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General Iran s army chief threatens decisive retaliation for killing of Larijani
Iran's army chief, Amir Hatami, has warned of strong retaliation following the killing of security chief Ali Larijani in an Israeli airstrike. In his…
Politics Oil prices drop as Iraqi and Kurdish authorities agree to export deal
Oil prices fell on Wednesday, reducing some of the significant gains made on Tuesday. This drop came after the Iraqi government and Kurdish authorities agreed…
Politics Australia announces temporary travel ban for specified group of visitors
Australia has enacted new laws under the Migration Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Act 2026, which allows for a temporary travel ban for certain visitors…
General INTERPOL- 45,000 malicious IP addresses taken down in international cyber operation
An international operation against cybercrime has led INTERPOL to shut down over 45,000 harmful IP addresses and servers. This effort, known as Operation…
Business Duo arrested with over 10kg of Kush at BIA
Two individuals from Sri Lanka were taken into custody this morning at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while trying to smuggle over 10 kilograms of…
General Showers or thundershowers in parts of the island after 2pm
Showers or thundershowers are expected in many areas of Sri Lanka after 2:00 p.m., according to the Department of Meteorology. Some regions, including the…
Politics Emergency talks held to maintain airline operations during fuel shortage
Emergency talks were held to discuss how to keep airline services running smoothly during the ongoing fuel shortage. This crisis has been caused by the current…
Politics Tehran confirms top security official Ali Larijani has been killed
Tehran has confirmed the death of Ali Larijani, its top security official and secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. The council released a…
Politics Public sector, schools and courts closed today, limited bus and train services
The government of Sri Lanka has announced that public sector workers will have a weekly holiday every Wednesday starting today, October 18, due to ongoing…
General Rocket and drone attacks resume on US embassy and diplomatic facility in Baghdad
Rocket and drone strikes on the U.S. embassy and a diplomatic site in Iraq restarted on Tuesday, according to security sources. Earlier that day, there had…
Politics President urges EV owners to recharge their vehicles during daytime
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has made an important appeal to electric vehicle owners in light of the current energy situation in Sri Lanka. He has…
General Dedicated WhatsApp hotline introduced to report crime in Western Province
Police in Sri Lanka have launched a new 24-hour WhatsApp hotline to help the public report crime in the Western Province. The Special Operations Room, located…
Business Our objective is to ensure Bribery Commission operates as an independent institution- PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government aims to create an environment where the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or…
Business Sri Lanka records 5% GDP growth in 2025
Sri Lanka's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to grow by 5 percent in 2025, according to a statement from the Department of Census and Statistics…
Politics Trump says US should rethink NATO membership and rebukes allies for not helping in Iran
President Donald Trump expressed that the United States might need to reconsider its NATO membership. He criticized US allies for not providing assistance in…
Politics Train services to operate on Saturday s schedule tomorrow – SLR
Sri Lanka Railways has announced that train services will run on a Saturday schedule tomorrow, which is a government holiday. The railway department has…
Politics Minister assures continuous fuel supply for industries
The Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunneththi, stated that the government has implemented a special system to guarantee a…
General More than 400,000 QR codes issued under national fuel pass system- CPC
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has reported that most technical and registration issues with the fuel QR code system have been resolved. Mayura…
Politics Israel weakening Iran regime to give people chance to remove it- Israeli PM Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Tuesday about the recent targeted killings of important Iranian leaders, including Ali Larijani, who heads…
Politics US National Counterterrorism Center director resigns over war in Iran
The director of the National Counterterrorism Center stepped down on Tuesday, marking the first high-profile resignation from U.S. President Donald Trump’s…
Business Major impact on energy sector due to Middle East conflict – President
Sri Lanka's supply of fuel, gas, and coal will be significantly affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to President Anura Kumara…
Politics 33,000 MT of Litro LP gas shipment due in Sri Lanka within two days
A shipment of 33,000 MT of Litro LP gas is set to arrive in Sri Lanka within the next two days, according to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a…
Politics Electric vehicle owners urged to recharge their vehicles during daytime
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has made an important appeal to electric vehicle owners in light of the current energy situation in Sri Lanka. He is…
General European airlines extend flight cancellations in the Middle East
Several European airlines have decided to keep their flights to the Middle East canceled. This affects places like Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and…