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Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on cruise ship off Cape Verde
Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on cruise ship off Cape Verde
Medics were working on Monday (May 4) to evacuate two people with symptoms of the deadly hantavirus after a suspected outbreak on a luxury cruise ship held off West Africa carrying mostly British, American and Spanish passengers, officials said. MORE..
Joint opposition to hold public rally against govt in Matara on May 10
Joint opposition to hold public rally against govt in Matara on May 10
The next rally in a series of public rallies organised by the Joint Opposition against the incumbent government is scheduled to be held on May 10 in Matara. MORE..
13 schoolchildren injured as van plunges into precipice in Nawalapitiya
13 schoolchildren injured as van plunges into precipice in Nawalapitiya
A van transporting school children from the Kataboolawa area of Nawalapitiya to Harangala veered off the road and plunged into a precipice near the Thispane Junction in Nawalapitiya at around 7.00 a.m. today (05). MORE..
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Secret Service says it shot a man near the White House who allegedly fired toward officers
Secret Service says it shot a man near the White House who allegedly fired toward officers
The Secret Service said agents shot a man Monday near the White House who is alleged to have opened fire after he was confronted by authorities. MORE..
Three Welikada Prison guards arrested over inmate death - Police
Three Welikada Prison guards arrested over inmate death - Police
Three prison guards attached to Welikada Prison have been arrested by Sri Lanka Police following the death of an inmate yesterday who was apprehended while attempting to escape, said the Police Spokesman. MORE..
Blast at fireworks factory in China’s Hunan kills 21, Xi calls for probe, state media says
Blast at fireworks factory in China’s Hunan kills 21, Xi calls for probe, state media says
A blast at a fireworks factory in China’s Hunan province has killed 21 people and injured 61, prompting President Xi Jinping to call for a thorough investigation, state media reported on Tuesday. MORE..
New three-judge bench to hear Prageeth Ekneligoda abduction case
New three-judge bench to hear Prageeth Ekneligoda abduction case
The High Court Trial-at-Bar in Colombo has decided to recommence the long-stalled trial concerning the abduction and enforced disappearance of journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda, following a formal indictment filed by the Attorney General. MORE..
All preschools must be registered before July 1 – Minister
All preschools must be registered before July 1 – Minister
All preschools across the island must be registered before July 1 this year, according to Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj. MORE..
Vijay’s TVK seeks Governor’s appointment over govt formation after big win
Vijay’s TVK seeks Governor’s appointment over govt formation after big win
Vijay’s TVK emerged as the single largest party in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections with 108 seats, but fell short of a majority. The result has triggered negotiations with Congress, PMK and other parties over support for a TVK-led government. MORE..
Iran’s assault on UAE oil hub, vessels in Hormuz lifts oil prices 6%
Iran’s assault on UAE oil hub, vessels in Hormuz lifts oil prices 6%
Oil prices surged roughly 6 percent on Monday as Iran intensified attacks on the United Arab Emirates and vessels in the Middle East Gulf over the past 24 hours, marking the most serious escalation since a U.S.-Iran ceasefire took effect in early April. MORE..
US and UAE report Iran attacks as military pushes to reopen Strait of Hormuz
US and UAE report Iran attacks as military pushes to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The US military said it fired on Iranian forces and sank six small boats targeting civilian ships as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. MORE..
37 Chinese nationals deported after detention at Welisara Centre
37 Chinese nationals deported after detention at Welisara Centre
Thirty-seven Chinese nationals including six women, who were arrested while engaging in illegal activities and detained at the Welisara Detention Centre, have been deported from Sri Lanka. MORE..
Parliament to convene today for first sitting after New Year celebrations
Parliament to convene today for first sitting after New Year celebrations
Parliament is scheduled to convene today (05) for the first time following the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holidays. MORE..
Indians vote for change in key states of West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala
Indians vote for change in key states of West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala
Assembly election results still being tallied in several states in India on May 4 reflect a strong mood for political change and signal monumental shifts in regional politics. MORE..
Trump warns Iran forces will be ‘blown off the face of the Earth’ if they target US ships
Trump warns Iran forces will be ‘blown off the face of the Earth’ if they target US ships
President Donald Trump warned [Iranian forces that they would be ‘‘blown off the face of the Earth’‘ if they attempted to target US ships in the Strait of Hormuz or Persian Gulf. MORE..
US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility
US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility
President Donald Trump says the US has struck seven Iranian “fast boats” in the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington seeks to guide stranded ships out of the Gulf through the largely closed waterway. MORE..
Rainfall expected to increase over the island after tomorrow
Rainfall expected to increase over the island after tomorrow
The Intertropical Convergence Zone (where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge) affects the island’s weather, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
US and Iranian militaries trade shots as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate
US and Iranian militaries trade shots as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate
The US military “blew up” six small Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after Iran launched “multiple cruise missiles, drones and small boats” at US Navy ships and at commercial ships being “protected” by the US military, US Central Command chief Adm. Bradley Cooper told reporters. MORE..
UAE suspends Dubai, Sharjah flights after Iranian ‘drone strikes’
UAE suspends Dubai, Sharjah flights after Iranian ‘drone strikes’
Flights at major UAE hubs, including Dubai International Airport and Sharjah International Airport, were temporarily suspended following reports of a drone attack in the emirate of Fujairah, according to Iranian state media FARS News Agency. MORE..
Three Indian nationals injured in Fujairah drone attack
Three Indian nationals injured in Fujairah drone attack
Three Indian nationals were injured in a drone attack on the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ), authorities said on Monday, as emergency teams continued efforts to contain a fire triggered by the incident. MORE..
Explosion rocks South Korean ship at Strait of Hormuz, officials say
Explosion rocks South Korean ship at Strait of Hormuz, officials say
An explosion and fire occurred Monday on a South Korean-linked vessel at the Strait the Hormuz, according to spokesperson from the South Korean Foreign Ministry. MORE..
Letters of appointment handed over to members of Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee
Letters of appointment handed over to members of Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee
The official appointment letters for the members of the newly established “Cricket Transformation Committee” (CTC) were handed over today (04) by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage.
UAE reports large fire at oil port after drone attack from Iran
UAE reports large fire at oil port after drone attack from Iran
The United Arab Emirates on Monday sent out an alert for potential missile threats throughout the country, the first in just under a month when the United States and Iran agreed to a ceasefire. MORE..
Citizenship of Finance Ministry Secretary under scrutiny
Citizenship of Finance Ministry Secretary under scrutiny
A letter containing five questions has been submitted by the “Dinana Dakuna” organization, raising concerns over the citizenship status of Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance. MORE..
PM Narendra Modi calls Bengal election verdict ‘unprecedented, historic’
PM Narendra Modi calls Bengal election verdict ‘unprecedented, historic’
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP National President Nitin Nabin addressed the nation to celebrate a landmark electoral performance, following the declaration of results earlier today. MORE..