35 injured as two buses collide head-on in Gandara
At least 35 people have been injured and hospitalised following a head-on collision involving two private buses on the Matara-Tangalle main road at Talalla, Gandara. MORE..
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- Fuel tanker truck blast kills at least 70 in Nigeria
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- Flood warnings issued for low-lying areas of Mahaweli River
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- Five sluice gates opened in Senanayake Samudraya
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- Israeli PM says ceasefire will not start until Hamas releases hostage list
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Warning issued for heavy rainfall in several provinces
The Department of Meteorology has issued a ‘Red’ warning for heavy rains in Eastern, Uva and North-Central provinces and Hambantota, Mannar and Vavuniya districts today (19). MORE..
Israeli PM says ceasefire will not start until Hamas releases hostage list
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Gaza’s ceasefire, due to start at 0630 GMT on Sunday, will not begin until the Palestinian militant group Hamas provides a list of hostages to be released. MORE..
Several trains cancelled for third straight day
The Railway Department announced that several train services have been cancelled once again today (19). MORE..
Five sluice gates opened in Senanayake Samudraya
Five sluice gates of the Senanayake Samudraya have been opened following heavy rainfall. MORE..
Flood warnings issued for low-lying areas of Mahaweli River
The Irrigation Department has issued a flood warning for several low-lying areas of Mahaweli River Basins, effective until 7.30 a.m. on January 21, 2025. MORE..
Four districts severely affected by heavy rainfall
Four districts of the island have been severely affected by the prevailing inclement weather conditions. MORE..
Landslide early warnings issued for 4 districts
The National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued early landslide warnings for multiple areas in several districts, as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the island. MORE..
Fuel tanker truck blast kills at least 70 in Nigeria
At least 70 people were killed and more injured in northern Nigeria on Saturday when a petrol tanker truck overturned, spilling fuel that exploded, the country’s national emergency agency said. MORE..
PM Harini pledges justice for all people of the country
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that it is the Government’s intention to provide justice to the people who are deprived of the same due to rewards and sponsorships. MORE..
Very heavy showers above 150 mm expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says rainy condition is expected to continue further in Northern, North-central, Eastern,Uva and Central provinces. MORE..
Sri Lanka has much to learn from China’s experience in poverty alleviation – President
“Sri Lanka and China are ushering in a new chapter in bilateral relations,” Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said in an interview with Xinhua. MORE..
Govt. to expand Sathosa network to 1,000 outlets over next 3 years
Minister of Trade and Commerce, Wasantha Samarasinghe stated that steps will be taken to increase the number of Sathosa outlets across the country to 1,000 locations with the aim of controlling the prices of consumer goods and to provide relief to the consumers. MORE..
Two Supreme Court judges shot dead in Iran
Two senior Iranian Supreme Court judges involved in handling espionage and terrorism cases were shot dead in the capital Tehran on Saturday, Iran’s judiciary said. MORE..
HRW urges Sri Lanka President to address legacy of past conflicts and continuing rights abuses
The government of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, which took office on September 23, 2024, has promised to address longstanding human rights issues that have plunged Sri Lanka into repeated crises, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in its World Report 2025. MORE..
Court orders release of Sri Lankan detained in Cyprus
The Supreme Court of Cyprus has ruled to immediately release a Sri Lankan man from detention, highlighting the alleged risk of torture he faces if returned to his home country. MORE..
Israeli PM says ceasefire will not start until Hamas releases hostage list
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Gaza’s ceasefire, due to start at 0630 GMT on Sunday, will not begin until the Palestinian militant group Hamas provides a list of hostages to be released. MORE..
Several trains cancelled for third straight day
The Railway Department announced that several train services have been cancelled once again today (19). MORE..
Five sluice gates opened in Senanayake Samudraya
Five sluice gates of the Senanayake Samudraya have been opened following heavy rainfall. MORE..
Flood warnings issued for low-lying areas of Mahaweli River
The Irrigation Department has issued a flood warning for several low-lying areas of Mahaweli River Basins, effective until 7.30 a.m. on January 21, 2025. MORE..
Four districts severely affected by heavy rainfall
Four districts of the island have been severely affected by the prevailing inclement weather conditions. MORE..
