SriLankan Airlines clarifies reports of fraudulent payments in UAE and funds misappropriation in India
SriLankan Airlines has issued a clarification regarding two separate incidents of financial transactions involving an erroneous payment linked to a compromised email account of a service provider in the UAE) and an alleged misappropriation of funds in India, confirming that investigations currently underway. MORE..
- Gaza mosques announce death of Hamas military leader after Israeli targeting claim
- Advisory issued for low-pressure area near Sri Lanka
- 90-day detention order issued on ‘Gampaha Ousmand’
- Railway Dept. files complaint as police probe Wanawasala train derailment
- At least eight dead, 25 injured in train collision that sparks bus fire in Thailand
- India’s EC probes alleged illegal voting by Sri Lankan nationals in TN polls
- Adverse weather in Sri Lanka affects over 5,000 people across 14 districts
- Investigations reveal ‘Ousmand’ managed Padme’s money laundering operations in Sri Lanka?
- SriLankan Airlines clarifies reports of fraudulent payments in UAE and funds misappropriation in India
- Sri Lanka Police issues awareness message on preventing teenage pregnancies
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Sri Lanka Police issues awareness message on preventing teenage pregnancies
Sri Lanka Police has issued a public awareness statement highlighting the rising reports of teenage pregnancies in Sri Lanka and urging stronger family and community engagement to protect children. MORE..
Investigations reveal ‘Ousmand’ managed Padme’s money laundering operations in Sri Lanka?
During preliminary interrogations of Ousmand Gunasekera, also known as “Gampaha Ousmand,” who was arrested in connection with the murder of “Ganemulla Sanjeewa,” it was revealed that he had been managing the local money laundering operations of underworld figure “Kehelbaddara Padme.” MORE..
Adverse weather in Sri Lanka affects over 5,000 people across 14 districts
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has announced that the number of people affected by the adverse weather conditions impacting several districts across Sri Lanka has exceeded 5,000. MORE..
India’s EC probes alleged illegal voting by Sri Lankan nationals in TN polls
The Election Commission of India has ordered a probe into the allegations of foreign nationals, including Sri Lankans, “deceitfully” voting in the 23 April Tamil Nadu Assembly election, Indian media reported on Saturday. MORE..
At least eight dead, 25 injured in train collision that sparks bus fire in Thailand
At least eight people were killed and 25 others injured after a train collision triggered a fire that engulfed a public bus in Bangkok on Saturday, rescue officials and police said. MORE..
Railway Dept. files complaint as police probe Wanawasala train derailment
A complaint has been lodged with the police in connection with the Wanawasala train derailment, according to the Railway Department’s Superintendent of Train Operations, Asanka Samarasinghe. MORE..
90-day detention order issued on ‘Gampaha Ousmand’
The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has obtained a 90-day detention order to further interrogate Ousmand Gunasekera, also known as “Gampaha Ousmand,” who was arrested on allegations of aiding and abetting the killing of underworld figure “Ganemulla Sanjeewa,” police said. MORE..
Advisory issued for low-pressure area near Sri Lanka
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology regarding the low-pressure area in the vicinity of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Gaza mosques announce death of Hamas military leader after Israeli targeting claim
Mosques in northern Gaza on Saturday announced that Hamas’ military wing commander had died, a day after Israel’s military said that it had targeted the armed wing chief in airstrikes. MORE..
Samples of ‘substandard’ fertilizer from Thambuttegama sent for testing
Samples of Muriate of Potash (MOP) fertilizer produced in 2019, allegedly transported from a warehouse in Thambuttegama to the Rambewa Agrarian Service Centre, have been sent for testing, according to Director of the National Fertilizer Secretariat, Chandana Lokuhewage. MORE..
Dy Finance Minister explains rationale behind temporary vehicle import surcharge
Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando has issued a special clarification regarding the recently imposed 50% surcharge on vehicle imports. MORE..
Police officers apologize to petitioning lawyers over disruption of 2022 Galle Fort protest
The former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Galle region and two other senior police officers have tendered an unconditional apology before the Supreme Court to a group of lawyers over the disruption of a peaceful protest they held near the Galle Fort during the 2022 economic crisis. MORE..
New outbreak of Ebola kills 80 in eastern DR Congo
Africa’s top health agency has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern Ituri province. MORE..
Wanawasala train derailment: Suspect arrested over removal of railway track bolts
A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of removing bolts from the railway track at the location where a train derailment occurred earlier today (16). MORE..
Motorcyclist killed in collision with tipper truck in Kumbuka
A 31-year-old person has died following a road accident reported in the Kumbuka area on the Horana-Colombo main road. MORE..
Investigations reveal ‘Ousmand’ managed Padme’s money laundering operations in Sri Lanka?
During preliminary interrogations of Ousmand Gunasekera, also known as “Gampaha Ousmand,” who was arrested in connection with the murder of “Ganemulla Sanjeewa,” it was revealed that he had been managing the local money laundering operations of underworld figure “Kehelbaddara Padme.” MORE..
Adverse weather in Sri Lanka affects over 5,000 people across 14 districts
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has announced that the number of people affected by the adverse weather conditions impacting several districts across Sri Lanka has exceeded 5,000. MORE..
