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Donald Trump believes Iran war will end soon
Donald Trump believes Iran war will end soon
President Donald Trump said the war with Iran is “close to over”, according to remarks from an interview with Maria Bartiromo set to air on Fox News.
250 Rohingya and Bangladeshis missing after migrant boat sinks in Andaman Sea
250 Rohingya and Bangladeshis missing after migrant boat sinks in Andaman Sea
About 250 Rohingya and Bangladeshis, including children, are missing after their boat capsized last week in the Andaman Sea, according to the United Nations’ refugee and migration agencies. MORE..
Anointing of oil ritual for New Year begins
Anointing of oil ritual for New Year begins
The auspicious time for the tradition of anointing oil for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year commenced at 6:55 a.m. today (15). MORE..
President participates in New Year oil anointing ceremony in Kandy
President participates in New Year oil anointing ceremony in Kandy
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is participating in the official state ceremony for the traditional oil-anointing ritual of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year in Kandy. MORE..
Two dead, three missing in separate drowning incidents
Two dead, three missing in separate drowning incidents
Three brothers who went to bathe in the Mahaweli River, which flows through the Somawathiya Reserve in Serunuwara, have drowned and gone missing. MORE..
Lebanon and Israel agree to hold more talks after first direct negotiations in over three decades
Lebanon and Israel agree to hold more talks after first direct negotiations in over three decades
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to meet again, officials said, after a first round of talks were held Tuesday in Washington, DC. MORE..
Additional buses and trains to be deployed for those returning to Colombo
Additional buses and trains to be deployed for those returning to Colombo
Based on the needs of passengers who travelled to their hometowns for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, steps have been taken to deploy additional buses to Colombo starting today (15), the National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced. MORE..
Showers expected in several provinces after 1pm
Showers expected in several provinces after 1pm
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, and North-western provinces, and in Anuradhapura district after 1.00 pm.
Trump hints Iran talks could resume this week as US maritime blockade continues
Trump hints Iran talks could resume this week as US maritime blockade continues
President Donald Trump has suggested talks aimed at ending the war in Iran could resume this week, after negotiations collapsed at the weekend, prompting the US to blockade Iranian ports. MORE..
State oil-anointing ceremony for New Year to be held today
State oil-anointing ceremony for New Year to be held today
The official state ceremony for the traditional oil-anointing ritual of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year is scheduled to take place this morning (April 15) at the premises of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy. MORE..
Journalist detained in Kuwait after posting video of crashed US fighter jet
Journalist detained in Kuwait after posting video of crashed US fighter jet
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, a journalist known for his past work at VICE, HuffPost, Al Jazeera and other outlets, is apparently behind bars in Kuwait, six weeks after posting a video of a US Air Force fighter jet crash west of Kuwait City. MORE..
More than 200 Iranian sailors leave Sri Lanka on special aircraft
More than 200 Iranian sailors leave Sri Lanka on special aircraft
More than 200 Iranian nationals who were held at the Welisara Detention Centre and the Koggala Detention Centre have left the island on a special aircraft on Tuesday (14). MORE..
Donald Trump says Pope doesn’t understand Iran’s nuclear threat
Donald Trump says Pope doesn’t understand Iran’s nuclear threat
US President Donald Trump said Pope Leo XIV doesn’t understand Iran’s nuclear threat. MORE..
Four Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
Four Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
A total of four Indian fishermen from Rameswaram have been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for violating the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and fishing in Sri Lankan waters. MORE..
US officials say second round of peace talks could happen Thursday
US officials say second round of peace talks could happen Thursday
The standoff between the United States and Iran deepened Tuesday as the US declared it had blockaded Iran’s ports, Tehran threatened to strike targets across the region, and Pakistan said it was racing to bring the sides together for more talks. MORE..
Cultural festival of Sinhala and Tamil New Year held in Gampaha
Cultural festival of Sinhala and Tamil New Year held in Gampaha
The Sinhala and Tamil New Year cultural festival, organized by the Ministry of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, was held today (14) in Gampaha under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, with the performance of traditional auspicious customs and rituals. MORE..
State ceremony for anointing oil for Avurudu to be held in Kandy
State ceremony for anointing oil for Avurudu to be held in Kandy
The official state ceremony for the traditional oil-anointing ritual of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year is scheduled to take place tomorrow morning (April 15) in Kandy. MORE..
IMF trims global growth forecast due to Iran war
IMF trims global growth forecast due to Iran war
The International Monetary Fund has modestly reduced its forecast for global economic growth this year, but warned that the damage from the war with Iran could be much more severe if the conflict dragged on and oil prices rose further. MORE..
Over 520,000 vehicles use expressways during festive period
Over 520,000 vehicles use expressways during festive period
Over 500,000 vehicles have used expressways over the past four days as people traveled to their hometowns to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. MORE..
Iran estimates damages from US-Israel strikes at $270 billion
Iran estimates damages from US-Israel strikes at $270 billion
Iran’s initial estimate of the damages from US-Israel strikes puts the approximate cost at $270 billion, Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani was cited as saying by the semi-official news agency Tasnim, adding that the figure is not yet final. MORE..
Japan halts new foreign worker intake for food services
Japan halts new foreign worker intake for food services
Japan has stopped accepting new foreign workers in its food services sector from Monday (Apr 13), as the industry nears its quota under a skilled worker scheme. MORE..
Suspected associate of Dubai-based drug trafficker arrested in Wennappuwa
Suspected associate of Dubai-based drug trafficker arrested in Wennappuwa
An individual involved in drug trafficking has been arrested in Dummaladeniya, Wennappuwa, police stated. 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, Western, Eastern and Southern provinces and the Monaragala district. MORE..
School shooting in Turkey leaves 16 wounded, governor says
School shooting in Turkey leaves 16 wounded, governor says
A teenager opened fire at a high school in Turkey’s southeastern province of Sanliurfa on Tuesday, wounding at least 16 people, including students and teachers, before killing himself, Governor Hasan Sildak said. MORE..
Iran’s President urges Macron, Europe to push US toward deal
Iran’s President urges Macron, Europe to push US toward deal
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian urged Europe to play a more active role in pushing the United States toward an agreement, saying diplomacy remains the best way to resolve disputes, according to state media. MORE..