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Nine arrested over brutal assault on mother in Gokarella

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- A total of nine individuals have been arrested by the Gokarella Police in connection with the assault of a mother in public, an incident that recently drew widespread attention ... Read More


Oil prices fluctuate as status of US-Iran peace talks remains unclear

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Global oil prices fluctuated in early Asian trading on Wednesday as the status of peace talks between the US and Iran remains unclear. On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump sai... Read More


"Walk for Peace" to begin in Dambulla under state patronage

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The internationally recognized "Walk for Peace" is scheduled to commence today (April 22) from Dambulla, with arrangements in place to continue the event until April 28 under st... Read More


UN Secretary General commends ceasefire extension

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has welcomed President Donald Trump's announcement to extend the ceasefire, a spokesperson for his office said. "This is ... Read More


Donald Trump extends Iran ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz blockade

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (Apr 21) he would indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran, hours before it was set to expire, to allow the two countries to continu... Read More


Detention order on ex-SIS chief Suresh Sallay to continue

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court today directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to report on May 20 the progress of the investigations into the arrested suspects,... Read More


Chaminda Pathiraja appointed Controller General of Immigration and Emigration

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to appoint Iraj Chaminda Pathiraja to the post of Controller General of Immigration and Emigration on a permanent basis. Approval ... Read More


Expert committee to monitor implementation of recommendations on Easter attacks

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to establish a structured mechanism to monitor the implementation of recommendations related to the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks. Ap... Read More


Sri Lanka Embassy in Riyadh launches special weekend consular service

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh has introduced a Special Weekend Consular Services Programme to assist Sri Lankan expatriates who are unable to visit the Embassy during regul... Read More


Second ship fired on in Strait of Hormuz - UKMTO

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO) is reporting that a second vessel has been fired upon in the Strait of Hormuz. The British Royal Navy-led UKMTO said that an out... Read More