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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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..