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Hegseth defends Iran war in US Congress, says it is not a quagmire

Hegseth defends Iran war in US Congress, says it is not a quagmire

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sought to defend the Iran war in fiery remarks to Congress on Wednesday, saying it was not a quagmire and attacking Democratic lawmakers as “feckless” for criticizing the unpopular conflict. MORE..

| April 29, 2026  10:29 pm
US war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, says Pentagon official

US war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, says Pentagon official

The United States’ war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Wednesday, providing the first official estimate of the military’s price tag for the conflict. MORE..

| April 29, 2026  10:04 pm
Eran Wickremaratne steps down from SJB committees

Eran Wickremaratne steps down from SJB committees

Former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member of Parliament Eran Wickremaratne has resigned from the party’s Working Committee and Management Committee after assuming duties as Chairman of the Restructuring Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said. MORE..

| April 29, 2026  9:21 pm
Trump urges Iran to sign a deal and discusses prolonged blockade

Trump urges Iran to sign a deal and discusses prolonged blockade

Donald Trump discussed how to mitigate the impact of a possible months-long U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports with U.S. oil companies, a White House official said on Wednesday, as the US president urged Tehran to ‘get smart soon’ and sign a deal. MORE..

| April 29, 2026  8:53 pm
British police arrest suspect after two Jewish men stabbed in London

British police arrest suspect after two Jewish men stabbed in London

Two Jewish people were stabbed in north London on Wednesday by a man who ran down a street trying to stab Jews, a local security group said, the latest in a spate of antisemitic attacks which Prime Minister Keir Starmer called “utterly appalling”. MORE..

| April 29, 2026  7:47 pm
Hatton bus crash: One succumbs to injuries, over 30 hospitalised

Hatton bus crash: One succumbs to injuries, over 30 hospitalised

One person has succumbed to injuries after a private bus veered off the road and plunged nearly 35 feet down a precipice in the Battalgalla Estate area of Dickoya along the Hatton - Fordyce main road today (29), Police Media Division said. MORE..

| April 29, 2026  7:36 pm
Treasury Secretary informs he will not appear before COPF tomorrow

Treasury Secretary informs he will not appear before COPF tomorrow

The Secretary to the Treasury Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma has informed the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) in a letter that he will not appear before the committee tomorrow (30), according to COPF Chairman Dr Harsha de Silva. MORE..

| April 29, 2026  6:40 pm
Ex-MP Eran Wickramaratne appointed chairman of SLC interim committee

Ex-MP Eran Wickramaratne appointed chairman of SLC interim committee

An interim committee headed by former Member of Parliament Eran Wickramaratne has been appointed to run Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) following the resignation of SLC president Shammi Silva and his Executive Committee. MORE..

video | April 29, 2026  5:36 pm
India, Sri Lanka reaffirm maritime partnership through bilateral diving exercise

India, Sri Lanka reaffirm maritime partnership through bilateral diving exercise

India and Sri Lanka reaffirmed their growing maritime partnership through the fourth edition of the bilateral diving exercise, IN-SLN DIVEX 2026, conducted at Colombo from April 21-28. MORE..

| April 29, 2026  5:23 pm
Two dead after small plane crashes into Australia airport hangar

Two dead after small plane crashes into Australia airport hangar

Two people have died after a small plane crashed into a hangar at an airport in South Australia, authorities say. MORE..

| April 29, 2026  4:55 pm
Dambulla restaurant fined for selling bottled water at inflated prices

Dambulla restaurant fined for selling bottled water at inflated prices

The Dambulla Magistrate’s Court today (29) imposed a fine of Rs. 510,000 on a restaurant in the Dambulla area for selling bottled drinking water, which were passed their expiry date, at a price exceeding the maximum retail price. MORE..

| April 29, 2026  4:41 pm
Around 20 injured after bus plunges into precipice in Hatton

Around 20 injured after bus plunges into precipice in Hatton

At least 20 people have sustained injuries in an accident after a passenger transport bus veered off the road and plunged into a precipice this afternoon (29) in the Wataragala Estate area on the Hatton–Dikoya main road. MORE..

