Politics Trump says US bombed Iran s Kharg Island, threatens its oil infrastructure
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the US military has conducted significant bombing operations on Iran’s Kharg Island, which is crucial for…
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Politics Promoting local industry a key government priority - PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that boosting the local industrial sector is a major focus for the Government. She made these comments during…
Politics No-one will hire women - India s top court rejects menstrual leave petition
India 's highest court has turned down a request for menstrual leave for women in the workforce and female students. The judges expressed concern that if such…
Crime Sri Lanka repatriates remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US torpedo strike
Sri Lanka repatriated the remains of 84 Iranian sailors on Friday night. These sailors died when their frigate was sunk by a US submarine nine days earlier.…
Politics S. Satheestharan appointed as High Court Judge
S. Satheestharan has been appointed as a High Court Judge, according to the President’s Media Division. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presented the…
Crime Iran s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei wounded, likely disfigured- Hegseth
Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been reported wounded and possibly disfigured, according to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday, March…
Crime All six crew members killed in US refuelling plane crash
All six crew members died in a crash of a refuelling plane in Iraq, according to the US Central Command. Earlier, it was reported that four out of the six had…
Business Electricity trade unions hail successful talks with the President
Electricity trade unions in Sri Lanka are pleased after their meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on the afternoon of the 13th. They described the…
Politics Police destroy nearly 200kg of seized narcotics related to concluded cases
Today, on the 13th of October, Sri Lanka destroyed close to 200 kilograms of narcotics connected to completed court cases. This destruction took place at the…
Security Iranian state television reports large explosion in Tehran near protests
Iranian state television has reported a significant explosion in a square in Tehran, where protests were expected to take place. Footage and images released by…
Business One-fourth of Sri Lanka s population living in poverty - Minister Upali Pannilage
The Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security, and Community Empowerment reports that a quarter of Sri Lanka’s population is living in poverty. Minister…
Politics Sri Lanka s Foreign Minister begins talks to purchase fuel from Russia
Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister, Vijitha Herath, met with the Russian Ambassador, Levan S. Dzhagaryan, today (13) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign…
Crime At least 1,444 killed by US-Israeli attacks on Iran
The Health Ministry of Iran reports that since February 28, at least 1,444 individuals have lost their lives and 18,551 have been injured due to attacks from…
Politics Low-floor buses for persons with disabilities to be deployed before Sinhala and Tamil New Year
The Additional Secretary to the President for the Clean Sri Lanka Programme, Engineer S.P.C. Sugeeshwara, announced that low-floor buses designed for persons…
Security Easter attacks case against Hemasiri and Pujith taken up in court
The Colombo Special High Court Trial-at-Bar has scheduled the presentation of defense evidence for March 26 in the case against former Defence Secretary…
Security Iran-backed Iraqi group claims responsibility for downing US military aircraft
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, which is a coalition of armed groups supported by Iran, announced that it shot down a U.S. military refueling plane in western…
Politics Over 650kg of Ice heroin, seized from fishing vessel escorted to Dikkovita Harbour
Sri Lankan authorities announced the seizure of 654 kilograms of illegal drugs from a fishing boat at Dikkovita Fisheries Harbour yesterday. This haul included…
Politics Watch what happens - Trump issues new threat to Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has made a new online threat toward Iran, stating, “ Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today.” He shared this message…
General Compensation process begins for farmers affected by crop damage in 2025'26 Maha Season
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has started the process of assessing damage in various districts to provide compensation for farmers impacted by…
Politics Corruption probe against Shasheendra Rajapaksa concluded- Bribery Comm. informs court
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) announced to the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today that their inquiry into former…
Weather Sri Lanka s largest groundwater source discovered in Pitabeddara
Sri Lanka's largest groundwater source has been found in Pitabeddara, according to the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB). This discovery…
Politics Rapper-politician Balendra Shah s party wins Nepal election
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has achieved a significant victory in Nepal’s election, marking the first polls since last year’s protests led by young…
Politics Netanyahu threatens Iran new leader, says government collapse uncertain
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a subtle warning on Thursday regarding Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. He suggested that Israel might…
Weather Showers expected in parts of the island today
Showers and thundershowers are forecasted for various areas in Sri Lanka today, particularly in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Northwestern provinces, as well…