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Several spells of showers expected today
Several spells of showers expected today
Showers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Special announcement for Sri Lankans in Israel
Special announcement for Sri Lankans in Israel
In view of the current situation in Israel, the Government of India has agreed to provide a limited number of seats on Indian Airlines flights operating from Amman, Jordan to New Delhi, India, for those wishing to travel to Sri Lanka, the Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel said in a statement. MORE..
US urges China to dissuade Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz
US urges China to dissuade Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday called on China to encourage Iran to not shut down the Strait of Hormuz after Washington carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. MORE..
SLBFE to amend registration procedure for self-directed overseas employment
SLBFE to amend registration procedure for self-directed overseas employment
A new amendment will be made to the procedure for Sri Lankans seeking employment abroad through self-directed means to obtain registration with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), according to the Chairman of the SLBFE, Kosala Wickramasinghe. MORE..
China ‘strongly condemns’ US strikes on Iran: Foreign Ministry
China ‘strongly condemns’ US strikes on Iran: Foreign Ministry
China’s foreign ministry said on Sunday it “strongly condemns” US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, adding that they “escalate tensions in the Middle East”. MORE..
Houthis threaten to attack Red Sea shipping after US strikes on Iran
Houthis threaten to attack Red Sea shipping after US strikes on Iran
The US strike on Iran fuelled fears that Israel’s war with Tehran could escalate to a broader regional conflict. Adding more pressure to the situation, Yemen’s Houthi rebels have said that they would attack Red Sea shipping after Trump claimed the US has ‘obliterated’ Iran’s nuclear facilities. MORE..
Iranian FM to travel to Moscow to ‘coordinate positions’ with Putin
Iranian FM to travel to Moscow to ‘coordinate positions’ with Putin
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, responding to a question from a Russian outlet, said he’ll travel to Moscow today to meet with President Vladimir Putin, after the US struck Iranian nuclear sites. MORE..
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Israel recovers bodies of two hostages and soldier from Gaza
Israel recovers bodies of two hostages and soldier from Gaza
The bodies of two Israeli hostages and a soldier have been recovered from the Gaza Strip, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said. MORE..
Airlines keep avoiding Middle East airspace after US attack on Iran
Airlines keep avoiding Middle East airspace after US attack on Iran
Airlines continued to avoid large parts of the Middle East on Sunday (Jun 22) after the United States strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, according to flight tracking website FlightRadar24, with traffic already skirting airspace in the region due to recent missile exchanges. MORE..
Sri Lanka Army issues clarification on information shared on social media
Sri Lanka Army issues clarification on information shared on social media
A statement has been issued concerning information being circulated on social media relating to the Sri Lanka Army. MORE..
No Sri Lankans injured in Israel despite drone strikes by Iran
No Sri Lankans injured in Israel despite drone strikes by Iran
No Sri Lankans have been injured during the past 24 hours in Israel despite a series of drone attacks by Iran, the Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel confirmed. MORE..
Iran warns US strikes on nuclear sites will have ‘everlasting consequences’
Iran warns US strikes on nuclear sites will have ‘everlasting consequences’
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Sunday that the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities were “outrageous” and “will have everlasting consequences.” MORE..
Meal charges for Parliament staff reduced
Meal charges for Parliament staff reduced
The House Committee of Parliament has decided to revise the meal charges levied on parliamentary staff, following requests made by staff members. MORE..
Sri Lanka emphasizes the importance of regional unity and shared progress
Sri Lanka emphasizes the importance of regional unity and shared progress
Sri Lanka has emphasized the importance of regional unity and shared progress, a crucial factor for South Asia. MORE..
UN Human Rights Chief to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow
UN Human Rights Chief to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow (23). MORE..
31 still receiving treatment following Dunhinda bus accident
31 still receiving treatment following Dunhinda bus accident
A total of 31 individuals, who sustained injuries in yesterday’s bus accident along the Badulla- Mahiyanganaya main road in Dunhinda are still receiving treatment at the Badulla Teaching Hospital, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
UN chief ‘gravely alarmed’ by US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites
UN chief ‘gravely alarmed’ by US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called for the immediate de-escalation of the Israeli-Iranian conflict and for an ensuing ceasefire. MORE..
Services of President’s Fund officially launched at Divisional Secretariat level
Services of President’s Fund officially launched at Divisional Secretariat level
The official launch of providing all services of the President’s Fund through Divisional Secretariats across the island has taken place at the Kilinochchi District Secretariat. MORE..
Iranian nuclear facilities “completely and totally obliterated” - Donald Trump
Iranian nuclear facilities “completely and totally obliterated” - Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday (Jun 21) that Iran must now make peace or “we will go after” other targets in Iran, after US strikes that he said “completely and totally obliterated” Iranian nuclear sites. MORE..
Shortage of 42,000 teachers must be addressed urgently - PM Harini
Shortage of 42,000 teachers must be addressed urgently - PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized that the current shortage of over 42,000 teachers in national and provincial schools must be urgently addressed. MORE..
37 Sri Lankans in Iran, four departed in recent days: MFA
37 Sri Lankans in Iran, four departed in recent days: MFA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued details of 37 Sri Lankans currently in Iran amidst the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. MORE..
First event to honour A/L top performers in Kilinochchi
First event to honour A/L top performers in Kilinochchi
A programme to recognise high-achieving students who excelled in the recent 2023/2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination at district level has been launched by the President’s Fund. MORE..
Sri Lanka appreciates India’s support to evacuate Sri Lankans from Iran
Sri Lanka appreciates India’s support to evacuate Sri Lankans from Iran
Sri Lanka has extended its gratitude to the government of India for the timely assistance to evacuate Sri Lankans from Iran. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in some places today
Several spells of showers expected in some places today
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Donald Trump says US forces bombed Iran nuclear sites
Donald Trump says US forces bombed Iran nuclear sites
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said that a “very successful attack” on three nuclear sites in Iran had been successfully carried out, including at Fordow. MORE..