office despite suspension of services due to system failure
Large crowds have formed at the ID Office today (27) even though all public services are on hold due to a sudden computer system failure. The Department for…
General Passenger arrested at BIA for attempt to smuggle ornamental plants
A passenger was detained by Sri Lanka Customs officials at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake early this morning (27) for trying to smuggle…
General Trump signature to appear on US currency, ending 165-year tradition
US currency will soon feature Donald Trump's signature, marking the end of a 165-year tradition. This change means that Trump's name will officially appear on…
General Three arrested for illegal fuel hoarding in separate raids
Three people have been taken into custody for illegally storing fuel during separate operations carried out in various locations across Sri Lanka. These…
General Israel completes wave of strikes in the heart of Tehran , says IDF
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced that they have finished a series of attacks in central Tehran. In their statement, the IDF mentioned they focused on…
Politics Nepal to swear in ex-rapper as new prime minister
Balendra Shah, a former rapper turned politician, is set to take the oath of office as Nepal's new prime minister. His election marks a significant change in…
General Six killed in separate road accidents across the island
Six people have lost their lives in various road accidents across Sri Lanka, according to police reports. These tragic events took place yesterday (26) in…
Politics Trump weighs sending another 10,000 ground troops to the Middle East, WSJ reports
The Pentagon is considering the possibility of deploying as many as 10,000 more ground troops to the Middle East. This move is aimed at providing President…
Politics Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody arrives at Colombo High Court
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody has reached the Colombo High Court, according to a report from Ada Derana. He is there to take part in a current legal case.…
Politics India cuts special excise duties on petrol, diesel
India has reduced its special excise duties on petrol and diesel as fuel prices remain unstable due to supply issues caused by the Iran war. On Thursday, the…