Trump: Israel, Lebanon Agree to 10-Day Ceasefire
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting on Thursday, US President Donald Trump said, following talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, according to foreign media. Trump said he will invite both…
Iran war: US ready to attack if no Iran deal reached
Pentagon chief Hegseth has warned that US forces are ready to restart combat if Iran rejects a deal. Meanwhile, Iranian state media reported that Pakistan’s army chief has met parliament speaker Ghalibaf. If Iran doesn’t agree to a deal, “bombs…
Bus and train services ramped up after the New Year holidays
Bus and train services across the island are being increased from Thursday (16) as transport operations return to normal following the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holidays. The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association said private bus operations will run at…
Three drown in Deduru Oya, search on for missing persons
Three people have died after drowning in the Deduru Oya in the Kobeygane area. The victims were among a group of around 10 individuals who had gone to bathe in the river on Thursday (16). Police said two others who…
HSBC CEO’s $286 oil claim: Sri Lanka CPC denies, warns of legal action
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has rejected claims that Sri Lanka paid $286 per barrel for crude oil and said it intends to pursue legal action over reports it described as inaccurate. Issuing a statement, the CPC Chairman said the…
SriLankan Airlines suspends Bangkok Country Manager after clash with crew
SriLankan Airlines has suspended its Country Manager in Bangkok following a physical altercation with flight crew and a station manager at the city’s main international airport. In a statement issued today (16), the airline said the incident took place on…
Police recover 1,298 T-56 rounds near Parakrama Samudra
Police have recovered a stock of 1,298 live T-56 ammunition rounds near the Parakrama Samudraya reservoir in Polonnaruwa. The ammunition was discovered along the reservoir bund near the rest house during a special search operation carried out by officers of…
Brother of ‘Karandeniya Sudda’ to be brought to Sri Lanka on Friday (17)
A suspected associate linked to organised crime, known as “Raju” and identified as the brother of “Karandeniya Sudda,” is to be brought to Sri Lanka from India on Friday (17). He is expected to arrive in the country on an…
Police to take action against vehicles emitting excessive black smoke
Police will take strict legal action against vehicles emitting excessive black smoke, Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Traffic Management and Road Safety, W. P. J. Senadheera, said. He said operations will be carried out in coordination with…
EU age verification app announced to protect children online
EU chief calls for a bloc-wide push on an age verification app to protect children online. If enforced, users will have to prove their age to access legally restricted sites. The European Union says a new age verification app is…