Landslide early warnings issued for 4 districts
The National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued early landslide warnings for multiple areas in several districts, as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the island. MORE..
Fuel tanker truck blast kills at least 70 in Nigeria
At least 70 people were killed and more injured in northern Nigeria on Saturday when a petrol tanker truck overturned, spilling fuel that exploded, the country’s national emergency agency said. MORE..
PM Harini pledges justice for all people of the country
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that it is the Government’s intention to provide justice to the people who are deprived of the same due to rewards and sponsorships. MORE..
Very heavy showers above 150 mm expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says rainy condition is expected to continue further in Northern, North-central, Eastern,Uva and Central provinces. MORE..
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Sri Lanka thrash Women’s U19WC 2025 hosts Malaysia
Chamudi Praboda and Dahami Sanethma emerged as the star performers as Sri Lanka pinned down hosts Malaysia by a 139 runs in their ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup opener on day two of the tournament. MORE..
Haaland signs new man city deal until 2034
Erling Haaland has signed a new 9.5-year deal at Manchester City that will keep him at the Etihad until 2034, the Premier League champions announced on Friday. MORE..
Australia to play two ODIs during Sri Lanka tour
Australia will play an additional ODI during their Sri Lanka tour starting later this month for two Tests as part of the ICC World Test Championships, the hosts said Wednesday. MORE..
Theekshana attains career-best third position in ODI Bowling Rankings
Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana has attained a career-best third position in the ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings after grabbing seven wickets in the last two matches of their three-ODI series against New Zealand that the home side won 2-1. MORE..
Tennis star destroys camera in outburst during tough Australian Open victory
Daniil Medvedev used his racket to smash a camera attached to the net during a tricky opening round win at this year’s Australian Open. MORE..
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TikTok says it will go dark on Sunday unless Biden intervenes ‘immediately’
TikTok on Friday said that it would turn off more than 170 million Americans’ access to the super popular video app on Sunday, unless President Joe Biden’s administration acts urgently to assure the company it will not be punished for violating the terms of its looming ban. MORE..
US supreme court issues ruling upholding nationwide ban on TikTok
US supreme court issues ruling upholding nationwide ban on TikTok
The Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld the federal law banning TikTok beginning Sunday unless it’s sold by its China-based parent company, holding that the risk to national security posed by its ties to China overcomes concerns about limiting speech by the app or its 170 million users in the United States. MORE..
India achieves first space docking, becoming fourth country to achieve major milestone
India achieves first space docking, becoming fourth country to achieve major milestone
India on Thursday became the fourth country to successfully achieve an unmanned docking in space, a feat seen as pivotal for future missions as New Delhi cements its place as a global space power. MORE..
TikTok prepares to shut down app in US on Sunday, sources say
TikTok prepares to shut down app in US on Sunday, sources say
TikTok plans to shut U.S. operations of its social media app used by 170 million Americans on Sunday, when a federal ban is set to take effect, barring a last-minute reprieve, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. MORE..
Entertainment
Sri Lanka earns Top 10 spot among BBC’s “25 Best Places to Travel in 2025”
Recognized by the BBC as the ninth destination on its prestigious list of “The 25 Best Places to Travel in 2025,” Sri Lanka continues to capture the imagination of travelers worldwide. MORE..
Sri Lanka earns Top 10 spot among BBC’s “25 Best Places to Travel in 2025”
Sri Lanka earns Top 10 spot among BBC’s “25 Best Places to Travel in 2025”
Recognized by the BBC as the ninth destination on its prestigious list of “The 25 Best Places to Travel in 2025,” Sri Lanka continues to capture the imagination of travelers worldwide. MORE..
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan out of danger after stabbing at Mumbai home
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan out of danger after stabbing at Mumbai home
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was out of danger, police said on Thursday, following stab injuries received in a scuffle with an intruder at his home in India’s financial capital of Mumbai for which he was undergoing surgery. MORE..
Indian actor Saif Ali Khan attacked by intruder at Mumbai home, hospitalized
Indian actor Saif Ali Khan attacked by intruder at Mumbai home, hospitalized
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has reportedly been attacked at his Mumbai home, and is currently admitted to the Lilavati Hospital. MORE..
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UK
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Switzerland
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Canada
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Singapore
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Riyal | 79.0260 |
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Dirham | 80.7279 |
