General The U.S. State Department has instructed non-emergency personnel and their families at the consulates in Lahore and Karachi to depart Pakistan because of…
Politics Today, on October 4th, the Attorney General informed the Court of Appeal that the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has decided not to promote…
Politics Israel's defense minister issued a warning on Wednesday about whoever Iran chooses as its next supreme leader, stating that this person will be “a target for…
Politics Iran is set to conduct a three-day farewell ceremony for its former leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, beginning at 10 p.m. on Wednesday (1830 GMT) at the Imam…
Politics Thirty-two Iranians were rescued from the Iranian warship “IRIS Dena” by the Sri Lanka Navy earlier today, October 4. They have been taken to Karapitiya…
Security A spokesperson from China announced on Wednesday that the country urges an immediate halt to military actions in the Middle East. This call aims to prevent…
Security A significant explosion has been reported in eastern Tehran, according to Iranian state media and an AFP reporter in the area. This incident follows an…
Politics Ali Sabry, a former Justice Minister of Sri Lanka, has voiced his worries over the growing tensions in the Middle East. He is calling for calm and conversation…
Politics The final report regarding the alleged sexual harassment incident involving a female Parliament officer has been presented. During today's (April 4, 2026)…
Development A fire occurred today at a transformer situated in front of the Kalutara District Secretariat, according to a report from Ada Derana. The fire lasted…
Security Israel's military reported on Wednesday morning that Iran had fired missiles at the country for the second time in under two hours. The air defense systems in…
Business On Wednesday, oil prices climbed by 1% as the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Israel against Iran disrupted oil supplies in the Middle East. However, the…
Politics The Sri Lanka Navy has started a rescue operation after receiving a distress signal from an Iranian ship about 40 nautical miles from Galle Harbour. Navy…
Business On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Navy might start escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if needed. He also stated that…
Business Gold prices in Sri Lanka have fallen by Rs. 13,000, influenced by a decline in the global gold market, as per the latest market information. This morning (04),…
Politics Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims to have full control of the Strait of Hormuz, an important route for oil and gas shipping. They warn…
Politics The Sri Lanka Navy has successfully rescued 35 people from an Iranian ship that was in trouble off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. According to the Ministry…
Travel SriLankan Airlines has announced that it will start limited flights to the Middle East again. Today, flights UL231 from Colombo to Dubai and UL232 from Dubai…
Crime A gunman connected to a recent shooting in Jinthupitiya, which resulted in one death and injuries to two children, has been taken into custody. The arrest…
Politics The British government declared on Tuesday, March 3, that it will no longer provide education visas to individuals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and…
Sports A 48-year-old woman from Sri Lanka has been taken into custody by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) of the city police. She is accused of using fake documents to…
Business Two more ships seem to have been attacked in the Mideast Gulf, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) today. The UKMTO reported that the…
Education Traffic has become very slow on the Colombo – Piliyandala Road after an accident this morning at Rattanapitiya, according to police. A lorry crashed into a…
Crime A man was arrested for selling diesel at high prices without a proper license in Pulmoddai. Police from the Pulmoddai Police Station made the arrest last night…