Bomb scare at Kandy District Secretariat intended to cause public alarm: Police
Sri Lanka Police suspect that the information received regarding the presence of explosives at the Kandy District Secretariat was a deliberate attempt to create public unrest. MORE..
- Malaysia ex-PM Najib Razak jailed for 15 more years in 1MDB saga’s biggest trial
- Few showers expected in parts of the island today
- Israel becomes first country to formally recognise Somaliland as independent state
- Bomb scare at Kandy District Secretariat intended to cause public alarm: Police
- Sri Lanka vehicle importers urge tax relief amid post-disaster sales decline
- Over 50 vehicles involved in massive pile-up in Japan, 1 dead, 26 injured
- Wild elephant killed in collision with van on Habarana-Trinco road
- Zelensky plans to meet Trump on Sunday for talks on ending Russian war
- Thailand and Cambodia sign truce to halt fierce border conflict
- Ex-Minister Douglas Devananda to appear before court following CID arrest
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Ex-Minister Douglas Devananda to appear before court following CID arrest
Former Minister Douglas Devananda, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), is scheduled to be produced before the Gampaha Magistrate’s Court today (27). MORE..
Thailand and Cambodia sign truce to halt fierce border conflict
Thailand and Cambodia agreed on Saturday to halt weeks of fierce border clashes, the worst fighting in years between the Southeast Asian countries that has included fighter-jet sorties, exchange of rocket fire and artillery barrages. MORE..
Zelensky plans to meet Trump on Sunday for talks on ending Russian war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he will meet his US counterpart Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday, as talks continue on ending Russia’s full-scale war. MORE..
Wild elephant killed in collision with van on Habarana-Trinco road
A wild elephant has been killed after colliding with a van near the 124th Mile Post on the Habarana-Trincomalee main road at around 1:00 a.m. today (27). MORE..
Over 50 vehicles involved in massive pile-up in Japan, 1 dead, 26 injured
A massive crash in snowy weather killed one person and injured 26 on an expressway in Japan late on Friday as the country kicked off its end-of-the-year holiday season. MORE..
Sri Lanka vehicle importers urge tax relief amid post-disaster sales decline
The President of the Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL), Prasad Manage, stated that the government should prioritize reducing the prices of small vehicles commonly used by the general public. MORE..
Israel becomes first country to formally recognise Somaliland as independent state
Israel became the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday -- a decision that could reshape regional dynamics and test Somalia’s longstanding opposition to secession. MORE..
Few showers expected in parts of the island today
The Meteorology Department states that a few showers may occur in the Northern, Eastern and Uva Provinces and in the Polonnaruwa, Matale and Nuwara Eliya districts. MORE..
Malaysia ex-PM Najib Razak jailed for 15 more years in 1MDB saga’s biggest trial
Malaysia’s influential former premier Najib Razak was jailed on Friday for a further 15 years and fined $2.8 billion for power abuse and money laundering in the biggest trial of the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, a ruling that could have big political ramifications. MORE..
Over 100 mobile phones recovered at Boossa High Security Prison this year
The Police Special Task Force (STF) has stated that more than 100 mobile phones have been recovered so far this year from inmates including notorious underworld figures detained at the Boossa High Security Prison, where the country’s major criminals are held. MORE..
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15 injured after stabbing, liquid spray attack in Japan
Fifteen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan during which an unspecified liquid was also sprayed, an emergency services official said on Dec 26. MORE..
Former Minister Douglas Devananda arrested by CID
Former Minister and leader of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) Douglas Devananda has been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). MORE..
Kohuwala shooting victim succumbs to injuries
The individual who was injured in the recent shooting incident near the Kohuwala Junction in Nugegoda has succumbed to his injuries. MORE..
Bomb scare at Kandy District Secretariat: No explosives found so far – Police
A special search operation was launched at the Kandy District Secretariat today (26) following a bomb scare, however no explosives have been found so far, according to police. MORE..
Met. Dept warns of heavy rain across several provinces from Dec. 29
The Meteorology Department states that, as an active easterly wave is expected to move across the island from December 29, rainy conditions are likely to intensify, particularly in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces over the next few days. MORE..
Thailand and Cambodia sign truce to halt fierce border conflict
Thailand and Cambodia agreed on Saturday to halt weeks of fierce border clashes, the worst fighting in years between the Southeast Asian countries that has included fighter-jet sorties, exchange of rocket fire and artillery barrages. MORE..
Zelensky plans to meet Trump on Sunday for talks on ending Russian war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he will meet his US counterpart Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday, as talks continue on ending Russia’s full-scale war. MORE..
Wild elephant killed in collision with van on Habarana-Trinco road
A wild elephant has been killed after colliding with a van near the 124th Mile Post on the Habarana-Trincomalee main road at around 1:00 a.m. today (27). MORE..
