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Kuwait’s international airport was damaged by Iranian drones early Wednesday, according to the country’s civil aviation authority.Several facilities were damaged, and injuries were reported, Reuters reported, citing authorities.Flights and air traffic in Kuwait have been suspended in the wake of the attack, the Kuwait News Agency reported.The Terminal 1 building at the airport had only reopened on Monday, according to local media reports, after being damaged in a previous Iranian attack in late February.Source: CNN

The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment in the fundamental rights petition filed by former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias “Pillayan,” challenging his arrest and detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).The hearing of oral submissions in the case was concluded today (02), said Ada Derana reporter.Following the conclusion of arguments, the Supreme Court reserved its judgment for a later date.

The Jaffna Magistrate’s Court has granted permission to former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa to give evidence online in the ongoing case concerning the disappearance of activists Lalith Kumar Weeraraj and Kugan Muruganandan.Lalith Kumar Weeraraj and Kugan Muruganandan of the Movement for People’s Struggle had disappeared in the Avarangal area on December 9, 2011, a day before a protest organized by them was to be held by relatives of those who disappeared during the war to mark International Human Rights Day in Jaffna. Subsequently, the relatives of Lalith and Kugan had filed a Habeas Corpus petition before the Court of Appeal…

Litro Gas Lanka Ltd has announced that its gas price revision for June will be officially revealed on Thursday (04), with the new prices set to take effect from June 5.A spokesperson said that reports related to the monthly price revision have already been submitted to the Ministry of Finance, and the final assessment is expected to be received tomorrow (03).According to Litro, the upcoming price adjustment will be based on prevailing conditions in the global market and international gas price trends.The company noted that it intends to align domestic gas prices with changes in global energy markets when determining…

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today announced that 46 players have been selected to receive National Player Contracts for the 2026–2027 season. Issuing a statement, it said that the contracted period will run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 and that players have been categorized under A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and Central Contract based on performance, consistency, fitness, potential, and the strategic requirements of the national teams. “The contracts are aimed at ensuring that the selected cricketers are provided with the necessary support, structure, and resources to perform at the highest level of the game while contributing to the long-term…

The Ministry of Environment has taken steps to declare 03 more elephant corridors in order to mitigate the human-elephant conflict.Deputy Minister of Environment Anton Jayakody stated that, accordingly, three routes are scheduled to be declared as elephant corridors: the route used by wild elephants traveling from the Hambantota Wild Elephant Management Reserve to Bundala, the route from the Wadahitakanda Elephant Management Reserve to the Udawalawe National Park, and the route via Hadapanagala to Demodara.These elephant corridors are scheduled to be officially gazetted in the near future.Furthermore, houses and cultivated paddy lands currently located within these elephant corridors are also scheduled…

The selling rate of the US dollar has surpassed the Rs. 336 mark, according to the latest daily exchange rates issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).According to the daily exchange rate indicator issued by the Central Bank today (02) the buying rate of the US dollar was recorded at Rs. 326.75, while the selling rate has been recorded at Rs. 336.60.According to the exchange rates released yesterday (01), the buying rate of the US dollar was Rs. 325.97, while the selling rate stood at Rs. 335.70.

Sri Lanka Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, have arrested 13 foreign passengers for allegedly attempting to smuggle a consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes into the country. The seized stock of cigarettes is estimated to be valued at around Rs. 28.44 million and was being smuggled through the “Green Channel” of the arrival terminal, which is designated for passengers with nothing to declare.The suspects are Chinese businesspersons aged between 28 and 45 years, an Ada Derana reporter said.The arrested individuals had arrived at the BIA at around 1.10 a.m. today (02) onboard AirAsia and Batik Air flights from Bangkok,…

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for rough sea conditions and strong winds for the sea areas extending from Mullaitivu to Pottuvil via Kankesanturai, Mannar, Puttalam, Colombo, Galle and Hambantota.The advisory, issued today (02), will remain in effect until 10.30 a.m. tomorrow (03).According to the Met. Department, the sea areas extending from Mullaitivu to Pottuvil via Kankesanturai, Mannar, Puttalam, Colombo, Galle and Hambantota will be rough at times with strong gusty winds up to 50-60 kmph.Naval and fishing communities who are engaged in fishing and naval activities in the above sea areas have been urged…

The Department of Irrigation states that water levels in rivers are gradually receding following a progressive reduction in rainfall over the past few days.Director of Irrigation (Hydrology and Disaster Management), L.S. Sooriyabandara, stated that water levels in reservoirs across the island are returning to normal as rainfall declines.Consequently, he noted that there is currently no threat of flooding in any rivers.Sooriyabandara further explained that only light rainfall is being recorded in the wet zone, while most other parts of the country are experiencing dry weather conditions.He added that rainfall is expected to remain at normal low levels over the next…