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Donald Trump says he will deploy US National Guard in Washington DC
Donald Trump says he will deploy US National Guard in Washington DC
President Donald Trump said on Monday he was putting Washington’s police department under federal control and ordering the National Guard to deploy to the nation’s capital. MORE..
Court grants permission to detain and question suspects in Sahaspura shooting incident
Court grants permission to detain and question suspects in Sahaspura shooting incident
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today granted permission to the CCD to detain and question the three suspects arrested in connection with the shooting incident in Borella on August 7. MORE..
Another 11 Sri Lankans trafficked to Myanmar cybercrime centres
Another 11 Sri Lankans trafficked to Myanmar cybercrime centres
Another 11 Sri Lankans have been trafficked to Myanmar to work at cybercrime centres, according to the Ministry of Defence. MORE..
Chilaw resident held at BIA with Rs. 115 million worth of gold biscuits
Chilaw resident held at BIA with Rs. 115 million worth of gold biscuits
An individual has been arrested by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department at the Bandaranaike International Airport with a stock of gold biscuits valued at over Rs. 115 million. MORE..
Daya Lankapura named Chairman of the Right to Information Commission
Daya Lankapura named Chairman of the Right to Information Commission
Daya Lankapura, a veteran journalist and media trainer, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Right to Information (RTI) Commission of Sri Lanka. MORE..
975 individuals arrested during special island-wide police raids
975 individuals arrested during special island-wide police raids
A total of 975 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island-wide operation conducted yesterday (10). MORE..
Elon Musk’s Tesla applies to supply power to UK homes
Elon Musk’s Tesla applies to supply power to UK homes
Elon Musk’s electric car and energy company Tesla has applied for a licence to supply electricity to British homes. MORE..
Unemployed graduates stage protest opposite JVP Headquarters in Pelawatte
Unemployed graduates stage protest opposite JVP Headquarters in Pelawatte
A protest organized by the Combined Association of Unemployed Graduates was held today opposite the Ministry of Education in Pelawatte. MORE..
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GMOA and Health Ministry continue to clash over doctors’ transfer process
GMOA and Health Ministry continue to clash over doctors’ transfer process
The GMOA has accused the Ministry of Health of delaying the implementation of agreements reached with the Health Minister regarding the rectification of irregularities in the doctors’ transfer process. MORE..
India estimates about 55% of goods exported to US will face Trump tariff
India estimates about 55% of goods exported to US will face Trump tariff
About 55 per cent of India’s merchandise exports to the United States will be subject to the tariff imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration, the Indian government said on Monday. MORE..
Petition challenging Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill filed at SC
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Petition challenging Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill filed at SC
A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the bill presented to Parliament by the government seeking to revoke the privileges of former Presidents. MORE..
President discusses pre-budget proposals for 2026 with officials
President discusses pre-budget proposals for 2026 with officials
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has chaired a meeting at the Presidential Secretariat to review projects implemented under the 2025 budget allocations for the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, and to discuss pre-budget proposals for 2026. MORE..
ITAK calls for ‘hartal’ in North and East on Friday
ITAK calls for ‘hartal’ in North and East on Friday
A ‘hartal’ will be observed on Friday (15), in the North and East to protest against the alleged “brutality of the military”, according to the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi. MORE..
Three including woman arrested with narcotics worth Rs. 2 million
Three including woman arrested with narcotics worth Rs. 2 million
Three individuals, including a woman have been arrested in Karuvappankerny, Batticaloa with a stock of narcotics valued at around Rs. 2 million, police stated. MORE..
Fatal ‘rat fever’ cases among children on the rise: Experts
Fatal ‘rat fever’ cases among children on the rise: Experts
The potentially fatal leptospirosis (rat fever) disease is currently on the rise, according to Dr. Deepal Perera, a pediatric specialist at the Lady Ridgeway Children’s Hospital in Colombo. MORE..
South Korea military shrinks by 20% due to low birthrate
South Korea military shrinks by 20% due to low birthrate
South Korea’s military has shrunk to about 450,000 people - a decline of 20% over the last six years, according to a defence ministry report released by a ruling party lawmaker on Sunday. MORE..
Vietnamese national drowns in seas off Moragalla
Vietnamese national drowns in seas off Moragalla
A foreign woman who went for a swim at the Moragalla beach in Aluthgama has drowned and died, police noted. MORE..
Three injured after lorry crashes, catches fire on Southern Expressway
Three injured after lorry crashes, catches fire on Southern Expressway
A lorry traveling along the Southern Expressway from Kottawa has met with an accident near the Kurundugahahetekma area after crashing into a safety barrier.
Australia to recognise Palestinian state in September
Australia to recognise Palestinian state in September
Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, following similar moves by the UK, France and Canada, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said. MORE..
Suspect arrested with Ambergris worth over Rs. 5 million
Suspect arrested with Ambergris worth over Rs. 5 million
A suspect has been arrested by Divulapitiya Police while in possession of a large stock of ‘Ambergris’, estimated to be worth over Rs. 5 million. MORE..
Five Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
Five Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
Five Al Jazeera journalists have been killed in an Israeli strike near Gaza City’s Al-Shifa Hospital, the broadcaster has said. MORE..
Doctors call off strike after talks with Health Minister
Doctors call off strike after talks with Health Minister
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to call off their island-wide strike action which was slated to commence today (11). MORE..
Three arrested for aiding Borella shooting that killed two
Three arrested for aiding Borella shooting that killed two
Three suspects have been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the shooting incident at Sahaspura in Borella, which claimed the lives of two persons and left 3 others injured. MORE..
One killed, dozens injured, as 6.1 earthquake hits western Turkey
One killed, dozens injured, as 6.1 earthquake hits western Turkey
A 6.1-magnitude quake struck Sindirgi in western Turkey on Sunday, the Turkish disaster management agency (AFAD) said, killing at least one person and injuring dozens more. MORE..
Several spells of light showers expected in parts of the island
Several spells of light showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says several spells of light showers will occur in the Western, North-western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today. MORE..