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Ukrainian woman arrested after assault on civilian and police officer in Mount Lavinia

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- A Ukrainian national has been arrested following an assault incident reported in Mount Lavinia. According to police, the 37-year-old woman had allegedly assaulted a Sri Lankan ... Read More


Army rescues missing hiker from Hanthana Mountain Range

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- An individual who had gone to climb "Katusu Konda" in the Hanthana Mountain Range and went missing has been successfully rescued by the Sri Lanka Army. The Army stated that he ... Read More


Special buses and trains deployed for New Year travel

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- In view of the upcoming Sinhala and Hindu New Year, the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has announced that buses will continue to be deployed today (13) based on passenger dema... Read More


Iran's President condemns Donald Trump's "insult" to Pope Leo

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned what he called the "insult" to the pontiff, in the latest development related to President Donald Trump's fierce criticism of P... Read More


Families allowed to visit prison inmates under special New Year arrangement

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- The Department of Prisons has taken steps to grant a special opportunity for open visits to prison inmates in view of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. The Media Spokesperson, Pr... Read More


Teenager dies following accident on Kalutara-Bandaragama road

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- A teenager has died following a road accident that occurred on the Kalutara-Bandaragama road, police stated. The accident happened when a motorcyclist traveling towards Bandara... Read More


Israel supports US naval blockade, says Netanyahu

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel supports the US naval blockade of Iranian ports. In a video address to his cabinet, the Israeli prime minister said: "Pre... Read More


Landslide warnings issued to residents of four districts

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Early landslide warnings have been issued to residents of several Divisional Secretariat divisions in four districts owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island.... Read More


China urges restraint over US blockade of Strait of Hormuz, backs talks

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- China urged calm and restraint by all sides on Monday (Apr 13), following US President Donald Trump's threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz after the failure of weekend talks ... Read More


Netanyahu's military secretary Roman Gofman approved to serve as next Mossad chief

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's military secretary, was approved on Sunday to become the next director of the Mossad intelligence agency. He will be... Read More