'Strait of Hormuz will never return to pre-war status': Iran signals new maritime policyIran's Parliament Speaker has declared that the Strait of Hormuz will never return to the way it operated before the war, signalling Tehran's intention to take firm control of one of the world's most strategically vital shipping lanes. 15m agoGovt has no intention of repealing PTA, claims Wijeyadasa RajapaksheFormer Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has alleged that the incumbent government has no intention of repealing the controversial Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).22m agoTwo suspects arrested as police bust two cannabis cultivations in WellawayaTwo suspects have been arrested after police uncovered two cannabis cultivations during a raid carried out in the Aluthwela area by officers attached to the Wellawaya Police Station. 36m agoTwo suspects arrested as police bust two cannabis cultivations in WellawayaTwo suspects have been arrested after police uncovered two cannabis cultivations during a raid carried out in the Aluthwela area by officers attached to the Wellawaya Police Station. 36m agoNEWS ALERTSuspects flee with gold jewellery after breaking open bank safe in KoralaimaThree individuals allegedly broke open a safe at a rural bank in Koralaima, Moragahahena, and fled with a stock of gold jewellery, according to the Police.58m agoNEWS ALERTSuspects flee with gold jewellery after breaking open bank safe in KoralaimaThree individuals allegedly broke open a safe at a rural bank in Koralaima, Moragahahena, and fled with a stock of gold jewellery, according to the Police.58m agoPentagon seeks $80 billion from US Congress for Iran war costsThe Pentagon has told senators it needs roughly $80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the U.S. war against Iran, adding to what is already a sizable military spending boost being sought by President Donald Trump.1h agoPentagon seeks $80 billion from US Congress for Iran war costsThe Pentagon has told senators it needs roughly $80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the U.S. war against Iran, adding to what is already a sizable military spending boost being sought by President Donald Trump.1h agoTwo killed in separate motorcycle accidents in Kokkuvil and KilinochchiTwo people have died in separate road accidents reported in Kokkuvil and Kilinochchi areas, according to police. 2h agoTwo killed in separate motorcycle accidents in Kokkuvil and KilinochchiTwo people have died in separate road accidents reported in Kokkuvil and Kilinochchi areas, according to police. 2h agoTreasury Secretary, CBSL Governor summoned as COPF probes $2.5 million cyber theftThe Committee on Public Finance (COPF) is scheduled to reconvene today (23) to examine the disappearance of US$2.5 million in funds belonging to the Treasury allegedly due to theft by cyber criminals. 2h agoTreasury Secretary, CBSL Governor summoned as COPF probes $2.5 million cyber theftThe Committee on Public Finance (COPF) is scheduled to reconvene today (23) to examine the disappearance of US$2.5 million in funds belonging to the Treasury allegedly due to theft by cyber criminals. 2h agoUS eases oil sanctions as Iran denies Vance claim on nuclear inspectorsIran has denied a claim by Vice-President JD Vance that it will allow nuclear inspectors back into the country, after the first round of talks between Washington and Tehran to reach a final deal to end the war. 2h agoUS eases oil sanctions as Iran denies Vance claim on nuclear inspectorsIran has denied a claim by Vice-President JD Vance that it will allow nuclear inspectors back into the country, after the first round of talks between Washington and Tehran to reach a final deal to end the war. 2h agoThree arrested for illegal excavations within forest reserve for archeological artifactsThree suspects have been arrested by Bogaswewa Police for allegedly carrying out illegal excavations in search of archeological artifacts within the Semamadhu Reserve area. 3h agoThree arrested for illegal excavations within forest reserve for archeological artifactsThree suspects have been arrested by Bogaswewa Police for allegedly carrying out illegal excavations in search of archeological artifacts within the Semamadhu Reserve area. 3h agoTwo-year-old girl dies after falling into unprotected well in DharmapuramA two-year-old girl has reportedly died after falling into an unprotected well in the Dharmapuram Police Division. 3h agoTwo-year-old girl dies after falling into unprotected well in DharmapuramA two-year-old girl has reportedly died after falling into an unprotected well in the Dharmapuram Police Division. 