Low pressure area expected to move away from Sri Lanka within 48 hours
The low pressure area located northeast of the Sri Lanka is expected to move away from Sri Lanka during the next 48 hours according to the latest weather analysis by the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
- AI researchers achieve landmark breakthrough in Sinhala AI with publication in prestigious IEEE Access journal
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- National Police Commission term ends tomorrow
- Xi warns Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could lead to conflict
- Immigration Department IT Officer arrested over Rs. 9.8 million software fraud
- Landslide warnings issued to several areas in 11 districts
- IUSF demands Malwana property be handed over for public and university use
- Low pressure area expected to move away from Sri Lanka within 48 hours
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Landslide warnings issued to several areas in 11 districts
Level 2 landslide warnings have been issued to several areas of three districts owing to the prevailing heavy rainfall conditions across the country. MORE..
Immigration Department IT Officer arrested over Rs. 9.8 million software fraud
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Xi warns Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could lead to conflict
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UK maritime authority flags diversion of ship near Hormuz Strait ‘by unauthorised personnel’ to Iranian waters
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Sri Lanka, Belarus sign Air Services Agreement and MoUs to strengthen long-term bilateral cooperation
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Red warning issued for heavy rains in several areas
A red warning for heavy rains in several areas of the country has been issued by the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Puttalam records highest rainfall of over 250 mm within 24 hours
The Department of Meteorology stated that the highest rainfall recorded in the country during the 24-hour period from 8.30 a.m. yesterday to 8.30 a.m. today (14) was reported from Puttalam, which received 256.2 mm of rainfall.
Irrigation Dept. warns river water levels may rise again despite temporary decline
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IUSF demands Malwana property be handed over for public and university use
The Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) today (14) staged a protest demanding that the controversial Malwana property, widely known as an ownerless estate, be handed over for public use, including for universities. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued to several areas in 11 districts
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Immigration Department IT Officer arrested over Rs. 9.8 million software fraud
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Xi warns Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could lead to conflict
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Sri Lanka, Belarus sign Air Services Agreement and MoUs to strengthen long-term bilateral cooperation
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Yoshitha Rajapaksa pleads not guilty to money laundering charges
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72-hour detention order issued on ‘Gampaha Ousmand’
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AI researchers achieve landmark breakthrough in Sinhala AI with publication in prestigious IEEE Access journal
While global tech giants spend billions training artificial intelligence that still struggles in Sinhala, a Sri Lankan research team has quietly built a model that does it properly — using just two GPUs. MORE..
Meta to launch ‘Incognito Chat’ for private AI conversations on WhatsApp
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Meta Platforms is rolling out a new “Incognito Chat” feature for its artificial intelligence assistant on WhatsApp messaging service, the company said on Wednesday, as it looks to address data privacy concerns. MORE..
EU considering social media ‘delay’ for children
EU considering social media ‘delay’ for children
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TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK
TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK
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Entertainment
Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car
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Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws petition to turn approver in ED case
Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws petition to turn approver in ED case
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Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued by Miami cops over ‘The Rip’
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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
Pop star Dua Lipa has filed a $15m (£11m) lawsuit against Samsung, alleging it used her image on packaging for its televisions without permission. MORE..
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PSG make history with fifth straight Ligue 1 title
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) clinched their fifth consecutive Ligue 1 title on Wednesday after defeating their closest challengers Lens 2-0 away from home, sealing yet another dominant domestic campaign under Luis Enrique. MORE..
SLC postpones all domestic tournaments due to prevailing weather conditions
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has decided to postpone all SLC organised domestic cricket tournaments owing to the prevailing weather conditions. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Ishanka Abeykoon named in 2026 Asia Rugby Elite Panel of Referees
Sri Lanka’s Ishanka Abeykoon has been included in the Asia Rugby’s Elite Panel of Referees. MORE..
NBA player Brandon Clarke dies aged 29
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the NBA team has confirmed. MORE..
Mexico cancels plans to end school year early for World Cup
The Mexican government has cancelled plans to end the school year more than a month early to ease traffic during the Fifa World Cup and an anticipated heatwave. MORE..
