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“Let us resolve, with renewed determination, to overcome obstacles and build a prosperous nation” – PM
“Let us resolve, with renewed determination, to overcome obstacles and build a prosperous nation” – PM
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, in her message for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, highlighted that the festival marks the auspicious transition of the sun and the arrival of spring, symbolizing renewal, prosperity, unity, and strengthened relationships. MORE..
President calls for renewal, unity and resilience in Sinhala and Tamil New Year message
President calls for renewal, unity and resilience in Sinhala and Tamil New Year message
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Sinhala and Tamil New Year message, calls for renewal both physically and spiritually, highlighting that the Sinhala and Tamil New Year is the foremost cultural festival of the people of this country. MORE..
Sinhala and Tamil New Year dawns
Sinhala and Tamil New Year dawns
The Sinhala and Tamil New Year has dawned today (14), at 9.32 a.m. marking the commencement of a significant cultural celebration observed across Sri Lanka. MORE..
Indian national arrested with over 2kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA
Indian national arrested with over 2kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA
A foreign national has been arrested today (14) by officers of the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Unit for attempting to smuggle a consignment of ‘Kush’ cannabis valued at Rs. 2.87 million into the country. MORE..
Limited bus and train services in operation today
Limited bus and train services in operation today
The National Transport Commission (NTC) states that a limited number of buses have been deployed today (14) to meet passenger demand during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period. MORE..
US State Department confirms Rubio to take part in Lebanon-Israel talks
US State Department confirms Rubio to take part in Lebanon-Israel talks
The US State Department has confirmed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will take part in Tuesday’s meeting between the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to Washington. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 p.m., today (14), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Sinhala and Tamil New Year to dawn in few hours
Sinhala and Tamil New Year to dawn in few hours
The Sinhala and Tamil New Year is set to dawn in a few hours today (14), marking the commencement of a significant cultural celebration observed across Sri Lanka. MORE..
NBRO implements priority framework for Cyclone Ditwah compensation payments
NBRO implements priority framework for Cyclone Ditwah compensation payments
A special programme has been introduced to provide compensation for owners of houses and business buildings damaged due to Cyclone Ditwah, the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has stated. MORE..
Donald Trump deletes controversial Truth Social post where he appears Jesus-like
Donald Trump deletes controversial Truth Social post where he appears Jesus-like
Faced with growing backlash, US President Donald Trump appears to have removed a controversial Truth Social post depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure. MORE..
Sri Lanka to usher in Sinhala and Tamil New Year tomorrow
Sri Lanka to usher in Sinhala and Tamil New Year tomorrow
The dawn of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year will be celebrated in Sri Lanka tomorrow (April 14). MORE..
5,000 people killed in Iran and Lebanon since conflict began, authorities say
5,000 people killed in Iran and Lebanon since conflict began, authorities say
More than 5,000 people have been killed in Iran and Lebanon since conflict broke out in the region six weeks ago, according to recent tolls given by local authorities. MORE..
Accident-related hospital admissions spike during festive period
Accident-related hospital admissions spike during festive period
A significant increase in hospital admissions have been reported due to accidents during the New Year season, health officials noted. MORE..
NATO allies refuse to join Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade
NATO allies refuse to join Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade
NATO allies said on Monday (Apr 13) they would not get involved in United States President Donald Trump’s plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, proposing instead to intervene only once fighting ends, in a move likely to anger Trump and increase strains in the alliance. MORE..
HRCSL finds fundamental rights violations in arrest and suspension of Thushara Upuldeniya
HRCSL finds fundamental rights violations in arrest and suspension of Thushara Upuldeniya
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has concluded that the arrest and suspension of Prisons Commissioner General Thushara Upuldeniya were not carried out in accordance with proper legal procedures and that his fundamental human rights were therefore violated. MORE..
Donald Trump threatens to sink Iranian ships that come near blockade
Donald Trump threatens to sink Iranian ships that come near blockade
President Donald Trump issued a new threat to Iran Monday morning, saying the US will sink any Iranian ships that come near the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
Ukrainian woman arrested after assault on civilian and police officer in Mount Lavinia
Ukrainian woman arrested after assault on civilian and police officer in Mount Lavinia
A Ukrainian national has been arrested following an assault incident reported in Mount Lavinia. MORE..
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Pakistan PM says efforts to resolve conflict still under way
Pakistan PM says efforts to resolve conflict still under way
Full efforts are still being made to resolve the conflict between the U.S. and Iran, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday, a day after talks between the two sides, held in Islamabad, ended without agreement. MORE..
Army rescues missing hiker from Hanthana Mountain Range
Army rescues missing hiker from Hanthana Mountain Range
An individual who had gone to climb “Katusu Konda” in the Hanthana Mountain Range and went missing has been successfully rescued by the Sri Lanka Army. MORE..
Deadline passes for US blockade of Hormuz, Iran threatens to retaliate against Gulf neighbours
Deadline passes for US blockade of Hormuz, Iran threatens to retaliate against Gulf neighbours
The deadline passed on Monday for the start of a US military blockade of ships leaving Iran’s ports, and Tehran threatened to retaliate against ports of its Gulf neighbours after weekend talks on ending the war broke down. MORE..
Iran’s President condemns Donald Trump’s “insult” to Pope Leo
Iran’s President condemns Donald Trump’s “insult” to Pope Leo
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned what he called the “insult” to the pontiff, in the latest development related to President Donald Trump’s fierce criticism of Pope Leo XIV yesterday. MORE..
Families allowed to visit prison inmates under special New Year arrangement
Families allowed to visit prison inmates under special New Year arrangement
The Department of Prisons has taken steps to grant a special opportunity for open visits to prison inmates in view of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. MORE..
US military issues ‘capture’ warning to vessels entering blockaded area without permission
US military issues ‘capture’ warning to vessels entering blockaded area without permission
The US military has warned that any vessels entering or exiting the area of its upcoming blockade without permission will be “subject to interception, diversion, and capture”. MORE..
Teenager dies following accident on Kalutara–Bandaragama road
Teenager dies following accident on Kalutara–Bandaragama road
A teenager has died following a road accident that occurred on the Kalutara–Bandaragama road, police stated. MORE..
Israel supports US naval blockade, says Netanyahu
Israel supports US naval blockade, says Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel supports the US naval blockade of Iranian ports. MORE..