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Merchant vessels report gunfire as they attempt to cross Hormuz – report

Merchant vessels report gunfire as they attempt to cross Hormuz – report

Special traffic plan announced for visit of Indian VP

Sri Lanka Police has announced a special traffic plan to be implemented in view of the official visit of the Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan. MORE..

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Separate incidents of violence against women trigger outrage and police action across Sri Lanka

Three separate incidents involving violent attacks on women have been reported from Moragahahena, Gokarella, and Ragama, prompting police investigations and multiple arrests. MORE..

Passenger arrested with cigarettes worth over Rs. 5 mln at BIA

A Sri Lankan passenger attempting to smuggle a consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes and e-cigarettes valued at Rs. 5.53 million into the country was arrested by Customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in the early hours of today (18). MORE..

Strait of Hormuz will return to ‘strict control’ due to US blockade, Iranian military says

The Iranian military’s joint command has released a statement on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported. MORE..

Former MP Sampath Athukorala attacked with sharp weapon in Pitigala

Former Galle District Member of Parliament representing the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Sampath Athukorala, was injured in an attack carried using a sharp weapon in the Bambarawana area of Pitigala. MORE..

Iran announces partial reopening of its airspace

Iran has announced a partial reopening of its airspace after a seven-week hiatus because of the war, state media reported. MORE..

US, Iran to hold new nuclear talks in Pakistan: Report

A new round of nuclear talks between the US and Iran is set to take place in the Pakistani capital on Monday, according to a report on Friday. MORE..

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72-hour detention order issued on ‘Karandeniye Raju’ for further investigation

Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler, has confirmed that “Karandeniye Raju,” an organized criminal suspect recently arrested in India and subsequently brought back to Sri Lanka, is currently being detained for 72 hours for further investigation. MORE..

Father drowns while rescuing children in Mihintale Tank

A 55-year-old man, a resident of Maradan Kulama, tragically drowned last afternoon (17) after leaping into the Maradan Kulama Wewa in Mihintale to save his son and another child. MORE..

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CPC denies purchasing crude oil at $286 per barrel (English)

CPC denies purchasing crude oil at $286 per barrel (English)

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz as Trump says US blockade will continue (English)

Imported coal was substandard, but no fraud occured - Minister Vijitha Herath (English)

Fuel prices may be adjusted amid global market fluctuations as govt absorbs import costs - Minister (English)

44 killed in road accidents during festive period; Drunk driving identified as a main cause: Police (English)

Former MP Chandana Kathriarachchi arrested with firearms and ammunition cache (English)

Office train services to resume as normal tomorrow; Private bus operations reduced (English)

Derana-Dialog 'Rangiri Dambulu Soorya Mangalya' draws massive crowds in Dambulla (English)

Customary anointing of oil for New Year performed at temples across the island (English)

Sri Lanka's Aging Population; 2024 Census reveals demographic trends and socioeconomic impacts (English)

Sri Lankans ushered in Sinhala and Tamil New Year with customs and festivities across the country (English)

President welcomes New Year with residents of newly rebuilt home damaged by cyclone (English)

Opposition lodges complaint with CID over alleged irregularities in the coal tender process (English)

Sinhala and Tamil New Year dawns tomorrow; ‘Punya Kaalaya’ begins at 3:08 a.m. (English)

Technology

China humanoid robot half-marathon to showcase technical leaps

China humanoid robot half-marathon to showcase technical leaps

Audi, SAIC will jointly develop future models under new China brand

Audi, SAIC will jointly develop future models under new China brand

OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research

OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research

Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says

Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says

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Rihanna makes history as first woman to hit 200 million RIAA certifications

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Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic comments

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Ranbir Kapoor makes history as only Bollywood star on TIME 100 list

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Netflix to refocus on ads, content after failed Warner Bros bid

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