Devotees flock to Gangaramaya to pay homage to sacred Devnimori relics
Hundreds of devotees have been flocking to Gangaramaya Temple in Hunupitiya since this morning (05) to pay homage to the sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha, brought from India’s Gujarat state. MORE..
- New Auditor General takes oath of secrecy before Speaker
- Seven-year-old dies after cement plaster falls from apartment building in Modara
- India-US trade deal, with 18% reciprocal tariff, to be signed by Mid-March
- CID reveals new details on female lawyer arrested over ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder
- Gujarat Governor meets PM Harini to discuss Sacred Devnimori Relics exposition
- Digambaram claims estate workers facing obstacles to receive daily wage hike
- Nigeria deploys troops after 170 killed in deadly Kwara village attack
- Woman arrested over fake foreign employment agency, 154 passports seized
- India hands over 10 more Bailey Bridges for Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone recovery
- US, Russia to reestablish military-to-military talks
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US, Russia to reestablish military-to-military talks
The U.S. military said that Washington and Moscow on Thursday agreed to reestablish high level military-to-military dialogue, following talks in Abu Dhabi, a move which could signal a move towards normalizing some ties between the United States and Russia. MORE..
India hands over 10 more Bailey Bridges for Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone recovery
As part of ongoing reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Ditwah, India has dispatched a consignment of 10 Bailey Bridges to Sri Lanka to support the restoration of critical connectivity infrastructure in affected areas. MORE..
Woman arrested over fake foreign employment agency, 154 passports seized
A woman has been arrested for operating a fraudulent foreign employment agency and recruiting individuals for employment in Dubai, Romania, and several Middle Eastern countries, according to the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE). MORE..
Nigeria deploys troops after 170 killed in deadly Kwara village attack
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has deployed an army battalion to Kaiama district in the central Kwara state after suspected jihadist fighters killed 170 people in an overnight attack, his office said on Thursday. MORE..
Digambaram claims estate workers facing obstacles to receive daily wage hike
SJB Parliamentarian Palani Digambaram has raised concerns that plantation workers may not receive the recently announced daily wage increase of Rs. 400. MORE..
Gujarat Governor meets PM Harini to discuss Sacred Devnimori Relics exposition
The Governor of Gujarat, Acharya Devvrat, together with the Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Harsh Sanghvi, have met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (05) at the Parliamentary Complex to discuss arrangements related to the exposition of the Sacred Devnimori Sarvagna Relics of Lord Buddha. MORE..
CID reveals new details on female lawyer arrested over ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court of several key facts uncovered in connection with Attorney-at-law Thamara Kumari Abeyratne, who has been arrested and detained on suspicion of aiding and abetting the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’. MORE..
India-US trade deal, with 18% reciprocal tariff, to be signed by Mid-March
The India-US trade deal - which will see the United States slash reciprocal tariffs to 18 per cent and India stop buying oil from Russia, while also commit to buying US$500 billion in energy and tech products from America - will be signed by mid-March, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said Thursday. MORE..
Seven-year-old dies after cement plaster falls from apartment building in Modara
A seven-year-old child has died after a section of cement plaster from the outer wall of an apartment complex fell on his head in the Madampitiya area of Modara in Colombo. MORE..
New Auditor General takes oath of secrecy before Speaker
The newly appointed Auditor General of Sri Lanka, Samudika Jayarathna, has taken the oath of secrecy before the Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, in Parliament today (05). MORE..
President to launch compensation, housing projects for Cyclone Ditwah victims in Kandy tomorrow
The inauguration of a programme to construct new houses for families whose houses were destroyed or partially damaged by Cyclone Ditwah in the Kandy District, along with the distribution of compensation and the launch of several development projects, will be held tomorrow... MORE..
Energy Minister reiterates pledge to slash electricity tariffs by 30% within three years
Electricity tariffs will be reduced by 30% within the next three years, in line with the government’s promise, Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody stated in Parliament today (05). MORE..
South Korean County governor’s proposal to import brides from Sri Lanka sparks controversy
South Korea’s Jindo County Governor Kim Hee-soo came under fire after saying that “foreign young women from Sri Lanka or Vietnam should be imported” as a response to the issue of population decline. MORE..
Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty expires
The last nuclear weapons control treaty between the US and Russia has expired, raising fears of a new arms race. MORE..
Leaked call exposes plans of criminal gangs operating from overseas
Police have launched an investigation after an audio recording surfaced on social media, capturing a group phone conversation between four prominent underworld figures currently residing overseas discussing their future plans, criminal activities and drug trafficking. MORE..
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India hands over 10 more Bailey Bridges for Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone recovery
As part of ongoing reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Ditwah, India has dispatched a consignment of 10 Bailey Bridges to Sri Lanka to support the restoration of critical connectivity infrastructure in affected areas. MORE..
