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Fire in Kenya girls’ school dorm kills 16

Fire in Kenya girls’ school dorm kills 16

FM Vijitha Herath meets Sri Lankan-origin NZ’s Opposition Foreign Affairs Spokesperson

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath said he had the pleasure of meeting Opposition Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs of the New Zealand Parliament Vanushi Walters. MORE..

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Van suspected to be linked to Kalutara fatal shooting found abandoned in Dodangoda

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Nearly 15,000 Vesak ‘Dansal’ registered islandwide so far: PHIU

The Public Health Inspectors’ Union (PHIU) states that nearly 15,000 ‘Dansals’ organised across the country have been registered so far to be held in view of the upcoming Vesak festival. MORE..

Sri Lanka’s vehicle, gold loan curbs support lenders’ risk profiles - Fitch Ratings

Sri Lanka’s tighter macroprudential restrictions on vehicle and gold-backed lending will benefit lenders’ risk profiles, particularly those of finance companies, Fitch Ratings stated. MORE..

IMF has so far disbursed USD 2.4 billion to Sri Lanka under EFF programme

The IMF Executive Board completed the combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Sri Lanka, providing the country with immediate access to SDR 508 million (about US$ 695 million) to support economic policies and reforms. MORE..

Police recover vehicle used in Kalutara shooting

The motor car suspected to have been used by the gunmen involved in the fatal shooting of a man in the Wettumakada area of Kalutara this morning has been discovered abandoned in the Nebada area of Tebuwana, Police said. MORE..

Talks held to expand education opportunities for Sri Lankans in New Zealand

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka, Vijitha Herath, has held talks with New Zealand’s Minister of Tertiary Education, Penny Simmonds. MORE..

“Aswesuma” allowance for senior citizens to be credited tomorrow

The Welfare Benefits Board says that arrangements have been made to credit the May payments under the “Aswesuma” welfare benefit scheme for senior citizens aged over 70 to beneficiaries’ bank accounts tomorrow (29). MORE..

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New measures taken to protect both borrowers and banks - CBSL Governor (English)

New measures taken to protect both borrowers and banks - CBSL Governor (English)

Around 200 cases of meningitis reported so far from several areas; Health Ministry issues guidelines (English)

President attends ceremonial inauguration of National Vesak Festival 2026 in Matara (English)

“Energy security compromised” Another substandard coal shipment has arrived in SL - Free Lawyers (English)

Govt. to implement sugarcane project in collaboration with Brazil to reduce sugar imports (English)

“No fuel shortage or price hike” Current fuel stocks sufficient until end of July – CPC (English)

“Legal action is politically motivated” - Ex-Minister Wimal Weerawansa after being released on bail (English)

CBSL tightens Loan-to-Value ratios for vehicle loans; New regulations will reduce demand – Importers (English)

Heavy rains exceeding 100mm likely tomorrow; Warnings issued for landslide, severe lightning (English)

Funds allocated for elections were used to provide relief to Ditwah victims - JVP's Tilvin Silva (English)

Monsoon rains continue to batter Sri Lanka; Fishermen warned of rough seas and strong winds (English)

''Stop being arrogant'' Sajith tells Govt. to immediately pursue a successor agreement with IMF (English)

Children's rights must be given priority among fundamental rights in Sri Lanka - Sajith (English)

Over 27,000 individuals affected by adverse weather across Sri Lanka (English)

Technology

Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base

Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base

Ferrari unveils first fully electric car

Ferrari unveils first fully electric car

China sends astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing

China sends astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing

Malaysia to introduce new rules to protect youth on online platforms

Malaysia to introduce new rules to protect youth on online platforms

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AMA’s 2026 winners list: BTS, Sabrina Carpenter, KATSEYE among top honorees

AMA’s 2026 winners list: BTS, Sabrina Carpenter, KATSEYE among top honorees

BTS crowned ‘Artist of the Year’ at American Music Awards

BTS crowned ‘Artist of the Year’ at American Music Awards

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay permits all theatres across state to screen 5 shows per day

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay permits all theatres across state to screen 5 shows per day

Shakira & Burna Boy drop ‘Dai Dai’ video featuring cameos from World Cup winners Messi & Mbappé

Shakira & Burna Boy drop ‘Dai Dai’ video featuring cameos from World Cup winners Messi & Mbappé

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Crystal Palace make history after winning first European trophy

Crystal Palace make history after winning first European trophy

SLC launches program to enhance coaching standards of school cricket

Vijay Shankar joins Lanka Premier League ahead of Season 6

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Kusal Mendis named ODI & T20I captain for upcoming West Indies tour