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Showers expected in certain parts of the island

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara and Nuwara-Eliya districts after 2.00 pm, today (23), the Depart... Read More


Russia calls for 'political' settlement over Iran as Trump says US talking to Tehran

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Russia on Monday (Mar 23) called for a "political and diplomatic" settlement to the Middle East war just as US President Donald Trump claimed that Washington and Tehran had held... Read More


Iran says there is "no dialogue between Tehran and Washington"

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Iran on Monday denied holding any talks with the US, contradicting remarks by US President Donald Trump that recent "productive conversations" had taken place between the two si... Read More


Oman working toward safe passage of vessels through Strait of Hormuz

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said today that Oman is "working intensively" toward the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz while highlighting the econom... Read More


Sri Lanka and Australia hold talks to strengthen bilateral ties

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- A meeting between the Chief of Staff to the President, Prabath Chandrakeerthi, and the Australian High Commissioner, Matthew Duckworth, was held at the Presidential Secretariat ... Read More


Powdered milk and wheat flour prices to remain unchanged until New Year

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Prices of imported powdered milk and wheat flour in the country will not be increased under any circumstances, the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Dev... Read More


Badulla hospital staff save man after iron rod pierces through body

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The medical staff attached to the Badulla Hospital have succeeded in saving the life of an individual who suffered a horrific accident, in which an iron rod pierced through his ... Read More


UK sees no evidence of Iran targeting Britain, says PM Starmer

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday said there is "no assessment" that the UK is being targeted by Iran, following recent military developments in the region. Speaking to ... Read More


UAE official blasts Arab and Muslim countries for failing to support Gulf states under attack

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- A top official from the United Arab Emirates has criticized "major" Arab and Islamic nations for failing to support Gulf Arab countries in "times of hardship." "Where are the A... Read More


Three-wheeler fares increased

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Three-wheeler fares have been increased following the recent revision in fuel prices announced by the government. Accordingly, the fare for the first kilometre has been increas... Read More