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Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza
Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza
President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued what he called a “last warning” to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza, directing a sharply worded message after the White House confirmed that he had recently dispatched an envoy for unprecedented direct talks with the militant group. MORE..
Misty conditions expected during the morning
Misty conditions expected during the morning
The Department of Meteorology says that except for a few showers in Galle, Matara, Kaluthara and Ratnapura districts in the evening or night, mainly fair weather will prevail over the island today (06). MORE..
Former Minister Mervyn Silva arrested
Former Minister Mervyn Silva arrested
Former Minister Mervyn Silva has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). MORE..
President assures structural reforms in Sri Lanka Customs to align with modern era
President assures structural reforms in Sri Lanka Customs to align with modern era
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that structural reforms will be implemented within Sri Lanka Customs to establish an institutional framework that aligns with contemporary needs. MORE..
Reward increased for traffic police officers detecting violations
Reward increased for traffic police officers detecting violations
Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasuriya has issued a circular to increase the reward by 25% for traffic police personnel who detect traffic violations. MORE..
Fire breaks out at shop in Bankshall Street
Fire breaks out at shop in Bankshall Street
A fire has reportedly broken out in a shop located on Bankshall Street in Pettah. MORE..
Derailment disrupts train services on several lines
Derailment disrupts train services on several lines
A train has reportedly derailed near the Slave Island railway station (Kompannavidiya). MORE..
Federation of Health Professionals calls off strike
Federation of Health Professionals calls off strike
The Federation of Health Professionals has decided to temporarily call off its planned token strike, which was scheduled to be launched tomorrow (06). MORE..
Suspected shooter in Middeniya triple homicide arrested
Suspected shooter in Middeniya triple homicide arrested
Police have arrested the suspected gunman in connection with the recent triple homicide in Middeniya, in which the father and his two children were shot dead while riding on a motorcycle. MORE..
Yoshitha’s grandmother Daisy Forest granted bail
Yoshitha’s grandmother Daisy Forest granted bail
Daisy Forest, also known as “Daisy Achchi,” the maternal grandmother of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, has been granted bail after she was produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court today (05). MORE..
Back-to-back earthquakes shake India’s Manipur
Back-to-back earthquakes shake India’s Manipur
Two consecutive earthquakes, including one of 5.7 magnitude, rocked Manipur on Wednesday and the tremors were felt across the Northeast, officials said. MORE..
Trump vows to press ahead on reshaping America in speech to Congress
Trump vows to press ahead on reshaping America in speech to Congress
US President Donald Trump vowed Tuesday to keep up his campaign of “swift and unrelenting action” in reorienting the nation’s economy, immigration and foreign policy in an unyielding address before Congress that left Democratic legislators to register their dissent with stone faces, placards calling out “lies,” and one legislator’s ejection. MORE..
Overseas travel ban on Pastor Jerome lifted
Overseas travel ban on Pastor Jerome lifted
The overseas travel ban imposed on Pastor Jerome Fernando has been lifted by court. MORE..
Substandard coconut oil found in market, says Trade Minister
Substandard coconut oil found in market, says Trade Minister
Minister of Trade Wasantha Samarasinghe says that substandard coconut oil, which is unsuitable for consumption, is available in the market. MORE..
Yoshitha Rajapaksa’s grandmother Daisy Forest arrested
Yoshitha Rajapaksa’s grandmother Daisy Forest arrested
Daisy Forest, also known as “Daisy Achchi,” the maternal grandmother of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, was questioned by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning in connection with investigations into a money laundering case. MORE..
Indian PM Narendra Modi to visit Sri Lanka in April – report
Indian PM Narendra Modi to visit Sri Lanka in April – report
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to travel to Sri Lanka in April. MORE..
CID to investigate mysterious death of journalist’s husband
CID to investigate mysterious death of journalist’s husband
Mount Lavinia Additional Magistrate Hemali Halpandeniya has assigned further investigations into the mysterious death of a journalist’s husband to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). MORE..
EC begins preparations for LG polls
EC begins preparations for LG polls
The Election Commission has commenced preliminary preparations following the announcement of nominations for the upcoming Local Government Elections. MORE..
Govt to introduce contributory pension scheme for tourism sector employees
Govt to introduce contributory pension scheme for tourism sector employees
Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Chaminda Ranasinghe has announced that a contributory pension scheme will be introduced this year for individuals engaged in the tourism sector. MORE..
INS Kuthar strengthens maritime ties with Sri Lanka during Colombo visit
INS Kuthar strengthens maritime ties with Sri Lanka during Colombo visit
In a significant move to bolster maritime cooperation, Indian Navy Ship (INS) Kuthar, a frontline warship of the Eastern Fleet operating under the Eastern Naval Command, has arrived at Colombo, Sri Lanka, as part of its mission deployment in the Indian Ocean Region. MORE..
12 killed, 30 wounded in Pakistan military base attack launched by suicide bombers
12 killed, 30 wounded in Pakistan military base attack launched by suicide bombers
Two suicide bombings breached a wall at a military base in northwestern Pakistan before other attackers stormed the compound and were repelled in violence that killed at least 12 people and wounded 30 others, according to officials and a local hospital. MORE..
Foreigner arrested with over 5kg Kush cannabis at BIA
Foreigner arrested with over 5kg Kush cannabis at BIA
A foreign national was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning (05) by officers of the Customs Narcotics Control Unit for smuggling Kush cannabis estimated to be worth around Rs. 52 million. MORE..
Several roads in Yala National Park to reopen starting today
Several roads in Yala National Park to reopen starting today
The Department of Wildlife Conservation says that steps will be taken to reopen a limited number of roads in Yala National Park, which have been temporarily closed to tourists, starting today (March 5). MORE..
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 69 million recovered in Vaththirayan
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 69 million recovered in Vaththirayan
A coordinated search operation mounted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police STF has led to the recovery of about 174kg and 126g of Kerala cannabis from the beach vicinity of Vaththirayan in Kilinochchi, Jaffna on Tuesday (04). MORE..
Three arrested for possessing vehicles with fake number plates
Three arrested for possessing vehicles with fake number plates
Three suspects have been arrested for the possession of used vehicles that were imported duty-free and fitted with fake number plates. MORE..
