Sri Lankan woman in Israel sustains injuries in attacks carried out by Iran
A Sri Lankan woman residing in Bat Yam, Israel has sustained minor injuries in overnight attacks carried out by Iran, the Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel has confirmed. MORE..
- Woman shot and killed by husband in Medagama
- President Anura Kumara concludes official visit to Germany
- Sri Lankan woman in Israel sustains injuries in attacks carried out by Iran
- Special notice to Sri Lankans employed in Israel
- First Deputy Managing Director of IMF to arrive in Sri Lanka today
- Landslide warnings issued for several areas in seven districts
- President Anura Kumara returns after concluding official visit to Germany
- Seven killed in helicopter crash in Uttarakhand, India
- First Deputy Managing Director of IMF arrives in Sri Lanka
- Shooting incident reported in Kalubowila
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Shooting incident reported in Kalubowila
Two unidentified individuals, who arrived on a motorcycle, opened fire at a residence along Temple Road in Kalubowila, early this morning (15). MORE..
First Deputy Managing Director of IMF arrives in Sri Lanka
Dr. Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has arrived in the island, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Seven killed in helicopter crash in Uttarakhand, India
At least seven people were killed after a helicopter crashed in a remote part of Uttarakhand, India on Sunday, news agency PTI reported. MORE..
President Anura Kumara returns after concluding official visit to Germany
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has arrived in the island, a short while ago, following the conclusion of his official visit to Germany, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued for several areas in seven districts
Early landslide warnings have been issued for multiple areas in seven districts as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the island. MORE..
First Deputy Managing Director of IMF to arrive in Sri Lanka today
Dr Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today. MORE..
Special notice to Sri Lankans employed in Israel
A special notice has been issued to Sri Lankans who are employed in Israel and currently in the country on holiday. MORE..
President Anura Kumara concludes official visit to Germany
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has concluded his first official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. MORE..
Woman shot and killed by husband in Medagama
An incident has been reported where an individual had allegedly shot and killed his wife in Balagasara, Medagama, police stated. MORE..
26 arrested with drugs at party organised through Facebook
A total of 26 individuals have been taken into custody along with drugs during a raid conducted at a party which was organized through Facebook in Panadura, police stated. MORE..
Iran strikes Israel with new missile, drone attack; Israel bombs Tehran
Israel and Iran have carried out a new wave of attacks on key cities, fuelling fears of an all-out sustained war, with heavy exchanges now entering a third day. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in some places today
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-western provinces today (15), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
US lawmaker killed and another wounded in ‘politically motivated’ attacks
A Minnesota state representative and her husband were shot and killed, and a state senator and his wife were shot and wounded in an “act of targeted political violence” at their homes early Saturday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said. MORE..
Death toll rises to 279 in India plane crash
At least 279 people died in the plane crash in the Indian city of Ahmedabad, making it the world’s deadliest air disaster since 2014, according to a new toll released Saturday. MORE..
378 acting sub-postmasters to receive permanent appointments
A total of 378 Acting Sub-Postmasters are scheduled to be granted permanent appointments tomorrow (15), under the patronage of the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. MORE..
First Deputy Managing Director of IMF arrives in Sri Lanka
Dr. Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has arrived in the island, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Seven killed in helicopter crash in Uttarakhand, India
At least seven people were killed after a helicopter crashed in a remote part of Uttarakhand, India on Sunday, news agency PTI reported. MORE..
President Anura Kumara returns after concluding official visit to Germany
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has arrived in the island, a short while ago, following the conclusion of his official visit to Germany, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued for several areas in seven districts
Early landslide warnings have been issued for multiple areas in seven districts as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the island. MORE..
First Deputy Managing Director of IMF to arrive in Sri Lanka today
Dr Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today. MORE..
Special notice to Sri Lankans employed in Israel
A special notice has been issued to Sri Lankans who are employed in Israel and currently in the country on holiday. MORE..
President Anura Kumara concludes official visit to Germany
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has concluded his first official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. MORE..
Woman shot and killed by husband in Medagama
An incident has been reported where an individual had allegedly shot and killed his wife in Balagasara, Medagama, police stated. MORE..
26 arrested with drugs at party organised through Facebook
A total of 26 individuals have been taken into custody along with drugs during a raid conducted at a party which was organized through Facebook in Panadura, police stated. MORE..
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Google, Scale AI’s largest customer, plans split after Meta deal
Alphabet’s Google, the largest customer of Scale AI, plans to cut ties with Scale after news broke that rival Meta is taking a 49% stake in the AI data-labeling startup, five sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. MORE..
New species of dinosaur discovered that ‘rewrites’ T.rex family tree
New species of dinosaur discovered that ‘rewrites’ T.rex family tree
Scientists have discovered a new species of dinosaur - in the collection of a Mongolian museum - that they say “rewrites” the evolutionary history of tyrannosaurs. MORE..
Earth safe for now, but Asteroid 2024 YR4 may hit the Moon in 2032, warns NASA
Earth safe for now, but Asteroid 2024 YR4 may hit the Moon in 2032, warns NASA
The probability of Asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting the Moon has increased, according to astronomers making observations from the James Webb Space Telescope. MORE..
Trump-Musk row heightens fears over Nasa budget cuts
Trump-Musk row heightens fears over Nasa budget cuts
The row between US President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk over a major spending bill has exacerbated uncertainty over the future of Nasa’s budget, which was already facing deep cuts. MORE..
Entertainment
Thousands gather to welcome Thailand’s first Miss World, Opal Chuangsri
Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri scripted history after she became the first ever beauty queen from her country to win the Miss World crown. MORE..
Pulp score first UK no. 1 album in 27 years
Pulp score first UK no. 1 album in 27 years
British band Pulp returned to the top of the UK album charts for the first time in 27 years on Friday as their new record “More” went to No. 1. MORE..
Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson dies at age 82
Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson dies at age 82
Beach Boys cofounder Brian Wilson, who created some of rock’s most enduring songs such as “Good Vibrations” and “God Only Knows” in a career that was marked by a decades-long battle between his musical genius, drug abuse and mental health issues, has died at the age of 82. MORE..
Over 300 pieces of Princess Diana’s dresses, handbags, and more head to auction
Over 300 pieces of Princess Diana’s dresses, handbags, and more head to auction
There have been many Princess Diana-related auctions held over the years—Lady Di herself auctioned off than 79 of her dresses at Christie’s in 1997, in fact—but the sale taking place at Julien’s Auction later this month may be the biggest yet. MORE..
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BCCI forms committee to prevent incidents like Bengaluru stampede
The BCCI in India has appointed a committee to establish guidelines to prevent incidents like the stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium, where 11 fans died during celebrations the day after Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their maiden IPL title. MORE..
ICC changes two-ball rule and concussion sub protocols in ODIs
The International Cricket Council has approved the proposed change to the two-ball rule in ODIs and the concussion-substitute protocol across formats in men’s international cricket. MORE..
South Africa wins World Test Championship, first major cricket title in 27 years
Aiden Markram’s magnificent century guided South Africa to a five-wicket win over Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s on Sunday as the Proteas finally ended their decades-long wait for a major global cricket trophy. MORE..
Asia Rugby Championship 2025: South Korea beat Sri Lanka 38-34
South Korea defeated a valiant Sri Lanka side 38-34 in a keenly contested Asia Rugby Men’s Championship 2025 encounter at the Race Course stadium in Colombo this evening. MORE..
Sri Lanka to take on South Korea at Race Course today
The Sri Lanka national rugby team will take on South Korea in an Asia Rugby Men’s Championship 2025 encounter at the Race Course stadium in Colombo this evening. MORE..