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Iran currency weakens to record low amid sanctions and naval blockade

WEB DESK, April 30 -- Iran's currency has plunged to a new record low, underscoring mounting economic pressure from ongoing conflict, US sanctions, and a naval blockade disrupting key trade routes. Th... Read More


White House signals extended naval blockade on Iran amid rising tensions

WEB DESK, April 30 -- Tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate, with the White House signalling that it is prepared to sustain a naval blockade of Iranian ports for an extended peri... Read More


Five-year-old boy found dead after missing for hours, police suspect ritual killing

Uganda, April 30 -- Residents of Rugingi Village in Kijuna Sub-county, Kassanda District have been left in fear after the body of a five-year-old boy who had been reported missing was recovered from a... Read More


Investigation launched into suspicious death of suspended Treasury official

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The Kuliyapitiya Police have initiated a wide-ranging investigation into the suspicious death of Abeysinghe Mudiyanselage Ranga Nishantha Rajapaksa, a suspended Assistant Direct... Read More


Mavil Aru sluice gates opened for Yala season after repairs

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Water was released today (30) for the Yala cultivation season following the reconstruction of the Mavil Aru main sluice, which was severely damaged during the recent floods. Th... Read More


Sri Lanka wins International Debt Management Award in London

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Sri Lanka has received a prestigious international award at the 2026 Commonwealth Debt Management Awards held in London, recognizing the country's public debt management reforms... Read More


Fire erupts at Inland Revenue Department regional office

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- A sudden fire broke out on the second floor of the Inland Revenue Department's regional office in Kalutara tonight (30) around 8:00 PM. According to our correspondent, the Kalu... Read More


Five suspects remanded over Bloemendhal youth murder

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The Maligakanda Magistrate's Court today ordered that five suspects arrested in connection with the murder of a youth from Bloemendhal Road, Colombo, be remanded until the 14th ... Read More


International Day of Immunology observed at GDC Pulwama

Pulwama, April 30 -- The Department of Biotechnology at Government Degree College (GDC) Pulwama observed the International Day of Immunology with a day-long programme focused on the role of regulatory... Read More


Amit Sharma visits migrant camps, assures 'no exclusion' in Census 2027

JAMMU, April 30 -- In a bid to ensure no migrant is left out of the upcoming Census 2027, Chief Principal Census Officer (CPCO) Amit Sharma, IAS, on Thursday assured full coverage of the migrant commu... Read More