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The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has reported a strong start to 2026, collecting Rs. 606,002 million in tax revenue during the first quarter of the year, marking a 17.7% increase compared to the same period in 2025. According to an…

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) staged a protest demonstration along the Parliament access road near Diyatha Uyana in Battaramulla, resulting in minor traffic congestion in the surrounding areas. The protest was organized to express…

The island-wide strike launched by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) in hospitals continues for the second consecutive day today (10). The GMOA launched the island-wide strike at 8.00 a.m. yesterday (09), alleging that…

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a 32-hour ceasefire over a two-day period for Orthodox Easter and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv would abide by the measure. The ceasefire for Orthodox…

Growth in developing Asia and the Pacific is expected to slow this year as the conflict in the Middle East disrupts trade and energy markets, the Asian Development Bank said on Friday, with the extent of the slowdown dependent on how long…

Israeli police announced that holy sites in Jerusalem will reopen to visitors and worshippers on Thursday morning. ‘‘Hundreds of police officers, Border Police forces, and volunteers will be deployed throughout the city, along major…

Vice-President of the European Commission (EU) Kaja Kallas arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, for a high-stakes diplomatic push to transform a temporary two-week truce between the United States and Iran into a lasting regional…

An Iranian delegation is heading to Pakistan today to begin negotiations with the US on ending the war, Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan has confirmed. They are set to meet US Vice-President JD Vance in Islamabad on Saturday. Reza Amiri…

Iran warned on Wednesday that the US must choose between a ceasefire and ‘‘continued war via Israel,’‘ saying Washington ‘‘cannot have both.’‘ ‘‘The Iran–U.S. Ceasefire terms are clear and explicit: the U.S. must choose—ceasefire or…

Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Pathum Nissanka highlighted that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a dream opportunity for Sri Lankan players, and those who get a chance must seize it with strong performances. Despite some teammates missing…