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Sri Lanka achieves significant economic growth in 2025 – Dy Minister
Sri Lanka achieves significant economic growth in 2025 – Dy Minister
According to global economic data, Sri Lanka has achieved high growth in the year 2025, stated the Deputy Minister of Trade, Commerce, and Food Security, R. M. Jayawardena. MORE..
Online education deemed unsuitable for children aged 3–5: Ministry
Online education deemed unsuitable for children aged 3–5: Ministry
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has formally advised parents against permitting children aged between 3 to 5 years from engaging in online education programs. MORE..
Workshop held to raise awareness among govt executive officers on use of AI
Workshop held to raise awareness among govt executive officers on use of AI
A special workshop aimed at raising awareness among government executive officers on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform the public service into a more productive and efficient institution was held at the auditorium of the Ratnapura District Secretariat. MORE..
Govt establishes new pool of officers to probe public sector misconduct
Govt establishes new pool of officers to probe public sector misconduct
The government of Sri Lanka has taken steps to establish a new pool of investigation officers to conduct preliminary inquiries into misconduct within public sector institutions. MORE..
Warm weather expected to continue until May-end
Warm weather expected to continue until May-end
The Department of Meteorology has forecast that the prevailing hot weather conditions affecting several districts are likely to continue until May 25. MORE..
Sarvajana Balaya prepares ‘Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa’ after govt delay
Sarvajana Balaya prepares ‘Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa’ after govt delay
Through the intervention of Sarvajana Balaya, measures were taken today (14) to prepare an “Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa,” the table of auspicious times for this year’s Sinhala and Tamil New Year, for the public. MORE..
Deadly US attack on warship in Indian Ocean will not go unanswered: Iran army chief
Deadly US attack on warship in Indian Ocean will not go unanswered: Iran army chief
Amir Hatami, commander-in-chief of the Iranian army, has warned that the killing of 104 crew members from the IRIS Dena, one of the country’s newest warships, in the Indian Ocean upon returning from a military exercise, “will not go unanswered”. MORE..
Peradeniya ‘Yakaa Paalama’ restoration faces significant delays, warns Station Masters’ Association
Peradeniya ‘Yakaa Paalama’ restoration faces significant delays, warns Station Masters’ Association
The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association has raised serious concerns over delays in the reconstruction of the Peradeniya Railway Bridge (famously known to locals as the ‘Yakaa Paalama’ – Devil’s Bridge), warning that the project is unlikely to be completed on time. MORE..
Lanka IOC pledges to ensure Sri Lanka’s energy security, continuous fuel supply
Lanka IOC pledges to ensure Sri Lanka’s energy security, continuous fuel supply
Lanka IOC has stated that it will ensure Sri Lanka’s energy security and maintain a continuous supply of fuel to achieve that objective. MORE..
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Suspect arrested with firearms and ammunition in Kaduwela
Suspect arrested with firearms and ammunition in Kaduwela
A suspect has been arrested with a cache of firearms and live ammunition in the Weliwita area of the Kaduwela Police Division. MORE..
Formal investigation before eviction of Divulapathana residents – AG tells SC
Formal investigation before eviction of Divulapathana residents – AG tells SC
The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court that a formal investigation will be conducted regarding the residents of Divulapathana village in the Eastern Province—a predominantly Sinhalese area currently under the Mahaweli Authority—and that steps will be taken to provide them with appropriate relief prior to any eviction. MORE..
North Korea fires possible missile towards sea during US-South Korea drills
North Korea fires possible missile towards sea during US-South Korea drills
North Korea fired a projectile towards the sea on Saturday, South Korea and Japan said, with Tokyo saying it may have been a ballistic missile, while the U.S. and South Korea conducted military drills. MORE..
Missile strikes helipad inside US Embassy compound in Baghdad
Missile strikes helipad inside US Embassy compound in Baghdad
A missile struck a helipad inside the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, two security officials said. MORE..
Ten suspects granted 7-day detention over southern sea drug and weapons haul
Ten suspects granted 7-day detention over southern sea drug and weapons haul
Ten suspects arrested in connection with a large-scale narcotics and weapons seizure aboard two multi-day fishing trawlers in the seas off the southern coast of Sri Lanka have been issued seven-day detention orders after being produced before the Hulftsdorp (Aluthkade) Courts Complex. MORE..
Iran warns of strikes on regional US-linked oil firms after American attack on crucial oil export hub
Iran warns of strikes on regional US-linked oil firms after American attack on crucial oil export hub
After US forces struck military targets on Iran’s main oil hub, Kharg Island, Iran’s Armed Forces’ unified combatant command warned on Saturday that any attack on the country’s oil and energy infrastructure would trigger retaliatory strikes...MORE..
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka drop by about 30% amid Middle East crisis
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka drop by about 30% amid Middle East crisis
Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe says that tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka have declined by about 30% due to the ongoing military situation in the Middle East. MORE..
Trump says US bombed Iran’s Kharg Island, threatens its oil infrastructure
Trump says US bombed Iran’s Kharg Island, threatens its oil infrastructure
President Donald Trump said Friday the US military had heavily bombed targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, which handles almost all of Iran’s crude exports, and he threatened to hit the island’s oil infrastructure. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island today
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara, Mannar and Anuradhapura districts after 2.00 p.m. today (14), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
US orders 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to Mideast after almost 2 weeks of war
US orders 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to Mideast after almost 2 weeks of war
The American military has ordered 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to the Middle East, a U.S. official said Friday, in a major addition of forces in the region after nearly two weeks of war with Iran. MORE..
US offers $10m reward for information on top Iranian leaders
US offers $10m reward for information on top Iranian leaders
The United States is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information about senior Iranian military and intelligence officials, including its new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. MORE..
Sri Lanka repatriates remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US torpedo strike
Sri Lanka repatriates remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US torpedo strike
Sri Lanka on Friday night repatriated the remains of 84 Iranian sailors who perished when their frigate was sunk nine days ago by a US submarine, local officials said. MORE..
‘No-one will hire women’ - India’s top court rejects menstrual leave petition
‘No-one will hire women’ - India’s top court rejects menstrual leave petition
India’s top court has rejected a petition seeking menstrual leave for working women and female students with the judges saying if they were to make such a law, “no-one will hire women”. MORE..
Promoting local industry a key government priority - PM Harini
Promoting local industry a key government priority - PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that promoting the local industrial sector is one of the key priorities of the Government. MORE..
President assures protection of CEB employees’ rights amid restructuring
President assures protection of CEB employees’ rights amid restructuring
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the government is committed to addressing all issues faced by employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) at the earliest possible opportunity. MORE..
All six crew members killed in US refuelling plane crash
All six crew members killed in US refuelling plane crash
All six crew members have been killed in the crash of a refuelling plane in Iraq, the US Central Command has said. MORE..