Security Iran s IRGC Navy claims it has seized two ships in Strait of Hormuz - state media
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy of Iran has reportedly taken control of two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, according to state media. The…
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Crime Detention order on ex-SIS chief Suresh Sallay to continue
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has instructed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to provide an update on May 20 regarding the investigation of…
Sports EU agrees to widen sanctions against Iran
The European Union has decided to broaden its sanctions against Iran to include individuals and groups that are obstructing the Strait of Hormuz. This vital…
Politics Sri Lanka seeks foreign partnerships to expand ports and aviation sector
A special meeting took place between Andrew Patrick, the British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, and Anura Karunathilaka, the Minister of Ports, Civil…
Business Donald Trump extends Iran ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz blockade
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, April 21, that he would extend the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, just hours before it was set to end. This…
Politics “Walk for Peace” to begin in Dambulla under state patronage
The well-known “Walk for Peace” is set to start today, April 22, in Dambulla, with plans to continue until April 28, supported by the government. The peace…
Crime Nine arrested over brutal assault on mother in Gokarella
Nine people have been taken into custody by the Gokarella Police for their involvement in a violent attack on a mother in public. This incident, which took…
Business Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route
Air fares have jumped nearly 25% due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. A new study shows that the lowest economy tickets are, on average, 24% more…
Crime Premalal Jayasekara to be produced in court following arrest over firearm incident
Former Ratnapura District Parliament Member Premalal Jayasekara was arrested on October 21 in connection with an alleged firearm threat. He is set to appear in…
Sports World Earth Day observed with focus on climate action and sustainability
Today, April 22, marks World Earth Day. The theme for this year is “Our Power, Our Planet.” By 2026, many serious environmental issues are expected, such as…
Politics Pope warns humanity s at risk, in plea to world leaders
The Pope has expressed concern that the future of humanity may be “tragically compromised” due to the failure of international law and political…
Crime Suspect arrested for Rs. 1 mln fraud involving fake bank website
A man has been taken into custody for allegedly stealing Rs. 1,000,024 by setting up a fake website that looked like the official site of a private bank. The…
Crime Indian national arrested with over 1kg of Kush at BIA
An Indian man has been apprehended at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayaka after being found with more than one kilogram of ‘Kush’ drugs.…
Politics Govt to expedite compensation for farmers affected by Matara salinity barrier
The Sri Lankan government is speeding up compensation payments for farmers who lost crops due to a salinity barrier built across the Nilwala River in Matara .…
Travel New regulations issued for Sri Lankan multi-day fishing vessels entering Maldivian waters
The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Sri Lanka has introduced new rules for multi-day fishing trawlers that travel through Maldivian waters.…
Crime Two close associates of “Panadura Kudu Salindu” arrested in Payagala
Two close associates of Salindu Malshitha, known as “ Panadura Kudu Salindu,” were arrested in the Payagala area. Initial investigations show that the suspects…
Politics War in Iran is causing biggest energy crisis in history, IEA says
The ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States, along with Israel, is leading to an unprecedented energy crisis worldwide, according to the head of…
Business Spain starts program to legalize up to half-million migrants
Spain has launched a program to provide legal status to up to 500,000 undocumented migrants. This initiative goes against the current trend of anti-immigration…
Politics Low-floor buses launched to boost accessible public transport for differently-abled
A new low-floor bus service aimed at helping people with disabilities and special needs was launched today (21) at the Makumbura Multimodal Center (MMC).…
Politics Court fixes May 12 for further evidence in Diana Gamage case
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has scheduled May 12 for additional evidence in the case against former State Minister Diana Gamage. This case, initiated by the…
Politics Govt. aims to transform schools into safe, caring spaces for children- PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, along with the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, announced on October 20 that the…
Business Trump tariff refunds begin after Supreme Court order
The administration of former President Trump has started to issue refunds for billions of dollars in tariffs that the US Supreme Court deemed invalid in…
Politics Trump says ceasefire expires Wednesday but it s highly unlikely he would extend it further
US President Donald Trump announced that he views the ceasefire with Iran as ending on “Wednesday evening Washington time.” He stated that it is “highly…
Crime Body found near residence of slain Weligama PS Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara
Police found a body in a well near the home of the late Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman, Lasantha Wickramasekara, who was shot dead earlier. On the 20th,…