Severe lightning : Red alert issued to 14 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe warning in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, North-Central, North-western provinces and the Vavuniya, Mannar and Ampara districts today (06). Per the advisory, effective until 11.30 pm, red alerts have been issued…
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed attended a State Banquet hosted by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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State University admissions for 2025/2026 academic year to begin in September
Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education Harini Amarasuriya announced in Parliament today (06) that student admissions to state universities for the 2025/2026 academic year will commence in the first week of September 2026. She said that following the release…
Case against former Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody set for June 17
The Colombo High Court has scheduled the trial of former Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, who faces corruption charges filed by the Bribery Commission, to begin on June 17. The case was taken up today (06) before High Court Judge Rashantha…
Gold prices rise in Sri Lanka amid global market surge
Gold prices in Sri Lanka climbed significantly today (06) following a surge in international markets, where the price of gold rose to US$ 4,648. According to sources from the Colombo Pettah gold market, local prices increased by Rs. 7,000 as…
Fake doctor arrested in Polonnaruwa over multiple offences
A 59‑year‑old man posing as a doctor has been arrested in Polonnaruwa for his alleged involvement in a series of crimes, the Polonnaruwa Division Crime Investigation Unit confirmed. The suspect, a resident of Pannala in Kurunegala, was taken into custody…
Deputy Minister inspects upcountry railway restoration sites amid Ditwah recovery
Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena carried out an observation visit to review the progress of the upcountry railway line restoration following severe damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The Ministry of Transport said the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) is…
Special dengue eradication program launched in high‑risk areas
The National Dengue Control Unit has announced that a special dengue eradication program targeting high‑risk zones commenced today (06). Consultant Specialist at the Unit, Dr. Prashila Samaraweera, said 43 Medical Officer of Health divisions have been identified as high‑risk areas,…
Pakistan’s Military Consolidation Under Munir Faces Critical Challenges
In an increasingly multipolar world, Pakistan has become more strategically relevant. Over the past three years, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir has steadily consolidated control and formalized the military’s dominant role within Pakistan’s constitutional framework. He appears to…
Bangladesh’s enduring battle against extremism
Bangladesh has been on a nationwide security alert following intelligence reports of possible militant attacks on country’s key installations, including Parliament building, security installations, places of worship, recreational centers and public areas. The alert has been issued by Police Headquarters…