Pezeshkian says Iran ‘no longer trusts talks with Washington’President Masoud Pezeshkian has told Al Jazeera that Iran no longer trusts negotiations with the United States after previous rounds of talks were followed by attacks and sanctions, as Tehran awaits a response to its latest proposal to end the war.4h agoITAK MP Shritharan joins protest over removal of Thileepan statueIllankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) Parliamentarian Sivagnanam Shritharan joined a protest in Jaffna today (27) opposing the removal of a statue of former LTTE member Thileepan from behind the Nallur Temple.5h agoLandslide warnings remain in effect across seven districtsLandslide warnings issued for seven districts remain in effect amid continued heavy rainfall, the National Building Research Institute (NBRI) said.6h agoLandslide warnings remain in effect across seven districtsLandslide warnings issued for seven districts remain in effect amid continued heavy rainfall, the National Building Research Institute (NBRI) said.6h agoAfghanistan says 28 fighters killed after crossing from Pakistan; Islamabad denies tiesAfghanistan's defence ministry said on Sunday its forces had killed 28 fighters and wounded 32 in the eastern province of Nuristan after a group it said included Islamic State militants crossed from Pakistan.6h agoAfghanistan says 28 fighters killed after crossing from Pakistan; Islamabad denies tiesAfghanistan's defence ministry said on Sunday its forces had killed 28 fighters and wounded 32 in the eastern province of Nuristan after a group it said included Islamic State militants crossed from Pakistan.6h agoPolice probe ‘Loku Patty’ link in deadly Baddegama shootingPolice are investigating a possible link to imprisoned drug trafficker “Loku Patty” following a deadly shooting targeting a three-wheeler in Halpathota, Baddegama, this morning (27).6h agoPolice probe ‘Loku Patty’ link in deadly Baddegama shootingPolice are investigating a possible link to imprisoned drug trafficker “Loku Patty” following a deadly shooting targeting a three-wheeler in Halpathota, Baddegama, this morning (27).6h agoUK Police arrest five men on suspicion of terror offenses near air base used by US forcesUK police arrested five men close to an airbase in England that is used by US long-range bombers on suspicion of terror and explosives offenses.7h agoUK Police arrest five men on suspicion of terror offenses near air base used by US forcesUK police arrested five men close to an airbase in England that is used by US long-range bombers on suspicion of terror and explosives offenses.7h agoNEWS ALERTPresident to seek Cabinet approval for three-month fuel subsidyPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the present government has decided to provide a fuel subsidy for the next three months, with the relevant Cabinet paper scheduled to be presented tomorrow (28).8h agoNEWS ALERTPresident to seek Cabinet approval for three-month fuel subsidyPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the present government has decided to provide a fuel subsidy for the next three months, with the relevant Cabinet paper scheduled to be presented tomorrow (28).8h agoPresident rejects claims of political revenge in corruption probesPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has rejected claims that the government’s investigations into alleged corruption are politically motivated, saying there is no intention to take revenge against any individual.8h agoPresident rejects claims of political revenge in corruption probesPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has rejected claims that the government’s investigations into alleged corruption are politically motivated, saying there is no intention to take revenge against any individual.8h agoSri Lanka targets 4 million tourists, US$8 billion revenue by 2030The present government aims to attract four million tourists annually and generate US$8 billion in tourism revenue by 2030, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has said.8h agoSri Lanka targets 4 million tourists, US$8 billion revenue by 2030The present government aims to attract four million tourists annually and generate US$8 billion in tourism revenue by 2030, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has said.8h agoAPIT concerns raised in talks between government and banking sectorConcerns and proposals regarding Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT) were raised during a special discussion between Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando and members of the National Executive Committee of the Banks and Finance Forum.9h agoAPIT concerns raised in talks between government and banking sectorConcerns and proposals regarding Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT) were raised during a special discussion between Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando and members of the National Executive Committee of the Banks and Finance Forum.9h agoIranian Minister says only negotiation can end conflict after Trump rejects Hormuz dealOnly a "negotiated solution" can end the conflict between the US and Iran, Tehran's foreign minister has said, after President Donald Trump publicly rejected