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First phase of in-person negotiations ends with Iranian and US expert teams continuing to exchange texts

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The first round of direct talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad has concluded with negotiators exchanging written texts on key issues, Iranian media reported. I... Read More


Foreign liquor bottles worth over Rs. 20 mln seized in Colombo

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The Department of Excise has seized a stock of bottles of foreign liquor worth over Rs. 20 million during a raid carried out targeting several outlets in the Colombo area within... Read More


Kabir Hashim appointed SJB Chairman

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Member of Parliament (MP) of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Kabir Hashim, has been appointed as the Chairman of the party for the year 2026. The appointment was made by Oppo... Read More


Large crowds arrive at Makumbura MMC for New Year travel

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- A large number of commuters are reportedly arriving at the Makumbura Multimodal Centre (MMC) since early this morning (11) to travel to their hometowns via the expressways ahead... Read More


Two warships transit Strait of Hormuz: US Officials

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Two US warships have reportedly passed through the Strait of Hormuz, the first such transit since the war with Iran began, as President Donald Trump said Saturday that the Unite... Read More


Probe launched into assassination plot linked to death row inmate 'Dematagoda Chaminda'

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- An investigation has been launched by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) following reports of a possible assassination attempt targeting death row inmate Chaminda Rav... Read More


Lebanese Prime Minister postpones Washington trip

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam says he is postponing an imminent trip to the United States and the United Nations, citing the need to remain in Beirut. "In light of ongoin... Read More


10-year-old schoolgirl killed in bus accident in Mattakkuliya

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- A 10-year-old schoolgirl was killed after being run over by a bus in the Mattakkuliya area, Ada Derana reporter said. The incident occurred yesterday (10) afternoon on Hendala ... Read More


CID officers seal main office of Lanka Coal Company

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Officials attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have sealed the office of the Lanka Coal Company (Pvt.) Ltd. Earlier it was announced that a decision was take... Read More


GMOA strike ends; Future course of action to be decided

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) announced that its 48-hour island-wide token strike ends at 8.00 a.m. this morning (11). GMOA Media Spokesperson Dr. Chamil ... Read More