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US and Iran talks could be held in Pakistan, IAEA head says
US and Iran talks could be held in Pakistan, IAEA head says
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said there might be talks between Iran and the United States soon in Pakistan. MORE..
Govt reviews immediate steps to maintain continuous public service delivery
Govt reviews immediate steps to maintain continuous public service delivery
The second meeting of the Cabinet Sub-Committee appointed to ensure the orderly functioning of the public service was held last afternoon (24) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..
Former SIS Chief Suresh Sallay admitted to National Hospital
Former SIS Chief Suresh Sallay admitted to National Hospital
The former Head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay has been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital following a sudden illness. MORE..
60% of Grade One entrants in Nuwara Eliya schools suffer from decayed teeth
60% of Grade One entrants in Nuwara Eliya schools suffer from decayed teeth
Around 60% of children admitted to grade one classes in schools across Nuwara Eliya have been found to have poor oral health, according to Maskeliya Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Dr. M. H. A. M. Irshan. MORE..
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Australia to temporarily stop Iranians from entering the country on tourist visas
Australia to temporarily stop Iranians from entering the country on tourist visas
Australia will temporarily stop Iranians from entering the country on tourist visas, the country’s Home Affairs minister announced Wednesday, saying temporary visitors from Iran may be “unable or unlikely to depart Australia when their visas expire.” MORE..
Iran has received US 15-point plan, Pakistan says
Iran has received US 15-point plan, Pakistan says
Iran has received America’s 15-point proposal for ending the US-Israeli attack, two Pakistani officials have told the Associated Press. MORE..
29 top drug suppliers arrested in major CID crackdown, says Dy Minister
29 top drug suppliers arrested in major CID crackdown, says Dy Minister
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has apprehended 29 major drug suppliers responsible for trafficking narcotics into Sri Lanka, according to the Deputy Minister of Public Security, Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala. MORE..
Iran stops Pakistan-bound ship from crossing Hormuz over lack of permission
Iran stops Pakistan-bound ship from crossing Hormuz over lack of permission
A Pakistan-bound container ship has been stopped from crossing the Strait of Hormuz by Iranian forces amid the escalating war in the Middle East. MORE..
Kim Jong Un says Iran war justifies North Korea’s decision to keep its nuclear weapons
Kim Jong Un says Iran war justifies North Korea’s decision to keep its nuclear weapons
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un has said that the US’ war with Iran proves his country made the right decision to keep its nuclear weapons. MORE..
No reduction in remittances despite conflict in Middle East: CBSL Governor
No reduction in remittances despite conflict in Middle East: CBSL Governor
Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances have not seen a reduction despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe stated. MORE..
CPC confirms sufficient fuel supply until mid-May, warns against hoarding
CPC confirms sufficient fuel supply until mid-May, warns against hoarding
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has revealed that fuel orders for the country currently exceed actual requirements by around 10%. However, the corporation stressed that there is no risk of a shortage if emergency stockpiling is avoided. MORE..
‘Non-hostile’ ships can transit Strait of Hormuz: Iran tells UN
‘Non-hostile’ ships can transit Strait of Hormuz: Iran tells UN
Iran has told the United Nations Security Council and the International Maritime Organization that “non-hostile vessels” may transit the Strait of Hormuz if they coordinate with Iranian authorities, according to a note seen by Reuters on Tuesday. MORE..
Teachers asked to explain absence from Tangalle meeting chaired by PM
Teachers asked to explain absence from Tangalle meeting chaired by PM
The Zonal Education Office of Tangalle has requested an explanation regarding the absence of teachers at a meeting held on March 15 at the Tangalle Urban Council, which was chaired by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya.
“Americans were only negotiating with themselves”: Iranian military spokesperson
“Americans were only negotiating with themselves”: Iranian military spokesperson
An Iranian military spokesperson mocked U.S. attempts at a ceasefire deal Wednesday, insisting that the Americans were only negotiating with themselves. MORE..
Pharmacy owner arrested in Hatton for illegal sale of psychotropic drugs
Pharmacy owner arrested in Hatton for illegal sale of psychotropic drugs
The owner of a pharmacy in Hatton town has been arrested by officers of the Hatton Divisional Anti-Corruption Unit for selling psychiatric medication to youth without valid medical prescription. MORE..
Lebanon says Israeli strikes have killed 1,072 since March 2
Lebanon says Israeli strikes have killed 1,072 since March 2
Lebanon’s Health Ministry said Tuesday that the death toll from ongoing Israeli strikes on the country has risen to 1,072, with 2,966 people wounded since March 2, Anadolu reports. MORE..
China’s top diplomat urges Iran toward peace talks
China’s top diplomat urges Iran toward peace talks
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged his Iranian counterpart to “initiate peace talks as soon as possible” during a Tuesday call that Beijing said was held at the request of Tehran. MORE..
Drone attack hits fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport causing fire
Drone attack hits fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport causing fire
Drones targeted a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, causing a fire but no casualties, Kuwait’s Civil Aviation Authority said on Wednesday. MORE..
Japan to assist establishment of reliable communication networks in Sri Lanka
Japan to assist establishment of reliable communication networks in Sri Lanka
The Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, Akio Isomata, signed a grant contract to provide radio equipment under the “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)” scheme. MORE..
Senate Republicans again reject effort to rein in President Trump over Iran war
Senate Republicans again reject effort to rein in President Trump over Iran war
Republicans again rejected a resolution aimed at requiring President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval for future US military action against Iran. MORE..
Foreign national held with illegally imported cigarettes
Foreign national held with illegally imported cigarettes
A foreign national has been arrested by police along with 1,300 foreign-made cigarettes that were illegally brought into the country. MORE..
Public urged to limit electricity use at night; No power cuts planned
Public urged to limit electricity use at night; No power cuts planned
Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody has requested the general public to use electricity sparingly between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank keeps policy rate unchanged
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank keeps policy rate unchanged
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current level of 7.75%, following its latest Monetary Policy Board meeting held yesterday (24). MORE..
Oil prices drop more than 5% as Donald Trump talks up Iran peace negotiations
Oil prices drop more than 5% as Donald Trump talks up Iran peace negotiations
Oil prices have fallen sharply in early trade in Asia after US President Donald Trump said negotiations to end the war are in progress - a claim disputed by Iranian officials. MORE..
Iran says US and Israel attacked vicinity of Bushehr nuclear plant
Iran says US and Israel attacked vicinity of Bushehr nuclear plant
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization said that US and Israel attacked the vicinity of Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant on Tuesday evening, IRNA reported. MORE..