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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..
Sri Lanka missions in Israel and Iran closely monitoring situation: MFA
Sri Lanka missions in Israel and Iran closely monitoring situation: MFA
Sri Lanka today expressed deep concern regarding the recent developments between Israel and Iran and urged both countries to engage in diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions. MORE..
“I thought I would die” – Sole survivor from Air India plane crash speaks out
“I thought I would die” – Sole survivor from Air India plane crash speaks out
Vishwaskumar Ramesh, the only survivor of the Air India plane crash headed to the United Kingdom from Ahmedabad, India, that left all 241 other passengers and crew dead, along with five more on the ground, said he “thought I would die” as he recovers in the hospital a day after the tragedy. MORE..
SJB member elected chairman of Kebithigollewa PS
SJB member elected chairman of Kebithigollewa PS
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has secured control of the Kebithigollewa Pradeshiya Sabha in the Anuradhapura District. MORE..
Sri Lankan Embassy in Tel Aviv issues notice amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions
Sri Lankan Embassy in Tel Aviv issues notice amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Tel Aviv has issued an urgent notice in response to escalating tensions following a series of Israeli airstrikes on Iran earlier this morning (13). MORE..
| June 13, 2025 3:39 pm
Air India flight makes emergency landing in Thailand after bomb threat; all passengers off plane
Air India flight makes emergency landing in Thailand after bomb threat; all passengers off plane
An Air India flight from Phuket in Thailand to India’s capital New Delhi received an onboard bomb threat on Friday and made an emergency landing on the island, airport authorities said. MORE..
ITAK secures power in Jaffna Municipal Council
ITAK secures power in Jaffna Municipal Council
The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has secured a majority in the Jaffna Municipal Council, marking a significant political development in the region. MORE..
SriLankan Airlines announcement on European route adjustments
SriLankan Airlines announcement on European route adjustments
SriLankan Airlines has announced temporary adjustments to its European flight routes due to the closure of certain Middle Eastern airspaces, citing escalating regional tensions. MORE..
Superintendent of Anuradhapura Prison further remanded
Superintendent of Anuradhapura Prison further remanded
The Superintendent of the Anuradhapura Prison, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and subsequently remanded over allegations of unlawfully releasing an inmate of the Anuradhapura Prison under the presidential pardon for Vesak Poya, has been further remanded until June 23, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
IMF highlights 15% electricity tariff hike as key step for $344M tranche
IMF highlights 15% electricity tariff hike as key step for $344M tranche
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged Sri Lanka’s continued progress under its economic reform program, with the country now nearing access to the next tranche of IMF funding worth approximately USD 344 million. MORE..
Oil soars more than 9% after Israel strikes Iran, rattling investors
Oil soars more than 9% after Israel strikes Iran, rattling investors
Oil prices surged more than 9% on Friday, hitting their highest in almost five months after Israel struck Iran, dramatically escalating tensions in the Middle East and raising worries about disrupted oil supplies. MORE..
Iran launched over 100 drones at Israel in past few hours
Iran launched over 100 drones at Israel in past few hours
Israel launched widescale strikes against Iran on Friday, saying it targeted nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders and that this was the start of a prolonged operation to prevent Tehran from building an atomic weapon. MORE..
UN watchdog confirms Iran’s Natanz nuclear site targeted in Israeli strikes
UN watchdog confirms Iran’s Natanz nuclear site targeted in Israeli strikes
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Friday confirmed that the Natanz nuclear site is among those targeted in Israeli strikes on Iran. MORE..
Former NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa further remanded
Former NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa further remanded
Former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), Thusitha Halloluwa, has been further remanded until June 20, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Ahmedabad plane crash: Tata Group announces compensation to families of victims
Ahmedabad plane crash: Tata Group announces compensation to families of victims
Hours after an Air India plane, carrying 242 members onboard, crashed in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, Tata Group on Thursday announced INR 10 million compensation to the families of those who lost their lives in the accident. MORE..
Senior Iranian military, nuclear officials killed in Israeli strikes
Senior Iranian military, nuclear officials killed in Israeli strikes
Israeli strikes deep inside Iran have resulted in the killing and wounding of several top Iranian military and nuclear officials, in one of the most significant escalations between the two nations to date. MORE..
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard commander Hossein Salami killed in Israeli strike
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard commander Hossein Salami killed in Israeli strike
Iranian state media confirms the killing of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Commander Hossein Salami in an Israeli strike. MORE..
Former Army Chief General Hamilton Wanasinghe passes away
Former Army Chief General Hamilton Wanasinghe passes away
Former Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, General Hamilton Wanasinghe has passed away at the age of 91. MORE..
Israel conducts ‘pre-emptive strike’ on Iran: Israeli defence minister
Israel conducts ‘pre-emptive strike’ on Iran: Israeli defence minister
Israel launched a “pre-emptive strike” on Iran, the country’s defence minister said early on Friday (Jun 13), after US President Donald Trump had warned that Israel could soon strike Iran’s nuclear sites. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected today
Several spells of showers expected today
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-western provinces, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Agri Ministry issues recommendations based on National Animal Census
Agri Ministry issues recommendations based on National Animal Census
A set of recommendations have been issued by the Ministry of Agriculture based on information revealed in the report of the National Animal Census conducted in March. MORE..
| June 12, 2025 10:25 pm
Death toll in Ahmedabad plane crash increases to 290
Death toll in Ahmedabad plane crash increases to 290
At least 290 people have been killed when an Air India plane bound for London with 242 people on board crashed minutes after taking off from the western city of Ahmedabad earlier today. MORE..