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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...

The Government of India has decided to further extend the financial assistance for another year to support the ongoing passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai. This extension is in line with India’s continued commitment to enhancing regional connectivity and...

A tragic incident has been reported involving a passenger aircraft traveling from Ahmedabad, India to London. According to foreign media sources, the accident occurred during takeoff at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. The aircraft, operated by Air India,...

There was an allegation by Rajapaksas that America conspired to defeat Mahinda in the 2015 presidential election. Regardless of whether it is true or not, Sri Lankan relations with America developed rapidly after Maithripala became president. During Maithripala's first visit...

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently on an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, was warmly received today (11) by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Upon his arrival at Bellevue Palace in Berlin, President Dissanayake was honored with...

At the outset of today’s press conference held by the Public Utilities Commission to announce the increase in electricity tariffs, the national flag was seen being prominently displayed.

Several civil society organizations have announced their decision to initiate legal proceedings against the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) in response to the recent increase in electricity bills. They allege that the commission has unlawfully raised electricity charges, citing a financial...