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NETANYAHU ISSUES STATEMENT ON US STRIKES

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says America's strikes on Iran were conducted in full coordination between him and US President Donald Trump, and in full operational co... Read More


UN SECRETARY-GENERAL SAYS DIPLOMACY IS THE ONLY WAY, FOLLOWING US ATTACKS ON IRAN'S NUCLEAR SITES

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the "dangerous escalation" of the Iran conflict through US bombing of nuclear sites in that country can catastro... Read More


SOLAR POWER TARIFFS REVISED

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- The Ministry of Power and Energy has announced revised tariffs for solar power systems entering into new agreements, effective from June 16. This decision, based on a Cabinet ap... Read More


PRINCE WILLIAM'S DOCUSERIES SPOTLIGHTS SRI LANKA'S ELEPHANTS

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Prince William and The Royal Foundation's United for Wildlife programme have released the newest episode of its docuseries, 'Guardians,' highlighting the individuals at the foref... Read More


DRIVER REMANDED AFTER FATAL BADULLA BUS CRASH

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- The driver of the bus involved in yesterday's fatal incident in Badulla's Dunhinda area has been remanded until the 4th of July. The order was issued today by the Badulla Magist... Read More


PRESIDENT'S FUND HONOURS NORTHERN PROVINCE A/L TOP ACHIEVERS

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- The President's Fund today commenced its programme to recognise high-achieving students from the GCE Advanced Level examinations. At a ceremony held at the Iranamadu Nelum Piyas... Read More


SHORTAGE OF LAUGFS GAS REPORTED IN THE MARKET

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- The National Consumers' Front has raised concerns over a shortage of Laugfs gas currently affecting the market. Both shop owners and consumers have confirmed the scarcity, stati... Read More


IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER HEADS TO MOSCOW FOR HIGH-LEVEL TALKS WITH PUTIN

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is set to arrive in Moscow tomorrow (23) for high-level discussions, including a planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Puti... Read More


COMMITTEES TO BE APPOINTED TO RESOLVE HUMAN-ELEPHANT CONFLICT

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- President Anura Kumara Disanayake instructed relevant officials to swiftly implement a formal mechanism to resolve the human-elephant conflict, which significantly impacts both t... Read More


FORMER PRESIDENT SIRISENA DENIES ALLEGATIONS OF FUND MISAPPROPRIATION

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- Former President Maithripala Sirisena has issued a statement refuting claims of misusing Rs. 27.5 million from the President's Fund in 2019 for the construction of a building on ... Read More