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General Multi-day fishing trawler with suspected narcotics to be brought to Dikkowita Harbour
A multi-day fishing trawler suspected of carrying narcotics has been taken to Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour. The Sri Lanka Navy seized the trawler while it was…
Business India and Sri Lanka s ports should be complementary rather than competitive- Senasinghe
Sujeewa Senasinghe, a Member of Parliament from Sri Lanka, spoke at the NXT Conclave 2026 in New Delhi about the importance of the Indian Ocean for future sea…
Politics Netanyahu posts video in response to online rumours that he is dead
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared a video of himself enjoying a cup of coffee and talking with his aide on Sunday. This came after Iranian state…
General Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces and districts
A warm weather alert has been issued for people living in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and North-western provinces, along with the Monaragala, Mannar,…
Politics No shortage of fuel expected until end of next month, fuel to be issued with police supervision – CPC
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that fuel will now be distributed at filling stations using a QR code system, with police overseeing the…
Business Average US gas prices reach $3.70 — up almost 24% since start of Iran war
Gas prices in the United States have reached an average of $3.70 per gallon today, as reported by AAA. This marks an increase of nearly 24% since the war in…
Business New curriculum will be introduced for preschools next year- PM Harini
A new curriculum for preschools will be launched in 2027, according to Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. She announced this during a program for preschool…
Politics Oil poised for further gains as Middle East conflict threatens export facilities
Oil prices are expected to rise further when markets open on Monday, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues into its third week. This ongoing…
Business Possible increase in prices of imported goods amid Middle East conflict – Dy Minister
Deputy Minister of Trade R. M. Jayawardena has indicated that Sri Lanka could see higher prices for imported goods because of the ongoing conflict in the…
Politics Four more members of Iran s women s soccer team withdraw Australia asylum claims
Four additional members of the Iranian women’s soccer team have withdrawn their requests for asylum in Australia , reportedly due to pressure from Tehran,…
General Israel to continue Iran campaign for at least three more weeks
The Israeli military has announced plans to continue its campaign against Iran for at least three more weeks, as there are “thousands of targets” still to…
General Court issues warrant against MP Asoka Ranwala over road accident case
The Mahara Magistrate’s Court has authorized a warrant for the arrest of Asoka Ranwala, a Member of Parliament from the National People’s Power (NPP). This…
Politics Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in good health, Iran FM says
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated in an interview with Al Araby Al Jadeed that the health of the country’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is…
Politics QR fuel allocations insufficient for medical services- GMOA
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has declared that the fuel provided through the QR code system is not enough. In their statement, the GMOA…
General Navy intercepts another multi-day fishing vessel carrying suspected narcotics
The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested five individuals and seized a local multi-day fishing boat believed to be carrying bags that may contain illegal drugs. The…
Politics Americans urged to leave 14 countries across Middle East
The US embassy in Baghdad has issued a new alert for Americans to leave Iraq after a missile struck the embassy building on Saturday. The embassy advised its…
Politics “If he s alive...”- Iran vows to “pursue, kill” Netanyahu amid death rumours
Iran has pledged to "pursue and kill" Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the conflict in the Middle East continues into its 16th day. The Iranian…
General Mahara court issues warrant against MP Asoka Ranwala over road accident case
The Mahara Magistrate’s Court has released a warrant for the arrest of Asoka Ranwala, a Member of Parliament from the National People’s Power (NPP). This…
General Police officers deployed to control traffic near filling stations
Police officers are now stationed near filling stations to help with traffic jams after the QR code system was brought back for fuel distribution, according to…
General Iran arrests 20 suspected Israeli spies
Iranian authorities have detained 20 individuals in Urmia, the main city of West Azerbaijan Province, on charges of spying and working with Israeli…
Politics Be mindful of accuracy of information before sharing it on social media- PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the importance of checking the truth of information before sharing it on social media, warning that a decline…
Business Sri Lanka calls for immediate de-escalation of tensions in Middle East
Sri Lanka is very worried about the quickly growing tensions in the Middle East and West Asia, which are putting civilians in danger, according to a statement…
General Fuelpass registration now available for unregistered and transferred vehicles
The registration for the QR code system is now open for new vehicles , transferred vehicles , and those that were never registered before, as confirmed by…
General More than 100 hospitalised in Israel over past 24 hours
The health ministry of Israel has reported that in the last 24 hours, 108 individuals have been hospitalized due to injuries. Out of these, 96 suffered minor…