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Business Electricity trade unions call off strike action
Electricity trade unions in Sri Lanka have decided to end their strike after discussions with relevant authorities. The unions reached this decision after…
General Six die in Swiss bus blaze after reports that person set fire to themselves
A bus fire in Switzerland has resulted in the deaths of at least six people and left three others injured. This incident may have been triggered by an…
General 18-month-old toddler dies after falling into pond near daycare centre
An 18-month-old toddler has tragically passed away after reportedly falling into a pond near the daycare centre he attended. The child was from the…
Politics SC reserves judgment in appeals filed by ex-ministers Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has decided to postpone its decision on the appeals made by former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando. Both…
General Aswesuma March allowance to be credited to beneficiaries accounts tomorrow
The Welfare Benefits Board of Sri Lanka has revealed that the March allowance for those in the first phase of the Aswesuma Program will be deposited into their…
Business President urges collective action to tackle economic impact of Middle East crisis
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that the current government's goal is to create an economy in Sri Lanka that benefits from advancements in…
General Police constable arrested for purchasing motorcycle using arrested suspect s bank card
A police constable from the Kosgoda Police Station has been taken into custody for allegedly using a bank card belonging to a suspect who was arrested for…
General UN Security Council to vote on first resolutions since beginning of war
The UN Security Council is set to vote today on two different draft resolutions regarding the war in Iran and its effects on the surrounding region. The first…
Business 40% salary demand could force electricity tariffs to double – NTNSP Chairman
Trade unions in Sri Lanka's power sector are currently on strike, demanding a 40% salary increase. Nusith Kumaratunga, the Chairman of the National…
General Sri Lankan workers in Israel warned over possible cyber attacks
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel has cautioned Sri Lankan migrant workers about the dangers of responding to unfamiliar messages on social media or via email.…
Politics Iran s new Supreme Leader safe and sound despite war injury reports, says President s son
Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is reported to be “safe and sound” despite claims of an injury from the ongoing conflict with Israel and the…
General Indian national among four injured after drones fall near Dubai airport
Four people were hurt when two drones landed near Dubai International Airport, according to the Dubai Media Office. Among the injured, an Indian national has…
General First in India- Supreme Court allows passive euthanasia for man who has been in coma for 13 years
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has approved passive euthanasia for 32-year-old Harish Rana, who has been in a coma for 13 years due to serious…
General CID launches probe into the killing of underworld figure Makandure Madush
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has begun looking into the murder of underworld leader Makandure Madush. He was shot dead by two unknown gunmen…
Politics BASL President delivers historic address at Supreme Court of India
Attorney-at-Law Rajeev Amarasuriya, the President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), gave a significant speech at the Supreme Court of India . This…
General North Korean leader Kim watches cruise missile tests with his daughter
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his teenage daughter recently watched tests of cruise missiles launched from a warship, according to state media on…
Politics CEO of India s IndiGo airline Pieter Elbers resigns, months after mass flight cancellations
Pieter Elbers, the CEO of Indian airline IndiGo, has resigned, according to an announcement on Tuesday. His sudden departure comes after months of criticism…
General Iran s revolutionary guards says it launched “most intense” operation
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it has begun its "most intense and heaviest operation" since the conflict began, according to…
Business Oil prices fall after IEA proposes biggest oil stock release in history
Oil prices fell this morning after the Wall Street Journal revealed that the International Energy Agency (IEA) has suggested releasing a significant amount of…
Business Heaviest day of strikes yet on Iran despite market bets that war will end soon
On Tuesday, the United States and Israel launched what has been described as the most severe airstrikes against Iran since the conflict began, according to…
Business UN concerned closure of Strait of Hormuz could increase food costs
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has shared a report that raises concerns about the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz.…
General North Korea supports Iran s choice of new supreme leader, KCNA says
On Wednesday, North Korea announced its support for the Iranian people’s selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as their new Supreme Leader. Khamenei was appointed on…
Business Container vessel damaged by “suspected projectile” off UAE, reports UKMTO
A container ship was damaged off the northern coast of the United Arab Emirates, as reported by UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The damage was reportedly…
Politics UN-flagged Dr. Fridtjof Nansen vessel to conduct marine scientific survey in Sri Lanka s Exclusive Economic Zone
The R/V Dr. Fridtjof Nansen, a vessel flying the United Nations flag, is set to arrive in Sri Lanka today, November 11. This visit is organized by the Food and…