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Sri Lanka, Iran Foreign Ministers hold phone conversation
Sri Lanka, Iran Foreign Ministers hold phone conversation
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has held a telephone conversation with Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran. MORE..
Auspicious time for planting of tree saplings for New Year falls today
Auspicious time for planting of tree saplings for New Year falls today
The auspicious time for Planting of Tree Saplings, as specified in the Sinhala and Tamil New Year auspicious time schedule (‘Nekath Seettuwa’), falls today (April 23).
Heavy rainfall above 75 mm expected in parts of the island today
Heavy rainfall above 75 mm expected in parts of the island today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 pm.
US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters - Report
US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters - Report
The US military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, shipping and security sources said on Wednesday.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to ceasefire breaches
Iran says Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to ceasefire breaches
Iran’s chief negotiator in talks with the US said it is “not possible” for the Strait of Hormuz to be opened due to “the blatant violations of the ceasefire” by the US and Israel.
Trump says US-Iran talks ‘possible’ within 36 to 72 hours: report
Trump says US-Iran talks ‘possible’ within 36 to 72 hours: report
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday a new round of peace talks with Iran is “possible” within the next 36 to 72 hours, a report said, a day after he announced an extension of a ceasefire with the Islamic Republic to allow for diplomatic efforts to continue. MORE...
Finance Ministry says investigations underway after hackers breached a dept’s computer system
Finance Ministry says investigations underway after hackers breached a dept’s computer system
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development says it has already lodged complaints with law enforcement agencies and other relevant institutions regarding the theft committed by cyber hackers who breached the computer system of the External Resources Department of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. MORE..
Nearly 20 injured after bus veers off road, crashes into tree in Kinniya
Nearly 20 injured after bus veers off road, crashes into tree in Kinniya
Nearly 20 passengers were injured after a private bus veered off the road and crashed into a tree near the Upparu-aru Bridge on the Trincomalee - Batticaloa main road within the Kinniya Police Division this evening (22). MORE..
Second Nepali minister leaves month-old government
Second Nepali minister leaves month-old government
Nepal’s Minister of Home Affairs, Sudan Gurung, resigned on Wednesday saying there had been questions over his investments and other matters, the second minister to go from the month-old government. MORE..
USD 2.5 million Treasury payment diverted to hackers? – Opposition demands urgent probe
USD 2.5 million Treasury payment diverted to hackers? – Opposition demands urgent probe
Reports claiming that USD 2.5 million from Sri Lanka’s Treasury may have likely been diverted to cybercriminals has sparked concern, with the government yet to respond to the allegation highlighted by the country’s opposition. MORE..
EU to consider forcing countries to hold, redistribute jet fuel stocks
EU to consider forcing countries to hold, redistribute jet fuel stocks
The European Union is considering requiring countries to hold stockpiles of jet fuel, and potentially redistribute it based on regional needs and shortages, Europe’s energy policy chief told Reuters on Wednesday, as concerns mount over possible shortages tied to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. MORE..
President directs to complete compensation payments for partially damaged homes before May-end
President directs to complete compensation payments for partially damaged homes before May-end
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to ensure that the Government approved compensation of Rs. 500,000 for houses partially damaged by Cyclone Ditwah is paid to all beneficiaries before the end of May, except in exceptional circumstances. 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-Central, North-Western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Eastern provinces and the Monaragala district. MORE..
Detention order on ex-SIS chief Suresh Sallay to continue
Detention order on ex-SIS chief Suresh Sallay to continue
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to report on May 20 the progress of the investigations into the arrested suspects...MORE..
Iran’s IRGC Navy claims it has seized two ships in Strait of Hormuz - state media
Iran’s IRGC Navy claims it has seized two ships in Strait of Hormuz - state media
The IRGC has seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, state news has claimed. MORE..
Chaminda Pathiraja appointed Controller General of Immigration and Emigration
Chaminda Pathiraja appointed Controller General of Immigration and Emigration
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to appoint Iraj Chaminda Pathiraja to the post of Controller General of Immigration and Emigration on a permanent basis. MORE..
Three vessels hit by gunfire in Strait of Hormuz, crews safe
Three vessels hit by gunfire in Strait of Hormuz, crews safe
At least three container ships were hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security sources and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. MORE..
Expert committee to monitor implementation of recommendations on Easter attacks
Expert committee to monitor implementation of recommendations on Easter attacks
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to establish a structured mechanism to monitor the implementation of recommendations related to the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks. MORE..
Sri Lanka Embassy in Riyadh launches special weekend consular service
Sri Lanka Embassy in Riyadh launches special weekend consular service
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh has introduced a Special Weekend Consular Services Programme to assist Sri Lankan expatriates who are unable to visit the Embassy during regular working days. MORE..
Second ship fired on in Strait of Hormuz - UKMTO
Second ship fired on in Strait of Hormuz - UKMTO
The UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO) is reporting that a second vessel has been fired upon in the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning in several provinces
Advisory issued for severe lightning in several provinces
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western, North-Central, Southern and Uva provinces and in Ampara, and Batticaloa districts. MORE..
Former SIS Chief Suresh Sallay produced before Fort Magistrate’s Court
Former SIS Chief Suresh Sallay produced before Fort Magistrate’s Court
The Former Director of the State Intelligence Service, Suresh Sallay, who is currently detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), has been produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court under tight security by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). MORE..
Thirteen killed in second India fireworks blast in three days
Thirteen killed in second India fireworks blast in three days
At least 13 people have been killed in an explosion at a firecracker factory in India’s southern state of Kerala, officials say. MORE..
Former MP Premalal Jayasekara granted bail
Former MP Premalal Jayasekara granted bail
Former Ratnapura District Parliamentarian Premalal Jayasekara, who was arrested yesterday (21) in connection with an alleged incident of threatening an individual with a firearm, has been granted bail. MORE..
Opposition calls for key officials to testify before committee probing controversial release of 323 containers
Opposition calls for key officials to testify before committee probing controversial release of 323 containers
Opposition members of the Parliamentary Committee appointed to investigate the release of 323 containers from the Colombo Harbour that were not subjected to mandatory physical inspection have submitted a proposal requesting the summoning of several high-ranking officials to give evidence. MORE..