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‘Some progress made,’ says top US diplomat on Iran talks
‘Some progress made,’ says top US diplomat on Iran talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that “some progress (was) made” in peace talks with Iran. MORE..
Police arrest suspect over Dikoya double murder
Police arrest suspect over Dikoya double murder
Police said that the suspect wanted in connection with the recent double murder of an elderly couple inside a shop located in the Dikoya Town in Hatton, has been arrested this evening (23). MORE..
US Embassy denies reports claiming ‘FBI team’ arrived in Sri Lanka
US Embassy denies reports claiming ‘FBI team’ arrived in Sri Lanka
The US Embassy in Colombo has rejected certain local media reports which claim that a “team” from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrived in Sri Lanka to support the investigation into the USD 2.5 million cyber fraud involving Treasury funds. MORE..
PM Harini returns after concluding official visit to UK
PM Harini returns after concluding official visit to UK
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya returned to the island on Saturday (23) after concluding a successful official visit to the United Kingdom from 18 to 22 May, the PM’s Office said. MORE..
Police uncover more details on 21 Sri Lankan suspects deported from Dubai
Police uncover more details on 21 Sri Lankan suspects deported from Dubai
Sri Lanka Police have uncovered further details regarding the 21 suspects who were brought back to the island last morning (22) following their deportation from Dubai. MORE..
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After 19-year trial, five sentenced to death over assault homicide
After 19-year trial, five sentenced to death over assault homicide
The Balapitiya High Court sentenced five accused to death after a 19-year trial, finding them guilty of assaulting and murdering an individual using poles and clubs. MORE..
Police warn public over rising online financial fraud and cybercrime incidents
Police warn public over rising online financial fraud and cybercrime incidents
Sri Lanka Police have urged the public to remain vigilant regarding financial fraud and cybercrimes committed through the internet and social media platforms. MORE..
Police seek public assistance to arrest suspect over Dikoya double murder
Police seek public assistance to arrest suspect over Dikoya double murder
Hatton Police have released CCTV footage of the suspect allegedly involved in the murder of a couple in Dikoya, Hatton, and are seeking public assistance to locate and arrest the suspect. MORE..
Trump administration to force foreigners in the US to apply for a green card abroad
Trump administration to force foreigners in the US to apply for a green card abroad
Foreigners in the U.S. who want a green card will need to leave and apply in their home country, the Trump administration announced Friday, in a surprise change to a longstanding policy that sowed confusion and concern among aid groups, immigration lawyers and immigrants. MORE..
Over 2,300 Vesak ‘Dansal’ registered islandwide so far: PHIU
Over 2,300 Vesak ‘Dansal’ registered islandwide so far: PHIU
The Public Health Inspectors’ Union (PHIU) states that a total of 2,388 ‘Dansals’ across the island have been registered so far to be held in view of the upcoming Vesak festival. MORE..
12 families evacuated as landslide reportedly reactivates in Udakalagama
12 families evacuated as landslide reportedly reactivates in Udakalagama
A landslide has been reported to have reactivated in the Udakalagama area of the Gallella Grama Niladhari Division within the Ratnapura Divisional Secretariat Division, amid the prevailing adverse weather conditions affecting the country. MORE..
Death toll rises to 82 in north China coal mine accident
Death toll rises to 82 in north China coal mine accident
The death toll from a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China’s Shanxi province has jumped to at least 82, state media reported on Saturday (May 23), with nine still missing. MORE..
Indian retailers raise fuel prices for a third time amid Iran war
Indian retailers raise fuel prices for a third time amid Iran war
Indian state-owned fuel retailers raised petrol and diesel prices for the third time this month, dealers said on Saturday, as the companies look to recoup losses caused by elevated crude oil prices amid the Iran war. MORE..
Special committee to be appointed to protect lands in Eastern Province: President
Special committee to be appointed to protect lands in Eastern Province: President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that a special committee, headed by the Deputy Inspector General of Police, will be established to protect lands in the Eastern Province. MORE..
Severed human head washes ashore in Moragalla
Severed human head washes ashore in Moragalla
A severed human head has washed ashore on the beach located behind a popular tourist hotel in Moragalla, Aluthgama. MORE..
Minor flood warning issued for Kalu Ganga Basin amid heavy rainfall
Minor flood warning issued for Kalu Ganga Basin amid heavy rainfall
According to the Department of Irrigation, there is a possibility of a minor flood situation occurring in low-lying areas of the Kalu Ganga basin within the next 24 hours. MORE..
One fatality reported amid ongoing severe weather in Sri Lanka - DMC
One fatality reported amid ongoing severe weather in Sri Lanka - DMC
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has reported one fatality due to the adverse weather conditions currently affecting parts of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Early landslide warnings issued to residents in several districts
Early landslide warnings issued to residents in several districts
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for six districts due to the prevailing heavy rainfall across the country. MORE..
Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse by Israeli forces while detained
Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse by Israeli forces while detained
Pro-Palestinian activists who were deported after their Gaza-bound aid flotilla was intercepted in international waters by Israeli forces have alleged they were subjected to abuse while held in detention. MORE..
Flood warning for Attanagalu Oya basin extended by 48 hours
Flood warning for Attanagalu Oya basin extended by 48 hours
The Department of Irrigation says the flood warning issued for the Attanagalu Oya basin under at 5.30 a.m. yesterday (22) has been extended for the next 48 hours. MORE..
Gabbard resigns as Trump’s top US intelligence official
Gabbard resigns as Trump’s top US intelligence official
Tulsi Gabbard said on Friday she was resigning from her job as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, saying her husband had been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer and she was leaving her role to help him. MORE..
Israeli strikes kill six Lebanese medics in 24 hours, health ministry says
Israeli strikes kill six Lebanese medics in 24 hours, health ministry says
Six Lebanese paramedics were killed in two Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon in the span of 24 hours, Lebanon’s health ministry said on Friday, condemning the attacks as violations of international law. MORE..
Heavy showers expected in several parts of the island today
Heavy showers expected in several parts of the island today
South-West monsoon is gradually getting established over the island, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
US Dollar selling rate eases below Rs. 340 after recent sharp surge
US Dollar selling rate eases below Rs. 340 after recent sharp surge
At the close of interbank transactions today (22), it was observed that the selling rate of the US dollar at several commercial banks had fallen below the Rs. 340 mark. MORE..
US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, but says ‘not there yet’
US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, but says ‘not there yet’
The United States has seen some progress towards a deal with Iran but more work is required, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, as diplomatic efforts intensified to find an end to a conflict that has roiled the global economy. MORE..