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Iran says two nuclear facilities attacked
Iran says two nuclear facilities attacked
Two nuclear-related facilities have been attacked in Iran, but there has been no release of radioactive material, Iranian state media says. MORE..
UNDP donates two modern mobile mercury analyzers to CAA
UNDP donates two modern mobile mercury analyzers to CAA
In order to ensure consumer safety, two modern mobile mercury analyzers worth Rs. 1.8 million have been donated to the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) under the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). MORE..
Karapitiya Hospital to implement smart token OPD system, plans future upgrade to QR technology
Karapitiya Hospital to implement smart token OPD system, plans future upgrade to QR technology
The new digitalization program introduced at the Outpatient Department (OPD) of the Karapitiya National Hospital, Galle came under the special inspection of Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni, today (27). MORE..
Iran-linked hackers claim breach of FBI director’s personal email; DOJ official confirms break-in
Iran-linked hackers claim breach of FBI director’s personal email; DOJ official confirms break-in
Iran-linked hackers have publicly claimed the breach of FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal inbox, publishing photographs of the director and his purported resume to the internet. MORE..
IDF issues immediate evacuation warning in Arak, central Iran
IDF issues immediate evacuation warning in Arak, central Iran
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has issued an urgent warning to people in parts of Arak, the capital of the Markazi province in central Iran. MORE..
‘Defence shall persist as long as it is needed’, Iranian FM Araghchi at UN
‘Defence shall persist as long as it is needed’, Iranian FM Araghchi at UN
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday slammed the United States and Israel for the attacks on civilian infrastructure in Iran, most notably the Minab Elementary Girls’ school which killed over 160 people. MORE..
AG not representing Speaker in case over ex-Deputy Sec-Gen of Parliament’s suspension
AG not representing Speaker in case over ex-Deputy Sec-Gen of Parliament’s suspension
The Attorney General has not represented the Speaker, who is named as a respondent in the petition filed challenging the suspension of former Deputy Secretary General of Parliament Chaminda Kularatne, while President’s Counsel K. Kanag-Isvaran today (27) appeared before the Court of Appeal on behalf of the Speaker. MORE..
Fuel delivery to be restored following CPC agreement on transport charges
Fuel delivery to be restored following CPC agreement on transport charges
Fuel delivery will be restored from tomorrow (28), following the agreement by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) to increase intercity fuel transportation charges by 25%, the Fuel Transporter Bowser Owners’ Association said.
38,000MT of diesel and petrol to arrive from India tomorrow
38,000MT of diesel and petrol to arrive from India tomorrow
A combined shipment of 38,000 metric tons of diesel and petrol is scheduled to arrive at the Colombo Harbour from India tomorrow (29), the Indian High Commission confirmed. MORE..
Suspect arrested with heroin, ‘Ice’ and cocaine worth over Rs. 50 mln
Suspect arrested with heroin, ‘Ice’ and cocaine worth over Rs. 50 mln
A suspect has been arrested in the Sapugaskanda area for the possession of a large consignment of narcotics valued at over Rs. 50 million. MORE..
Woman abducted and thrown into well in Batti: Another suspect arrested
Woman abducted and thrown into well in Batti: Another suspect arrested
Sri Lanka Police have uncovered further details regarding the recent incident in the Nellikkadu area of Batticaloa, where an abducted woman was rescued from an abandoned well. MORE..
Health Secretary warns of increased health risks amidst rising temperatures
Health Secretary warns of increased health risks amidst rising temperatures
Sri Lanka’s health authorities have warned that a significant rise in environmental temperatures is currently being experienced, primarily due to a combination of climatic factors. MORE..
Appeals and objections called for 2nd phase of ‘Aswesuma’ Scheme
Appeals and objections called for 2nd phase of ‘Aswesuma’ Scheme
The Welfare Benefits Board has issued a notice regarding the publication of the qualified beneficiary list under the second phase of the Aswesuma Welfare Benefits Payment Scheme, as well as the opportunity to submit appeals and objections. 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 Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern and North-central provinces and in Monaragala district. MORE..
CAA conducts special raids against errant traders ahead of festive season
CAA conducts special raids against errant traders ahead of festive season
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says a special programme has been implemented to safeguard consumers ahead of the upcoming festive season. MORE..
IRGC says ships attempting to transit via Strait of Hormuz will face ‘harsh measures’
IRGC says ships attempting to transit via Strait of Hormuz will face ‘harsh measures’
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and any transit through the waterway will face “harsh measures.” MORE..
Luxury private bus catches fire on expressway; No Injuries reported
Luxury private bus catches fire on expressway; No Injuries reported
A luxury private passenger transport bus traveling from Colombo to Kataragama has reportedly caught fire near the Welipanna interchange on the Southern Expressway this afternoon (27). MORE..
| March 27, 2026 3:46 pm
Railway Dept. issues notice on Ambepussa–Alawwa train services
Railway Dept. issues notice on Ambepussa–Alawwa train services
The Department of Railways has issued an announcement regarding the restriction of train operations to a single track between Ambepussa and Alawwa to facilitate permanent repairs on the Bujjomuwa Bridge. MORE..
Water levels drop rapidly in several reservoirs in N’Eliya
Water levels drop rapidly in several reservoirs in N’Eliya
The water levels in several reservoirs across the Nuwara Eliya District have dropped rapidly due to the prevailing dry weather conditions. MORE..
Suspension of tuition classes on Wednesdays a request, not an order: official
Suspension of tuition classes on Wednesdays a request, not an order: official
The Commissioner General of Essential Services, Prabath Chandrakeerthi has requested teachers to suspend all tuition classes held on Wednesdays. MORE..
Opposition Leader urges Sri Lanka to ‘follow suit’ after India’s fuel duty cuts
Opposition Leader urges Sri Lanka to ‘follow suit’ after India’s fuel duty cuts
Following India’s decision to cut special excise duties on petrol and diesel, Sri Lanka’s Opposition Leader, Sajith Premadasa, has urged the government to do the same on fuel prices here and provide relief to the public. MORE..
Sri Lanka CERT conducts cyber safety awareness program for MPs
Sri Lanka CERT conducts cyber safety awareness program for MPs
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) conducted a Cyber Safety Awareness Program for the Members of Parliament of Sri Lanka, with the objective of enhancing awareness on the secure and responsible use of digital technologies, particularly in the context of national governance. MORE..
Drone attack targets Kuwait’s main port, authorities say
Drone attack targets Kuwait’s main port, authorities say
Kuwait said Friday that its main commercial port, Shuwaikh Port, was targeted in a “hostile” drone attack, causing material damage but no injuries. MORE..
Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sworn in as Nepal prime minister after sweeping election win
Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sworn in as Nepal prime minister after sweeping election win
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah was sworn in as prime minister of Nepal on Friday, tasked with restoring political stability and creating jobs in the poor Himalayan nation long troubled by fragile governments and weak growth prospects. MORE..
No price increase for confectionery products until May - LCMA
No price increase for confectionery products until May - LCMA
The Lanka Confectionery Manufacturers Association (LCMA) has announced that prices of biscuits, ice cream, chocolate, and other confectionery products will not be increased until May. MORE..
| March 27, 2026 1:20 pm