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Stocks rally, oil plunges below $100 as Trump raises hopes of end to Iran war

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- Stock markets surged and oil plunged below US$100 a barrel after President Donald Trump suggested the US would end its attack on Iran in two to three weeks. UK borrowing costs a... और पढ़ें


Over 60% of candidates qualify for university entrance

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- According to the results of the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination released yesterday, 62.64 percent or 176,527 candidates have qualified for university entrance, Examination... और पढ़ें


Russia hopeful of long-term energy supplies to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- Speaking at a discussion organised by the Pathfinder Foundation at the Colombo Club, Deputy Minister Rudenko said that matters concerning obtaining fuel supplies from Russia to S... और पढ़ें


Afternoon thundershowers expected across most parts of the island

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- The Department of Meteorology says atmospheric conditions are expected to become favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island over the next few days startin... और पढ़ें


Airbus bribery case: Open warrants issued for Shamindra Rajapaksa, Kapila Chandrasena's wife

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court today (02) ordered the issuance of open warrants for the arrest of Shamindra Rajapaksa, the son of former minister Chamal Rajapaksa, and Priyanka N... और पढ़ें


Former Minister Mahinda Wijesekara passed away

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- Veteran Southern politician and former Cabinet Minister Mahinda Wijesekara passed away this morning (02) at the age of 83. Wijesekara had been struggling with health issues for ... और पढ़ें


24-hour water cut in several areas in Colombo from tonight

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced a series of 24-hour water cuts affecting several areas due to ongoing water shortages. According to the board: Reside... और पढ़ें


Nuwan Thushara files case against Sri Lanka Cricket over IPL NOC

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has filed a case in the Colombo District Court seeking an order directing Sri Lanka Cricket to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) allowin... और पढ़ें


Schools instructed to maintain discipline without physical or psychological punishment

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has issued a new circular emphasizing that corporal punishment and any form of physical or psychological harm... और पढ़ें


Pillayan remanded pending AG recommendations

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- Former Eastern Province Governor Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, commonly known as Pillayan, has been remanded by the Mount Lavinia Magistrate's Court pending further directions f... और पढ़ें