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An attempted shooting in the Kovilwatte area of Maradana was foiled this morning, according to police reports. Two unidentified gunmen, arriving on a motorcycle, targeted a house in the area and attempted to open fire on an individual inside. However,...

In a significant development, Leader of the House and Minister Bimal Ratnayake has taken steps to withdraw the nomination of Court of Appeal Judge M.T. Mohamed Lafar—who had been recommended by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for appointment to the Supreme...

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General (Retd) Hamilton Wanasinghe, former Army Commander and Defence Secretary of Sri Lanka, has passed away at the age of 91. General Wanasinghe dedicated over four decades of distinguished service to the nation. He began his military career in 1954...

Following the results of the recent local government elections, the opposition, led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has gained control of the Kebithigolleva Pradeshiya Sabha, where they hold a clear majority. In line with the outcome, Ranasinghe Wanigasekeralag Dharmadasa,...

In the early hours of today (13), Israel launched a series of massive airstrikes on Iran, triggering a significant spike in global crude oil prices. According to foreign media reports, the price of crude oil surged by 9% today, marking...

Indian media reports indicate that one passenger has miraculously survived the devastating plane crash that occurred this afternoon (12), which claimed the lives of more than 200 individuals. In the immediate aftermath of the crash, several prominent media outlets across...

Israel's military says Iran fired about 100 drones towards its territory, many of which were intercepted, after Israel carried out waves of strikes on Iran overnight The IDF says it carried out strikes on nuclear sites and says Revolutionary Guard chief Hossein...

On 21 June 2025, at Port View Restaurant, Colombo –7 PM (Free entrance) On 22 June 2025, at Kandy Club, Kandy -7 PM (Free entrance) On 21 and 22 June, Sri Lanka will once again resonate with the vibrant sounds...

A vocal Tamil protest greeted Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Berlin on Thursday, as he met with senior German officials, amidst calls for accountability over mass atrocities committed against Tamils. Protesters gathered outside Bellevue Palace, where Dissanayake was...