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Hearing concludes on petition seeking to prevent demolition of part of Trinco Bodhiraja Temple

Hearing concludes on petition seeking to prevent demolition of part of Trinco Bodhiraja Temple

SC reserves judgment on petitions filed by Shani Abeysekara and Ravi Seneviratne

The Supreme Court has concluded the hearing and reserved its judgment on the Fundamental Rights petitions filed by the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Shani Abeysekara, and the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security, Ravi Seneviratne. MORE..

Cabinet approves interim housing for 1,000 cyclone-affected families

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to initiate a project to construct interim housing for families displaced by the Cyclone Ditwah, who are currently living in safe centres, tents and with relatives. MORE..

Govt to provide permanent appointments in state sector for another 9,800 individuals

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to provide permanent appointments to nearly 9,800 individuals recruited to state institutions on temporary, casual, substitute, contract or relief basis. MORE..

Maldivian President to visit Sri Lanka on May 3

The President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka on May 3 on an invitation extended by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..

Oil price climbs above $110 a barrel on doubts about Iran war peace deal

The global oil price climbed above $110 a barrel for the first time in three weeks today, as traders worry that the United States and Iran are no closer to a deal to end the war and fully reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. MORE..

Ex-President Maithripala Sirisena leaves Bribery Commission after recording statement

Former President Maithripala Sirisena left the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) a short while ago. MORE..

Advisory issued for severe lightning

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, Northern, North-Central, Southern, North-Western provinces and in Trincomalee district. MORE..

Over 570 suspects arrested in island-wide narcotics operations

A total of 576 suspects were arrested yesterday (27) during the ongoing island-wide crime and drug prevention operations conducted by the Sri Lanka Police, the Police Media Division stated. MORE..

Interim housing construction to begin in early May for Cyclone Ditwah-affected districts

Plans are underway to commence interim housing projects in early May for districts severely affected by Cyclone ‘‘Ditwah,’’ including Kegalle, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Badulla with the aim of completing construction within a short timeframe. MORE..

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Memorial services to be held across Sri Lanka tomorrow to remember 2019 Easter Sunday attack victims (English)

Memorial services to be held across Sri Lanka tomorrow to remember 2019 Easter Sunday attack victims (English)

President appoints new Energy Minister; Cabinet responsible for substandard coal imports –Opposition (English)

No corruption during coal procurement: Dy Minister | Opposition says govt. safeguarding wrongdoers (English)

Additional buses and trains deployed to facilitate those returning to Colombo after New Year holiday (English)

Visiting Indian Vice President meets President, PM and several others to strengthen bilateral ties (English)

Public representatives comment on resignation of Energy Minister (English)

Karandeniye Sudda's brother 'SF Raju' brought to Sri Lanka after arrest in India (English)

Police Chief raises concern over rising incidents of drowning deaths (English)

CPC denies purchasing crude oil at $286 per barrel (English)

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz as Trump says US blockade will continue (English)

Imported coal was substandard, but no fraud occured - Minister Vijitha Herath (English)

Fuel prices may be adjusted amid global market fluctuations as govt absorbs import costs - Minister (English)

44 killed in road accidents during festive period; Drunk driving identified as a main cause: Police (English)

Former MP Chandana Kathriarachchi arrested with firearms and ammunition cache (English)

Technology

China blocks Meta’s $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus

China blocks Meta’s $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus

WhatsApp will stop working on these phones from September 8

WhatsApp will stop working on these phones from September 8

Norway government plans social media ban for children under 16

Norway government plans social media ban for children under 16

Billionaire backer sues Trump family’s crypto firm over alleged extortion

Billionaire backer sues Trump family’s crypto firm over alleged extortion

Entertainment

David Attenborough centenary celebrations start with closer look at ‘Life on Earth’

David Attenborough centenary celebrations start with closer look at ‘Life on Earth’

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 sets June 21 release date as new trailer promises fire and blood

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 sets June 21 release date as new trailer promises fire and blood

Taylor Swift files to trademark voice and image after AI concerns

Taylor Swift files to trademark voice and image after AI concerns

‘Michael’ scores biggest music biopic opening ever with $97M debut

‘Michael’ scores biggest music biopic opening ever with $97M debut

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Sri Lanka set to play tri-series with England in Pakistan ahead of World Cup

Sri Lanka set to play tri-series with England in Pakistan ahead of World Cup

Former All Blacks Captain Kieran Read arrives in Sri Lanka

Asian Games years could be moved in shake-up: Report

New Zealanders edge past Sri Lanka Tuskers 27-16 in Colombo

IPL: Lungi Ngidi to leave hospital soon after head injury