| April 29, 2026  4:03 pm
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 North-Central, Eastern, Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kurunegala, Monaragala, Vavuniya, Mullaittivu, and Kilinochchi districts. MORE..

| April 29, 2026  3:57 pm
Case against ex-President Ranil adjourned till July, CID ordered to submit progress report

Case against ex-President Ranil adjourned till July, CID ordered to submit progress report

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (29) ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to submit a progress report on an ongoing investigation into a complaint filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake over alleged misappropriation of public funds. MORE..

| April 29, 2026  3:05 pm
Russian Health Minister to visit Sri Lanka

Russian Health Minister to visit Sri Lanka

Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko and a delegation will arrive in Sri Lanka on May 3 for a three-day official visit. MORE..

| April 29, 2026  2:40 pm
Electric train services under Colombo suburban railway project to commence next year

Electric train services under Colombo suburban railway project to commence next year

A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and officials of the Ministry of Transport and Highways was held today (29) at the Presidential Secretariat on the modernisation of railway services in the Colombo suburban area and related plans. MORE..

| April 29, 2026  2:20 pm
Advisory issued for severe lightning

Advisory issued for severe lightning

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northern, North-Central, Southern, North-Western provinces and in the Trincomalee district. MORE..

| April 29, 2026  2:12 pm
Sri Lanka and Indonesia consider granting visa exemption for diplomatic and official passport holders

Sri Lanka and Indonesia consider granting visa exemption for diplomatic and official passport holders

Sri Lanka and Indonesia have held discussions to grant visa exemption for diplomatic and official passport holders of both countries. MORE..

| April 29, 2026  1:53 pm
South Korean appeals court gives 7-year jail term to former President Yoon in arrest obstruction case

South Korean appeals court gives 7-year jail term to former President Yoon in arrest obstruction case

A South Korean appeals court on Wednesday gave a seven-year jail term to former President Yoon Suk Yeol on ⁠charges including obstructing investigators trying to execute an arrest warrant since his short-lived 2024 martial law declaration. MORE..

| April 29, 2026  1:11 pm
Trump tells aides to prepare for lengthy Hormuz blockade: Report

Trump tells aides to prepare for lengthy Hormuz blockade: Report

US President Donald Trump told his aides to prepare for an extended US Naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the Wall Street Journal reported, as the US looks to intensify economic pressure on Iran as the war enters its third month. MORE..

| April 29, 2026  12:51 pm
Price of wheat flour increased by Rs. 5

Price of wheat flour increased by Rs. 5

The price of wheat flour will be increased with effect from today (29), the Prima Ceylon (Pvt) Limited has announced. MORE..

| April 29, 2026  12:19 pm
Sri Lanka Cricket placed under Sports Ministry control after Executive Committee resigns

Sri Lanka Cricket placed under Sports Ministry control after Executive Committee resigns

The resignation of the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), including its President Shammi Silva, has been accepted by the Minister of Sports. MORE..

| April 29, 2026  12:07 pm
Suspected gunman linked to foreign-based underworld figure arrested in Homagama

Suspected gunman linked to foreign-based underworld figure arrested in Homagama

A suspected gunman linked to an organized criminal known as “Homagama Gagana” who is currently residing overseas has been arrested by police. MORE..

| April 29, 2026  12:01 pm
President meets Ven. Pannakara Thero following “Ehipassiko” peace walk

President meets Ven. Pannakara Thero following “Ehipassiko” peace walk

Following the state closing ceremony of the seven-day “Ehipassiko” Peace Walk held in Sri Lanka, during which a message of peace was shared with people around the world and the heritage of Buddhism...MORE..

| April 29, 2026  12:01 pm
SLC President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee resign with effect from today

SLC President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee resign with effect from today

The President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Shammi Silva has tendered his resignation from the post with effect from today (29), SLC said in a statement. MORE..

| April 29, 2026  11:32 am