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5,000 people killed in Iran and Lebanon since conflict began, authorities say

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- More than 5,000 people have been killed in Iran and Lebanon since conflict broke out in the region six weeks ago, according to recent tolls given by local authorities. At least... Read More


Public advised to follow health guidelines to avoid accidents during New Year events

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Health authorities have urged the public to pay close attention to the health guidelines issued to minimize accidents during competitions and events organized in the Sinhala and... Read More


Accident-related hospital admissions spike during festive period

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- A significant increase in hospital admissions have been reported due to accidents during the New Year season, health officials noted. The Head of the Accident Prevention Unit a... Read More


Special consumer protection raids to continue until April 30 - CAA

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced that its special raid and investigation programme conducted during the festive season will remain in operation until April 30.... Read More


NATO allies refuse to join Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- NATO allies said on Monday (Apr 13) they would not get involved in United States President Donald Trump's plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, proposing instead to intervene o... Read More


First aid, medical support essential for New Year events due to extreme heat - Officials

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- National Institute of Sports Science (NISS) has emphasized that first aid and medical services must be made mandatory when organizing Sinhala and Tamil New Year festivals, due t... Read More


HRCSL finds fundamental rights violations in arrest and suspension of Thushara Upuldeniya

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has concluded that the arrest and suspension of Prisons Commissioner General Thushara Upuldeniya were not carried out in accorda... Read More


Donald Trump threatens to sink Iranian ships that come near blockade

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- President Donald Trump issued a new threat to Iran Monday morning, saying the US will sink any Iranian ships that come near the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump claim... Read More


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