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NBRO implements priority framework for Cyclone Ditwah compensation payments
NBRO implements priority framework for Cyclone Ditwah compensation payments
A special programme has been introduced to provide compensation for owners of houses and business buildings damaged due to Cyclone Ditwah, the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has stated. MORE..
Donald Trump deletes controversial Truth Social post where he appears Jesus-like
Donald Trump deletes controversial Truth Social post where he appears Jesus-like
Faced with growing backlash, US President Donald Trump appears to have removed a controversial Truth Social post depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure. MORE..
Sri Lanka to usher in the Sinhala and Tamil New Year tomorrow
Sri Lanka to usher in the Sinhala and Tamil New Year tomorrow
The dawn of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year will be celebrated in Sri Lanka tomorrow (April 14). MORE..
5,000 people killed in Iran and Lebanon since conflict began, authorities say
5,000 people killed in Iran and Lebanon since conflict began, authorities say
More than 5,000 people have been killed in Iran and Lebanon since conflict broke out in the region six weeks ago, according to recent tolls given by local authorities. MORE..
Accident-related hospital admissions spike during festive period
Accident-related hospital admissions spike during festive period
A significant increase in hospital admissions have been reported due to accidents during the New Year season, health officials noted. MORE..
NATO allies refuse to join Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade
NATO allies refuse to join Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade
NATO allies said on Monday (Apr 13) they would not get involved in United States President Donald Trump’s plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, proposing instead to intervene only once fighting ends, in a move likely to anger Trump and increase strains in the alliance. MORE..
HRCSL finds fundamental rights violations in arrest and suspension of Thushara Upuldeniya
HRCSL finds fundamental rights violations in arrest and suspension of Thushara Upuldeniya
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has concluded that the arrest and suspension of Prisons Commissioner General Thushara Upuldeniya were not carried out in accordance with proper legal procedures and that his fundamental human rights were therefore violated. MORE..
Donald Trump threatens to sink Iranian ships that come near blockade
Donald Trump threatens to sink Iranian ships that come near blockade
President Donald Trump issued a new threat to Iran Monday morning, saying the US will sink any Iranian ships that come near the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
Ukrainian woman arrested after assault on civilian and police officer in Mount Lavinia
Ukrainian woman arrested after assault on civilian and police officer in Mount Lavinia
A Ukrainian national has been arrested following an assault incident reported in Mount Lavinia. MORE..
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Pakistan PM says efforts to resolve conflict still under way
Pakistan PM says efforts to resolve conflict still under way
Full efforts are still being made to resolve the conflict between the U.S. and Iran, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday, a day after talks between the two sides, held in Islamabad, ended without agreement. MORE..
Army rescues missing hiker from Hanthana Mountain Range
Army rescues missing hiker from Hanthana Mountain Range
An individual who had gone to climb “Katusu Konda” in the Hanthana Mountain Range and went missing has been successfully rescued by the Sri Lanka Army. MORE..
Deadline passes for US blockade of Hormuz, Iran threatens to retaliate against Gulf neighbours
Deadline passes for US blockade of Hormuz, Iran threatens to retaliate against Gulf neighbours
The deadline passed on Monday for the start of a US military blockade of ships leaving Iran’s ports, and Tehran threatened to retaliate against ports of its Gulf neighbours after weekend talks on ending the war broke down. MORE..
Iran’s President condemns Donald Trump’s “insult” to Pope Leo
Iran’s President condemns Donald Trump’s “insult” to Pope Leo
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned what he called the “insult” to the pontiff, in the latest development related to President Donald Trump’s fierce criticism of Pope Leo XIV yesterday. MORE..
Families allowed to visit prison inmates under special New Year arrangement
Families allowed to visit prison inmates under special New Year arrangement
The Department of Prisons has taken steps to grant a special opportunity for open visits to prison inmates in view of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. MORE..
US military issues ‘capture’ warning to vessels entering blockaded area without permission
US military issues ‘capture’ warning to vessels entering blockaded area without permission
The US military has warned that any vessels entering or exiting the area of its upcoming blockade without permission will be “subject to interception, diversion, and capture”. MORE..
Teenager dies following accident on Kalutara–Bandaragama road
Teenager dies following accident on Kalutara–Bandaragama road
A teenager has died following a road accident that occurred on the Kalutara–Bandaragama road, police stated. MORE..
Israel supports US naval blockade, says Netanyahu
Israel supports US naval blockade, says Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel supports the US naval blockade of Iranian ports. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued to residents of four districts
Landslide warnings issued to residents of four districts
Early landslide warnings have been issued to residents of several Divisional Secretariat divisions in four districts owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-Western, North-Central, Western and Southern provinces and the Trincomalee district. MORE..
China urges restraint over US blockade of Strait of Hormuz, backs talks
China urges restraint over US blockade of Strait of Hormuz, backs talks
China urged calm and restraint by all sides on Monday (Apr 13), following US President Donald Trump’s threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz after the failure of weekend talks in Islamabad aimed at ending the Iran war. MORE..
Netanyahu’s military secretary Roman Gofman approved to serve as next Mossad chief
Netanyahu’s military secretary Roman Gofman approved to serve as next Mossad chief
Roman Gofman, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s military secretary, was approved on Sunday to become the next director of the Mossad intelligence agency. MORE..
Health officials highlight safety measures amid surge in accidents during festive season
Health officials highlight safety measures amid surge in accidents during festive season
The general public has been urged to exercise extreme caution when engaging in firework-related activities and to remain vigilant regarding the safety of children during the festive season. MORE..
Pope Leo pushes back after Trump criticism
Pope Leo pushes back after Trump criticism
Pope Leo XIV said today he has “no fear of the Trump administration” and will continue to speak out after the US president criticized his comments on the war with Iran. MORE..
Man arrested in Piliyandala over assembly of Rs. 20 million worth high-capacity motorcycles
Man arrested in Piliyandala over assembly of Rs. 20 million worth high-capacity motorcycles
An owner of a garage has been arrested by the Piliyandala Police for allegedly assembling five high-capacity motorcycles valued at nearly Rs. 20 million, which are not eligible for registration in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Iran threatens ports in Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman ahead of US blockade
Iran threatens ports in Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman ahead of US blockade
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned today that “no port in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman will be safe” if its own ports are threatened, Iranian state media said ahead of a proposed US blockade. MORE..