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U.S. forces struck Iran’s three main nuclear sites, President Donald Trumpsaid late on Saturday, and he warned Tehran it would face more attacks if it did not agree to peace.After days of deliberation and long before his self-imposed two-week deadline, Trump’s decision to join Israel’s military campaign against its major rival Iran represents a major escalation of the conflict.“The strikes were a spectacular military success,” Trump said in a televised Oval Office address. “Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated.”In a speech that lasted just over three minutes, Trump said Iran’s future held “either peace or…

An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued, designating all Divisional Secretariat divisions in Sri Lanka as either infected or at-risk areas for African Swine Fever (ASF).This gazette notification was issued by Dr. Hemali Kothalawala, Director General of Animal Production and Health, and will be valid for a period of three months starting from the 13th of last month.The extraordinary gazette notification also designates pigs as at-risk animals.The gazette states that this step was taken because African Swine Fever has spread across various Divisional Secretariat divisions in Sri Lanka over the past few months, and there is a high possibility of…

The Officer-in-Charge of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, has confirmed that a total of 85 Chinese nationals involved in various criminal activities, including cybercrimes, were deported from Sri Lanka this morning (June 20) via a special SriLankan Airlines flight.These individuals were arrested by local security forces while residing in the country and were subsequently remanded in custody following judicial proceedings. After being convicted by local courts, they were transferred to the Detention Center of the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Welisara, pending deportation.The group of Chinese nationals, transported in five buses, was taken to the BIA and escorted to the…

Inspection officers from the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) temporarily removed a total of 44 vehicles, including both Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and private buses, from service during a special inspection conducted on the Hatton–Kandy main road on June 19.The inspections were carried out in the Bagatholuwa area, where a total of 115 vehicles were subjected to emergency checks. The operation was conducted with the objective of ensuring a safe and high-quality public transport service while reducing the risk of road accidents.Vehicles exhibiting excessive emissions and those found to be defective or unfit for road use were temporarily taken out…

Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education, Dr. Madhura Senevirathna, has confirmed that the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination will not be suspended immediately.Speaking in Parliament today (June 20), in response to a question raised by Member of Parliament Dayasiri Jayasekara, Dr. Senevirathna stated that the government has decided to conduct the scholarship examination for the year 2029 without any changes.He further noted that a committee will be appointed in 2028 to evaluate the future of the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination and determine whether it should continue beyond 2029.The Deputy Minister also revealed that the Department of Examinations is currently working…

Sri Lanka Customs has announced that it has earned a revenue of around Rs. 165 billion from vehicle imports alone so far this year, following the government’s decision to lift the ban on automobile imports.Speaking at a press briefing held in Colombo, Additional Director General of Customs, Seevali Arukgoda, stated that Customs is on track to surpass its revenue target for 2025.“The revenue target allocated to Sri Lanka Customs for 2025 is Rs. 2,115 billion. In 2024, our target was Rs. 1,533 billion, which we exceeded by generating Rs. 1,535 billion. As of mid-June this year, we have already collected…

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police for Traffic Control and Road Safety, Indika Hapugoda, has revealed that nearly 2,000 people have lost their lives in fatal road accidents during the first six months of 2025.Speaking at a press briefing held at the Department of Government Information, DIG Hapugoda stated that from January 1 to June 15, 2025, a total of 1,133 fatal accidents were reported, resulting in the deaths of nearly 2,000 individuals. He described the situation as catastrophic and alarming.DIG Hapugoda emphasized that the primary causes of these accidents are unroadworthy vehicles and reckless driving. “This is a very serious situation.…

Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today (20), the Department of Meteorology said.Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva province and in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the afternoon or night, the Met. Department added.Fairly strong winds of about 30-40 kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the central hills and in the Northern, North-central, Southern and North-western provinces and in the Trincomalee district.Meanwhile, the general public has been requested to take adequate precautions…

A committee comprising government officials and experts has been appointed under the leadership of Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake to seek and implement sustainable solutions to manage and control the damages caused by wild animals to food production (Agriculture and Plantation sectors) through a scientific approach.The committee held its first meeting at the Presidential Secretariat.The main objective of the committee is to conduct a scientific study on the agricultural damage caused by wild animals and to implement short, medium and long-term action plans. In addition to drafting national policies and legislation, the committee will also coordinate the…

An investigation has been initiated regarding the assets of 28 politicians, including current Members of Parliament and prominent ministers of the previous government by the Illegal Property or Assets Investigation Division of the Police Department.The investigation was launched by the Illegal Property or Assets Investigation Division based on complaints alleging that several politicians have purchased properties using money believed to have been earned unlawfully.Accordingly, the names of Namal Rajapaksa, Mahinda Yapa Abeywardhana, Mahinda Amaraweera, Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, Rohitha Abeygunawardena, Pavithra Wanniarachchi, Kanchana Wijesekera, Sagala Ratnayaka, Janaka Thissakuttiarachchi, Wajira Abeywardana, Maheepala Herath, Anura Priyadharshana Yapa, Manusha Nanayakkara, Vadivel Suresh, Harshana Rajakaruna,…