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New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo

New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo

Indian passenger arrested at BIA with over 2kg of cocaine

A foreign national passenger was arrested at the arrival terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by officers of the Customs Narcotics Control Unit while attempting to smuggle a stock of cocaine valued at around Rs. 108 million through the ‘Green Channel’ this morning (15). MORE..

Sri Lanka and Belarus sign MoU to strengthen health sector cooperation

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, who is currently on an official visit to Belarus, stated that he held discussions with Belarusian Minister of Health Aliaksandr Khajayeu on expanding cooperation in the health sector between Sri Lanka and Belarus. MORE..

Trump leaves China after talks dominated by trade, oil and Taiwan

U.S. President Donald Trump departed Beijing Friday after two days of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping that ran the gamut from Iran and Taiwan to trade, oil and Boeing. MORE..

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Provincial Council elections will be held within this year - Minister

The Minister of Science and Technology, Chrishantha Abeyasena, has stated that the Provincial Council elections will definitely be held within this year. MORE..

74 Vietnamese nationals further remanded over alleged online scams

The Fort Magistrate’s Court has ordered that 74 Vietnamese nationals arrested and remanded on suspicion of involvement in online financial scams be further remanded until May 21. MORE..

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NBRO extends landslide warnings amid heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka

Taking into account the prevailing heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka, the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has extended the landslide early warnings issued last night (14). MORE..

CAA takes legal action against traders overcharging for Samba rice

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) states that legal action has been initiated against a group of traders in the Marawila area for selling Samba rice above the government-mandated Maximum Retail Price (MRP). MORE..

India hikes petrol, diesel prices more than 3%, retailers say

India has raised petrol and diesel prices for the first time in four years by 3 rupees ($0.03) per litre, or more than 3%, according to retailers in Delhi on Friday, to recoup some of the losses incurred due to higher global crude oil prices. MORE..

Red warning issued for heavy rains; system expected to recede within 36 hours

A red warning for heavy rainfall in several areas of the country has been issued by the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

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President reviews post-Ditwah recovery in Badulla; Land, housing issues deliberated with officials (English)

President reviews post-Ditwah recovery in Badulla; Land, housing issues deliberated with officials (English)

Adverse weather wreak havoc across Sri Lanka; Heavy rains to continue, over 1,000 families affected (English)

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Sri Lanka's fuel import costs surge nearly six-fold amid ongoing Middle East conflict - President (English)

Low-pressure system northeast of Sri Lanka to weaken within 48 hours - Met. Dept. (English)

MP Mujibur Rahman accuses govt. of unequal application of law (English)

No more selective enforcement of the law based on power and political connections: President (English)

Central Expressway construction; Cabinet approves contractors for Rambukkana to Galagedara section (English)

Govt. rules out political involvement in ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa's summons to Bribery Comm (English)

Low-pressure system over Bay of Bengal intensifies; Heavy rains over 100mm predicted in several areas (English)

'Shortage of stents persists across Sri Lanka' Sajith demands proactive steps to help heart patients (English)

Water tariff revision due in June: Minister Govt. assures no major supply disruption at present (English)

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Technology

Scientists dig up Southeast Asia’s largest dinosaur in Thailand

Scientists dig up Southeast Asia’s largest dinosaur in Thailand

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

Meta to launch ‘Incognito Chat’ for private AI conversations on WhatsApp

Meta to launch ‘Incognito Chat’ for private AI conversations on WhatsApp

EU considering social media ‘delay’ for children

EU considering social media ‘delay’ for children

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Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car

Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car

Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws petition to turn approver in ED case

Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws petition to turn approver in ED case

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued by Miami cops over ‘The Rip’

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued by Miami cops over ‘The Rip’

Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes

Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes

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LPL 2026 opening game between Jaffna and Galle on July 17

LPL 2026 opening game between Jaffna and Galle on July 17

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi picked in India ‘A’ squad for one-day tri-series in Sri Lanka

PSG make history with fifth straight Ligue 1 title

SLC postpones all domestic tournaments due to prevailing weather conditions

Sri Lanka’s Ishanka Abeykoon named in 2026 Asia Rugby Elite Panel of Referees