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Muslim schools in Eastern Province closed until further notice

All Muslim schools within the Eastern Province will be closed from tomorrow (Thursday) until further notice due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the Eastern Province Governor Prof. Jayantha Lal Ratnasekera announced.

Flood warning extended for low-lying areas of Deduru Oya Basin

The Department of Irrigation has has extended the warning issued for a potential flood situation in low-lying areas along Deduru Oya Basin for a further 48 hours. MORE..

Sri Lankan film industry recorded highest-ever revenue in history in 2025 - Producers

The President stated that the advancement of cinema contributes to the spiritual and cultural development of a country’s citizens and that while safeguarding the domestic film industry, Sri Lankan audiences must be given the opportunity to watch international film productions. MORE..

Discussions on introducing first-ever guaranteed price for maize

Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation K. D. Lalkantha stated that the government will consider farmers’ proposals on introducing a guaranteed price for maize based on production costs, government intervention in purchasing harvests and establishing an appropriate mechanism for the process. MORE..

UNP announces full support for Sajith’s decision

The United National Party (UNP) states that it fully supports the decision taken by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa to take on the responsibility of merging the United National Party (UNP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). MORE..

Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex fire rises to 13

A fire spread across multiple high-rise apartment buildings in a Hong Kong housing complex on Wednesday, killing 13 people and leaving others trapped inside, authorities said. MORE..

Road leading to Somawathiya Chaitya closed due to floods

The Polonnaruwa District Disaster Management Unit has closed the Somawathiya-Sungavila main road from 4.00 p.m. today (26) due to inundation following the overflowing of the Mahaweli River caused by the prevailing heavy rainfall experienced in the Polonnaruwa District. MORE..

Flood warning issued for low-lying areas in Kumbukkan Oya Basin

The Department of Irrigation has issued a warning of a potential flood situation in low-lying areas along Kumbukkan Oya Basin. MORE..

LC openings drop as pent-up demand for vehicle imports declines – CBSL chief

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says that a large number of Letters of Credit (LCs) were opened this year due to “pent-up demand” following the lifting of vehicle import restrictions in February and that the demand for vehicle imports is expected to stabilize in coming months. MORE..

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Uber, WeRide launch driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi

Apple set to become world’s top phone maker, overtaking Samsung

Apple set to become world’s top phone maker, overtaking Samsung

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HP to cut thousands of jobs due to AI adoption

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Grace Richardson makes history as first openly gay Miss England

Thai court issues arrest warrant for Miss Universe co-owner

Thai court issues arrest warrant for Miss Universe co-owner

One spouse is enough, Vatican tells world’s Catholics

One spouse is enough, Vatican tells world’s Catholics

Superman issue found in attic by three brothers sells for $9.12M

Superman issue found in attic by three brothers sells for $9.12M

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FIFA announces procedures for 2026 World Cup draw

FIFA announces procedures for 2026 World Cup draw

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T20I Tri-Series: Zimbabwe opts to bat first against Sri Lanka

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