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Trump says Iran war objectives 'nearing completion'

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- President Donald Trump has told the nation in a televised speech that the US military has nearly completed its goals in the Iran war. He vowed to strike Iran "extremely hard" ov... Read More


IMF, Government discuss way forward

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The IMF yesterday hailed the Government's programme aimed at safeguarding economic progress while effectively managing both the economy and the livelihoods of the people in the f... Read More


Thundershowers expected across most parts of the island after 2 pm

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Department of Meteorology says atmospheric conditions across the island will be favourable for afternoon thundershowers.Atmospheric Science In a weather advisory, the Depart... Read More


Death of senior journalist Bakthi Dharmapriya Mendis

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- Veteran journalist Bakthi Dharmapriya Mendis passed away today following a tragic accident that occurred in Athruguriya. He had been under treatment at the Colombo National Hospi... Read More


Journalist Bhakti Dharmapriya Mendis passes away

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- Journalist Bhakthi Dharmapriya Mendis has passed away while receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit of the National Hospital in Colombo following a serious road accident. ... Read More


Ejected, then ejection rejected

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- This case summarises a legal dispute involving a declaration of title and the recovery of possession of land. The follwing overview also details the facts, the procedural history... Read More


Importing rice, a grave injustice to farmers - SJB

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) General Secretary MP Ranjith Madduma Bandara said yesterday that the government's decision to import rice is a grave injustice to the farmers of this... Read More


Stocks rally, oil plunges below $100 as Trump raises hopes of end to Iran war

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- Stock markets surged and oil plunged below US$100 a barrel after President Donald Trump suggested the US would end its attack on Iran in two to three weeks. UK borrowing costs a... Read More


Over 60% of candidates qualify for university entrance

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- According to the results of the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination released yesterday, 62.64 percent or 176,527 candidates have qualified for university entrance, Examination... Read More


Russia hopeful of long-term energy supplies to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- Speaking at a discussion organised by the Pathfinder Foundation at the Colombo Club, Deputy Minister Rudenko said that matters concerning obtaining fuel supplies from Russia to S... Read More