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Warm weather conditions expected to continue over the island

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- Warm weather conditions prevailing over the island are expected to continue, today (30) the Department of Meteorology said. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places ... Read More


Election Commission expands eServices for voter access

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- The Election Commission has expanded its eServices system to make it easier for citizens to access services without visiting Grama Niladhari offices, district election offices, ... Read More


Police open fire at vehicle suspected of transporting drugs in Negombo

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- A team of officers from the Police Narcotics Bureau fired at a vehicle in Negombo suspected of transporting drugs. The shooting occurred this afternoon (30) after the vehicle f... Read More


Trump threatens to "completely" obliterate Iran's energy sources if deal is not reached

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- US President Donald Trump said if Iran does not reach a deal with the United States and open the Strait of Hormuz, the country would conclude military involvement in the region ... Read More


54 suspects identified in Mirihana violence near Gotabaya Rajapaksa's residence, court informed

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today (30) that investigations are ongoing into the violent incident that occurred near the Mirihana residence of former Presiden... Read More


SriLankan Airlines Chairman Sarath Ganegoda resigns

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- Sarath Ganegoda has resigned from his position as Chairman of SriLankan Airlines, with effect from 31 March. Until a new Chairman is appointed by the Secretary to the Treasury,... Read More


Iran describes US proposal as "unrealistic," "unreasonable," contradicting Trump's remarks

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Monday that the US's 15-point list for halting the conflict contains "largely excessive, unrealistic, and unreasonable ... Read More


War has displaced 20% of Lebanon's population in three weeks, says UNICEF

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- The war has displaced 20% of Lebanon's population in just three weeks, with an average of 19,000 children forced to flee their homes every day, according to the United Nations C... Read More


Education Ministry issues guidelines for schools amid extreme heat

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- The Ministry of Education has issued a set of recommendations for conducting school activities safely during the current dry and extreme heat conditions. The circular, signed by... Read More


Forensic audit ordered on Health Ministry's drug purchases under Keheliya Rambukwella

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- The Auditor General will conduct a forensic audit of the Ministry of Health's procurement of medicines and medical supplies during former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella's ... Read More