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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..
Two Police Sergeants arrested for soliciting bribes
Two Police Sergeants arrested for soliciting bribes
Two Police Sergeants attached to the Ampara Divisional Criminal Investigation Division were arrested today (June 21) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for soliciting bribes. MORE..
8 killed, 13 injured after hot-air balloon catches fire and falls in Brazil
8 killed, 13 injured after hot-air balloon catches fire and falls in Brazil
A hot-air balloon caught fire and tumbled from the sky on Saturday in Brazil ‘s southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people, firefighters said. MORE..
Three dead, over 25 injured in bus accident in Badulla
Three dead, over 25 injured in bus accident in Badulla
(UPDATED) The death toll from the bus accident at Dunhinda in Badulla has climbed to three after another passenger succumbed to injuries, according to hospital sources. MORE..
SriLankan Airlines’ newly acquired Airbus completes maiden flight
SriLankan Airlines’ newly acquired Airbus completes maiden flight
SriLankan Airlines’ newly acquired Airbus A330-200 wide-body aircraft successfully completed its maiden commercial flight, departing from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake to Malé International Airport in the Maldives. MORE..
Pakistan to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Pakistan to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Pakistan said on Saturday it would recommend U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, an accolade that he has said he craves, for his work in helping to resolve the recent conflict between India and Pakistan. MORE..
21 underage children taken into custody while begging and vending on streets
21 underage children taken into custody while begging and vending on streets
Sri Lanka Police have taken into custody 21 underage children who were found begging and selling goods on the streets under unsafe conditions. MORE..
Valid Israeli visa mandatory for Sri Lankans exiting via Egypt - Embassy
Valid Israeli visa mandatory for Sri Lankans exiting via Egypt - Embassy
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel has announced that it is now mandatory for Sri Lankans intending to travel from Israel to Sri Lanka via Egypt to possess a valid Israeli visa, in light of the prevailing security situation and regional travel complications. MORE..
ADB pledges full support for Sri Lanka’s new education reforms
ADB pledges full support for Sri Lanka’s new education reforms
The representatives of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have expressed their full support for the new education reforms undertaken by the Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Training, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya alongside the current government. MORE..
India to help in evacuating Sri Lankan nationals from Iran
India to help in evacuating Sri Lankan nationals from Iran
Following formal requests from the Governments of Nepal and Sri Lanka, the Indian Embassy in Tehran on Saturday said that it will now extend its evacuation efforts under Operation Sindhu to include citizens from both neighbouring countries. MORE..
Iran, Israel launch new attacks after Tehran rules out nuclear talks
Iran, Israel launch new attacks after Tehran rules out nuclear talks
Iran and Israel exchanged fresh attacks early on Saturday, a day after Tehran said it would not negotiate over its nuclear programme while under threat and Europe tried to keep peace talks alive. MORE..
TNL celebrates 32 years as Sri Lanka’s first private television broadcaster
TNL celebrates 32 years as Sri Lanka’s first private television broadcaster
Today (21) marks the 32nd anniversary of TNL (Telshan Network Limited), Sri Lanka’s first private television media channel. MORE..
World Bank approves $150M program to support Sri Lanka’s clean energy transition
World Bank approves $150M program to support Sri Lanka’s clean energy transition
The World Bank Group approved a new $150 million program to support Sri Lanka’s move toward clean, reliable, and affordable energy. MORE..
Police bust fake currency racket after suspect nabbed with counterfeit notes
Police bust fake currency racket after suspect nabbed with counterfeit notes
The Hatharaliyadda Police have uncovered a counterfeit currency note operation following a tip-off received last afternoon (20), concerning the circulation of fake currency in the area. MORE..
Earthquake hits northern Iran as Israeli air strikes continue
Earthquake hits northern Iran as Israeli air strikes continue
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck northern Iran on Friday, while Israeli air strikes continued to hit the country. MORE..
UK parliament votes for assisted dying, paving way for historic law change
UK parliament votes for assisted dying, paving way for historic law change
Britain’s parliament voted on Friday in favour of a bill to legalise assisted dying, paving the way for the country’s biggest social change in a generation. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says that several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today. MORE..
Sri Lankan mother-daughter duo nabbed with fake Indian passports
Sri Lankan mother-daughter duo nabbed with fake Indian passports
A woman and her daughter from Sri Lanka were taken into custody for entering India with counterfeit Indian passports. MORE..