India downgrades ties with Pakistan after attack on Kashmir tourists

India announced a raft of measures to downgrade its ties with Pakistan on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, a day after suspected militants killed 26 men at a tourist destination in Kashmir in the worst attack on civilians in the country in nearly two decades.

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told a media briefing that the cross-border linkages of...

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Committee probing Deshabandu Tennakoon convenes first meeting

The Committee of Inquiry appointed to inquire and report its findings on IGP T. M. W. Deshabandhu Tennakoon in respect of acts of gross abuse of power, met today (23) at the Parliamentary premises for the first time and held preliminary discussions.

The Committee of Inquiry is chaired by Supreme Court Judge P.P. Surasena and consists of Justice W....

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Vance says US will walk away unless Ukraine and Russia agree to proposals

US Vice-President JD Vance said his country would “walk away” unless Ukraine and Russia agree on a deal, echoing recent comments from US officials.

His warning came after London talks between officials from the UK, France, Germany, Ukraine and the US aimed at securing a ceasefire were downgraded after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special...

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Delays expected on main line as train derails in Gampaha

The Railway Department says that train delays are expected on the Main Line as a train has derailed near the Gampaha Railway Station.

A train bound for Mirigama, which had departed the Colombo Fort Railway Station at around 4.25 p.m. today (23), has derailed near the Gampaha station. 

All trains operating on the Main Line are travelling along one...

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Expert Committee confirms reason for Feb. 9 islandwide blackout

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) today issued a clarification informing the public about the results of a comprehensive investigation conducted by an independent Expert Committee regarding the nationwide power outage that occurred on February 09, 2025. 

The complete committee report is available on the website of the Public Utilities Commission...

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All inmates of Matara Prison being transferred to nearby prisons

All inmates of the Matara Prison are currently being transferred to nearby prisons, according to the Prisons Department Spokesman. 

Following the unrest that occurred at Matara Prison last night (22), steps have been taken this morning (23) to transfer these inmates.

The disturbance reportedly began at around 8.00 p.m. last night when prison...

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