Five more arrested over joint opposition protest in Hambantota

Argentina seeks Sri Lanka’s help to arrest Iran?s Interior Minister

Argentina sought Sri Lanka’s help to arrest Iran?s Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi if he was part of the Iranian delegation visiting Sri Lanka. According to the AFP news agency, Argentina had requested Interpol to arrest Iran?s Interior Minister over the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires that killed 85 people. The Argentine Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Interpol had issued a so-called “red notice”. While a red notice alerts police in member countries about i

24 Apr, 2024

Racing car drivers involved in Fox Hill accident granted bail

Two racing car drivers involved in the Fox Hill Super Cross accident were granted bail by the Bandarawela Magistrate?s Court.? At least seven people were killed and over 20 others sustained injuries when a car went off track and crashed into a group of spectators at the Fox Hill Super Cross race in Diyatalawa. The Police said that a child was among those killed in the accident, Sunday. Four of the victims are officials of the racing event. Police Media Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said that a

24 Apr, 2024

Uma Oya development project declared open

The Uma Oya multipurpose development project, marked as a significant irrigation initiative following the Mahaweli movement, was declared open by the Presidents of Iran and Sri Lanka. Iranian President Dr. Ibrahim Raisi and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesingheunveiled a commemorative plaque and inaugurated the project, initiating the operation of electricity generators through digital technology. President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed gratitude to Iran for their indispensable support, hi

24 Apr, 2024