Business “Turning New Year transactions into QR payments will be a turning point” - President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake highlighted the need for officials to encourage society to adopt efficient practices. He spoke at the launch of the…
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Politics Iranian media says 15 ships passed through Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours
Iran's Fars news agency, linked to the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), reported that 15 ships moved through the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours…
Weather Sri Lanka to receive normal rainfall by May or June – Met. Dept
The Director General of the Meteorological Department of Sri Lanka, Athula Karunanayake, announced that the country should expect its normal rainfall by May or…
Security Iran Revolutionary Guard intelligence head killed
The leader of the intelligence unit for Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard was killed on Monday in an attack aimed at him, according to Iranian state…
General Two dead, two missing after Iran missile strike in Haifa, Israel
Two individuals have lost their lives, and search efforts are ongoing for two others after an Iranian missile hit a residential building in Haifa, according to…
Development Tender called for coal supply to Lakvijaya Power Plant
A tender has been announced to find a coal supplier for the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant for the 2026/2027 season. The Lanka Coal Company reported that…
Business Special consumer protection program launched ahead of festive season
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has introduced a special program aimed at protecting consumers as the festive season approaches, announced Chairman…
Weather 12-hour water cut in Pelanwatta and surrounding areas
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has informed the public that there will be a water cut in Pelanwatta and nearby areas starting from 8:00…
General Prices of several food items to increase from midnight today
The All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has shared that starting at midnight today, prices for ‘ Rice and Curry ’ packets, ‘ Fried Rice ’, and ‘Kottu’…
Education Strike hits Iranian university, gas outage in Tehran
A strike at Sharif University of Technology has led to a gas outage in several areas of Tehran. According to BBC Persian, some buildings on the campus, such as…
Crime Sri Lankan passenger arrested with over 11 kg of Kush at BIA
A 45-year-old man from Kompannavidiya, Colombo , was arrested today (06) by officials from the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Division at Bandaranaike…
General Airstrike on Iranian city of Eslamshar kills at least 13
An airstrike hit a residential building in Eslamshar, a city located southwest of Tehran, early on Monday, resulting in the deaths of at least 13 individuals,…
Crime Duo arrested for hoarding over 800L of diesel in Maradana
Two men were arrested in Maradana on D.R. Wijewardena Mawatha for illegally storing 826 liters of diesel without a proper license. The arrest happened after…
Business UAE joins Bahrain in urging UNSC action on St of Hormuz
On Monday, the UAE showed its support for Bahrain by calling on the Security Council to act regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani,…
Crime Chinese national arrested over murder of foreign woman in Kohuwala
A 26-year-old man from China has been detained for the murder of a foreign woman in Kohuwala. The victim was killed with a sharp object at a home in the area.…
Development One killed in truck-container collision on Southern Expressway
This morning (June 6), there was a serious accident on the Southern Expressway close to the Welipenna service area. A truck hit the back of a container truck…
Weather Sun directly over parts of Sri Lanka today
Today, parts of Sri Lanka will experience sunshine directly overhead. According to the Department of Meteorology, showers and thundershowers are expected in…
Crime At least 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Easter Sunday
An Israeli airstrike in Kfarhata, a village in southern Lebanon, resulted in the deaths of seven individuals, including a 4-year-old child, according to a…
Weather 12-hour water cut in Homagama area today
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has declared a 12-hour water cut for Homagama and nearby areas (Zone 01) today, October 6. In an official…
Politics Iran warns to respond in kind to any US attacks on its infrastructure
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, reacted to threats from US President Donald Trump. He stated that Iran would respond "in kind" if the US…
Crime Man attacked to death in Panamura; Two suspects arrested
A 46-year-old man was killed in an attack in the Panamura area of Sri Lanka. The victim, who lived in Panamura, was reportedly assaulted last night (05) while…
Politics Good chance of deal being reached tomorrow, Trump tells US media
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his warnings to Iran through several social media posts and discussions with US and Israeli media. He previously…
Business National QR payment promotion programme to be launched tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, Sri Lanka will launch a new program called the “National QR Payment Promotion Programme.” According to the President’s Media Division (PMD),…
Politics Trump threatens to hit Iran infrastructure on Tuesday if Strait remains blocked
U.S. President Donald Trump announced in a social media post on Sunday that the United States plans to strike Iran’s power plants and bridges on Tuesday if the…