Six nabbed in Jaffna for illegal night diving

Six individuals have been apprehended by the Sri Lanka Navy for engaging in illegal night diving to harvest sea cucumbers during a search operation carried out at Nagar Kovil Beach in Jaffna.

Iranian official says ‘no one expected’ a deal in one meeting

The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has spoken with Iranian media after JD Vance’s comments.

Iran aims to restore majority of refining capability within two months, oil ministry official says

Iran expects to restore most ​damaged refining and ‌distribution facilities to 70–80% of their pre-attack ​capacity within one ​to two months, a ⁠senior oil official ​said, as authorities ​work to recover from a wave of strikes on ​energy infrastructure.

Matheesha Pathirana set to join KKR ahead of CSK clash

Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana is likely to join the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad ahead of their clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Tuesday, as per Times of India. The move comes as a much-needed boost for KKR’s depleted bowling attack.

NASA’s Artemis II crew speaks for first time after historic mission

The Artemis II astronauts received a hero’s welcome at NASA’s Houston base after returning from a record-setting deep-space mission.

Low quality coal: 250 gigawat hours of electricity to be lost

As many as 250 gigawatt-hours of electricity are expected to be lost over the three-month period of April, May, and June due to the use of inferior-quality coal, an Opposition politician alleged.

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle dies

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle, considered one of the greatest vocalists in modern Indian music, has died at the age of 92. The singer was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital on Saturday after she experienced cardiac and respiratory issues. Sources told HT that the singer had not been keeping well for the last few months and was brought to the hospital in a critical state. She was admitted to the ICU on Saturday night.

Suspect arrested over damage to newly reopened Pettah Bus Stand

A suspect has been arrested in connection with an incident of property damage at the recently renovated Pettah Central Bus Stand, Police said.

Severe lightning warning issued for several provinces

The Meteorology Department has issued a warning of thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning expected to occur in several parts of the country after 1.00 p.m. today.

Asha Bhosle remains in critical condition, PM Modi expresses concern

Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle has been hospitalised at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital after her health took a sudden turn on Saturday.

No coal cost burden in electricity tariffs: PUCSL

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided to exclude additional costs arising from the coal situation from electricity tariff revisions.

US-Iran peace talks: Australia urges both sides to return to negotiations

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has called on the US and Iran to uphold the ceasefire and resume talks.

Seven notorious gang members transferred to high-security prison at Welisara

Seven notorious members of organized crime gangs have been transferred from the Boossa High-Security Prison to a newly established high-security detention facility at the Welisara Navy Camp.

Four dead in two separate accidents

Four people lost their lives in two separate road accidents last night, in the Welikanda and Elpitiya areas, according to police.

Showers expected in sea areas around island

The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas around the island during the next 24 hours.

Iran says success of Islamabad talks depends on US avoiding ‘illegal demands’

Iran said Sunday that talks with the United States in Islamabad will succeed only if Washington abandons “excessive” and “illegal” demands.

US-Iran talks pause for now, disagreements remain

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Sunday that his negotiating ​team was leaving Pakistan after not reaching a deal with Iran after 21 hours of negotiations.

Trump says US forces are ’clearing’ Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump on ​Saturday posted on social media that the United States ‌military has started to clear the Strait of Hormuz, and that all of Iran’s minelaying ships have been sunk.

Iran threatens to attack US Navy ships entering Strait of Hormuz after first US vessels moved through channel

Iran threatened to attack any US Navy ships that enter the Strait of Hormuz shortly after American vessels moved through the channel for the first time since the war broke out.

Iranian negotiators in Pakistan ‘defending Iran’s interests’: Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed support for the Iranian negotiators in Pakistan, saying the delegation will “negotiate bravely” in defence of the country’s interests.

CID seals Lanka Coal Company office

Officials attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have sealed the office of Lanka Coal Company (Pvt.) Ltd. as part of an ongoing investigation into coal imports.

Rubio says revoked visas of ex-Iranian vice president’s relatives

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he has revoked the residency statuses of several individuals related to Iran’s former Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, Masoumeh Ebtekar.

Police introduce WhatsApp number to report reckless driving

Police have introduced a dedicated WhatsApp number for the public to submit videos and information related to reckless and dangerous driving incidents.

Kamala Harris says she is considering 2028 presidential run

Former US Vice President Kamala Harris said on Friday that she is considering a presidential run in 2028, implying that she may run for president for the third time.

Trilateral US-Iran ceasefire talks begin in Pakistan

Trilateral ceasefire talks between the United States, Iran and Pakistan have started in Pakistani capital, Islamabad – the highest-level talks between Washington and Tehran since the 1979 Islamic revolution.

Trump says empty oil tankers heading to U.S. to load up with oil, gas

U.S. President Donald Trump said on ​Saturday that large numbers of completely empty ‌oil tankers were heading to the United States to load up with oil and gas.

Maldives President to visit Sri Lanka

The President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka next month, with discussions already underway to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in the fisheries sector.

Iran’s new supreme leader has severe and disfiguring wounds, sources say

Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is still recovering from severe facial and leg injuries suffered in the airstrike that killed his father at the beginning of the war, three people close to his inner circle told Reuters.

Iran leader says US should focus on ‘America First’ policy – not ‘Israel First’

Iran’s first vice president says the outcome of the high-stakes negotiations in Islamabad rests entirely on US priorities.

Secretary to President complains to CID over coal imports

The Secretary to the President has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) requesting a formal investigation into coal imports since 2009.