India’s EC probes alleged illegal voting by Sri Lankan nationals in TN polls
The Election Commission of India has ordered a probe into the allegations of foreign nationals, including Sri Lankans, “deceitfully” voting in the 23 April Tamil Nadu Assembly election, Indian media reported on Saturday. MORE..
At least eight dead, 25 injured in train collision that sparks bus fire in Thailand
At least eight people were killed and 25 others injured after a train collision triggered a fire that engulfed a public bus in Bangkok on Saturday, rescue officials and police said. MORE..
Railway Dept. files complaint as police probe Wanawasala train derailment
A complaint has been lodged with the police in connection with the Wanawasala train derailment, according to the Railway Department’s Superintendent of Train Operations, Asanka Samarasinghe. MORE..
90-day detention order issued on ‘Gampaha Ousmand’
The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has obtained a 90-day detention order to further interrogate Ousmand Gunasekera, also known as “Gampaha Ousmand,” who was arrested on allegations of aiding and abetting the killing of underworld figure “Ganemulla Sanjeewa,” police said. MORE..
Advisory issued for low-pressure area near Sri Lanka
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology regarding the low-pressure area in the vicinity of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Gaza mosques announce death of Hamas military leader after Israeli targeting claim
Mosques in northern Gaza on Saturday announced that Hamas’ military wing commander had died, a day after Israel’s military said that it had targeted the armed wing chief in airstrikes. MORE..
Samples of ‘substandard’ fertilizer from Thambuttegama sent for testing
Samples of Muriate of Potash (MOP) fertilizer produced in 2019, allegedly transported from a warehouse in Thambuttegama to the Rambewa Agrarian Service Centre, have been sent for testing, according to Director of the National Fertilizer Secretariat, Chandana Lokuhewage. MORE..
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Scientists dig up Southeast Asia’s largest dinosaur in Thailand
Along a meandering river in a warm and arid region that is now Thailand roughly 113 million years ago, a plant-eating behemoth almost 90 feet (27 meters) long browsed on the treetops without much fear of predators due to its sheer size. MORE..
AI researchers achieve landmark breakthrough in Sinhala AI with publication in prestigious IEEE Access journal
AI researchers achieve landmark breakthrough in Sinhala AI with publication in prestigious IEEE Access journal
While global tech giants spend billions training artificial intelligence that still struggles in Sinhala, a Sri Lankan research team has quietly built a model that does it properly — using just two GPUs. MORE..
Meta to launch ‘Incognito Chat’ for private AI conversations on WhatsApp
Meta to launch ‘Incognito Chat’ for private AI conversations on WhatsApp
Meta Platforms is rolling out a new “Incognito Chat” feature for its artificial intelligence assistant on WhatsApp messaging service, the company said on Wednesday, as it looks to address data privacy concerns. MORE..
EU considering social media ‘delay’ for children
EU considering social media ‘delay’ for children
The European Union should explore limiting children’s access to social media with possible new rules proposed within months, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday (May 12). MORE..
Entertainment
‘Sonic 4’ wraps shooting; first look at metal sonic revealed
Director Jeff Fowler has wrapped filming on “Sonic the Hedgehog 4.” MORE..
John Travolta surprised with Cannes award ahead of directorial debut
John Travolta surprised with Cannes award ahead of directorial debut
US screen legend John Travolta, star of hits such as “Pulp Fiction” and “Grease,” was surprised on Friday with an honorary Palme d’Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival, before the premiere of his directorial debut “Propeller One-Way Night Coach.” MORE..
Beckham becomes UK’s first billionaire sportsman
Beckham becomes UK’s first billionaire sportsman
Former England captain Sir David Beckham has become the UK’s first billionaire sportsman in the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. MORE..
Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car
Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car
A man who broke into a car and stole hard drives containing unreleased music by Beyoncé has been sentenced to two years in prison. MORE..
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Sports
Robert Lewandowski announces Barcelona exit
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski said Saturday he is leaving the club this summer at the end of his contract. MORE..
FIFA officials to meet Iranian FA to discuss World Cup on Saturday – source
FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom will meet Iranian FA (FFIRI) officials in Istanbul on Saturday and offer “reassurance” over Iran’s participation in the World Cup, a source familiar with the talks has told Reuters. MORE..
High-level ICC team to reach Sri Lanka – report
A high-level ICC team, including a top BCCI official, is reaching Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the government’s appointment of an interim committee to run Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Indian media reported. MORE..
LPL 2026 opening game between Jaffna and Galle on July 17
The inaugural game of the Lanka Premier League 2026 will be played between the Jaffna and Galle teams, who emerged as the Champions and Runners-up respectively in the 2024 season. MORE..
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi picked in India ‘A’ squad for one-day tri-series in Sri Lanka
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been named in a 15-member India ‘A’ squad for the forthcoming one-day tri-series in Sri Lanka, scheduled to be held in June 2026. The squad, which will face ‘A’ sides of Sri Lanka and Afghanistan in the competition, will be led by Tilak Varma with Riyan Parag named his deputy. MORE..
