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Mass shooting in gang-plagued Mexican state leaves 11 dead and more injured
Mass shooting in gang-plagued Mexican state leaves 11 dead and more injured
At least 11 people were killed, including a teenager, and more wounded in a Tuesday night shooting in the central Mexican city of Irapuato, authorities said on Wednesday. MORE..
Discussion held between Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister and Iranian Ambassador
Discussion held between Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister and Iranian Ambassador
A discussion has been held between the Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Dr. Alireza Delkhosh, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath. MORE..
5 injured in clash between SLTB and private bus employees in Polonnaruwa
5 injured in clash between SLTB and private bus employees in Polonnaruwa
Five people, including a Depot Manager, have been injured and hospitalised following a clash between Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) employees and private bus workers at the Polonnaruwa Bus Stand. MORE..
Railway technicians launch token strike
Railway technicians launch token strike
Railway technicians and railway technician assistants have decided to launch a 24-hour token strike from this morning (26) over an overtime payment issue. MORE..
32 senior police officers, including 9 DIGs, transferred with immediate effect
32 senior police officers, including 9 DIGs, transferred with immediate effect
Thirty-two senior police officers, including nine Deputy Inspector Generals (DIGs) and 16 Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs), have been transferred with immediate effect. MORE..
Youth injured in shooting at Thirappane
Youth injured in shooting at Thirappane
A person has been injured and hospitalized after being shot by an unidentified gunman in the Galkulama area of Thirappane, Anuradhapura. MORE..
Trump says US to hold nuclear talks with Iran next week
Trump says US to hold nuclear talks with Iran next week
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would likely seek a commitment from Iran to end its nuclear ambitions at talks next week and credited U.S. strikes on Iran with bringing a swift end to the war between Israel and Tehran. MORE..
Showers expected in several areas today
Showers expected in several areas today
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Tamil parties urge UN rights chief to ensure accountability
Sri Lanka’s Tamil parties urge UN rights chief to ensure accountability
Sri Lanka’s Tamil parties have written a joint letter to visiting UN rights chief Volker Turk, highlighting the need for a sincere and genuine approach to ensure accountability and reconciliation in the island nation. MORE..
NATO commits to spending hike sought by Trump, and to mutual defence
NATO commits to spending hike sought by Trump, and to mutual defence
NATO leaders on Wednesday backed the big increase in defence spending that U.S. President Donald Trump had demanded, and restated their commitment to defend each other from attack after a brief summit in the Netherlands. MORE..
Several high-ranking prison officers including Superintendents transferred
Several high-ranking prison officers including Superintendents transferred
Two Special Grade Superintendents, a Superintendent, eight Assistant Superintendents and five Acting Superintendents of Prisons have been transferred to other prisons from their current locations, the Department of Prisons said. MORE..
COPE reveals unjust charges against 10 students over hostel damage at J’pura Uni.
COPE reveals unjust charges against 10 students over hostel damage at J’pura Uni.
During a meeting of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE), it was revealed that ten students of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura were unjustly charged a monetary penalty in connection with damages caused to a university hostel due to a student clash. MORE..
Cabinet repeals decision to transfer Nuwara Eliya Post Office building to UDA
Cabinet repeals decision to transfer Nuwara Eliya Post Office building to UDA
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the resolution to repeal the previous Cabinet decision taken to transfer the Nuwara Eliya Post Office building and its premises to the Urban Development Authority (UDA) and to modify the building and the land to increase tourist attraction and enhance new revenue generation paths. MORE..
2025 A/L exam dates announced
2025 A/L exam dates announced
The 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination will be held from November 10 to December 05, 2025, the Department of Examinations confirmed. MORE..
NTC approves 2.5% reduction in bus fares
NTC approves 2.5% reduction in bus fares
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has approved a 2.5% reduction in bus fares from 01 July 2025. MORE..
| June 25, 2025 4:51 pm
Witness testimony of Deshabandu concludes before inquiry committee
Witness testimony of Deshabandu concludes before inquiry committee
The Committee of Inquiry to inquire and report its findings on suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, in respect of acts of gross abuse of power, concluded recording witness testimonies from the respondent Tennakoon’s witness list on Tuesday (24). MORE..
Container congestion re-emerges at Colombo Port; CTOA demands action
Container congestion re-emerges at Colombo Port; CTOA demands action
The Chairman of the Container Transport Owners’ Association(CTOA), Sanath Manjula has raised concerns over the re-emergence of container truck congestion at the Colombo Port, attributing the situation to the failure of relevant officials to implement recommendations made by the Cabinet Sub-Committee. MORE..
Writ against solar payments reduction to be taken up to confirm facts
Writ against solar payments reduction to be taken up to confirm facts
The Court of Appeal today (25) ordered that a writ petition filed by 17 solar energy producers be taken up on August 04 to confirm the facts. MORE..
Govt proposes 2% bus fare reduction; operators oppose proposal
Govt proposes 2% bus fare reduction; operators oppose proposal
The government has reportedly proposed a 2% reduction in bus fares in line with the national bus fare policy. MORE..
Suspended Commissioner General of Prisons Thushara Upuldeniya further remanded
Suspended Commissioner General of Prisons Thushara Upuldeniya further remanded
Suspended Commissioner General of Prisons Thushara Upuldeniya, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and subsequently remanded, has been further remanded until July 9, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Arjun Aloysius summoned to Anuradhapura Court
Arjun Aloysius summoned to Anuradhapura Court
The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has issued an order summoning Arjun Aloysius, the Chairman of the W. M. Mendis and Company, to appear on July 23rd pertaining to an ongoing case, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
UN Rights Chief meets families of missing persons in Trincomalee
UN Rights Chief meets families of missing persons in Trincomalee
A group of activists and families of missing persons handed over letters and memorandums to the visiting United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk in Trincomalee today (25). MORE..
| June 25, 2025 2:45 pm
Iranian parliament approves bill to suspend cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog
Iranian parliament approves bill to suspend cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog
Iran’s parliament approved a bill on Wednesday to suspend cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog, state-affiliated news outlet Nournews reported. MORE..
Bodh Gaya Bodhi tree in excellent health: Indian Scientists
Bodh Gaya Bodhi tree in excellent health: Indian Scientists
New study conducted by scientists attached to the Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, India on the sacred Bodhi tree at the Mahabodhi Mahavihara in Bodh Gaya has confirmed “the tree is in excellent health”. MORE..
Independent Group establishes power in Nawalapitiya UC
Independent Group establishes power in Nawalapitiya UC
Amal Priyankara, who contested through an independent group at the recent Local Government (LG) election has been elected as the new Chairman of the Nawalapitiya Urban Council. MORE..