Crime Illegal assets worth Rs. 55.5 million linked to drug trafficker frozen
The Illegal Assets Investigation Division has put a freeze on assets worth Rs. 55.5 million linked to a suspected drug trafficker. This action came after the…
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General IRGC warns attacks on US banks in Gulf region will expand if more Iranian banks are targeted
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a warning on Saturday, stating that if more Iranian banks are attacked, the strikes on American bank…
Politics Trump says Iran is ready to negotiate a ceasefire but he s not ready to make a deal
President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that he is not prepared to agree to a deal to end the conflict with Iran, even though the country is ready to…
Politics Two Development Officers arrested for hoarding Cyclone Ditwah relief supplies
Two female Development Officers were arrested by the Aranayake Police for allegedly keeping relief supplies meant for families affected by Cyclone Ditwah at…
Politics Iranian FM thanks Sri Lanka for rescuing crew of IRIS Dena and repatriation of 84 bodies
Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, spoke on the phone with Sri Lanka's Foreign Affairs Minister, Vijitha Herath, on October 13. In a message shared…
Politics Trump says US will open Strait of Hormuz one way or the other
US President Donald Trump stated that "one way or the other, we will soon get the Hormuz Strait OPEN, SAFE, and FREE!" In a message on his platform Truth…
Security Have to damage these bases so they cannot attack - Representative of Iran s Supreme Leader clarifies strikes on Gulf nations
Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, the representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India , spoke on Saturday about Iran’s attacks on Gulf nations during the ongoing West…
Business Israel says Iran war entering decisive phase
Israel announced on Saturday that the conflict with Iran is now entering a "decisive phase." Explosions were reported in cities across the Middle East,…
Business Workshop held to raise awareness among govt executive officers on use of AI
A workshop took place to raise awareness about using Artificial Intelligence (AI) among government executive officers in Sri Lanka. This event, called “AI for…
Politics Online education deemed unsuitable for children aged 3–5- Ministry
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs in Sri Lanka has officially advised parents not to allow children aged 3 to 5 years to participate in online education…
Business Sri Lanka achieves significant economic growth in 2025 – Dy Minister
Sri Lanka has shown impressive economic growth in 2025, according to R. M. Jayawardena, the Deputy Minister of Trade, Commerce, and Food Security. He shared…
Security Iran warns US hideouts in UAE are legitimate targets
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned the United Arab Emirates that US military "hideouts" are valid targets. This follows a US attack on…
Business Peradeniya Yakaa Paalama restoration faces significant delays, warns Station Masters Association
The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association has expressed serious worries about the slow progress in fixing the Peradeniya Railway Bridge, known locally…
Security Deadly US attack on warship in Indian Ocean will not go unanswered- Iran army chief
Amir Hatami, the chief of the Iranian army, has stated that the deaths of 104 crew members from the IRIS Dena, one of Iran's latest warships, in the Indian…
Politics North Korea fires possible missile towards sea during US-South Korea drills
On Saturday, North Korea launched a projectile into the sea, according to reports from South Korea and Japan. Tokyo suggested that the projectile might have…
Law Formal investigation before eviction of Divulapathana residents – AG tells SC
The Attorney General has told the Supreme Court that an official investigation will take place regarding the residents of Divulapathana village in the Eastern…
Crime Suspect arrested with firearms and ammunition in Kaduwela
A suspect was taken into custody in the Weliwita area of the Kaduwela Police Division after being found with a stash of guns and live ammunition. The Sri Lanka…
Politics Lanka IOC pledges to ensure Sri Lanka s energy security, continuous fuel supply
Lanka IOC has committed to ensuring the energy security of Sri Lanka and to providing a steady supply of fuel. K. Raghu, the Managing Director of the company,…
Politics Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka drop by about 30% amid Middle East crisis
Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka have fallen by around 30% due to the current military conflict in the Middle East, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan…
Politics Iran warns of strikes on regional US-linked oil firms after American attack on crucial oil export hub
Iran's Armed Forces issued a warning on Saturday after US forces targeted military sites on Kharg Island, which is Iran's main oil hub. They stated that any…
Crime Ten suspects granted 7-day detention over southern sea drug and weapons haul
Ten individuals have been granted a week-long detention after being arrested in connection with a significant drug and weapons bust involving two multi-day…
Politics Missile strikes helipad inside US Embassy compound in Baghdad
A missile hit a helipad within the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, according to two security officials. They reported that the missile landed inside the embassy's…
Politics US offers $10m reward for information on top Iranian leaders
The United States is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information about high-ranking Iranian military and intelligence leaders, including the new…
Business US orders 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to Mideast after almost 2 weeks of war
The U.S. military has dispatched 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to the Middle East, a U.S. official reported on Friday. This move marks a…