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A total of 204 crew members of the Iranian navy vessel ‘IRIS Bushehr’, near Sri Lanka’s territorial waters, have been safely evacuated by the Sri Lanka Navy and brought to the Colombo Port, according to the Sri Lanka Navy. The rescued…

A meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and officials of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) was held at the Ministry of Education to discuss the Human Resource Development for Education Project (HRDEP). Discussions focused…

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has handed over its report on investigations into the importation of nine coal shipments for the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai. The PUCSL report on the controversial coal…

South Africa will take on New Zealand in the first semifinal of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens in Kolkata today. The match will begin at 7:00 p.m. South Africa captain Aiden Markram said his team’s win over New Zealand…

A rescue mission has been launched by the Sri Lanka Navy after a distress call was received from an Iranian ship approximately 40 nautical miles off the Galle Harbour. Sri Lanka Navy vessels are currently heading to the location to…

Gold prices in Sri Lanka have recorded a sharp decline of Rs. 13,000, driven by a downward trend in the global gold market, according to latest market data. As of this morning (04), the price of a 22-carat gold sovereign at the Sea…

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps say they control the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil and gas, and any vessels seeking to pass through the waterway risk damage from missiles or stray drones. “Currently, the…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over rising energy prices and disruptions to global trade following the escalating conflict in the Middle East, warning that the situation could intensify uncertainties in the global…

At least 30 persons have been rescued from an Iranian vessel in distress off Sri Lanka’s southern seas. The vessel is reportedly belonging to the Iranian Navy. Earlier, a rescue mission was launched by the Sri Lanka Navy after a…

In India, the push for “Housing for All” has increasingly been framed as a human rights agenda that links shelter with equality, social security and self respect for the poorest citizens. Within this framework, the focus on women-led…