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General Fifteen arrested over links to overseas organized crime gangs
Fifteen people have been arrested in Sri Lanka for their connections to foreign organized crime groups. They were found with sharp weapons and crystal…
General Mother and daughter killed in head-on collision in Chavakachcheri
A mother and her daughter lost their lives in a tragic road accident in the Kanakam Puliyadi area on the Chavakachcheri - Puttur road, as reported by the…
General SriLankan Airlines cancels UL231 Dubai-bound flight for four days
SriLankan Airlines has announced that it will temporarily cancel flights on its Colombo to Dubai route. Flights UL231 and UL232 will not operate from March 21…
General Iran fires missiles toward US-UK base in Indian ocean, Iran s Mehr says
Iran launched two ballistic missiles aimed at the U.S.-U.K. military base Diego Garcia, located in the Indian Ocean, according to a report from the…
General Sri Lanka records significant drop in gold prices over three days
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have seen a major drop over the last three days due to a significant fall in global gold prices. In total, prices decreased by around…
Business US Special Envoy emphasises strategic role of Colombo Port in global trade
The United States has highlighted the key role of the Port of Colombo in both regional and global trade. They stressed the importance of better maritime…
General Three arrested in separate raids over possession of fuel without permits
Sri Lanka Police have taken three people into custody in different cases related to having fuel without the required permits. The arrests happened last evening…
Politics Sri Lanka–Japan defence ties strengthened at high-level meeting in Tokyo
Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.), who is the Deputy Minister of Defence, met with Japan's Minister of Defense, Shinjirō Koizumi, at the Ministry of…
Business President discusses energy crisis and economic impact with party leaders
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with party leaders in Parliament yesterday afternoon (20). The President talked about the global energy crisis caused by…
General Fuel not issued to bowsers at Kolonnawa Terminal despite distribution plans
Fuel bowser trucks that arrived at the Kolonnawa Petroleum Storage Terminal today, October 21, turned around without getting fuel, despite earlier promises…
General North Korean leader s teenage daughter drives tank in latest public appearance
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter was seen driving an army tank in a recent appearance, with her father seated behind her. This was reported…
Business Refiners in India, elsewhere in Asia look to buy Iranian oil after US waives sanctions
Indian oil refiners are planning to restart their purchases of Iranian oil, and other Asian refiners are also looking into this option after the U.S.…
General Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut
The Israeli military announced early Saturday that it was targeting Hezbollah positions in Beirut. This came after they warned residents to evacuate seven…
Politics Trump considers winding down Iran war, says others must guard Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump stated that the United States is “very close” to reaching its goals in the conflict with Iran and hinted at a possible reduction of…
Politics Trump says US wants talks with Iran but there s nobody to talk to after killing of senior officials
US President Donald Trump stated on Friday that the United States wants to talk with Iran, but he expressed that there is "nobody to talk to" after recent…
Business Sri Lanka and Brazil agree to elevate bilateral trade to USD 1 billion
Today, on the 20th, Sri Lanka and Brazil held the Second Round of Bilateral Political Consultations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and…
Politics US sending Marines and amphibious assault ship to Middle East, officials say
The U.S. military is sending a large amphibious assault ship along with thousands of extra Marines and sailors to the Middle East, according to three U.S.…
Politics Enforcement of mandatory seat belts law for vehicles using expressways postponed
The law that requires all drivers and passengers in vehicles on expressways in Sri Lanka to wear seat belts, which was set to start today (20), has been…
General Abducted woman rescued from well in Batticaloa; another female corpse found
A woman who was allegedly kidnapped in the Vavunativu area of Batticaloa was rescued yesterday, the 19th, from a public well in Nellikadu, where she was found…
Politics Trump calls NATO cowards over lack of support in Iran war
On Friday, March 20, United States President Donald Trump criticized NATO allies for not supporting the US-Israel war against Iran, labeling them as "cowards."…
General Two suspects arrested for hoarding 720L of Diesel in Hanwella
The Hanwella Police have arrested two individuals for hoarding around 720 litres of diesel at a shop in Ambulgama Junction. According to the police, this…
Politics Syrian president says working to keep country out of regional war
Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa stated on Friday that he is focused on keeping Syria out of regional conflicts amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. He…
General No decision to close filling stations in next two days – CPC
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has confirmed that fuel distribution to dealers will proceed as planned tomorrow and the day after. Mayura…
Politics Trump s 24-karat gold coin approved by hand-picked federal panel
A special gold coin featuring the image of former US President Donald Trump has received approval from a federal arts commission. This 24-karat gold coin is…