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Business Ali Sabry on US aircraft request- “I m proud the President had the courage to do what is right”
Sri Lanka's former Justice Minister Ali Sabry has praised the government's choice to remain neutral by rejecting a US request for aircraft to land at Sri…
General Vehicle parking fee collection in Colombo to resume tomorrow – CMC
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) will start collecting vehicle parking fees again tomorrow, the 23rd. The Municipal Commissioner shared that this decision…
General Private bus operators warn of strike over delay in fare revision
The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) has declared that a nationwide strike will start at 6:00 p.m. today (22) unless there is an official…
Politics No decision taken to restrict school days due to fuel situation – Minister
Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced that the government has not made any decision to limit school days because of fuel issues in Sri Lanka. He shared this…
General Thousands evacuated as Hawaii faces worst flooding in 20 years
Hawaii is currently under a flood watch after a strong storm hit the state, leading officials to issue evacuation orders. Governor Josh Green announced on…
Politics Three-wheeler taxi drivers seek fare increase for first km amid rising fuel costs
The National Joint Three-Wheeler Drivers and Industrial Workers’ Association (NJTWDIWA) has officially asked the government to allow a Rs. 20 increase in the…
General 4 Sri Lankans injured in Israel trying to video Iranian attack in Dimona
Four Sri Lankans have been taken to the hospital after getting hurt while trying to film the Iranian attack in Dimona, Israel, as confirmed by the Sri Lankan…
Business CAA launches special inspections ahead of Sinhala and Hindu New Year
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has started a series of special inspections and investigations from March 20, in preparation for the upcoming Sinhala and…
Politics Iran threatens to target US, Israeli infrastructure if attacked amid Trump s power plant ultimatum
Iran issued a warning on Sunday, stating that it would target all US and Israeli infrastructure in the region if its facilities were attacked. This threat…
General Police reveals key details on abduction of woman in Batticaloa; 3 including woman arrested
Police have revealed important information about the abduction case in the Nellikkadu area of Batticaloa. A woman was rescued from an abandoned well, and the…
General Iran hits Israeli town housing nuclear facility in retaliation for Natanz strike
An Iranian missile struck the Israeli town of Dimona, which is home to a nuclear facility. Iran stated this attack was a response to assaults on its nuclear…
General Bus fares expected to rise following fuel price hike
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has revealed that changes to bus fares will take place today, the 22nd. Reports indicate that calculations for the fare…
General Mainly dry weather expected in parts of the island today
Today, parts of Sri Lanka are likely to see mainly dry weather. However, the Department of Meteorology warns that some areas in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and…
Politics Over 100 injured in Arad, Dimona in Iranian strikes; Netanyahu vows to attack Tehran on all fronts
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with the Mayor of Arad, Yair Maayan, on Sunday and expressed his thoughts for those hurt in recent attacks. The…
Politics Britain s meningitis outbreak cases rise to 34, official says
The count of meningitis cases in a serious outbreak tied to a nightclub in south-east England has increased from 29 to 34, with 23 of those confirmed,…
Politics Sri Lanka looks to India-backed Trincomalee project amid energy crisis
Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister, Vijitha Herath, stated that upgrading the oil tank farms from World War II in the Trincomalee district is the “permanent…
General Couple injured in train-car collision at Wadduwa
A young couple was injured in a collision between their car and a train at a railway crossing in the Wadduwa area, according to police reports. The incident…
General Weekly fuel quotas increased from midnight today
Starting from midnight today, Sri Lanka will see an increase in weekly fuel quotas under the QR code system of the National Fuel Pass. The new fuel limits are…
Politics It does not appear the US is prepared to halt its aggression - Iranian foreign minister
Iran's foreign minister expressed support for any efforts aimed at fully ending the ongoing war, stating that this conflict has been forced upon the nation. In…
General Sri Lanka records over 109,000 tourist arrivals in first 18 days of March
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reported that 109,410 tourists came to the island in the first 18 days of March. The latest figures show…
Politics Iran says Natanz nuclear facility has been targeted again
Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation (AEOI) announced that the Natanz nuclear facility in central Iran has faced another attack this morning. In a statement…
Business Sri Lanka launches data collection programme to assess fuel needs of transport sector
The Government of Sri Lanka has started a new data collection program to determine the fuel needs of transport service providers involved in food distribution.…
General Shooting incident reported near Yala National Park
A shooting incident took place near the Heenwala wildlife outpost in Kirinda, located within Yala National Park. Reports indicate that a group in a vehicle was…
Politics LPBOA warns of up to 50% reduction in bus services over fuel shortages
The President of the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA), Gemunu Wijeratne, has expressed concerns about the lack of proper regulation for fuel…