Woman arrested over fake foreign employment agency, 154 passports seized
A woman has been arrested for operating a fraudulent foreign employment agency and recruiting individuals for employment in Dubai, Romania, and several Middle Eastern countries, according to the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE). MORE..
Nigeria deploys troops after 170 killed in deadly Kwara village attack
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has deployed an army battalion to Kaiama district in the central Kwara state after suspected jihadist fighters killed 170 people in an overnight attack, his office said on Thursday. MORE..
Digambaram claims estate workers facing obstacles to receive daily wage hike
SJB Parliamentarian Palani Digambaram has raised concerns that plantation workers may not receive the recently announced daily wage increase of Rs. 400. MORE..
Gujarat Governor meets PM Harini to discuss Sacred Devnimori Relics exposition
The Governor of Gujarat, Acharya Devvrat, together with the Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Harsh Sanghvi, have met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (05) at the Parliamentary Complex to discuss arrangements related to the exposition of the Sacred Devnimori Sarvagna Relics of Lord Buddha. MORE..
CID reveals new details on female lawyer arrested over ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court of several key facts uncovered in connection with Attorney-at-law Thamara Kumari Abeyratne, who has been arrested and detained on suspicion of aiding and abetting the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’. MORE..
India-US trade deal, with 18% reciprocal tariff, to be signed by Mid-March
The India-US trade deal - which will see the United States slash reciprocal tariffs to 18 per cent and India stop buying oil from Russia, while also commit to buying US$500 billion in energy and tech products from America - will be signed by mid-March, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said Thursday. MORE..
Seven-year-old dies after cement plaster falls from apartment building in Modara
A seven-year-old child has died after a section of cement plaster from the outer wall of an apartment complex fell on his head in the Madampitiya area of Modara in Colombo. MORE..
New Auditor General takes oath of secrecy before Speaker
The newly appointed Auditor General of Sri Lanka, Samudika Jayarathna, has taken the oath of secrecy before the Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, in Parliament today (05). MORE..
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Technology
Britain to work with Microsoft to build deepfake detection system
Britain will work with Microsoft, academics and experts to develop a system to spot deepfake material online, the government said on Thursday, as it moves to set standards for tackling harmful and deceptive AI-generated content. MORE..
Bitcoin falls below $72,000 as market faces a crisis of faith
Bitcoin falls below $72,000 as market faces a crisis of faith
Bitcoin briefly slumped below $72,000, a level last seen 15 months ago, as a broad risk-off move engulfed global markets. MORE..
Growing calls in India to restrict children’s social media use
Growing calls in India to restrict children’s social media use
A debate around banning social media for children under 16 is gathering momentum in India, with ministers in several states saying they are studying a law that recently came into effect in Australia. MORE..
Instagram down for more than 10,000 US users
Instagram down for more than 10,000 US users
Meta Platforms’ Instagram was down for more than 10,000 users in the U.S. on Wednesday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com. MORE..
Entertainment
Taylor Swift to debut ‘Opalite’ music video this week
Taylor Swift has revealed that she plans to release the music video for “Opalite” later this week. MORE..
Draco Malfoy becomes unlikely Lunar New Year symbol in China
Draco Malfoy becomes unlikely Lunar New Year symbol in China
An unlikely Lunar New Year mascot has popped up in China this year - Draco Malfoy. MORE..
Sabina Yousaf returns to Sri Lanka after securing third place at Mrs. World 2025
Sabina Yousaf returns to Sri Lanka after securing third place at Mrs. World 2025
Sabina Yousaf, who represented Sri Lanka at the 41st Mrs. World Pageant held in the United States, returned to the island early this morning (04). MORE..
BTS comeback show and documentary to be on Netflix
BTS comeback show and documentary to be on Netflix
K-Pop superband BTS have announced a Netflix stream of their first performance since their comeback. MORE..
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Sports
Eshan Malinga’s World Cup participation in doubt after shoulder injury – Dasun Shanaka
Eshan Malinga’s participation at the T20 World Cup is in doubt after the fast bowler dislocated his shoulder during the second T20I against England on Sunday (01), Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has stated. MORE..
Pakistan PM confirms decision to boycott T20 World Cup game against India
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated the country’s decision to boycott its T20 World Cup match against India, saying the country has taken a “clear stand” for the February 15 match in Sri Lanka, reported Dawn. MORE..
Cricket bodies should have ex-cricketers, not those who do not know how to bat: India’s SC
India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed displeasure over the management of sports bodies by non-experts, stating that cricket associations should be led by retired cricketers rather than individuals who “do not even know how to handle a bat.” MORE..
England win third T20 to sweep Sri Lanka series
England beat Sri Lanka by 12 runs in the third and final T20I match at Pallekele on Tuesday to sweep the series 3-0 ahead of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup. MORE..
Sri Lanka restrict England to 128/9 in 3rd T20I
England were restricted to 128 for the loss of 9 wickets, their lowest T20 total against Sri Lanka, in the third and final T20 International against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. MORE..
