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Iran's president warns their hands 'remain on the trigger' and accuses Israel of ceasefire violation

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- The Iranian president says Israeli attacks on Lebanon "blatantly violates" the ceasefire agreement. "Such actions signal deception and non-compliance, rendering negotiations mea... Read More


Over 3,000 people killed in Iran since start of war

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Iranian media, citing the country's Forensic Medicine Organisation chief Abbas Masjedi Arani, is reporting that more than 3,000 people have been killed in Iran since the conflict... Read More


Coal import losses one factor behind electricity tariff hike: IMF mission chief

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Recent losses incurred by the electricity board from coal imports were one contributing factor to the increase in Sri Lanka's electricity tariffs, Evan Papageorgiou, mission chie... Read More


Doctors share tips for a healthy New Year

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Adhering to proper health habits during the upcoming New Year season provides the ability to control diseases including diabetes, according to medical specialists. Specialist Do... Read More


State of Emergency extension approved by Parliament vote

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- The Public Security Ordinance (including Emergency Law) proposals were approved by a majority of 110 votes during a vote held in Parliament. Accordingly, 137 votes were received... Read More


Former councillor arrested with drugs hidden inside toy

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- A former local government councillor from an independent group was apprehended by Ampara Divisional Anti-Corruption Unit officers for transporting "ICE" meticulously concealed in... Read More


Suspect remanded in private bank data breach case

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Colombo Additional Magistrate Oshada Migara Maharachchi ordered yesterday (8) that another suspect involved in an illegal entry into a private bank's data system and a large-scal... Read More


Special trains scheduled for Sinhala and Tamil New Year

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- The Railways Department announced the operation of several special train services to facilitate passengers travelling to their hometowns and returning for the upcoming Sinhala an... Read More


Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena appointed Acting Chairman BOI

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka announced the appointment of Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena as its acting Chairman. A veteran of the Sri Lankan Administrative Service (SLA... Read More


Gold prices surge to record highs amid global rally and rupee depreciation

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Sri Lankan gold prices soared to new highs today, driven primarily by the continued surge in global gold prices and the depreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee. Secretary of the Al... Read More