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Lebanese PM accuses Israel of war crimes after strike kills journalist
Lebanese PM accuses Israel of war crimes after strike kills journalist
Prime Minister of Lebanon Nawaf Salam has condemned the killing of journalist Amal Khalil, while accusing Israel of war crimes. MORE..
Lane closed on Colombo–Galle road near Kalutara after gravel spill triggers motorcycle accidents
Lane closed on Colombo–Galle road near Kalutara after gravel spill triggers motorcycle accidents
A lane on the Colombo–Galle main road has been temporarily closed in the Kalutara–Wettumakada area after gravel spilled from a moving lorry early this morning (23). MORE..
Oil prices up 4% on uncertain Iran-US ceasefire prospects
Oil prices up 4% on uncertain Iran-US ceasefire prospects
Oil prices jumped 4 percent Thursday after Iran vowed not to reopen the Strait of Hormuz so long as a US naval blockade remained in place despite a ceasefire extension. MORE..
Sri Lanka Police refutes social media claims on recruitment age limit
Sri Lanka Police refutes social media claims on recruitment age limit
Sri Lanka Police has issued a clarification regarding information circulating on social media about the age limits for police recruitment. MORE..
US Senate rejects measure aimed at limiting Trump’s war powers in Iran for fifth time
US Senate rejects measure aimed at limiting Trump’s war powers in Iran for fifth time
The United States Senate rejected for the fifth time this year, a measure aimed at restricting President Donald Trump’s war powers by requiring congressional approval for any future military action in Iran. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s life expectancy rises with success of national immunization programme
Sri Lanka’s life expectancy rises with success of national immunization programme
Sri Lanka’s life expectancy has improved over the past 15 years, largely due to the success of the National Immunization Programme of the Ministry of Health. MORE..
High-stakes Tamil Nadu, West Bengal election begins in India amid voter roll row
High-stakes Tamil Nadu, West Bengal election begins in India amid voter roll row
Voters will cast their ballots on Thursday as high-stakes state elections get under way across India, with key contests in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. MORE..
Walk for Peace heads to Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy today
Walk for Peace heads to Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy today
The second day of the internationally recognized “Ehipassiko Walk for Peace” falls today (23). MORE..
Sri Lanka, Iran Foreign Ministers hold phone conversation
Sri Lanka, Iran Foreign Ministers hold phone conversation
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has held a telephone conversation with Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran. MORE..
Auspicious time for planting of tree saplings for New Year falls today
Auspicious time for planting of tree saplings for New Year falls today
The auspicious time for Planting of Tree Saplings, as specified in the Sinhala and Tamil New Year auspicious time schedule (‘Nekath Seettuwa’), falls today (April 23). MORE..
Heavy rainfall above 75 mm expected in parts of the island today
Heavy rainfall above 75 mm expected in parts of the island today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1:00 p.m., the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters - Report
US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters - Report
The US military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, shipping and security sources said on Wednesday. MORE..
Iran says Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to ceasefire breaches
Iran says Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to ceasefire breaches
Iran’s chief negotiator in talks with the US said it is “not possible” for the Strait of Hormuz to be opened due to “the blatant violations of the ceasefire” by the US and Israel. MORE..
Trump says US-Iran talks ‘possible’ within 36 to 72 hours: report
Trump says US-Iran talks ‘possible’ within 36 to 72 hours: report
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday a new round of peace talks with Iran is “possible” within the next 36 to 72 hours, a report said, a day after he announced an extension of a ceasefire with the Islamic Republic to allow for diplomatic efforts to continue. MORE...
Finance Ministry says investigations underway after hackers breached a dept’s computer system
Finance Ministry says investigations underway after hackers breached a dept’s computer system
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development says it has already lodged complaints with law enforcement agencies and other relevant institutions regarding the theft committed by cyber hackers who breached the computer system of the External Resources Department of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. MORE..
Nearly 20 injured after bus veers off road, crashes into tree in Kinniya
Nearly 20 injured after bus veers off road, crashes into tree in Kinniya
Nearly 20 passengers were injured after a private bus veered off the road and crashed into a tree near the Upparu-aru Bridge on the Trincomalee - Batticaloa main road within the Kinniya Police Division this evening (22). MORE..
Second Nepali minister leaves month-old government
Second Nepali minister leaves month-old government
Nepal’s Minister of Home Affairs, Sudan Gurung, resigned on Wednesday saying there had been questions over his investments and other matters, the second minister to go from the month-old government. MORE..
USD 2.5 million Treasury payment diverted to hackers? – Opposition demands urgent probe
USD 2.5 million Treasury payment diverted to hackers? – Opposition demands urgent probe
Reports claiming that USD 2.5 million from Sri Lanka’s Treasury may have likely been diverted to cybercriminals has sparked concern, with the government yet to respond to the allegation highlighted by the country’s opposition. MORE..
EU to consider forcing countries to hold, redistribute jet fuel stocks
EU to consider forcing countries to hold, redistribute jet fuel stocks
The European Union is considering requiring countries to hold stockpiles of jet fuel, and potentially redistribute it based on regional needs and shortages, Europe’s energy policy chief told Reuters on Wednesday, as concerns mount over possible shortages tied to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. MORE..
President directs to complete compensation payments for partially damaged homes before May-end
President directs to complete compensation payments for partially damaged homes before May-end
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to ensure that the Government approved compensation of Rs. 500,000 for houses partially damaged by Cyclone Ditwah is paid to all beneficiaries before the end of May, except in exceptional circumstances. 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-Central, North-Western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Eastern provinces and the Monaragala district. MORE..
Detention order on ex-SIS chief Suresh Sallay to continue
Detention order on ex-SIS chief Suresh Sallay to continue
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to report on May 20 the progress of the investigations into the arrested suspects...MORE..
Iran’s IRGC Navy claims it has seized two ships in Strait of Hormuz - state media
Iran’s IRGC Navy claims it has seized two ships in Strait of Hormuz - state media
The IRGC has seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, state news has claimed. MORE..
Chaminda Pathiraja appointed Controller General of Immigration and Emigration
Chaminda Pathiraja appointed Controller General of Immigration and Emigration
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to appoint Iraj Chaminda Pathiraja to the post of Controller General of Immigration and Emigration on a permanent basis. MORE..
Three vessels hit by gunfire in Strait of Hormuz, crews safe
Three vessels hit by gunfire in Strait of Hormuz, crews safe
At least three container ships were hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security sources and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. MORE..