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An explosion has occurred at an oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, prompting authorities to advise residents in the area to remain indoors for their safety. According to foreign media reports, the powerful blast sent black smoke billowing into the...

A memory is the greatest inheritance of our hearts. Where memory is lost, we become bearers of an empty space. Memory exists through names, objects, sounds, scents, and touch. Within memory are stored countless emotions such as love, compassion, sorrow,...

US President Donald Trump says that highly productive discussions have been held with Iran regarding a comprehensive resolution to the Middle East conflict, and accordingly, a decision has been made not to carry out any attacks on Iranian power plants...

A 25-member delegation of Dairy cooperative professionals visited India from 09–19 March 2026 to participate in a specialised Training and Capacity-Building Programme on Dairy Development. The delegation also comprised professionals from the National Institute of Co-operative Development (NICD) of Sri...

Iran has rejected claims by the United States that negotiations have taken place since the start of the ongoing conflict, contradicting statements made by former US President Donald Trump. Iranian officials said no discussions or diplomatic engagement with Washington have...

S.M. Marikkar, Chairman of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development, has issued a special note regarding the committee members’ visit to India. Sri Lanka Latest News It is as follows: At the special invitation of the Government...

In a move that signals both tactical restraint and strategic recalibration, US President Donald Trump has stepped back from imminent military strikes on Iran’s power infrastructure, citing “productive” backchannel talks with Iran even as tensions remain dangerously elevated across the...

Members of the Sectoral Committee on Infrastructure and Strategy have embarked on an observation tour of New Delhi and Mumbai to study infrastructure development. According to reports, all 12 members of the committee are participating in this tour, which has...

The Bakery Owners Association has decided to increase the price of a 450-gram loaf of bread by Rs. 10, effective from midnight today (23). This decision comes in response to the recent rise in fuel prices. Accordingly, the association announced...

Sri Lanka’s carefully projected stance of neutrality is facing scrutiny after the Iranian ambassador revealed that Colombo had invited Iranian naval vessels, including the warship IRIS Dena, to visit its ports. The disclosure appears to clash with earlier signals from...