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Gem businessman missing in Kahawatta; Police launch probe
Gem businessman missing in Kahawatta; Police launch probe
Kahawatta Police have launched an investigation into the disappearance of a gem businessman. MORE..
Israeli military days away from hitting all its “top priority” targets in Iran
Israeli military days away from hitting all its “top priority” targets in Iran
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is days away from hitting all the targets in Iran it classes as “top priority,” a spokesperson said today. MORE..
11 arrested over illegal street racing, betting in Piliyandala
11 arrested over illegal street racing, betting in Piliyandala
Eleven individuals have been arrested for engaging in illegal motorcycle and three-wheeler racing linked to betting activities along the Kesbewa alternative road in Piliyandala, police said. MORE..
Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars
Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars
Pope Leo said on Sunday that God rejects the prayers of leaders who start wars and have “hands full of blood”, in unusually forceful remarks as the Iran war entered its second month. MORE..
Legal action against traders for hoarding rice, refusing retail sales
Legal action against traders for hoarding rice, refusing retail sales
Steps have been taken to file cases before the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court against several traders accused of hoarding rice and refusing to sell it at retail prices. MORE..
Iran’s foreign minister says journalists’ deaths ‘a serious wake-up call’
Iran’s foreign minister says journalists’ deaths ‘a serious wake-up call’
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says the deaths of three journalists in Lebanon are “not only a deep loss for the media community in the region and the world, but also a serious wake-up call for the global conscience”. MORE..
Pakistan capital beefs up security ahead of high-level talks
Pakistan capital beefs up security ahead of high-level talks
The foreign ministers of Egypt and Turkey are in Pakistan, with Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister expected to arrive in the coming hours for four-way talks on regional issues, including de-escalating the US and Israeli war with Iran. MORE..
President AKD appreciates India’s support in addressing ongoing energy crisis
President AKD appreciates India’s support in addressing ongoing energy crisis
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed his gratitude to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the government of India for the support extended to Sri Lanka amidst the ongoing energy crisis. MORE..
Monaragala PS Income Inspector arrested over Rs. 50,000 fraud
Monaragala PS Income Inspector arrested over Rs. 50,000 fraud
An income inspector of the Monaragala Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested in connection with a financial fraud, police stated. MORE..
Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 strikes Tibet
Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 strikes Tibet
An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 struck Tibet on Sunday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. MORE..
Saudi Arabia extends visa deadlines as gulf travel turmoil deepens
Saudi Arabia extends visa deadlines as gulf travel turmoil deepens
Travelers stranded across the Gulf by airspace closures and airport disruptions are receiving crucial visa relief, as Saudi Arabia joins Qatar and Kuwait in extending deadlines and relaxing penalties for visitors whose permitted stays are expiring mid-crisis. MORE..
Over 630 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
Over 630 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
Police have arrested 635 suspects island-wide yesterday (28) through daily search operations launched to curb crime and drug-related activities, police said. MORE..
PM Modi thanks Gulf nations for assistance amid West Asia conflict; says ‘‘no place for self-serving politics"
PM Modi thanks Gulf nations for assistance amid West Asia conflict; says ‘‘no place for self-serving politics"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed gratitude towards Gulf nations for assistance to Indians residing there amid the West Asia conflict and noted that India is facing the global fuel crisis resolutely. MORE..
State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka extended by one month
State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka extended by one month
The State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka, declared by the President, has been extended by one month. MORE..
Minister Handunnetti pledges legal measures over low-priced imported goods
Minister Handunnetti pledges legal measures over low-priced imported goods
Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti, stated that legislation will soon be formulated to take action against those selling imported goods at prices lower than local products. MORE..
7-year-old boy killed in road accident in Thanamalwila
7-year-old boy killed in road accident in Thanamalwila
A fatal road accident has been reported near Kuda Oya town along the Thanamalwila–Wellawaya road. MORE..
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Sri Lanka’s judiciary enters digital age with landmark paperless trial
Sri Lanka’s judiciary enters digital age with landmark paperless trial
Sri Lanka’s judiciary has taken a transformative step in its history by conducting a paperless court hearing based entirely on a digital system on March 26 at the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka. MORE..
33-year-old woman arrested for hoarding petrol and diesel in Kuda Oya
33-year-old woman arrested for hoarding petrol and diesel in Kuda Oya
A 33-year-old woman has been arrested by the Kuda Oya Police for allegedly hoarding a stock of fuel at her residence. MORE..
Bahrain aluminium smelter confirms Iranian attack
Bahrain aluminium smelter confirms Iranian attack
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) says two of its workers sustained minor injuries in an Iranian attack on its smelter, one of the world’s biggest, on Saturday. MORE..
Centralized electronic system for asset and liability declarations to launch on March 31
Centralized electronic system for asset and liability declarations to launch on March 31
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has taken steps to open a centralized electronic system for asset and liability declarations to declarants. MORE..
No Kings protests across the US rally against Donald Trump
No Kings protests across the US rally against Donald Trump
Large protests against the Trump administration are taking place in cities across the US, marking the third iteration of No Kings rallies that have previously drawn crowds into the millions. MORE..
Revised bus fares must be displayed inside buses – Officials
Revised bus fares must be displayed inside buses – Officials
The Western Province Road Passenger Transport Authority states that it is mandatory to display the revised bus fares inside all buses for passengers. MORE..
Two Australian states offer free public transport to ease fuel pain
Two Australian states offer free public transport to ease fuel pain
Australians in two states will be able to travel on public transport for free to take pressure off household budgets as fuel costs surge. MORE..
Pentagon preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, Washington Post reports
Pentagon preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, Washington Post reports
The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, the Washington Post reported Saturday, citing U.S. officials. MORE..
Iran will allow more Pakistani ships through Strait of Hormuz
Iran will allow more Pakistani ships through Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan’s foreign minister said late Saturday that Iran has agreed to allow 20 additional Pakistani-flagged ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..