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Grade 11 student missing after drowning in Kehelgamu Oya

Grade 11 student missing after drowning in Kehelgamu Oya

Niece of slain IRGC commander Qasem Soleimani to be deported from US

The niece of Qasem Soleimani, a high-ranking Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander who was killed by the US in 2020, has been arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement along with her daughter, with both facing deportation, the State Department announced today. MORE..

Northern Railway Line to fully resume operations from Apr. 9

The Department of Railways has completed restoration work on the Northern Railway Line, which was damaged by Cyclone Ditwah last year. MORE..

Water cut in Homagama reduced to 12 hours – NWSDB

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has decided to reduce the duration of the scheduled water cut to 12 hours. MORE..

More than 1,400 people have been killed in Lebanon since March 2

The number of people who have been killed by Israeli strikes in Lebanon has surpassed 1,400, according to an update shared by the Lebanese health ministry a short while ago. MORE..

Iran has 48 hours to make a deal before ‘hell will reign down’, Trump says

US President Donald Trump says Iran has 48 hours to “make a deal” or open the Strait of Hormuz before “Hell will reign [sic] down on them”. MORE..

More than 30 Iranian universities have faced “direct attacks,” Minister says

Iran’s science minister said more than 30 Iranian universities have faced “direct attacks” so far during the war with the US and Israel, according to the state-aligned Iran Students’ News Agency. MORE..

Landslide warnings issued to two DS areas in Ratnapura

Landslide warnings have been issued to two Divisional Secretariat divisions in the Ratnapura District following heavy rainfall in the area. MORE..

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes off north Indonesia: USGS

A 6.0 magnitude quake struck off Indonesia’s remote northern Talaud islands on Saturday (Apr 4), the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage. MORE..

Iraqi border crossing with Iran closed following deadly airstrike

A border crossing connecting Iraq with Iran has been targeted in an airstrike, with Iran’s state-run news agency Tasnim reporting one Iraqi civilian was killed in the attack. MORE..

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Christians worldwide celebrate Good Friday (English)

Water cuts in Colombo District amid dry weather conditions (English)

Doctors to strike in hospitals island-wide from tomorrow - GMOA (English)

Water cuts scheduled for coming days in several areas due to prevailing dry weather - NWSD (English)

IMF delegation meets President, Speaker and party leaders to discuss key issues ahead of review (English)

Former state minister 'Pillayan' remanded over disappearance of former EUSL Vice Chancellor (English)

Heath authorities warn prolonged exposure to extreme heat can trigger physical and mental health issues (English)

Patali Champika says power tariff hike burdens public amid coal crisis ahead of festive season (English)

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Fuel prices likely to remain unchanged until May 1 - Cabinet Spokesman (English)

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Telegram’s Durov says Russia triggered payment system problem by blocking VPNs

Telegram’s Durov says Russia triggered payment system problem by blocking VPNs

NASA releases first Earth photos from Artemis II Orion

NASA releases first Earth photos from Artemis II Orion

Artemis capsule boost puts astronauts moon-bound for record-breaking journey

Artemis capsule boost puts astronauts moon-bound for record-breaking journey

SpaceX reportedly files plans for massive IPO

SpaceX reportedly files plans for massive IPO

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AI-generated ‘Fruit Love Island’ takes TikTok by storm

New Peaky Blinders TV series to star Jamie Bell

New Peaky Blinders TV series to star Jamie Bell

Iconic 19th Century painting sets Indian art record with $17.9m sale

Iconic 19th Century painting sets Indian art record with $17.9m sale

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Dinosaur collagen used to create one-of-a-kind handbag

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Trinity thumps Royal to clinch President’s Trophy for the first time in 15 years

Trinity thumps Royal to clinch President’s Trophy for the first time in 15 years

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France passes Spain for No. 1 in FIFA world rankings

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