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22 Iranian sailors discharged from hospital, transferred to SLAF’s Koggala base
22 Iranian sailors discharged from hospital, transferred to SLAF’s Koggala base
Twenty-two out of 32 Iranian sailors rescued following the sinking of the Iranian warship ‘IRIS Dena’ have been transferred to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) base in Koggala after being discharged from the Karapitiya Hospital yesterday (07).
US affirms respect for Sri Lanka’s sovereignty in handling Iranian ship and crew
US affirms respect for Sri Lanka’s sovereignty in handling Iranian ship and crew
The U.S. State Department’s Spokesperson has stated that Washington respects Sri Lanka’s sovereignty in handling the situation involving the Iranian warship ‘IRIS Bushehr’ and its crew. MORE..
Fire breaks out at shop in Maharagama
Fire breaks out at shop in Maharagama
A fire has reportedly broken out at a shop in Maharagama town. MORE..
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Two suspects arrested with ‘Ice’ in Kurunegala and Padukka
Two suspects arrested with ‘Ice’ in Kurunegala and Padukka
Two suspects have been arrested by police in separate locations on charges related to the possession of Crystal Methamphetamine (commonly known as ‘Ice’). MORE..
‘‘Women are vital social partners’’: PM Harini urges a thriving nation where women lead with dignity
‘‘Women are vital social partners’’: PM Harini urges a thriving nation where women lead with dignity
As the world marks International Women’s Day, Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has extended greetings to all women in Sri Lanka and around the world. She highlighted this year’s UN theme, ‘‘Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls...’’ MORE..
President Dissanayake calls for expanding women’s entrepreneurship in digital and green economy
President Dissanayake calls for expanding women’s entrepreneurship in digital and green economy
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake highlighted that International Women’s Day is an opportunity to recognize the vital role women play in Sri Lanka’s economic, political, social, and cultural development. MORE..
No injuries after explosion reported near U.S. Embassy in Norway, local police say
No injuries after explosion reported near U.S. Embassy in Norway, local police say
Norwegian police reported on Sunday an explosion near the U.S. Embassy in the capital Oslo, but said there were no casualties. MORE..
US denies IRIS Dena was ‘unarmed’, says US forces planned for Sri Lanka’s life-saving support to survivors
US denies IRIS Dena was ‘unarmed’, says US forces planned for Sri Lanka’s life-saving support to survivors
The United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) has rejected claims that the Iranian warship ‘IRIS Dena’, which was sunk in a submarine attack near Sri Lankan waters, was unarmed, stating that the vessel was a legitimate military target under the Law of Armed Conflict. MORE..
Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah’s RSP sweeps Nepal election, set to form govt
Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah’s RSP sweeps Nepal election, set to form govt
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah’s RSP is all set to form the next government in Nepal after securing a sweeping victory in the crucial general election on Saturday, decimating the established parties in the politically-fragile country. MORE..
Trump tells Britain he does not need its help to win Iran war
Trump tells Britain he does not need its help to win Iran war
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Britain is giving “serious thought” to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East, but added that the U.S. does not need them to win the war with Iran, in the latest clash between the military allies. MORE..
Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island today
Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island today
Except for showers or thundershowers that may occur at a few places in Southern province and Rathnapura district after 2.00 pm, mainly dry weather will prevail over the other areas of the island, today (08), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Sri Lanka must brace for rising global prices amid Middle East tensions – Trade Minister
Sri Lanka must brace for rising global prices amid Middle East tensions – Trade Minister
Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, stated that global price increases are beyond domestic control and that a reduction in the supply of fuel and gas will inevitably lead to a surge in prices. MORE..
Iranian assembly to meet ‘within one day’ to choose new supreme leader
Iranian assembly to meet ‘within one day’ to choose new supreme leader
Iran’s assembly of experts will be meeting within a day to choose a new supreme leader. MORE..
Navy seizes fishing trawler with suspected narcotics haul in southern seas; 6 arrested
Navy seizes fishing trawler with suspected narcotics haul in southern seas; 6 arrested
The Sri Lanka Navy, during a special search operation conducted in the deep seas off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, intercepted a local multi-day fishing trawler transporting a stock of sacks suspected to contain narcotics, along with six suspects aboard. MORE..
Chief custodian of Kataragama Devalaya passes away
Chief custodian of Kataragama Devalaya passes away
The Chief Lay Custodian (Kapu Dhurandhara) of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya, Somipala T. Ratnayake, has reportedly passed away at the age of 87.
Suspect nabbed with 368kg of foreign-origin cannabis worth over Rs. 73 million
Suspect nabbed with 368kg of foreign-origin cannabis worth over Rs. 73 million
In a combined operation, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Kayts Police have seized a consignment of foreign-origin cannabis weighing approximately 368kg at the Suruvil beach area of Kayts Island, Jaffna. MORE..
23 dead in Nairobi flooding after heavy rains
23 dead in Nairobi flooding after heavy rains
At least 23 people have been killed in Nairobi after heavy rain overnight caused severe flooding in Kenya’s capital city. MORE..
Trump says Iran ‘will be hit very hard’ today, threatens to expand targets
Trump says Iran ‘will be hit very hard’ today, threatens to expand targets
U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran would be “hit very hard” on Saturday and that he was considering widening the areas and groups of people being, targeted, without providing details. MORE..
Sri Lanka must stand firm, no matter what anyone demands – Opposition Leader
Sri Lanka must stand firm, no matter what anyone demands – Opposition Leader
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says that at a time when Sri Lanka is facing many challenges and risks today, the country’s policy should be to work for world peace and that the national aspiration needs to be to protect the population, protect national security, and uphold international human rights laws. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces and districts
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces and districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for residents of Sabaragamuwa, North-Western, and North-Central provinces, as well as Colombo, Gampaha, Vavuniya, Mannar, Hambantota, and Monaragala districts. MORE..
No sides taken in Iranian vessel incident, Sri Lanka acting under international law: FM
No sides taken in Iranian vessel incident, Sri Lanka acting under international law: FM
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on Saturday said the government is handling the recent vessel incident involving Iranian personnel in accordance with international law, and does not intend to support any side in the incident. MORE..
Ransilu Jayathilake wins historic gold for Sri Lanka at Arnold Sports Festival
Ransilu Jayathilake wins historic gold for Sri Lanka at Arnold Sports Festival
Sri Lankan powerlifter Ransilu Jayathilake has made history by winning a gold medal at the Arnold Sports Festival held in the United States, marking a significant milestone for Sri Lanka in the competition’s 37-year history. MORE..
India’s foreign minister confirms an Iranian naval ship has docked in Kochi
India’s foreign minister confirms an Iranian naval ship has docked in Kochi
India’s foreign minister said Saturday that an Iranian naval vessel has docked in India, after a U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship and another vessel sought assistance from Sri Lanka. MORE..
Energy Ministry dismisses ‘false’ reports of future power cuts
Energy Ministry dismisses ‘false’ reports of future power cuts
The Ministry of Energy has urged the public not be misled by false and misleading reports claiming that power cuts would be imposed in the future due to various issues including the coal supply at the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai. MORE..
Iranian president apologizes to Gulf countries over attacks
Iranian president apologizes to Gulf countries over attacks
Iran’s president has said that a demand by the United States for an unconditional surrender is a “dream that they should to take to their grave”. MORE..