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Fifth National Oral Health Survey in Sri Lanka begins today – Health Ministry
Fifth National Oral Health Survey in Sri Lanka begins today – Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health states that the Fifth National Oral Health Survey in Sri Lanka will commence today (10). MORE..
Woman arrested with 100g of ‘Ice’ in Rathmalana
Woman arrested with 100g of ‘Ice’ in Rathmalana
A woman has been arrested in the Rathmalana area for the possession of 100 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine, commonly known as ‘Ice’, police said. MORE..
Australia to send missiles to UAE, deploy military surveillance aircraft
Australia to send missiles to UAE, deploy military surveillance aircraft
Australia will deploy a military surveillance aircraft to the Middle East and send missiles to the United Arab Emirates but will not put troops on the ground in Iran, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday. MORE..
No revision of bus fares despite fuel price hike - NTC
No revision of bus fares despite fuel price hike - NTC
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that bus fares will not be revised despite the recent increase in fuel prices. MORE..
‘We will decide when to end war, not US’: Iran’s sharp response to Trump
‘We will decide when to end war, not US’: Iran’s sharp response to Trump
Tehran has responded to US President Donald Trump’s remark about ending the war in Iran, saying it will be the one who will “determine” when the military actions against American and Israeli targets cease. MORE..
Trump warns of ‘death, fire, and fury’ if Iran disrupts global oil passageway
Trump warns of ‘death, fire, and fury’ if Iran disrupts global oil passageway
President Trump has issued another warning to Iran about disrupting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
Putin, in a phone call with Trump, shares proposals to end Iran war quickly
Putin, in a phone call with Trump, shares proposals to end Iran war quickly
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a telephone conversation on Monday with U.S. President Donald Trump, put forward proposals for a quick settlement of the conflict around Iran, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said. MORE..
Strike delays restoration of power disruptions in several areas
Strike delays restoration of power disruptions in several areas
The restoration of the prevailing electricity disruptions in Colombo 9, Colombo 14, and several areas in Gampaha is expected to take some time due to an ongoing strike launched by trade unions.
Another gunman arrested over Jinthupitiya shooting incident
Another gunman arrested over Jinthupitiya shooting incident
Another gunman involved in the shooting that killed a man and injured two children in Jinthupitiya recently has been arrested. MORE..
Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island
Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island
A few showers are likely in Northern Province and in Trincomalee and Anuradhapura districts, today (10), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
France to deploy nearly a dozen warships, mulls Hormuz mission, Macron says
France to deploy nearly a dozen warships, mulls Hormuz mission, Macron says
France is sending about a dozen naval vessels, including its aircraft carrier strike group, to the Mediterranean, Red Sea, and potentially the Strait of Hormuz, as part of defensive support for allies threatened by the Middle East conflict. MORE..
UAE condemns Iran’s attempted ballistic missile strike on Turkey
UAE condemns Iran’s attempted ballistic missile strike on Turkey
The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned on Monday Iran’s attempt to target Turkey with a ballistic missile, marking the second such incident in less than a week. MORE..
Oil prices fall after Trump signals that war will end soon
Oil prices fall after Trump signals that war will end soon
Global oil prices fell in early Tuesday morning trading in Asia. MORE..
US has not ‘won enough’ yet, Trump says as he claims war will be over ‘pretty quickly’
US has not ‘won enough’ yet, Trump says as he claims war will be over ‘pretty quickly’
Donald Trump has said the US has not “won enough” in Iran, as he claimed that the conflict will be over “pretty quickly” during a press conference. MORE..
Fuel prices increased, petrol by over Rs. 24
Fuel prices increased, petrol by over Rs. 24
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a significant revision of fuel prices effective from midnight today (09) in the wake of rising global fuel prices owing to the Middle East conflict. MORE..
Iran is ready for long war, senior Iranian official says
Iran is ready for long war, senior Iranian official says
A top Iranian official has warned that the government is prepared for a long war with the US and signaled that it is willing to continue attacking Gulf countries in an effort to persuade them to convince President Donald Trump to step back from the conflict. MORE..
Broad agreement in G7 not to release oil reserves just yet, says official
Broad agreement in G7 not to release oil reserves just yet, says official
France’s finance minister said Monday the G7 was “not there yet” in terms of any release of strategic oil reserves as the world’s leading industrialised nations held crisis talks on the economic fallout of the Middle East war. MORE..
Civil Aviation Authority denies Minister-related claims about Rome-bound flight
Civil Aviation Authority denies Minister-related claims about Rome-bound flight
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has rejected claims circulating on social media regarding the SriLankan Airlines flight UL 1213 that departed from Colombo to Rome. MORE..
Donald Trump says he will grant asylum for Iranian women’s soccer players if Australia does not
Donald Trump says he will grant asylum for Iranian women’s soccer players if Australia does not
President Donald Trump said he would grant asylum to Iranian women’s soccer players who fled their team’s hotel during the Women’s Asian Cup in Australia. MORE..
Fuel price hike in Sri Lanka likely as global oil prices surge – Economist
Fuel price hike in Sri Lanka likely as global oil prices surge – Economist
Sri Lanka may soon face higher fuel prices due to the rapid increase in global crude oil prices, and such an adjustment should not be delayed until the festive season, according to economic analysts. MORE..
Electricity distribution functions transferred to EDL under power sector reforms
Electricity distribution functions transferred to EDL under power sector reforms
Under the electricity sector reforms introduced through the Electricity Act No. 36 of 2024, the responsibility for electricity distribution functions previously carried out by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has been transferred to Electricity Distribution Lanka (Private) Limited (EDL). MORE..
Iran war threatens fertilizer supplies critical to food production
Iran war threatens fertilizer supplies critical to food production
The war in Iran could have grave consequences for food production around the world because the Middle East is home to some of the world’s largest fertilizer plants, as well as a major producer of the raw materials necessary to make fertilizer. MORE..
‘World will be safer’ when mission in Iran accomplished - US Secretary of State
‘World will be safer’ when mission in Iran accomplished - US Secretary of State
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the world is “going to be a safer and a better place when this mission is accomplished”. MORE..
Gary Kirsten appointed head coach of Sri Lanka men’s national team
Gary Kirsten appointed head coach of Sri Lanka men’s national team
Former South Africa opening batsman Gary Kirsten has been appointed as the head coach of the Sri Lanka men’s national cricket team. MORE..
SC hearing of Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando’s appeals postponed until tomorrow
SC hearing of Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando’s appeals postponed until tomorrow
The Supreme Court has decided to postpone the examination of appeals filed against the prison sentences of former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando until tomorrow (10).