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Couple injured in train-car collision at Wadduwa
Couple injured in train-car collision at Wadduwa
A motor car has reportedly collided with a train at a railway crossing in the Wadduwa area, leaving a young couple injured, police said. MORE..
‘It does not appear the US is prepared to halt its aggression’ - Iranian foreign minister
‘It does not appear the US is prepared to halt its aggression’ - Iranian foreign minister
Iran’s foreign minister has welcomed “any initiative that can bring this war to a complete end,” adding that this conflict has “been imposed” on the country. MORE..
Israel’s defense minister says attacks on Iran will be ramped up, war to continue
Israel’s defense minister says attacks on Iran will be ramped up, war to continue
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Saturday the intensity of attacks by Israel’s army and the U.S. military will greatly increase. MORE..
Officer killed in drone attack on Iraq’s intelligence headquarters
Officer killed in drone attack on Iraq’s intelligence headquarters
An officer has been killed after a drone struck near to Iraq’s intelligence headquarters in the capital Baghdad, its national intelligence service said. MORE..
LPBOA warns of up to 50% reduction in bus services over fuel shortages
LPBOA warns of up to 50% reduction in bus services over fuel shortages
The President of the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA), Gemunu Wijeratne, has stated that the fuel quota for buses has yet to be properly regulated. MORE..
Shooting incident reported near Yala National Park
Shooting incident reported near Yala National Park
A shooting incident has been reported near the Heenwala wildlife outpost in Kirinda, within the boundaries of the Yala National Park. MORE..
Sri Lanka launches data collection programme to assess fuel needs of transport sector
Sri Lanka launches data collection programme to assess fuel needs of transport sector
The Government of Sri Lanka has launched a special data collection programme aimed at accurately identifying the fuel requirements of transport service providers engaged in food distribution, while strengthening sectoral planning amid the situation arising from the Middle East conflict. MORE..
Iran says Natanz nuclear facility has been targeted again
Iran says Natanz nuclear facility has been targeted again
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation (AEOI) says that the Natanz nuclear facility in central Iran has been targeted again by strikes this morning. MORE..
Sri Lanka records over 109,000 tourist arrivals in first 18 days of March
Sri Lanka records over 109,000 tourist arrivals in first 18 days of March
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) announced that a total of 109,410 tourists visited the island during the first 18 days of March. MORE..
Abducted woman rescued from well: Daughter found in paddy field in Batticaloa
Abducted woman rescued from well: Daughter found in paddy field in Batticaloa
Several new details have emerged regarding the incident in which a woman was reportedly abducted and later found inside a deserted public well in the Nellikkadu area of Batticaloa. MORE..
Sri Lanka records significant drop in gold prices over three days
Sri Lanka records significant drop in gold prices over three days
A significant decline in gold prices has been recorded in Sri Lanka’s local market over the past three days, following a sharp drop in global gold prices. MORE..
UNP and SJB to unite for people-centric governance - Sajith
UNP and SJB to unite for people-centric governance - Sajith
The Leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Sajith Premadasa, stated that the United National Party (UNP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya will unite to build a people-centric country and government. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Galle, Matara, Kalutara and Ratnapura districts. MORE..
Iran fires missiles toward US-UK base in Indian ocean, Iran’s Mehr says
Iran fires missiles toward US-UK base in Indian ocean, Iran’s Mehr says
Iran fired two ballistic missiles at the U.S.-U.K. military base Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported on Saturday. MORE..
SriLankan Airlines cancels UL231 Dubai-bound flight for four days
SriLankan Airlines cancels UL231 Dubai-bound flight for four days
SriLankan Airlines has issued an operational update informing passengers of temporary flight cancellations affecting its Colombo–Dubai route. MORE..
Mother and daughter killed in head-on collision in Chavakachcheri
Mother and daughter killed in head-on collision in Chavakachcheri
A mother and daughter were killed in a fatal road accident in the Kanakam Puliyadi area along the Chavakachcheri - Puttur road, according to the police. MORE..
Fifteen arrested over links to overseas organized crime gangs
Fifteen arrested over links to overseas organized crime gangs
A total of fifteen individuals have been arrested with sharp weapons and crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) for maintaining close ties with two members of organized crime gangs currently residing abroad. MORE..
Refiners in India, elsewhere in Asia look to buy Iranian oil after US waives sanctions
Refiners in India, elsewhere in Asia look to buy Iranian oil after US waives sanctions
Indian refiners plan to resume buying Iranian oil while refiners elsewhere in Asia are examining such a move after Washington temporarily removed sanctions to alleviate an energy crunch caused by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, traders said on Saturday. MORE..
North Korean leader’s teenage daughter drives tank in latest public appearance
North Korean leader’s teenage daughter drives tank in latest public appearance
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter drove an army tank with her father sitting behind her in photos from state news agency KCNA on Friday, with analysts suggesting she may be training to succeed him. MORE..
Fuel not issued to bowsers at Kolonnawa Terminal despite distribution plans
Fuel not issued to bowsers at Kolonnawa Terminal despite distribution plans
Fuel bowser trucks that arrived at the Kolonnawa Petroleum Storage Terminal Fuel today (21) were reportedly seen turning back after failing to receive fuel, despite earlier assurances of continued distribution by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). MORE..
President discusses energy crisis and economic impact with party leaders
President discusses energy crisis and economic impact with party leaders
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and party leaders was held last afternoon (20) in Parliament. MORE..
Sri Lanka–Japan defence ties strengthened at high-level meeting in Tokyo
Sri Lanka–Japan defence ties strengthened at high-level meeting in Tokyo
The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.), held a high-level meeting with the Minister of Defense of Japan, Shinjirō Koizumi, at the Ministry of Defence in Tokyo on Wednesday (18). MORE..
Three arrested in separate raids over possession of fuel without permits
Three arrested in separate raids over possession of fuel without permits
The Sri Lanka Police has arrested three individuals in three separate incidents involving the possession, sale, and transportation of fuel without necessary permits. MORE..
US Special Envoy emphasises strategic role of Colombo Port in global trade
US Special Envoy emphasises strategic role of Colombo Port in global trade
The United States has underscored the strategic importance of the Port of Colombo in regional and global trade, emphasizing the need for strengthened maritime security and efficient port operations. MORE..
Nationwide retail inspections to begin Monday ahead of festive season
Nationwide retail inspections to begin Monday ahead of festive season
The Public Health Inspectors’ (PHI) Union has announced that island-wide inspections of retail outlets will commence this coming Monday (23) in preparation for the upcoming festive season. MORE..