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Israel conducts 'pre-emptive strike' on Iran: Israeli defence minister

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Israel launched a "pre-emptive strike" on Iran, the country's defence minister said early on Friday (Jun 13), after US President Donald Trump had warned that Israel could soon st... Read More


Sri Lanka missions in Israel and Iran closely monitoring situation: MFA

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Sri Lanka today expressed deep concern regarding the recent developments between Israel and Iran and urged both countries to engage in diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions.... Read More


"I thought I would die" - Sole survivor from Air India plane crash speaks out

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Vishwaskumar Ramesh, the only survivor of the Air India plane crash headed to the United Kingdom from Ahmedabad, India, that left all 241 other passengers and crew dead, along wi... Read More


SJB member elected chairman of Kebithigollewa PS

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has secured control of the Kebithigollewa Pradeshiya Sabha in the Anuradhapura District. This was during the election of the new chairman, which... Read More


Sri Lankan Embassy in Tel Aviv issues notice amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- The Sri Lankan Embassy in Tel Aviv has issued an urgent notice in response to escalating tensions following a series of Israeli airstrikes on Iran earlier this morning (13). The... Read More


ITAK secures power in Jaffna Municipal Council

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has secured a majority in the Jaffna Municipal Council, marking a significant political development in the region. ITAK General Secretary ... Read More


Prisons Media Spokesman tenders resignation

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- Prison Media Spokesman, Commissioner Gamini B. Dissanayake, has reportedly tendered his resignation from the position of Prison Media Spokesperson to the Acting Commissioner Gene... Read More


Train operations restored on Kandy-Peradeniya line

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The section of the railway line between Kandy and Peradeniya stations which was affected due to ground subsidence has been repaired and train services restored, the Railway Depar... Read More


Agri Ministry issues recommendations based on National Animal Census

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- A set of recommendations have been issued by the Ministry of Agriculture based on information revealed in the report of the National Animal Census conducted in March. Additional... Read More


Death toll in Ahmedabad plane crash increases to 290

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- At least 290 people have been killed when an Air India plane bound for London with 242 people on board crashed minutes after taking off from the western city of Ahmedabad earlier... Read More