Over 50 vehicles involved in massive pile-up in Japan, 1 dead, 26 injured
A massive crash in snowy weather killed one person and injured 26 on an expressway in Japan late on Friday as the country kicked off its end-of-the-year holiday season. MORE..
Sri Lanka vehicle importers urge tax relief amid post-disaster sales decline
The President of the Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL), Prasad Manage, stated that the government should prioritize reducing the prices of small vehicles commonly used by the general public. MORE..
Israel becomes first country to formally recognise Somaliland as independent state
Israel became the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday -- a decision that could reshape regional dynamics and test Somalia’s longstanding opposition to secession. MORE..
Few showers expected in parts of the island today
The Meteorology Department states that a few showers may occur in the Northern, Eastern and Uva Provinces and in the Polonnaruwa, Matale and Nuwara Eliya districts. MORE..
Malaysia ex-PM Najib Razak jailed for 15 more years in 1MDB saga’s biggest trial
Malaysia’s influential former premier Najib Razak was jailed on Friday for a further 15 years and fined $2.8 billion for power abuse and money laundering in the biggest trial of the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, a ruling that could have big political ramifications. MORE..
Over 100 mobile phones recovered at Boossa High Security Prison this year
The Police Special Task Force (STF) has stated that more than 100 mobile phones have been recovered so far this year from inmates including notorious underworld figures detained at the Boossa High Security Prison, where the country’s major criminals are held. MORE..
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Technology
Google might finally allow Gmail users to change email addresses: Here’s how
Google is preparing a change that could finally address a long-standing issue for Gmail users - having to live with an old email address forever. MORE..
China says it hopes firms seek lawful, balanced solutions over TikTok deal
China says it hopes firms seek lawful, balanced solutions over TikTok deal
The Chinese government would like to see companies reach solutions that comply with Chinese laws and regulations and balance the interests of all parties, a commerce ministry spokesperson said on Thursday when asked about the hand-over of TikTok’s U.S. operations. MORE..
Amazon Web Services servers crash on Christmas, several websites down
Amazon Web Services servers crash on Christmas, several websites down
Several reports claim that the Amazon Web Services servers have crashed on the intervening night of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. MORE..
Boxing Day sales set to be biggest on record this year
Boxing Day sales set to be biggest on record this year
Australians are forecast to spend $1.6bn in the sales on Boxing Day as the consumer regulator warns shoppers that even major retailers use deceptive sales tactics. MORE..
Entertainment
Ariana Grande breaks Spotify record on Christmas Eve
Ariana Grande, the singer became the No.1 artist in the world, in terms of Spotify monthly listeners, surpassing The Weeknd for the coveted spot, on Wednesday (Dec.24). MORE..
Arkansas Powerball player strikes $1.8bn jackpot on Christmas Eve
Arkansas Powerball player strikes $1.8bn jackpot on Christmas Eve
A Powerball player in Arkansas won a whopping $1.817bn (£1.34bn) jackpot in a Christmas Eve drawing, making it the second-largest lottery prize ever claimed. MORE..
NORAD tracks Santa’s Yuletide sleigh ride for 70th year
NORAD tracks Santa’s Yuletide sleigh ride for 70th year
Santa Claus drove his reindeer-powered sleigh over rooftops around the world on Wednesday, delivering gifts to millions of children in a magic Christmas Eve ritual that North American air defense officials say they began tracking 70 years ago. MORE..
Friends and The Middle actor Pat Finn dies aged 60
Friends and The Middle actor Pat Finn dies aged 60
US actor Pat Finn, who appeared in popular TV shows including Friends, Seinfeld and The Middle, has died aged 60. MORE..
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Sports
City Football Group exits Mumbai City amid Indian league uncertainty
The City Football Group (CFG) has divested its stake in Mumbai City amid uncertainty over the future of the Indian Super League (ISL), the team announced on Friday. MORE..
MCG sets new all-time cricket attendance record amid Ashes series
The first day of the Boxing Day Test match between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) saw a historic turnout, setting a new record for the largest crowd at a cricket match in the venue’s history. MORE..
England captain calls for empathy for players after Ashes criticism
Ben Stokes admitted he is going through his “toughest time” as England captain as he called for “empathy” towards this team-mates. MORE..
Sri Lanka to host Asia Rugby U-19 Championship in 2026
Sri Lanka is scheduled to host the Asia Rugby U-19 Championship next year. MORE..
Indonesia bowler enters record books, surpassing Malinga’s four-wicket over
Indonesia’s Gede Priandana has etched his name into cricket history. The 28-year-old pacer became the first bowler ever to take five wickets in a single over in a T20 International, achieving the remarkable feat against Cambodia in Bali. MORE..
