Trump says Iran deal talks halted planned US strikes
US President Donald Trump says he has cancelled planned military strikes against Iran after negotiations with Tehran reached what he described as the highest level of Iranian leadership and received approval. In a statement posted on social media, Trump said…
El Niño has officially arrived: Here’s how it could wreak havoc on the weather
El Niño has formed in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to intensify in the coming months, meteorologists say. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (or NOAA) on Thursday officially confirmed the arrival of El Niño, a prolonged period…
Nine deputy director general vacancies filled at Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has appointed nine new Deputy Directors General, including directors for the National Hospitals in Colombo, Kandy and Galle, filling positions that had remained vacant for several years. Appointment letters were handed over on…
MP sounds alarm over possible cyberattack affecting remittances from Israel
Opposition MP D.V. Chanaka has raised concerns over what he described as a possible cyberattack affecting remittances sent by Sri Lankan workers in Israel through a State-owned bank. Chanaka claimed that a large number of Sri Lankans employed in…
Sri Lanka to launch National Export Development Plan 2026-2030
Sri Lanka will launch its National Export Development Plan (NEDP) 2026-2030 on June 16, setting out a five-year strategy aimed at boosting exports and achieving an export revenue target of US$36 billion by 2030. The plan, developed in line with…
Rs. 1.34 billion allocated for rural road development in Kalutara District
A major road development programme valued at Rs. 1.34 billion will be launched in the Kalutara District under the Second Integrated Road Investment Programme (iRoad), with 14 rural and regional roads set to be upgraded using carpet surfacing. The programme,…
Navy seizes large stock of pharma, Kendu leaves in Puttalam
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a large consignment of smuggled pharmaceutical products and Kendu leaves during a coastal security operation off Alankuda in Puttalam. According to the Navy, personnel attached to Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Vijaya under the…
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Trump: US to hit Iran ‘VERY HARD TONIGHT’
US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will strike Iran “very hard tonight,” claiming that much of the country’s military capability has already been destroyed. In a statement, Trump said Iran’s navy, air force, radar systems, air…
UNP discusses party rebuilding and political alliances at management committee meeting
The United National Party (UNP) on Friday (11) held a meeting of its Management Committee under the patronage of former President and party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, with discussions focusing on rebuilding the party and strengthening coordination with other political forces….