2 men charged with using a weapon of mass destruction near NYC mayor’s home
Two men face charges of providing material support to a terrorist organization and using a weapon of mass destruction after a pair of homemade bombs were tossed during protests near New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s home Saturday, court documents…
Rain expected in some districts of Sri Lanka today
Showers are expected in some districts of Sri Lanka today, while mainly dry weather will prevail elsewhere over the island, according to the Department of Meteorology. A few showers are likely in the Northern province and in the Trincomalee and…
Supreme Court to hear Mahindananda and Nalin appeals today
The Supreme Court on Monday (9) postponed the hearing of appeals filed by former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando against their prison sentences until Tuesday (10). The appeals were taken up before a five-judge Supreme Court bench headed by…
Power sector shake-up: What is Electricity Distribution Lanka?
Electricity Distribution Lanka (Private) Limited (EDL) has assumed responsibility for electricity distribution functions previously carried out by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), under the power sector reforms introduced through the Electricity Act No. 36 of 2024. In a public notice…
Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon,’ predicts lower oil prices
President Donald Trump on Monday said that the war against Iran will end “very soon,” and also said that oil prices will drop. Trump’s prediction came at a press conference at his golf club near Miami. “We’re achieving major strides…
Trump, Putin discuss “quick political and diplomatic end” to Iran war
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have discussed the ongoing war involving Iran during a telephone call described by the Kremlin as “frank and constructive”. According to the Kremlin, the two leaders focused on the conflict with…
Sri Lanka Fuel prices still below 2024 levels – Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra says fuel prices in Sri Lanka remain lower than the levels recorded in early 2024 despite the current surge in global oil prices. In a statement following the fuel price revision, the Deputy Minister said that…
Five Iranian women footballers granted asylum by Australia
U.S. President Donald Trump said that Australia has “taken care of” five members of Iran women’s national football team who reportedly sought protection after fears they could face punishment upon returning to Iran. In a statement on social media, Trump…
Reconstructed replica of Nadungamuwa Raja to open for public viewing in June
The preserved reconstruction of Nadungamuwa Raja, the revered tusker that carried the Sacred Tooth Relic casket for many years, will be opened to the public from June 11. The department’s Director General, Sanuja Kasturiarachchi, said the reconstructed elephant will be…
Second gunman arrested over Jinthupitiya shooting
Police have arrested the second gunman linked to the shooting incident in Jinthupitiya that left one person dead and two children injured. According to the Sri Lanka Police, the shooting took place in the Jinthupitiya area within the Modara Police…