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Maha Sangha Conference decides to present 10-point charter to the President

Maha Sangha Conference decides to present 10-point charter to the President

One woman dead, 4 including Indian tourists injured in bus accident in Yatiyanthota

A bus accident had reportedly occurred today (20) along the Hatton–Colombo main road in the Thanakolawatta area of Yatiyanthota. MORE..

Hearing of ‘Sathosa’ case against ex-minister Johnston postponed to March 11

The Colombo High Court has ordered that further hearing of the case filed against former Minister Johnston Fernando and two others be postponed until March 11, 2026. MORE..

Nearly 100,000 arrested so far in island-wide anti-drug raids

Nearly 100,000 suspects have been arrested so far during islandwide raids conducted under the “Nation United – National Drive” campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..

South Korea’s ex-President Yoon apologises after life sentence over martial law

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologised on Friday for his short-lived declaration of martial law in December 2024, a day after a Seoul court sentenced him to life in prison for masterminding an insurrection. MORE..

Former Minister Johnston and sons further remanded

Former Minister Johnston Fernando, his two sons, and another suspect, who were arrested and remanded on charges of misusing a Sathosa-owned lorry, have been ordered to be further remanded until March 6 by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

Akuregoda double murder: Police obtain 90-day detention order on ‘Polgasowita Dila’

Police have obtained a 90-day detention order to interrogate the 28-year-old suspect known as “Polgasowita Dila,” who is believed to have transported the weapons used in the recent double homicide of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda.

Showery conditions to enhance tomorrow – Met. Department

Atmospheric conditions are favorable for thundershowers over most parts of the island and showery conditions are expected to enhance tomorrow (21), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

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Maha Sangha Conference commences in Colombo

A Maha Sangha Conference commenced today with the objective of educating the public regarding the alleged pressures currently being exerted on Buddhism and the Maha Sangha in the country. MORE..

Three including woman arrested over separate foreign employment scams

Three individuals have been arrested by the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) for allegedly operating fraudulent foreign employment agencies under the pretext of providing visa consultancy services. MORE..

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President Anura Kumara holds talks with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in Delhi (English)

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Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake granted bail (English)

Racist and extremist groups are attempting to regain power - Minister Lal Kantha (English)

Police obtain detention order to question two brothers arrested over Akuregoda double murder (English)

Cabinet approves resolution to secure US$ 400 million from World Bank to support ongoing reforms (English)

''We are with you'' - IMF Chief tells residents after visiting cyclone-affected areas (English)

2025 O/L Exam to begin tomorrow at 3,545 centres across Sri Lanka (English)

Late Prof. Tissa Vitharana laid to rest amidst tributes from all factions of the political sphere (English)

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Meta to shut down Messenger web in April 2026

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Microsoft error sees confidential emails exposed to AI tool Copilot

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The Chinese AI app sending Hollywood into a panic

India’s Reliance to build AI data centres in $110 billion investment push

India’s Reliance to build AI data centres in $110 billion investment push

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Tommy Shelby returns in Netflix’s official trailer for ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’

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Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane dies at 53 after ALS diagnosis

Taylor Swift named best-selling artist of the year for sixth time

Taylor Swift named best-selling artist of the year for sixth time

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Bad Bunny makes history with new career milestone

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