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Politics Private jet crashes in flames at Maine airport with eight aboard
A private jet caught fire and crashed while taking off from a Maine airport, carrying eight people, according to the U.S. aviation agency. The identities and…
Weather Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology has announced that today, June 26, several areas in Sri Lanka will experience spells of rain. This includes the Northern,…
Business Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally
Gold prices have surpassed $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time, continuing a remarkable surge that saw the metal increase by over 60% in 2025. This…
Politics U.S. storm leaves 1 million without power, forces 10,000 flight cancellations
A severe winter storm in the United States has left over 1 million customers without power and caused the cancellation of more than 10,000 flights on Sunday.…
Politics Trump administration defends killing American in Minneapolis, contradicts videos
Officials in President Donald Trump’s administration defended the shooting death of an American citizen by immigration agents in Minneapolis on Sunday. This…
Crime Suspect arrested with over 3 kg of Ice in Bambalapitiya
A man has been taken into custody for having more than 3 kilograms of ‘Crystal Methamphetamine,’ known as ‘Ice.’ The estimated street value of the drugs is…
Crime Two arrested for illegal gem mining in Bogawantalawa
Police in Sri Lanka have detained two men for illegally mining gems in Bogawantalawa. The arrests occurred during a raid in the Tinsinwatta area, where…
General Death toll in Philippine boat accident climbs to 15, hundreds rescued
The number of deaths from a ferry accident in the Southern Philippines has risen to at least 15, with 316 individuals rescued, according to the Philippine…
Politics Man killed by a US Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis was an ICU nurse, family says
Family members have identified the man who was shot and killed by a U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis on Saturday as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old…
Politics Speaker interdicting Deputy Secretary General of Parliament without hearing sets dangerous precedent- Sajith
Sajith Premadasa, the Leader of the Opposition, has expressed concern over the Speaker of the House, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, suspending the Deputy Secretary…
Crime Police Officer arrested in connection with priest assault incident suspended?
A police officer from the motorcycle squad of the Gampaha Division Crimes Investigation Bureau has reportedly been suspended after being arrested for the…
Politics Sri Lanka targets up to 100,000 UAE tourists in coming years
The consul general of Sri Lanka in Dubai is working to increase the number of tourists from the UAE to Sri Lanka. His goal is to boost visitor numbers from…
Politics Myanmar s junta leader dismisses critics as military allies head for landslide election win
Myanmar's military leader dismissed outside criticism on Sunday regarding the country's general election as the final voting round took place. The…
Crime Shooting reported at R.A.De Mel Mawatha in Kollupitiya
A shooting took place on R.A. De Mel Mawatha in Kollupitiya early this morning (25), according to police reports. The incident happened around 2:35 a.m. The…
Crime Six police officers arrested for allegedly assaulting Catholic priest remanded
Six police officers have been taken into custody for allegedly beating a Catholic priest in Gampaha . They have been ordered to remain in custody until…
Politics Quality deficiency identified in coal samples sent to India- Minister
The Health and Mass Media Minister, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, has confirmed that coal samples sent to India have failed to meet the necessary calorific value.…
Security Two Indian Coast Guard ships arrives in Colombo for official visit
Two ships from the Indian Coast Guard, named ICGS Varaha and ICGS Atulya, arrived at Colombo Harbour today for an official visit. The Sri Lankan Navy greeted…
Health Several injured following collision involving lorry and ambulance in Habarana
A collision between a lorry and an ambulance occurred on the Dambulla–Habarana main road in Habarana, according to police reports. The accident took place this…
Crime Four including woman killed in separate road accidents
Four individuals, including one woman, lost their lives in separate road accidents across various locations, according to police reports. The deadly incidents…
General Last two giant pandas in Japan set to leave for China
On Sunday, fans of pandas in Japan gathered for the last chance to see twin pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo before they head back to China…
Crime 443 arrested for driving under the influence during special island-wide raid
During a special operation across Sri Lanka on October 24, a total of 571 people were arrested on suspicion of engaging in criminal activities, including…
Politics Indian products must be synonymous with top quality- PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on industries and startups in India to prioritize quality during his monthly address, 'Mann ki Baat', on Sunday. He…
Politics Shanakiyan raises concerns about move to suspend Deputy Secretary General of Parliament allegedly without an inquiry
Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has expressed his worries regarding the suspension of Chaminda Kularatne, the Deputy Secretary General of…
Business GMOA to launch indefinite trade union action from tomorrow
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) announced it will begin an indefinite strike across Sri Lanka starting tomorrow, January 26. This move comes…