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Police urge caution on social media use during New Year holidays
Police urge caution on social media use during New Year holidays
The general public has been urged to exercise caution in their use of social media during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season. MORE..
UK PM urges US and Iran ‘to find a way through’ after peace talks fail
UK PM urges US and Iran ‘to find a way through’ after peace talks fail
Sir Keir Starmer has urged the US and Iran “to find a way through” after the failure of peace talks, as he also called for the fragile ceasefire to continue and warned against any further escalation. MORE..
Six nabbed in Nagar Kovil over illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers
Six nabbed in Nagar Kovil over illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers
A total of six individuals have been apprehended by the Sri Lanka Navy for illegal night diving to harvest sea cucumbers during a search operation conducted at the Nagar Kovil beach in Jaffna. MORE..
‘Strait of Hormuz is in Iran’s hands and tolls must be paid’ - Deputy Parliament Speaker
‘Strait of Hormuz is in Iran’s hands and tolls must be paid’ - Deputy Parliament Speaker
Iranian Deputy Speaker of Parliament Haji Babaei has said the Strait of Hormuz is completely in Iran’s hands and “its tolls must be paid in rials” - the Iranian currency. MORE..
Iran says no deal expected in single session after US talks stall
Iran says no deal expected in single session after US talks stall
Iran’s foreign ministry said no one had held any expectation that talks with the United States could have reached an agreement within one session after the marathon negotiations in Islamabad stalled on Sunday (Apr 12). MORE..
Ugandan woman arrested at BIA with cocaine concealed in her body
Ugandan woman arrested at BIA with cocaine concealed in her body
A foreign national who had concealed a stock of cocaine in her body has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by officers of the Customs Narcotics Control Unit today (12). MORE..
Six killed in road accidents in the past 24 hours
Six killed in road accidents in the past 24 hours
A total of six individuals have been killed in separate road accidents reported from several parts of the island within the past 24 hours, police stated. MORE..
Donald Trump attends UFC fight during US-Iran peace talks
Donald Trump attends UFC fight during US-Iran peace talks
US President Donald Trump attended a UFC event in the state of Florida on Saturday as talks between Washington and Tehran in Pakistan ended without an agreement. MORE..
New York subway stabbings leave 3 hurt as police shoot and kill knife-wielding man
New York subway stabbings leave 3 hurt as police shoot and kill knife-wielding man
A man with a machete who attacked three people randomly at a major New York City subway station Saturday morning was shot and killed by police, authorities said. MORE..
Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92
Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92
Legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle is reportedly no more at the age of 92. MORE..
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, Southern, North-Western, Uva provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa, Polonnaruwa districts. MORE..
Legal action against buses operating without permits during festive season
Legal action against buses operating without permits during festive season
Legal action has been taken against seven buses operating without passenger transport service permits following a raid conducted in Colombo, officials said. MORE..
Health officials urge parents to remain vigilant of children during festive season
Health officials urge parents to remain vigilant of children during festive season
Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children in Colombo has urged parents to be more vigilant with children during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season. MORE..
JD Vance leaves Islamabad as Iran negotiations end without a deal
JD Vance leaves Islamabad as Iran negotiations end without a deal
US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday, April 12 that talks with Iran failed to reach an agreement, saying he was leaving after putting forward a “final and best offer”. MORE..
Man arrested with heroin haul in Buttala
Man arrested with heroin haul in Buttala
Sri Lanka Police has arrested a suspect with the largest stock of heroin seized in the Buttala area in recent times. MORE..
Man arrested for damaging Pettah Bus Stand remanded
Man arrested for damaging Pettah Bus Stand remanded
A 33-year-old man has been arrested in Kelaniya for allegedly damaging public property at the refurbished Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus stand complex in Pettah, Colombo. MORE..
PUCSL to exclude coal-related costs from tariff revisions
PUCSL to exclude coal-related costs from tariff revisions
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided to exclude additional costs arising from the coal situation when revising electricity tariffs. MORE..
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46-year old attacked to death with sharp weapon in Horana
46-year old attacked to death with sharp weapon in Horana
A 46-year-old man has been reportedly attacked to death using a sharp weapon in the Malwanegama area of Horana. MORE..
49 killed in road accidents within a week - Minister
49 killed in road accidents within a week - Minister
A total of 49 individuals have died in separate road accidents during the past week from April 4 to 10. MORE..
Special transport services deployed for New Year travel
Special transport services deployed for New Year travel
The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development says special bus and train services have been implemented today (12) also for commuters traveling to their hometowns ahead of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. MORE..
7 notorious gang members transferred to Welisara Prison – Dy Minister
7 notorious gang members transferred to Welisara Prison – Dy Minister
Seven notorious members of organised crime gangs have been transferred from Boossa High-Security Prison to the newly established prison at the Welisara Navy Camp. MORE..
Vice President JD Vance says talks with Iran have ended after 21 hours without reaching agreement
Vice President JD Vance says talks with Iran have ended after 21 hours without reaching agreement
US Vice President JD Vance said negotiations have ended early Sunday between the US and Iran without a peace deal after the Iranians refused to accept American terms to not develop a nuclear weapon. MORE..
At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Laferriere Citadel
At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Laferriere Citadel
At least 30 people were killed on Saturday in a stampede in the northern countryside of Haiti, authorities said, warning that the death toll could rise. MORE..
Campaign against Iran not over, existential threats removed: Netanyahu
Campaign against Iran not over, existential threats removed: Netanyahu
Claiming “historic achievements” in the fight against Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video statement on Saturday (April 11, 2026) that the “campaign is not yet over,” but Israel managed to foil Iran’s nuclear ambitions. MORE..
UK pauses its plan to cede Chagos Islands after US opposition
UK pauses its plan to cede Chagos Islands after US opposition
Britain’s government said on Saturday it had put on hold its deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands - home to the U.S.-British Diego Garcia air base - which has been criticised by U.S. President Donald Trump. MORE..