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Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass after historic election as Pope Francis’ successor

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass after historic election as Pope Francis’ successor

‘Divi Neguma’ officer gets 20 years RI, loses civil rights for soliciting sexual bribe

A ‘Divi Neguma’ development officer has been sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment by the Colombo High Court for soliciting a sexual bribe from a 30-year-old mother of three in exchange for facilitating a government subsidy for her child’s kidney surgery. MORE..

Dan Priyasad murder: Two suspects identified by witnesses

Two suspects arrested and remanded in connection with the murder of political activist Dan Priyasad have been identified by witnesses during an identification parade held at the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (May 9). MORE..

Bomb scare at Russian Embassy: German woman arrested and questioned

The Cinnamon Gardens Police have arrested a German national woman in connection with the recent suspicious incident involving a laptop left near the Russian Embassy in Colombo. MORE..

More details revealed on SLAF helicopter crash in Maduru Oya

A Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) crashed into the Maduru Oya reservoir this morning (May 9), claiming the lives of six personnel from the Sri Lanka Army and Air Force. MORE..

IPL 2025 suspended indefinitely as India-Pakistan military tensions escalate

The Indian Premier League has been suspended amid mounting security concerns following the military escalation between India and Pakistan, the BCCI sources confirmed to Hindustan Times on Friday. MORE..

Sri Lankan President congratulates Pope Leo XIV

Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has congratulated His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as the new leader of the Catholic Church. MORE..

Special train services for long weekend and Vesak festival

Sri Lanka Railways has taken steps to add special train services into operation starting today (May 9) to accommodate increased passenger demand during the long weekend and the state Vesak festival. MORE..

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Helicopter crashes into Maduru Oya Reservoir

UPDATE: All individuals who were onboard the Bell 212 helicopter which crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir have been rescued, the Sri Lanka Air Force confirmed. MORE..

LG Polls: Election Comm. sets deadline to submit campaign finance reports

The Election Commission has instructed all candidates who contested the 2925 Local Government (LG) Elections to submit their campaign income and expenditure reports on or before May 28. MORE..

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Once every 76 years: Sri Lanka to witness Eta Aquarids meteor shower tomorrow

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TikTok hit with 530 million euro privacy fine in investigation into China data transfer

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Disney to open theme park in the Middle East

Sumitra Peries’ ‘Gehenu Lamai’ restored 4K version to premiere at Cannes Festival 2025

Sumitra Peries’ ‘Gehenu Lamai’ restored 4K version to premiere at Cannes Festival 2025

Sotheby’s postpones auction of gems linked to Buddha after India threatens legal action

Sotheby’s postpones auction of gems linked to Buddha after India threatens legal action

India slams auction of jewels linked to Buddha, calls for their return

India slams auction of jewels linked to Buddha, calls for their return

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  IPL 2025 suspended indefinitely as India-Pakistan military tensions escalate

IPL 2025 suspended indefinitely as India-Pakistan military tensions escalate

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