Ex-chief minister SM Ranjith sentenced to 16 years RI
The Colombo High Court has sentenced former Chief Minister of the North Central Province S.M. Ranjith and his Private Secretary Shanthi Chandrasena to 16 years of rigorous imprisonment after they were found guilty of corruption charges. MORE..
- Val Kilmer, film star known for ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Batman Forever’ and ‘Tombstone,’ dead at 65
- Govt. launches new programme to provide affordable and nutritious meals
- Motion to remove Deshabandu from IGP post to be tabled in Parliament next week
- Three sub-committees appointed to address transport sector issues
- Election activities of several LG bodies including CMC suspended further
- Stalin to introduce resolution in Tamil Nadu assembly to retrieve Katchatheevu
- LG Polls: Appeals Court issues order on rejected nominations
- CAA releases weekly estimated food prices
- Govt. focuses on further import of rice
- Sri Lanka pledges $1M in humanitarian aid to Myanmar relief efforts
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Sri Lanka pledges $1M in humanitarian aid to Myanmar relief efforts
The Government of Sri Lanka has pledged USD 1 million in humanitarian aid to assist ongoing relief and recovery efforts in Myanmar. MORE..
Govt. focuses on further import of rice
The Food Policy and Security Committee has recommended importing rice again in the future to prevent shortages and ensure stable supply for consumers, as concerns grow over rising prices and supply constraints in the market. MORE..
CAA releases weekly estimated food prices
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has released estimated price ranges for essential food items. MORE..
LG Polls: Appeals Court issues order on rejected nominations
The Court of Appeal has directed the Election Commission to accept 2025 Local Government (LG) Election nominations from candidates who have submitted original birth certificates, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Stalin to introduce resolution in Tamil Nadu assembly to retrieve Katchatheevu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is set to present a resolution in the state assembly regarding getting Katchatheevu island back. According to the resolution, “retrieval of Katchatheevu Island is the only permanent solution to protect the traditional fishing of Tamil Nadu fishermen.” MORE..
Election activities of several LG bodies including CMC suspended further
The Court of Appeal has further suspended carrying out activities related to conducting Local Government (LG) Elections for institutions where petitions have been filed challenging the rejection of nomination papers. MORE..
Three sub-committees appointed to address transport sector issues
Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, Bimal Ratnayake, has taken steps to appoint three sub-committees responsible to the Ministerial Consultative Committee for resolving problems prevailing in the transport sector through transport-, environment-, business-and people - friendly concepts. MORE..
Motion to remove Deshabandu from IGP post to be tabled in Parliament next week
The Speaker of the Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickremeratne has informed that the motion to remove Deshabandu Tennakoon, who is in remand custody, from his post as Inspector General of Police (IGP), will be presented to parliament on April 08. MORE..
Govt. launches new programme to provide affordable and nutritious meals
A new government initiative aimed at ensuring food security and making nutritious meals affordable for the public was officially launched on Tuesday (01) at the “Palessa” restaurant of the National Food Promotion Board in Narahenpita. MORE..
Putin begins biggest Russian military call-up in years
President Vladimir Putin has called up 160,000 men aged 18-30, Russia’s highest number of conscripts since 2011, as the country moves to expand the size of its military. MORE..
Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 hits Pakistan, tremors felt in several parts of country
An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on the Richter Scale struck Pakistan in the wee hours of Wednesday. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the tremors were felt in several parts of the country at around 2.58 am (IST). MORE..
Sri Lanka records over 720,000 tourist arrivals in first quarter of 2025
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported that a total of 229,298 tourists have arrived in the country in March 2025. MORE..
Police raid in search of Ishara Sewwandi, seize narcotics in Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka Police has conducted a raid at a hotel in Anuradhapura following a tip-off regarding the whereabouts of Ishara Sewwandi, the fugitive female suspect in connection with the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, alias “Ganemulla Sanjeewa.” MORE..
Cory Booker breaks record for longest Senate speech after 24 hours
US Senator Cory Booker has broken the record for the longest speech ever delivered in the Senate. MORE..
Shammi Silva appointed to three ICC committees
Shammi Silva, who was recently re-elected uncontested as the Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for the fourth consecutive term, has been appointed to three key committees of the International Cricket Council (ICC). MORE..
Govt. focuses on further import of rice
The Food Policy and Security Committee has recommended importing rice again in the future to prevent shortages and ensure stable supply for consumers, as concerns grow over rising prices and supply constraints in the market. MORE..
CAA releases weekly estimated food prices
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has released estimated price ranges for essential food items. MORE..
LG Polls: Appeals Court issues order on rejected nominations
The Court of Appeal has directed the Election Commission to accept 2025 Local Government (LG) Election nominations from candidates who have submitted original birth certificates, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Stalin to introduce resolution in Tamil Nadu assembly to retrieve Katchatheevu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is set to present a resolution in the state assembly regarding getting Katchatheevu island back. According to the resolution, “retrieval of Katchatheevu Island is the only permanent solution to protect the traditional fishing of Tamil Nadu fishermen.” MORE..
