Sri Lanka to usher in the Sinhala and Tamil New Year tomorrow
The dawn of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year will be celebrated in Sri Lanka tomorrow (April 14). MORE..
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- NATO allies refuse to join Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade
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- 5,000 people killed in Iran and Lebanon since conflict began, authorities say
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NATO allies refuse to join Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade
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HRCSL finds fundamental rights violations in arrest and suspension of Thushara Upuldeniya
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has concluded that the arrest and suspension of Prisons Commissioner General Thushara Upuldeniya were not carried out in accordance with proper legal procedures and that his fundamental human rights were therefore violated. MORE..
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Ukrainian woman arrested after assault on civilian and police officer in Mount Lavinia
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Pakistan PM says efforts to resolve conflict still under way
Full efforts are still being made to resolve the conflict between the U.S. and Iran, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday, a day after talks between the two sides, held in Islamabad, ended without agreement. MORE..
Army rescues missing hiker from Hanthana Mountain Range
An individual who had gone to climb “Katusu Konda” in the Hanthana Mountain Range and went missing has been successfully rescued by the Sri Lanka Army. MORE..
Deadline passes for US blockade of Hormuz, Iran threatens to retaliate against Gulf neighbours
The deadline passed on Monday for the start of a US military blockade of ships leaving Iran’s ports, and Tehran threatened to retaliate against ports of its Gulf neighbours after weekend talks on ending the war broke down. MORE..
Iran’s President condemns Donald Trump’s “insult” to Pope Leo
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Families allowed to visit prison inmates under special New Year arrangement
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US military issues ‘capture’ warning to vessels entering blockaded area without permission
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Teenager dies following accident on Kalutara–Bandaragama road
A teenager has died following a road accident that occurred on the Kalutara–Bandaragama road, police stated. MORE..
Donald Trump deletes controversial Truth Social post where he appears Jesus-like
Faced with growing backlash, US President Donald Trump appears to have removed a controversial Truth Social post depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure. MORE..
5,000 people killed in Iran and Lebanon since conflict began, authorities say
More than 5,000 people have been killed in Iran and Lebanon since conflict broke out in the region six weeks ago, according to recent tolls given by local authorities. MORE..
Accident-related hospital admissions spike during festive period
A significant increase in hospital admissions have been reported due to accidents during the New Year season, health officials noted. MORE..
NATO allies refuse to join Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade
NATO allies said on Monday (Apr 13) they would not get involved in United States President Donald Trump’s plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, proposing instead to intervene only once fighting ends, in a move likely to anger Trump and increase strains in the alliance. MORE..
HRCSL finds fundamental rights violations in arrest and suspension of Thushara Upuldeniya
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has concluded that the arrest and suspension of Prisons Commissioner General Thushara Upuldeniya were not carried out in accordance with proper legal procedures and that his fundamental human rights were therefore violated. MORE..
Donald Trump threatens to sink Iranian ships that come near blockade
President Donald Trump issued a new threat to Iran Monday morning, saying the US will sink any Iranian ships that come near the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
Ukrainian woman arrested after assault on civilian and police officer in Mount Lavinia
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Army rescues missing hiker from Hanthana Mountain Range
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Artemis II astronauts return from moon with splashdown to close out record-breaking lunar voyage
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Artemis II’s astronauts returned from the moon with a dramatic splashdown in the Pacific on Friday to close out humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than a half-century. MORE..
Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from moon toward splashdown
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Asha Bhosle receives Tricolour tribute
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Draped in the Tricolour, the mortal remains of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle were placed for public homage at her residence in Mumbai on Monday, as the nation gathered to bid a solemn farewell to one of its most iconic musical voices. MORE..
Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92
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‘Paddington’ musical, Hollywood stars to vie for prizes at Olivier Awards
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Paddington Bear is in the running for pawfuls of Olivier Awards at Britain’s top theatre honours on Sunday, where a stage adaptation of the beloved children’s books along with fellow musical “Into The Woods” lead the nominations. MORE..
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Women’s T20 World Cup: Record prize money of $8.76 million announced
The International Cricket Council has announced record prize money for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. MORE..
Iran’s World Cup participation faces fresh threat
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Matheesha Pathirana clears hurdle to play in IPL 2026
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Nuwan Thushara apologizes to SLC, expresses willingness to withdraw petition
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South America’s CONMEBOL backs FIFA President Infantino for fourth term
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