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Fairly heavy showers expected in some places today
Fairly heavy showers expected in some places today
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-western provinces today (15), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
US lawmaker killed and another wounded in ‘politically motivated’ attacks
US lawmaker killed and another wounded in ‘politically motivated’ attacks
A Minnesota state representative and her husband were shot and killed, and a state senator and his wife were shot and wounded in an “act of targeted political violence” at their homes early Saturday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said. MORE..
Death toll rises to 279 in India plane crash
Death toll rises to 279 in India plane crash
At least 279 people died in the plane crash in the Indian city of Ahmedabad, making it the world’s deadliest air disaster since 2014, according to a new toll released Saturday. MORE..
378 acting sub-postmasters to receive permanent appointments
378 acting sub-postmasters to receive permanent appointments
A total of 378 Acting Sub-Postmasters are scheduled to be granted permanent appointments tomorrow (15), under the patronage of the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued for several areas in 7 districts
Landslide warnings issued for several areas in 7 districts
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued early landslide warnings for multiple areas in seven districts as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the island. MORE..
South Africa script history, crowned world Test champions
South Africa script history, crowned world Test champions
Following decades of falling agonisingly short of success, South African cricket has finally achieved a historic first major triumph with a 5 wicket victory over Australia to win the World Test Championship at Lord’s on Saturday. MORE..
‘Red’ warning issued for strong winds and rough seas
‘Red’ warning issued for strong winds and rough seas
The Department of Meteorology has issued a ‘Red’ warning for strong winds and rough seas. MORE..
Emergency contact details announced for Sri Lankans in Israel and Iran
Emergency contact details announced for Sri Lankans in Israel and Iran
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment has announced that the Government of Sri Lanka is closely monitoring the evolving military situation between Israel and Iran. MORE..
President Anura Kumara meets Sri Lankan community in Germany
President Anura Kumara meets Sri Lankan community in Germany
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on an official visit to Germany, met with members of the Sri Lankan community residing in the country last afternoon (13). MORE..
‘No power, no thrust:’ Air India pilot’s 5-second distress call to Ahmedabad ATC emerges
‘No power, no thrust:’ Air India pilot’s 5-second distress call to Ahmedabad ATC emerges
Two days after the Air India disaster in Ahmedabad, an audio has emerged revealing the pilots’ final message to the Air Traffic Control (ATC) moments before the flight crashed into the medical college building. MORE..
KKS police station receives anonymous threat call
KKS police station receives anonymous threat call
The Kankesanthurai Police Station has reportedly received an anonymous phone call alleging that around 10 police stations in the Northern Province would come under attack. MORE..
Acting Defence Minister inspects Turkish naval ship ‘TCG Büyükada’
Acting Defence Minister inspects Turkish naval ship ‘TCG Büyükada’
Acting Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), inspected the Turkish Navy ship TCG Büyükada, which arrived in Sri Lanka on an official visit yesterday (13 June). MORE..
Sri Lankan Ambassador updates on Iran–Israel tensions: No Sri Lankan casualties
Sri Lankan Ambassador updates on Iran–Israel tensions: No Sri Lankan casualties
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Israel, Nimal Bandara, has confirmed that Iran has launched multiple ballistic missile attacks targeting areas near Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, amid the ongoing escalation of hostilities between Iran and Israel. MORE..
Burnt body of police officer found inside three-wheeler in Negombo
Burnt body of police officer found inside three-wheeler in Negombo
A charred body, identified as that of a police officer, was discovered inside a three-wheeler on the Kochchikade Kammal Thotupola seashore in Negombo this morning (14), police said. MORE..
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Severe drug shortages in hospitals, including cancer medications - GMOA
Severe drug shortages in hospitals, including cancer medications - GMOA
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has reported a shortage of several essential medicines, including painkillers, antibiotics, and medications for high blood pressure, diabetes, and kidney diseases. MORE..
| June 14, 2025 10:04 am
India urges Iran and Israel to avoid escalation, emphasises dialogue and diplomacy
India urges Iran and Israel to avoid escalation, emphasises dialogue and diplomacy
India on Friday expressed deep concern over the recent developments between Iran and Israel and called for restraint from both sides, according to a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). MORE..
One access road to Sripada closed for 10 days - RDA
One access road to Sripada closed for 10 days - RDA
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has announced that the road from Norton Bridge to Sripada via Ginigathhena and Diyagala will be closed for a period of 10 days due to urgent maintenance work. MORE..
India extends funding to ferry service linking Sri Lanka
India extends funding to ferry service linking Sri Lanka
India has decided to extend the LKR 300 million financial assistance for another year to support the passenger ferry service between Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka‘s north and Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu. MORE..
Iran strikes back at Israel with missiles over Jerusalem, Tel Aviv
Iran strikes back at Israel with missiles over Jerusalem, Tel Aviv
Iran launched retaliatory airstrikes at Israel on Friday night, with explosions heard in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, the country’s two largest cities, following Israel’s biggest-ever military strike against its longstanding enemy. MORE..
Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology says that showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, and North-western provinces. MORE..
Air raid sirens sound across Israel following Iranian missile attack
Air raid sirens sound across Israel following Iranian missile attack
(UPDATED) Iran’s state news agency reported that Iran has fired hundreds of ballistic missiles toward Israel as part of its retaliation for Israel’s Friday attack on Iranian nuclear and military sites. MOLRE..
President attends business forum with leading German companies
President attends business forum with leading German companies
The Business Forum organised by the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) was held this afternoon (13) at the DIHK headquarters in Berlin, under the patronage of Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Indonesia seeks to boost coconut downstreaming cooperation with Sri Lanka
Indonesia seeks to boost coconut downstreaming cooperation with Sri Lanka
Indonesia’s Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman has urged the Indonesian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Dewi Agustina Tobing, to strengthen cooperation in coconut downstreaming with Sri Lanka to generate added value from the commodity. MORE..
President meets German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development
President meets German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, met with the German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Ms. Reem Alabali-Radovan, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Berlin this afternoon (13). MORE..
Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology says that showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-western provinces. MORE..