45 Areas Hit by Power Cuts Yesterday, Opposition Accuses Govt of Lying
Opposition MP D. V. Chanaka has alleged that power cuts took place at 45 locations yesterday due to low-quality coal, contradicting the government’s claim that no electricity cuts occurred. Speaking on the matter, Chanaka said he had warned in Parliament…
IRGC threatens to Disrupt Global Oil Supply for years if US crosses “Red Lines”
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that any US move crossing what it described as Iran’s “red lines” would trigger a response extending beyond the Middle East, including long-term disruption to global oil and gas supplies. In a…
Department of Registration of Persons warns of scam calls seeking personal information
The Department of Registration of Persons has warned that an unidentified party is collecting personal information by misusing the department’s hotline and WhatsApp services. The department said the individuals were using hotline numbers 115226126, +94115226126 and 0115226126 to obtain personal…
Trump says “a whole civilisation will die tonight” if Iran fails to make deal
US President Donald Trump has issued a dramatic warning about developments in Iran, claiming that a major turning point could occur “tonight” in what he described as one of the most important moments in world history. In a post on…
Cabinet approves housing proposal for estate families hit by Cyclone Ditwah
The Cabinet has approved an integrated proposal to construct new houses for estate‑dependent families whose homes were fully or partially damaged, or who live in landslide‑prone areas, following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The program, presented jointly by the…
Sri Lanka Embassy in Beijing launches commemorative book marking 70 years of ties
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in China recently (03) launched the “Sri Lanka – China Relations: Community with a Shared Future” tea table book in Beijing, marking 70 years of Sri Lanka Diplomatic Relations with China. According to the Embassy…
Explosions reported on Iran’s strategic Kharg Island
Explosions have been reported on Iran’s Kharg Island, from which almost all the country’s oil is exported, according to the semi-official Iranian news agency Mehr. Mehr reported “several explosions” but provided no further details. US President Donald Trump has on…
Tamim Iqbal appointed president of BCB ad-hoc committee
Former national team captain Tamim Iqbal was named president of the ad-hoc committee as the National Sports Council dissolved the Aminul Islam-led Bangladesh Cricket Board’s elected body. NSC Sports Director Aminul Ehsan informed the media at a press conference this…
New employment scheme for national athletes gets Cabinet nod
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to provide stable employment opportunities for national-level athletes in state, semi‑state, and established institutions. The initiative, presented by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, aims to retain athletes with exceptional skills in the…
Cabinet approves relocation of Galle Courts under revival project
The High Court and Magistrate’s Court, currently operating inside the UNESCO‑declared Galle Fort, are to be vacated and relocated to the newly built court complex in Beligaha, Galle. The move comes under the “Galle Revival Project,” an integrated development initiative…