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Jailor and warden arrested over inmate death at Magazine Prison

Jailor and warden arrested over inmate death at Magazine Prison

Ex-army soldier arrested with grenade and ammunition

A suspect has been arrested in the Atawiragollewa in Kongollewa area for the possession of a live hand grenade, 52 T-56 live rounds, and 30 rounds of 9mm ammunition. MORE..

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with trying to assassinate Trump

The man accused of opening fire at a Washington dinner attended by Donald Trump was charged on Monday with attempting to assassinate the U.S. president and could face life in prison if convicted. MORE..

Final day of ‘‘Ehi Passiko’‘ Peace Walk today; Special state ceremony and traffic plan in Colombo

The final day of the ‘‘Ehi Passiko’‘ Peace Walk will be held today (28). MORE..

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in several provinces today

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the most parts of the island after 1.00 pm, today (28), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war

Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday for a four-day trip, welcomed by self-proclaimed royal fan Donald Trump even as the U.S. president has differed with the British government over the Iran war. MORE..

PET scan services suspended in government hospitals due to FDG shortage

PET scan services for cancer patients have been suspended at major government hospitals, including the Maharagama Apeksha Hospital and the National Hospital in Colombo, since March 27, according to the Government Radiological Technologists’ Association. MORE..

Govt. rejects opposition request for debate on $2.5 million cyber heist

The government has rejected a request by the opposition to hold a one-day parliamentary debate on a controversial incident involving a payment of USD 2.5 million made by the Treasury as a foreign debt installment which ended up in the hands of cybercriminals, according to SJB Member of Parliament Gayantha Karunathilaka. MORE..

Plane crash in South Sudan kills all 14 on board

A small passenger plane has crashed in South Sudan killing all 14 people on board, the country’s civil aviation authority (SSCAA) has said. MORE..

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Businessman suspected as kingpin in massive drug bust involving monks at BIA

Authorities have uncovered that a businessman is the alleged mastermind behind a major drug trafficking operation involving 22 monks who were arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). 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

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

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

Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s first all-time most streamed artists list

Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s first all-time most streamed artists list

 “Beauty of Sri Lanka” exhibition to be held in Los Angeles

“Beauty of Sri Lanka” exhibition to be held in Los Angeles

Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s $111bn takeover

Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s $111bn takeover

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Former All Blacks Captain Kieran Read arrives in Sri Lanka

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

St. Joseph’s beat St. Peter’s by 4 wickets in the annual limited over encounter