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Iran war cost Israel around $11.5 billion

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- The war with Iran has cost Israel about NIS 35 billion ($11.5 billion) in budgetary expenses, according to an initial estimate by the Finance Ministry. The Finance Ministry say... Read More


Two Pakistani naval ships arrive at Colombo port

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- Two Pakistan Navy warships, 'PNS TAIMUR' and 'PNS ASLAT', arrived at the Colombo port today (12) for a goodwill visit. The Sri Lanka Navy stated that the vessels received a tra... Read More


Police STF officers arrested for aiding illegal treasure excavations

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- The Commanding Officer of the Maha Oya STF camp and a police constable driver were arrested by Karadiyanaru Police for allegedly aiding illegal excavations to search for antiqui... Read More


Hambantota ports receive first LPG vessel

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- Hambantota International Port (HIP) received LPG vessel ANDOVER on 4th April, which discharged approximately 7,000 metric tonnes (MT) of liquefied petroleum gas consigned to Lau... Read More


Young motorcyclist dies following collision

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- A 19-year-old youth died after a severe road mishap on the Seeduwa-Kotugoda road last night. A motorcycle traveling toward Kotugoda collided head-on with a lorry arriving from t... Read More


Farmer dies from electrocution

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- A 58-year-old resident of Thanthamala, Kokkadichcholai, passed away yesterday after suffering an electric shock while attempting to operate a water motor for his crops. Initial ... Read More


Mobile inspectors seize unauthorised buses

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- Mobile inspection officers from the National Transport Commission (NTC) intercepted buses transporting passengers illegally from Colombo's People's Park to Hatton, Nawalapitiya,... Read More


Public warned to plan New Year games carefully

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- Outdoor New Year games must be organised with careful planning due to the extreme heat typical of April, the Sports Medicine Unit advised. Dr. Dhammika Senanayake issued several... Read More


Suspected Pettah Central Bus Stand vandal arrested

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- A 33-year-old resident of Kelaniya was arrested over allegations of damaging property at the modernised Pettah Central Bus Stand. Police state that the individual was apprehend... Read More


Three suspects arrested over alleged illegal gem mining in Kalu Ganga

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- Three suspects were arrested by Horana Headquarters Police over allegations of illegal gem mining in the Kalu Ganga using modern machinery. Equipment valued at approximately Rs... Read More