Security Around 140 US service members injured thus far in Iran war, Pentagon says
About 140 US military personnel have been injured since the start of the US operations against Iran, according to Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell, who spoke…
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Security Gulf states face fresh waves of Iranian missile and drone attacks
Gulf countries experienced new attacks from Iranian missiles and drones early Wednesday local time. The United Arab Emirates advised its residents to find safe…
Politics Arrangements in place for uninterrupted supply of fuel energy for two months- President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that there are plans to ensure a steady supply of fuel and energy for the next two months, even with the ongoing…
Politics More members of Iranian soccer team seek asylum as most of squad leaves Australia
Seven members of the Iranian women’s soccer team are still in Australia , while the remaining players have returned to Iran, as reported by CNN. Earlier on…
Business Litro Gas prices increased
Litro Gas Company has announced a price hike for its domestic LP gas cylinders, effective from midnight today, October 10. The cost of the 12.5 kg cylinder has…
Politics PM Harini highlights importance of recognising women s unpaid care work
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya took part in the International Women’s Day Flagship Event organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today at its…
Weather WHO warns of health risks from black rain in Iran
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a warning on Tuesday about the health risks associated with “black rain” that has been falling in Iran due to…
Politics Over 600kg of narcotics discovered in multi-day trawler seized by navy- Minister
More than 600 kilograms of drugs have been found on a multi-day fishing boat that the Sri Lanka Navy seized for allegedly carrying illegal narcotics. Minister…
Politics Bodies of sailors killed in warship sinking near Sri Lanka will be repatriated- Iran
Iran has announced that the bodies of numerous sailors who lost their lives when the US attacked and sank the IRIS Dena vessel near Sri Lanka will soon be…
Politics Oil sinks 7% as Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation
Oil prices dropped by 7% on Tuesday after reaching a three-year high the day before. This decline followed U.S. President Donald Trump's comments, suggesting…
Security Israel has been illegally using white phosphorus in Lebanon- Human Rights Watch
The Israeli military has been reported to have used white phosphorus munitions illegally in the southern Lebanese town of Yohmor on March 3, posing serious…
Education Peradeniya Uni students stage torchlight protest alleging curbs on student freedom
Students from the University of Peradeniya held a torchlight protest today at Galaha Junction to express their concerns about what they see as growing…
Politics President pledges to introduce national policy to upgrade Sri Lanka s public transport system
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced plans to improve Sri Lanka's public transport system by creating a national policy. He emphasized the government's…
Business Electricity TUs to continue their strike as talks with authorities end in deadlock
Several electricity trade unions in Sri Lanka have declared that they will keep striking due to unresolved demands. This decision was made after talks with the…
Politics SC postpones hearing of Mahindananda and Nalin s appeal petitions to tomorrow
The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing of appeal petitions from former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando until tomorrow, November 11.…
Security Tuesday will be most intense day of strikes on Iran, Hegseth says
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth designated Tuesday as the "most intense day" for US strikes on Iran, criticizing the regime as "barbaric savages" while…
Politics Cabinet approves 14-day visa extension for foreign nationals amid Middle East flight disruptions
The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has given the green light to a plan that allows foreign nationals currently in the country to extend their visas by 14…
Crime Canadian couple arrested with over 32kg of Kush at BIA
A Canadian couple was arrested this morning (10) at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for allegedly trying to smuggle over 32 kilograms of…
Politics Astrologers question govt over decision not to release Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa
A group of astrologers is raising questions about the government's choice not to release the "Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa," which lists the lucky times for this…
Business Vietnam urges people to work from home to save fuel as Iran war disrupts supplies
Vietnam's trade ministry has urged local companies to let their workers operate from home to help save fuel as the war in Iran disrupts supplies and raises…
Politics Cabinet nod to increase allowance for landslide resettlement programme to Rs. 2.5 mln
The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has given its approval to increase the financial aid for building houses under a resettlement programme. This programme…
General Sri Lanka broadcasters meet UN Resident Coordinator to discuss media trends and laws
Members of the Sri Lanka Broadcasters’ Guild had a meeting with Marc-André Franche, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, in Colombo . The…
Travel Public urged to reduce non-essential travel and conserve fuel amid global energy crisis
D.J. Rajakaruna, the Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), has asked people in Sri Lanka to cut back on unnecessary travel and save fuel due to…
Politics Peace loving country like India should be UNSC permanent member- Opposition Leader
Sajith Premadasa, the Leader of the Opposition in Sri Lanka, stated on Monday that India , a nation known for its commitment to peace, should become a…