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China calls for immediate stop to military operations in Middle East

Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Regarding the Iran situation, a Chinese spokesperson said on Wednesday that China calls for an immediate stop to military operations, preventing further escalation of tensions, a... Read More


32 Iranians rescued from warship "IRIS Dena" admitted to Karapitiya Hospital

Sri Lanka, March 4 -- A total of 32 Iranians who were rescued from the Iranian warship "IRIS Dena" by the Sri Lanka Navy earlier today (04) have been admitted to the Karapitiya Hospital. Around 180 i... Read More


Iran to hold three-day 'farewell ceremony' for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Sri Lanka, March 4 -- Iran will hold a three-day "farewell ceremony" for its late leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei starting at 10 p.m. Wednesday (1830 GMT) at Tehran's Imam Khomeini prayer ground, accord... Read More


SLTDA takes policy decision to refrain from LGBTQ-focused tourism in Sri Lanka, AG tells court

Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The Attorney General informed the Court of Appeal today (04) that the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has taken a policy decision to refrain from conducting touri... Read More


President urges swift settlement in Middle East amid worldwide economic concerns

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urged all parties involved in the ongoing Middle East conflict to commit to a swift and peaceful resolution, highlighting the conflict's reperc... Read More


President arrives in Parliament

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament, a short while ago. The President is currently addressing the House. Published by HT Digital Content Services with perm... Read More


Prof. G.L. Peiris urges govt to clarify stand on Middle East crisis

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- Former Foreign Minister Professor G.L. Peiris, in a letter addressed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has drawn attention to the gravity of consequences arising for Sri Lan... Read More


Two women arrested with heroin and 'Ice' in Weliweriya

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- Two female suspects have been arrested for possession of heroin and Crystal Methamphetamine (commonly known as 'Ice'). Accordingly, a woman with 25 grams of heroin in the Embara... Read More


At least 10 injured in collision between two buses and tractor in Minneriya

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- At least ten individuals have been injured following a bus accident in the Minneriya area on the Habarana-Polonnaruwa road. According to the police, the accident occurred when a... Read More


Iran says will hit all Mideast economic hubs if US-Israeli attacks persist

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- An Islamic Revolutionary Guard general warned Tuesday that continued US-Israeli attacks would see Iran conduct reprisals against "all economic centres" in the Middle East. "We a... Read More