a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.9h agoIranian Minister says only negotiation can end conflict after Trump rejects Hormuz dealOnly a "negotiated solution" can end the conflict between the US and Iran, Tehran's foreign minister has said, after President Donald Trump publicly rejected a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.9h ago‘People stand with us, no one can topple this government’ - PresidentThe people continue to support the present government, despite claims made by political opponents, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said.9h ago‘People stand with us, no one can topple this government’ - PresidentThe people continue to support the present government, despite claims made by political opponents, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said.9h agoFloods, landslides kill 15 in India, four in Nepal as rivers riseHeavy rain and storms have triggered floods and landslides across parts of India and neighbouring Nepal, killing at least 19 people and leaving 10 workers missing as rivers rose above danger levels, authorities said.10h agoFloods, landslides kill 15 in India, four in Nepal as rivers riseHeavy rain and storms have triggered floods and landslides across parts of India and neighbouring Nepal, killing at least 19 people and leaving 10 workers missing as rivers rose above danger levels, authorities said.10h agoAmber warm advisory issued for several areasAn Amber-level warm weather advisory has been issued for several parts of the country, with the heat index expected to reach the ‘Caution’ level in some areas tomorrow (28), the Department of Meteorology said.10h agoAmber warm advisory issued for several areasAn Amber-level warm weather advisory has been issued for several parts of the country, with the heat index expected to reach the ‘Caution’ level in some areas tomorrow (28), the Department of Meteorology said.10h agoSeveral men arrested in major incident at UK air base used by USBritish police said on Sunday they had arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offences and Army bomb disposal experts were examining a number of vehicles in a "major incident" near an air base used by the US in southwest England.11h agoSeveral men arrested in major incident at UK air base used by USBritish police said on Sunday they had arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offences and Army bomb disposal experts were examining a number of vehicles in a "major incident" near an air base used by the US in southwest England.11h agoNine arrested in Jaffna with sharp weapons, Rs. 900,000 cashJaffna Police have arrested nine people, including a woman, after they were allegedly found travelling in a suspicious manner while carrying sharp weapons and Rs. 900,000 in cash.11h agoNine arrested in Jaffna with sharp weapons, Rs. 900,000 cashJaffna Police have arrested nine people, including a woman, after they were allegedly found travelling in a suspicious manner while carrying sharp weapons and Rs. 900,000 in cash.11h agoGovHR digital system launched to modernise public sector HR managementThe government has officially launched the GovHR system, a digital platform aimed at modernising and streamlining human resource management across the public service.11h agoGovHR digital system launched to modernise public sector HR managementThe government has officially launched the GovHR system, a digital platform aimed at modernising and streamlining human resource management across the public service.11h ago“Ending IMF programme after 2027 could trigger economic setback”Abandoning Sri Lanka’s International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme after 2027 could push the country back into an economic crisis, the ‘Dinana Dakuna’ collective has warned.12h ago“Ending IMF programme after 2027 could trigger economic setback”Abandoning Sri Lanka’s International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme after 2027 could push the country back into an economic crisis, the ‘Dinana Dakuna’ collective has warned.12h agoWinds up to 50 kmph expected in southern and eastern seasWind speeds of up to 50 kmph are expected in several sea areas around Sri Lanka, with the Department of Meteorology warning of temporarily strong gusty winds and rough seas during the next 24 hours.12h agoWinds up to 50 kmph expected in southern and eastern seasWind speeds of up to 50 kmph are expected in several sea areas around Sri Lanka, with the Department of Meteorology warning of temporarily strong gusty winds and rough seas during the next 24 hours.12h ago15 Northern Province divisional secretariats recognised for service excellenceA total of 15 Divisional Secretariats in the Northern Province have been recognised for their outstanding performance in handling applications under the President’s Fund following the decentralisation of its services to the Divisional Secretariat level.12h ago15 Northern Province divisional secretariats recognised for service excellenceA total of 15 Divisional Secretariats in the Northern Province have been recognised for their outstanding performance in handling applications under the President’s Fund following the decentralisation of its services to the Divisional Secretariat level.12h ago