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Special bus services in place for Sinhala and Tamil New Year
Special bus services in place for Sinhala and Tamil New Year
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has planned special bus services to facilitate public transportation for people travelling to their hometowns for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. MORE..
Two persons electrocuted to death in Polgahawela
Two persons electrocuted to death in Polgahawela
Two individuals have reportedly died after being electrocuted on a plot of land in the Bangalawatta area of Polgahawela. MORE..
Trump threatens to take out Iran in ‘one night’ if no deal before deadline
Trump threatens to take out Iran in ‘one night’ if no deal before deadline
US President Donald Trump has threatened to take out Iran ‘‘in one night’’ if it fails to make a deal before the deadline he set for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route. MORE..
Artemis II moon mission breaks Apollo 13 record for distance from Earth
Artemis II moon mission breaks Apollo 13 record for distance from Earth
The four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission cruised on Monday to the deepest point in space reached by any human, following the tug of lunar gravitational force en route to a rare crewed flyby over the shadowed far side of the moon. MORE..
Middle East war means ‘all roads’ lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says
Middle East war means ‘all roads’ lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says
The war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund told Reuters on Monday, ahead of a forecast for the world economy planned by the global lender for next week. MORE..
Showers expected in parts of the island today
Showers expected in parts of the island today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Northern, North-central, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Southern provinces after 1.00 p.m, today (07), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Sinopec increases price of Super Diesel
Sinopec increases price of Super Diesel
Sinopec Energy Lanka (Private) Limited announced that it has increased the retail price of Super Diesel by Rs. 28 to Rs. 600 per litre with effect from midnight today (6). MORE..
Hambantota Port expands capacity as Middle East crisis drives surge in shipping volumes
Hambantota Port expands capacity as Middle East crisis drives surge in shipping volumes
The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has significantly expanded its operational capacity in response to a sharp surge in global shipping volumes triggered by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, reinforcing its position as a key alternative hub along the East–West shipping corridor. MORE..
Donald Trump says Tuesday deadline to make a deal with Iran is final
Donald Trump says Tuesday deadline to make a deal with Iran is final
US President Donald Trump said on Monday the Tuesday deadline he has set for Iran to make a deal is final, adding that Iran’s proposal was significant but not good enough. MORE..
Development Officers to be assigned for Prajashakthi Drive
Development Officers to be assigned for Prajashakthi Drive
The third meeting of the Steering Committee of the ‘Prajashakthi’ National Programme implemented by the present Government to empower communities and ensure the equitable distribution of economic benefits within society was held this afternoon (06) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
Iran rejects ceasefire as deadline nears on Trump ‘hell’ ultimatum
Iran rejects ceasefire as deadline nears on Trump ‘hell’ ultimatum
The US and Iran on Monday weighed a framework plan to end their five‑week-old conflict, as Tehran said it wanted a lasting end to the war and pushed back against pressure to swiftly reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a temporary ceasefire. MORE..
Saudi Arabia evacuates Riyadh’s key financial hub amid Iran threat
Saudi Arabia evacuates Riyadh’s key financial hub amid Iran threat
Saudi Arabia has ordered businesses to evacuate Riyadh’s main financial hub amid rising concerns over potential Iranian missile and drone attacks, in a move that underscores growing regional tensions, according to Semafor. MORE..
Final report of Census of Population and Housing 2024 submitted to President
Final report of Census of Population and Housing 2024 submitted to President
The final report of the Census of Population and Housing 2024 in Sri Lanka was officially presented today (06) at the Presidential Secretariat to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake by K. M. D. S. D. Karunarathne, the Director General of the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
Israel hits Iran’s largest petrochemical complex after Trump threat
Israel hits Iran’s largest petrochemical complex after Trump threat
Israel struck Iran’s largest petrochemical complex on Monday (Apr 6), as the Islamic Republic defied threats from US President Donald Trump to devastate civilian infrastructure if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
Man nabbed for soliciting bribe posing as land official
Man nabbed for soliciting bribe posing as land official
A broker who solicited and accepted a bribe of Rs. 45,000 has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
Red Cross joins calls for de-escalation after Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure
Red Cross joins calls for de-escalation after Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure
Threats against civilian infrastructure cannot “become the new norm in warfare,” the Red Cross said today, becoming the latest organization calling for de-escalation after US President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iranian power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. MORE..
Imported cigarettes worth Rs. 507 million seized by Customs
Imported cigarettes worth Rs. 507 million seized by Customs
Sri Lanka Customs officials have seized 3,380,000 illegally imported foreign cigarette sticks during an inspection of a container brought into the country. MORE..
Over 4,600 litres of hoarded diesel seized in Kalmunai
Over 4,600 litres of hoarded diesel seized in Kalmunai
A stock of 4,620 litres of diesel has been seized by Kalmunai Headquarters Police during a raid conducted today (06) on Madhavan Road in Kalmunai. MORE..
Police warn of surge in online financial scams during festive season
Police warn of surge in online financial scams during festive season
The general public has been urged to exercise extreme caution when using online platforms during the festive period owing to a surge in financial scams. MORE..
12-hour water cut announced for several areas in Homagama tomorrow
12-hour water cut announced for several areas in Homagama tomorrow
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut for Homagama and surrounding areas (Zone 02) tomorrow (07). MORE..
Indian Vice President CP Radhakrishna visit to Sri Lanka
Indian Vice President CP Radhakrishna visit to Sri Lanka
The Vice President of India, CP Radhakrishnan is scheduled to arrive on a two-day office visit to Sri Lanka. MORE..
Minister Sunil Handunneththi holds discussions with IMF representatives
Minister Sunil Handunneththi holds discussions with IMF representatives
A special meeting was held today (06) between Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunneththi, and representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). MORE..
Top EU official says any targeting of energy sites would be “illegal” after Trump threat
Top EU official says any targeting of energy sites would be “illegal” after Trump threat
European Council President António Costa warned Monday that the targeting of energy facilities would be “illegal and unacceptable” after US President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. 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 and Eastern provinces and the Monaragala and Hambantota districts. MORE..
Providing ATM services puts significant financial burden on banks – Central Bank Governor
Providing ATM services puts significant financial burden on banks – Central Bank Governor
The banking system bears a significant cost in providing cash transaction services through ATM machines, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has stated. MORE..