3h agoPistol and ammunition recovered in Meetiyagoda after interrogation of suspectA foreign-manufactured pistol and five rounds of 9mm ammunition have been recovered in the Meetiyagoda area based on information revealed during the interrogation of a suspect arrested with Crystal Methamphetamine, commonly known as ‘Ice’, police said. 3h agoPistol and ammunition recovered in Meetiyagoda after interrogation of suspectA foreign-manufactured pistol and five rounds of 9mm ammunition have been recovered in the Meetiyagoda area based on information revealed during the interrogation of a suspect arrested with Crystal Methamphetamine, commonly known as ‘Ice’, police said. 3h agoAt least 18 dead in France, including two children in hot car, as Europe bakesAt least 18 people died in France, including two children left in a hot car, as a heatwave hung over Europe, smashing temperature records in several cities on Monday. 4h agoAt least 18 dead in France, including two children in hot car, as Europe bakesAt least 18 people died in France, including two children left in a hot car, as a heatwave hung over Europe, smashing temperature records in several cities on Monday. 4h agoShowers expected in parts of the island today Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (23), the Department of Meteorology said. 4h agoShowers expected in parts of the island today Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (23), the Department of Meteorology said. 4h agoUS provides advanced satellite communications system to Sri Lanka Navy The United States Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Paul Kapur today announced that the US will provide Fleet Broadband satellite communications technology to the Sri Lanka Navy, strengthening maritime connectivity along some of the world’s busiest shipping routes. 11h agoUS provides advanced satellite communications system to Sri Lanka Navy The United States Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Paul Kapur today announced that the US will provide Fleet Broadband satellite communications technology to the Sri Lanka Navy, strengthening maritime connectivity along some of the world’s busiest shipping routes. 11h agoCJ urges new lawyers to uphold integrity and professional standardsThe Chief Justice, Preethi Padman Surasena has emphasized that becoming a professional is a challenging journey and that success in a profession should not be measured solely by financial gain.12h agoCJ urges new lawyers to uphold integrity and professional standardsThe Chief Justice, Preethi Padman Surasena has emphasized that becoming a professional is a challenging journey and that success in a profession should not be measured solely by financial gain.12h agoPM calls for stronger SAARC ties to boost cooperation and connectivityThe Secretary-General of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Md. Golam Sarwar paid a farewell courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees today (22).12h agoPM calls for stronger SAARC ties to boost cooperation and connectivityThe Secretary-General of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Md. Golam Sarwar paid a farewell courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees today (22).12h agoAt least 13 killed and dozens injured after Qatar gas explosionAt least 13 people have been killed and 66 injured after an explosion at Qatar's largest gas facility.12h agoAt least 13 killed and dozens injured after Qatar gas explosionAt least 13 people have been killed and 66 injured after an explosion at Qatar's largest gas facility.12h agoCourt to deliver verdict on case over Pushpika de Silva’s Mrs. Sri Lanka crown incident in October The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has fixed October 17 for the delivery of the verdict in the case concerning the alleged assault on Pushpika de Silva, winner of the 2021 Mrs. Sri Lanka pageant, and the forcible removal of her crown during the competition.13h agoCourt to deliver verdict on case over Pushpika de Silva’s Mrs. Sri Lanka crown incident in October The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has fixed October 17 for the delivery of the verdict in the case concerning the alleged assault on Pushpika de Silva, winner of the 2021 Mrs. Sri Lanka pageant, and the forcible removal of her crown during the competition.13h agoUS reaffirms commitment to strengthening ties with Sri Lanka during meeting with President Dr. Paul Kapur, the United States Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, who is currently visiting Sri Lanka, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this afternoon (22) at the Presidential Secretariat. 14h agoUS reaffirms commitment to strengthening ties with Sri Lanka during meeting with President Dr. Paul Kapur, the United States Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, who is currently visiting Sri Lanka, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this afternoon (22) at the Presidential Secretariat. 14h agoNEWS ALERTUS Treasury issues temporary license for Iranian oil salesThe US Treasury Department on Monday move to temporarily allow the sale of Iranian oil, issuing a 60 day “general license” that lifts restrictions normally in place on the commodity.14h agoNEWS ALERTUS Treasury issues temporary license for Iranian oil salesThe US Treasury Department on Monday move to temporarily allow the sale of Iranian oil, issuing a 60 day “general license” that lifts restrictions normally in place on the commodity.14h ago