Politics Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners
The Venezuelan government has started to free people classified as political prisoners by human rights organizations, which officials have called a gesture of…
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Crime Main suspect in Waikkala illicit liquor incident detained
The primary suspect in the case of six deaths from illicit liquor poisoning in Waikkala has been taken into custody under a two-day detention order. The…
Business Internet and phones cut in Iran as protesters heed exiled prince s call for mass demonstration
Iran's government disconnected the country from the internet and international phone calls on Thursday night. This action came as many people took to the…
Politics Depression in Bay of Bengal likely to cross Sri Lanka tomorrow – Met. DG
A depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to reach Sri Lanka tomorrow, September 9, between 5:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., according to Athula Karunanayake, the…
Politics Sri Lanka seeking to deploy additional personnel to UN Peacekeeping missions
Sri Lanka is planning to send more personnel to United Nations Peacekeeping Missions. This topic was discussed during a meeting of the Ministerial Consultative…
General Heatwave hits Australia as officials warn of catastrophic fire risk
Australia is bracing for dangerous fire conditions on Friday as heatwaves are set to affect most of the country. All states and territories, except Queensland,…
Politics 500 tabs issued to police officers in line with introduction of new digital insurance card
Five hundred tablet devices have been given to traffic police officers in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. These tablets will help them access the improved…
Business Direct Bangladesh-Pakistan flights to resume after 14 years
Bangladesh and Pakistan are set to restart direct flights after more than 14 years, announced Dhaka’s national airline on Thursday, January 8. This comes as…
Politics Strict action against drivers operating vehicles under the influence of narcotics – Minister
The Minister of Transport, Bimal Rathnayake, announced that strict legal actions will be taken against drivers who operate vehicles while under the influence…
Business Sri Lankan garment exports granted tariff-free access to UK from Jan. 01
Sri Lankan garment manufacturers have gained significant access to the UK market thanks to new trade rules, according to the British High Commission in Colombo…
Technology Police launch new initiative to prevent cybercrimes
Police have started a new program to stop cybercrimes. They made this decision after noticing an increase in fraud cases involving websites and social media.…
Politics Trump invites Colombia president to White House after threats
On Wednesday, January 7, United States President Donald Trump extended an invitation to Colombian President Gustavo Petro to visit the White House. This…
General Low-pressure over Bay of Bengal to intensify into deep depression within next 12 hours
A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, southeast of Sri Lanka, is expected to strengthen into a deep depression in the next 12 hours, according to the…
Crime Main suspect in Waikkala illicit liquor incident arrested
The main suspect linked to the recent incident in Waikkala, where six people died from drinking illicit liquor , has been arrested by the Wennappuwa Police.…
Weather Low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal intensified into deep depression
A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, located southeast of Sri Lanka, has developed into a deep depression as of this morning (08). Merril Mendis, the…
Crime Technical officer attached to Wattala PS arrested for soliciting bribe
A technical officer from the Welisara sub-office of the Wattala Pradeshiya Sabha has been taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of…
Politics Ex- Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa s case fixed for trial on Jan. 27
The Colombo High Court has set January 27 as the date for the trial of former Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa and seven others, according to a report from…
Politics Depression in Bay of Bengal likely to cross Sri Lanka tomorrow afternoon – Met. DG
A depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to reach Sri Lanka tomorrow, September 9, between 5:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., according to the Director General of…
Development Public urged to remain vigilant as water levels of rivers may rise rapidly - Irrigation Dept.
The Irrigation Department has issued a warning that river and reservoir water levels may rise quickly if Sri Lanka faces heavy rainfall from the low-pressure…
Education Postponed 2025 A'L exams to be held from Jan. 12-20
The Department of Examinations in Sri Lanka has revealed that the GCE Advanced Level (A/L) exams for 2025, which were delayed because of the country's disaster…
Weather Authorities prepare for possible severe weather as low-pressure area strengthens
Authorities in Sri Lanka are getting ready for possible severe weather as a low-pressure area strengthens. Pradeep Kodippili, the Director of the Disaster…
Weather Low-pressure area likely to intensify into depression during next 12 hours
A low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, located southeast of Sri Lanka, is expected to develop into a depression within the next 12 hours, according to the…
Politics Indian Army Chief to arrive in Sri Lanka today
General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of the Army Staff of India , is set to arrive in Sri Lanka today for a two-day visit, as confirmed by the Indian Defence…
Politics US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White House
US President Donald Trump is exploring various options to acquire Greenland, which may include military action, according to the White House. The White House…