Sports India beat New Zealand to become first team to win three T20 world titles
India has made history by winning the T20 World Cup for the third time, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs on Sunday. This victory thrilled over 100 ,000 fans at…
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Security Two Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon in Israel s first military deaths of war
Two Israeli soldiers lost their lives in southern Lebanon early on Sunday morning, as reported by the Israeli military. This incident marks the first military…
Weather Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
A warm weather alert has been issued for people living in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, Vavuniya, and Mannar districts of Sri Lanka. Tomorrow, on…
Politics Nearly 400 people killed in Lebanon since Israel began attacks, health minister says
The Lebanese health ministry reports that at least 394 people have died in Lebanon since Israel started its attacks earlier this week. Health minister Rakan…
Business Strikes on US bases a legal act of self-defence - Iran
Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated that the country's attacks on US targets in the Middle East are a reaction to the conflict "forced" upon them…
General UAE tugboat sank in Strait of Hormuz; 3 Indonesians missing
Three Indonesian crew members are unaccounted for following the sinking of the United Arab Emirates-flagged tugboat Musaffah 2 in the Strait of Hormuz on…
General Notice on online process to obtain police clearance certificates
The Police Media Division in Sri Lanka has announced a new way to get police clearance certificates online. Many citizens often ask about how to obtain these…
Politics Australia weighing requests for assistance from countries attacked by Iran
Australia 's government announced on Sunday that it is looking into requests for help from countries affected by Iranian attacks amid the escalating conflict…
Travel Coast Guard personnel clean up oil spillage in seas off Hikkaduwa
Sri Lanka's Coast Guard has quickly taken action to clean up oil spills along the beaches of Hikkaduwa . They are working alongside the Sri Lanka Navy, the…
Business War in Middle East should never have happened , says China s FM
China's foreign minister expressed strong disapproval on Sunday (Mar 8) regarding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, stating that it “should never have…
General Iran close to choosing next supreme leader, says state media
Iran's Assembly of Experts is nearing a decision on who will be the next supreme leader following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country's long-time…
Crime Over 26,000 individuals subjected to inspection during special police operation
During a special operation across Sri Lanka yesterday (07), police inspected a total of 26,895 people. They arrested 568 individuals suspected of being…
Politics Gulf nations report fresh strikes today
Countries in the Persian Gulf experienced a new series of drone and missile attacks on Sunday morning. The Kuwaiti Army reported that a “wave of hostile…
Politics Sri Lanka grants one-month free visa to rescued Iranian sailors
The Sri Lankan government has decided to provide one-month free visas to a group of Iranian sailors who were rescued from their vessels. This will allow them…
Politics Iran attacks breach international law, Swiss Defence Minister says
Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister stated in an interview on Sunday that the United States and Israel have violated international law with their attacks on…
Health Nearly 2,000 people injured in Israel since war began- Health Ministry
Israel’s Health Ministry reported on Sunday that almost 2,000 individuals have been taken to hospitals since the beginning of “Operation Roaring Lion.” As of 7…
Politics Four Sri Lankans injured in ongoing Middle East Conflict
Four Sri Lankans have been injured in the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, according to Arun Hemachandra, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. He…
Politics President pledges to make Sri Lanka the most humane nation in the world
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has shared his goal of making Sri Lanka known worldwide for prioritizing humanity. Speaking at the International Women’s Day…
Security Israeli military warns it will pursue every successor of Iran s Khamenei
Israel's military has issued a strong warning to Iran, stating it will continue to go after anyone who succeeds the late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali…
Politics US affirms respect for Sri Lanka s sovereignty in handling Iranian ship and crew
The spokesperson for the U.S. State Department has affirmed that the United States respects Sri Lanka's authority in managing the situation with the Iranian…
Health 22 Iranian sailors discharged from hospital, transferred to SLAF s Koggala base
Twenty-two of the 32 Iranian sailors rescued after the sinking of the warship ‘IRIS Dena’ were moved to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) base in Koggala after…
Politics Over 1,300 killed and 100,000 displaced as humanitarian toll mounts
The humanitarian crisis in Iran has reached a serious level as fighting continues, leading to many casualties and widespread displacement. After more than a…
Crime Over 102 kg of heroin found aboard fishing trawler seized by Navy in southern seas
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a local multi-day fishing trawler in the southern seas last night (07) and found over 102 kilograms of heroin on board. The fishing…
Politics Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah s RSP sweeps Nepal election, set to form govt
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, known as "Balen," is poised to lead the next government in Nepal following a significant win in the general election…