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Sports Warm weather expected to continue until mid-April- Met Dept.
The Meteorology Department of Sri Lanka has announced that the hot weather currently affecting many areas of the island will last until mid-April. They pointed…
Politics JP posts will no longer be granted on political grounds – Justice Minister
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara announced that the role of Justice of the Peace (JP) will no longer be assigned for political reasons. During a session…
Crime 35-year-old arrested at BIA with over 11 kg of Kush and Hashish
A 35-year-old man was detained by officers from the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at the Arrival Terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) after…
Politics Goal of eliminating Khamenei set in November- Israel Katz
The Israeli government planned to eliminate Iran's former Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, starting in November, with the initial goal of carrying out the mission…
Health Two dead, 15 missing after boat capsizes in Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna
Two people have died, and 15 are missing after a boat overturned today (6) at Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna , Sri Lanka. Hospital officials reported that three of…
Politics Salary commission to be appointed to address public sector salary disparities - PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced today that a salary commission will be set up this year to tackle pay differences in the principal service and…
Security UNICEF warns of rising child deaths in Iran war
UNICEF has urged all sides involved in the conflict in Iran to safeguard civilians, highlighting that children are suffering the most from the violence. The…
Politics US operation to surge dramatically , Hegseth says, as Israel declares next phase of war
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on Thursday that military actions in Iran by the United States are set to increase significantly. During a press…
Business Trump tells Iran s armed forces to surrender or face absolutely guaranteed death
US President Donald Trump urged Iran's armed forces on Thursday to surrender or face severe consequences. He also encouraged Iranian diplomats to seek asylum…
Politics Trump fires Kristi Noem as homeland secretary after storm over shootings, spending
U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday following months of turmoil. This included the deadly shootings of…
Security 204 crew members of Iranian ship IRIS Bushehr brought to Colombo Port- SL Navy
The Sri Lanka Navy has successfully evacuated 204 crew members from the Iranian navy ship ‘IRIS Bushehr’, which was located near Sri Lanka's territorial…
Politics India gets 30-day waiver from US to buy Russian oil amid Iran war
India received a temporary extension on Friday to buy Russian oil, thanks to a 30-day waiver from the US. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the…
Politics Japan Foreign Minister confirms two Japanese detained in Iran
Two Japanese citizens are being held in Iran, but Japan is in touch with them, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi stated on Friday. During a meeting of the…
Weather Showers expected in several areas today
Today, showers or thundershowers are expected in some areas of the Southern Province, as well as in the Rathnapura and Kaluthara districts, according to the…
Politics Trump wants say on Iran s next leader as war intensifies
U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that he should have a say in selecting Iran's next leader as the conflict escalated on Thursday. U.S. and Israeli aircraft…
Politics Over 200 onboard second Iranian vessel being brought ashore; ship to be moved to Trinco – President
More than 200 people on board a second Iranian Navy ship, the "IRIS Bushehr," near Sri Lanka's waters are currently being brought to Colombo , according to…
Politics Sri Lanka will remain neutral during ongoing Middle East conflict – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated today that Sri Lanka will maintain a neutral position regarding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. During a…
Crime Property worth Rs. 30 million linked to major organised criminal frozen - Police
Sri Lanka's Police, through the Illegal Assets Investigation Division, has moved to freeze a property valued at about Rs. 30 million, believed to be linked to…
Crime Israel to attack Iran s underground missile sites in second phase of war- report
Israel is moving into the second phase of its conflict with Iran, which will involve airstrikes on ballistic missile sites located deep underground, according…
Business National Care Policy essential to achieve fair society that values women s labour and care economy – PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized the importance of creating a National Care Policy to foster a just society that appreciates women's work…
Politics UK sending four extra Typhoon jets to Qatar, PM Starmer says
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Thursday that the UK will send four more Typhoon fighter jets to Qatar as tensions rise in the Middle East. He…
Health WHO says it has verified 13 attacks on health sites in Iran
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Thursday that the agency has confirmed 13 attacks on health facilities in Iran during a campaign…
Security Indian Navy says it responded to distress call of Iranian ship IRIS Dena, deployed aircraft, vessel
The Indian Navy has deployed aircraft and ships to assist in the search and rescue operations for the Iranian ship IRIS Dena. This vessel was struck by an…
Politics European countries to deploy military assets to Cyprus after Iranian attack on UK base
Italy, Spain, France , and the Netherlands are set to send naval forces to Cyprus in the next few days, according to Defence Minister Guido Crosetto of Italy,…