Election activities of several LG bodies including CMC suspended further
The Court of Appeal has further suspended carrying out activities related to conducting Local Government (LG) Elections for institutions where petitions have been filed challenging the rejection of nomination papers. MORE..
Three sub-committees appointed to address transport sector issues
Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, Bimal Ratnayake, has taken steps to appoint three sub-committees responsible to the Ministerial Consultative Committee for resolving problems prevailing in the transport sector through transport-, environment-, business-and people - friendly concepts. MORE..
Motion to remove Deshabandu from IGP post to be tabled in Parliament next week
The Speaker of the Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickremeratne has informed that the motion to remove Deshabandu Tennakoon, who is in remand custody, from his post as Inspector General of Police (IGP), will be presented to parliament on April 08. MORE..
Govt. launches new programme to provide affordable and nutritious meals
A new government initiative aimed at ensuring food security and making nutritious meals affordable for the public was officially launched on Tuesday (01) at the “Palessa” restaurant of the National Food Promotion Board in Narahenpita. MORE..
Putin begins biggest Russian military call-up in years
President Vladimir Putin has called up 160,000 men aged 18-30, Russia’s highest number of conscripts since 2011, as the country moves to expand the size of its military. MORE..
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Technology
Fire at Tesla dealership near Rome destroys 17 cars
At least 17 Tesla cars were destroyed after a fire broke out at a dealership on the outskirts of Rome on Monday morning, according to Italian fire officials. No one was at the dealership when the fire broke out and no injuries have been reported. MORE..
Apple plans to add ‘AI doctor’ to iPhone’s Health app
Apple plans to add ‘AI doctor’ to iPhone’s Health app
Apple seems to betting big on the artificial intelligence once again with plans to completely revamp its Health app and add an ‘AI doctor’ like service within it, according to a report by Bloomberg. MORE..
iPhone 17 Air could be Apple’s slimmest smartphone ever
iPhone 17 Air could be Apple’s slimmest smartphone ever
Apple is reportedly planning a major shift in its iPhone lineup with the upcoming iPhone 17 series, introducing a brand-new model called the iPhone 17 Air. MORE..
Elon Musk sells X to his own xAI for $33 billion in all-stock deal
Elon Musk sells X to his own xAI for $33 billion in all-stock deal
Elon Musk has sold social media site X to his own xAI artificial intelligence company in a $33 billion all-stock deal, the billionaire announced on Friday. MORE..
Entertainment
Val Kilmer, film star known for ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Batman Forever’ and ‘Tombstone,’ dead at 65
Val Kilmer, a movie star in the 1980s and ‘90s who played everything from Batman to Doc Holliday, died on Tuesday, according to his daughter Mercedes Kilmer, who released a statement to the New York Times and the Associated Press. He was 65. MORE..
Fab four stars revealed for major Beatles films
Fab four stars revealed for major Beatles films
Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan have been confirmed as part of the all-star line-up who will play members of the Beatles in four major new films about the band. MORE..
Korean star Kim Soo-Hyun denies accusations by late actress’ family
Korean star Kim Soo-Hyun denies accusations by late actress’ family
South Korean star Kim Soo-hyun has made a tearful public statement denying allegations made by the family of actress Kim Sae-ron, who died in an apparent suicide in February. MORE..
‘Adolescence’ hard to watch as a dad, UK Prime Minister tells creators
‘Adolescence’ hard to watch as a dad, UK Prime Minister tells creators
The prime minister has told the makers of hit Netflix drama Adolescence that it was “really hard to watch” with his teenage children, as he hosted a Downing Street meeting to discuss the influence of toxic material online. MORE..
Sports
Shammi Silva appointed to three ICC committees
Shammi Silva, who was recently re-elected uncontested as the Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for the fourth consecutive term, has been appointed to three key committees of the International Cricket Council (ICC). MORE..
Shammi Silva elected SLC Chairman for 4th time
Shammi Silva has been elected uncontested as Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), for the fourth time. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Ransilu Jayathilake wins Gold at Asia Pacific Powerlifting Championships
Sri Lankan powerlifter Ransilu Jayathilake has secured the gold medal in the 120 kg weight class at the 2025 Asia Pacific Powerlifting Championships held in Australia. MORE..
Black Cap Muhammad Abbas hits fastest 50 on ODI debut
Pakistan born Muhammad Abbas had a great debut for New Zealand in the first ODI against Pakistan. Abbas played brilliant inning of 52 in 26 balls to help New Zealand post a strong total of 344-9 in 50 overs. MORE..
Bangladesh cricketer Tamim thanks fans after heart attack
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has thanked fans for their support as he recovers from a serious heart attack he suffered during a match earlier this week. MORE..
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