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General Fairly heavy rainfall expected in several provinces
The Meteorology Department of Sri Lanka has announced that the weather will be suitable for afternoon thundershowers across many areas of the island. Showers…
General Passenger arrested after over 25kg Kush found inside silencers at BIA
A 38-year-old man from Ragama was arrested today (2) at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for trying to smuggle over 25 kilograms of 'Kush' cannabis…
Politics Trump fires Pam Bondi as US Attorney General
U.S. President Donald Trump removed Pam Bondi from her position as Attorney General on Thursday due to growing dissatisfaction with her work, particularly…
Politics US Army chief of staff fired by Hegseth, sources say
U.S. Army Chief of Staff Randy George was dismissed on Thursday by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to two U.S. defense officials and a source…
Politics IMF delegation meets Speaker and party leaders in Parliament, discuss key issues
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met with the Speaker , Deputy Speaker , and party leaders in Parliament to discuss important matters ahead of…
General Detention orders on 6 fishermen arrested over Rs. 6 billion drug haul
A court has approved the detention and questioning of six fishermen arrested with more than 300 kilograms of heroin during a surveillance operation by the Sri…
General Four sentenced to death over three long-running murder cases
The High Court of Nuwara Eliya has handed down death sentences to four individuals tied to three different murder cases that have lingered for years. Today…
General 14 arrested in four-hour anti-drug operation in Mount Lavinia
In a special anti-drug operation in the Badowita areas 1, 2, and 3 of the Mount Lavinia Police Division, authorities arrested at least 14 people. This…
Business President-IMF delegation discuss fifth and sixth review under EFF programme
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat on October 2nd.…
General 3-hour water cuts every other day in Battaramulla, Pamankada, Wellawatte and Nawala
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that residents in Battaramulla, Pamankada, Wellawatte, Nawala , and nearby areas will…
Politics UK to host multi-nation meeting on Hormuz shipping
On Thursday, April 2, the UK will host a virtual meeting with around 35 countries to talk about reopening the important Strait of Hormuz, which has been…
General Authorities warn of possible water cuts as Kalatuwawa and Labugama supplies decline
The Kalatuwawa Water Treatment Plant, a key source of clean drinking water for Colombo and nearby areas, has around 20 days of water left, according to…
Sports Nuwan Thushara files case seeking NOC to play in 2026 IPL and other leagues
Fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has approached the Colombo District Court with a petition asking for a ruling that would require Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to give him…
Politics Indian Govt. waives customs duty on petrochemicals till June 30
On Thursday, the Indian government announced that it is waiving customs duties on several important petrochemical products until June 30. This decision comes…
General Five injured after van plunges into precipice near Gerandi Ella
Five people were seriously hurt when a van, carrying family members, lost control and fell about 70 feet down a cliff near Gerandi Ella in Kotmale early today…
General Special committee appointed to monitor and manage drinking water shortage
A special committee has been set up to oversee and manage the current shortage of drinking water. This decision was made by the Chairman and General Manager of…
Sports Schoolboy killed, another critically injured en route to big match in Kandy
A Grade 12 student lost his life, and another was severely hurt in a tragic accident this morning (02) when their motorcycle hit a bus on the Kandy –Digana…
General 24-hour water cut to several areas in Colombo from tonight
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has revealed that there will be 24-hour water cuts in several areas due to ongoing water shortages.…
Politics One dead as major earthquake hits eastern Indonesia; tsunami warning lifted after 2 hours
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck the Northern Molucca Sea near Indonesia's famous spice island of Ternate early on April 2, according to the…
Business Global oil prices rise after Trump address
Global oil prices have increased following Trump's speech. His remarks did not calm the global oil markets about the ongoing disruption in the important Strait…
General New guidelines issued to safeguard student welfare and discipline in schools
The Ministry of Education in Sri Lanka has released a new circular that details steps to maintain discipline in schools. This directive is aimed at Provincial…
Politics NATO chief to visit Washington next week as Trump threatens exit from alliance
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will travel to Washington next week for a visit that has been planned for some time. This trip follows President Donald…
General Iran s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei calls for national drive to restore infrastructure
Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has urged a nationwide effort to restore infrastructure and repair damage from what he described as "unprovoked…
General Three arrested over illegal vehicle possession and forged documents racket
Three people were taken into custody by the Western Province North Crimes Division for having vehicles that lacked valid registration licenses, according to…