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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…
General Hamas calls on Iran not to target neighboring countries but affirms its right to self-defence
Hamas, the Palestinian militant group aligned with Iran, has urged Iran not to strike neighboring countries while affirming its right to defend itself against…
Politics QR code for fuel- Issues regarding vehicle or number changes being resolved
The Director General of Government Information has stated that people who have received QR codes for buying fuel can easily update their codes if they still…
General Water supply disrupted in several areas in Kalutara
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has reported that water service is interrupted in multiple areas of Kalutara. This issue is caused by a…
General Illegal assets worth Rs. 55.5 million linked to drug trafficker frozen
The Illegal Assets Investigation Division has put a freeze on assets worth Rs. 55.5 million linked to a suspected drug trafficker. This action came after the…
General IRGC warns attacks on US banks in Gulf region will expand if more Iranian banks are targeted
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a warning on Saturday, stating that if more Iranian banks are attacked, the strikes on American bank…
Politics Trump says Iran is ready to negotiate a ceasefire but he s not ready to make a deal
President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that he is not prepared to agree to a deal to end the conflict with Iran, even though the country is ready to…
Politics Two Development Officers arrested for hoarding Cyclone Ditwah relief supplies
Two female Development Officers were arrested by the Aranayake Police for allegedly keeping relief supplies meant for families affected by Cyclone Ditwah at…
Politics Iranian FM thanks Sri Lanka for rescuing crew of IRIS Dena and repatriation of 84 bodies
Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, spoke on the phone with Sri Lanka's Foreign Affairs Minister, Vijitha Herath, on October 13. In a message shared…
Politics Trump says US will open Strait of Hormuz one way or the other
US President Donald Trump stated that "one way or the other, we will soon get the Hormuz Strait OPEN, SAFE, and FREE!" In a message on his platform Truth…
General Have to damage these bases so they cannot attack - Representative of Iran s Supreme Leader clarifies strikes on Gulf nations
Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, the representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India , spoke on Saturday about Iran’s attacks on Gulf nations during the ongoing West…
Business Israel says Iran war entering decisive phase
Israel announced on Saturday that the conflict with Iran is now entering a "decisive phase." Explosions were reported in cities across the Middle East,…
Business Workshop held to raise awareness among govt executive officers on use of AI
A workshop took place to raise awareness about using Artificial Intelligence (AI) among government executive officers in Sri Lanka. This event, called “AI for…
Politics Online education deemed unsuitable for children aged 3–5- Ministry
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs in Sri Lanka has officially advised parents not to allow children aged 3 to 5 years to participate in online education…
Business Sri Lanka achieves significant economic growth in 2025 – Dy Minister
Sri Lanka has shown impressive economic growth in 2025, according to R. M. Jayawardena, the Deputy Minister of Trade, Commerce, and Food Security. He shared…
General Iran warns US hideouts in UAE are legitimate targets
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned the United Arab Emirates that US military "hideouts" are valid targets. This follows a US attack on…
Business Peradeniya Yakaa Paalama restoration faces significant delays, warns Station Masters Association
The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association has expressed serious worries about the slow progress in fixing the Peradeniya Railway Bridge, known locally…
General Deadly US attack on warship in Indian Ocean will not go unanswered- Iran army chief
Amir Hatami, the chief of the Iranian army, has stated that the deaths of 104 crew members from the IRIS Dena, one of Iran's latest warships, in the Indian…
Politics North Korea fires possible missile towards sea during US-South Korea drills
On Saturday, North Korea launched a projectile into the sea, according to reports from South Korea and Japan. Tokyo suggested that the projectile might have…
General Formal investigation before eviction of Divulapathana residents – AG tells SC
The Attorney General has told the Supreme Court that an official investigation will take place regarding the residents of Divulapathana village in the Eastern…
General Suspect arrested with firearms and ammunition in Kaduwela
A suspect was taken into custody in the Weliwita area of the Kaduwela Police Division after being found with a stash of guns and live ammunition. The Sri Lanka…
Politics Lanka IOC pledges to ensure Sri Lanka s energy security, continuous fuel supply
Lanka IOC has committed to ensuring the energy security of Sri Lanka and to providing a steady supply of fuel. K. Raghu, the Managing Director of the company,…