24-hour ‘Dansala’ organized by Derana commencesSri Lanka’s largest 24-hour ‘Dansala’, organized by Derana Media Network, officially commenced at 7.00 p.m. at Independence Square in Colombo, drawing large crowds.May 30, 202607:57 PMThree children reported missing while sea bathing in KalametiyaThree children aged between 12 to 18 years have been reported missing while bathing in the sea area off Kalametiya, Hungama with their parents. May 30, 202606:21 PMUS judge temporarily blocks Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘weaponization’ fundA U.S. judge on Friday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from setting up a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate victims of what Trump has called government “weaponization.” May 30, 202604:14 PMUS judge temporarily blocks Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘weaponization’ fundA U.S. judge on Friday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from setting up a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate victims of what Trump has called government “weaponization.” May 30, 202604:14 PMVen. Ethalawetunuwewe Gnanathilaka Thero appointed Acting Atamasthanadhipathi Malwatu Mahaviharaya in Kandy, has announced the temporary appointment of Ven. Eathalawetunawewae Gnānathilaka Thero to perform the duties of Atamasthanadhipathi until the court delivers its verdict in the case concerning allegations against Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thero. May 30, 202603:39 PMVen. Ethalawetunuwewe Gnanathilaka Thero appointed Acting Atamasthanadhipathi Malwatu Mahaviharaya in Kandy, has announced the temporary appointment of Ven. Eathalawetunawewae Gnānathilaka Thero to perform the duties of Atamasthanadhipathi until the court delivers its verdict in the case concerning allegations against Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thero. May 30, 202603:39 PMRescuers pull four people trapped in flooded cave in Laos, Thai rescuers sayRescuers pulled four people trapped in a flooded cave in Laos, Thai rescuers said on Saturday. MORE..May 30, 202602:58 PMRescuers pull four people trapped in flooded cave in Laos, Thai rescuers sayRescuers pulled four people trapped in a flooded cave in Laos, Thai rescuers said on Saturday. MORE..May 30, 202602:58 PMElectricity supply restored following temporary disruptions across the island - NSOThe National System Operator (Private) Limited (NSO) states that the electricity supply to several areas, including Colombo, which was disrupted due to an imbalance in the national grid, has now been restored. May 30, 202602:54 PMElectricity supply restored following temporary disruptions across the island - NSOThe National System Operator (Private) Limited (NSO) states that the electricity supply to several areas, including Colombo, which was disrupted due to an imbalance in the national grid, has now been restored. May 30, 202602:54 PMSuspect arrested in Kottawa for possession of illegally assembled jeepAn individual has been arrested in the Kottawa area for the possession of an illegally assembled jeep, according to police. MORE..May 30, 202602:52 PMSuspect arrested in Kottawa for possession of illegally assembled jeepAn individual has been arrested in the Kottawa area for the possession of an illegally assembled jeep, according to police. MORE..May 30, 202602:52 PMNEWS ALERTRooftop solar owners requested to temporarily switch off systems tomorrow as wellRooftop solar panel owners are requested to voluntarily switch off their solar power systems tomorrow (31) from 8.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m., the National System Operator (Private) Limited states.May 30, 202602:33 PMNEWS ALERTRooftop solar owners requested to temporarily switch off systems tomorrow as wellRooftop solar panel owners are requested to voluntarily switch off their solar power systems tomorrow (31) from 8.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m., the National System Operator (Private) Limited states.May 30, 202602:33 PMHealth authorities warn of possible rise in accidents during long weekendHealth authorities have warned that road accidents and drowning incidents are likely to increase during the upcoming long weekend coinciding with the Vesak festival. MORE..May 30, 202602:25 PMHealth authorities warn of possible rise in accidents during long weekendHealth authorities have warned that road accidents and drowning incidents are likely to increase during the upcoming long weekend coinciding with the Vesak festival. MORE..May 30, 202602:25 PM18 passengers arrested with foreign-made cigarettes worth over Rs. 31 mln at BIAEighteen Chinese and Sri Lankan passengers have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a stock of foreign-manufactured cigarettes valued at Rs. 31.38 million. MORE..May 30, 202602:05 PM18 passengers arrested with foreign-made cigarettes worth over Rs. 31 mln at BIAEighteen Chinese and Sri Lankan passengers have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a stock of foreign-manufactured cigarettes valued at Rs. 31.38 million. MORE..May 30, 202602:05 PMNEWS ALERTElectricity supply temporarily disrupted in several areas due to system imbalance – Minister Minister of Energy Anura Karunathilaka states that the electricity supply has been temporarily interrupted across several parts of the island, including Colombo, due to an unexpected system imbalance within the power grid.May 30, 202612:48 PMNEWS ALERTElectricity supply temporarily disrupted in several areas due to system imbalance – Minister Minister of Energy Anura Karunathilaka states that the electricity supply has been temporarily interrupted across several parts of the island, including Colombo, due to an unexpected system imbalance within the power grid.May 30, 202612:48 PMPentagon chief says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no dealThe U.S. is ready to restart attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, as negotiators from Washington and Tehran worked to bridge major differences blocking an agreement. MORE..May 30, 202612:08 PMPentagon chief says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no dealThe U.S. is ready to restart attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, as negotiators from Washington and Tehran worked to bridge major differences blocking an agreement. MORE..May 30, 202612:08 PMNEWS ALERTRooftop solar owners requested to temporarily switch off systems The National System Operator (Private) Limited states that, in order to ensure the reliability and stable operation of the national grid during the Vesak festival period, rooftop solar panel owners are kindly requested to voluntarily switch off their solar power systems until 3:00 p.m. today.May 30, 202611:41 AMNEWS ALERTRooftop solar owners requested to temporarily switch off systems The National System Operator (Private) Limited states that, in order to ensure the reliability and stable operation of the national grid during the Vesak festival period, rooftop solar panel owners are kindly requested to voluntarily switch off their solar power systems until 3:00 p.m. today.May 30, 202611:41 AMPolice warn public over fake messages circulating on traffic fine paymentsSri Lanka Police state that complaints have recently been received regarding social media messages falsely circulating as official communications from the Police Department concerning the payment of traffic violation fines. MORE..May 30, 202611:40 AMPolice warn public over fake messages circulating on traffic fine paymentsSri Lanka Police state that complaints have recently been received regarding social media messages falsely circulating as official communications from the Police Department concerning the payment of traffic violation fines. MORE..May 30, 202611:40 AMSri Lanka’s largest Dansala, “Derana’s 24-hour Vesak Dansala,” to begin at Independence Square todaySri Lanka’s largest dansala, organized by the Derana Media Network and operating continuously for 24 hours, will be held today (30) at the Independence Square premises in Colombo. MORE..May 30, 202611:22 AMSri Lanka’s largest Dansala, “Derana’s 24-hour Vesak Dansala,” to begin at Independence Square todaySri Lanka’s largest dansala, organized by the Derana Media Network and operating continuously for 24 hours, will be held today (30) at the Independence Square premises in Colombo. MORE..May 30, 202611:22 AMSuspect arrested for aiding and abetting Galle shooting; ‘Ice’ seized during arrestA suspect has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the shooting and killing of an individual on May 12 in the Dangedara area within the Galle Police Division. MORE..May 30, 202611:08 AMSuspect arrested for aiding and abetting Galle shooting; ‘Ice’ seized during arrestA suspect has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the shooting and killing of an individual on May 12 in the Dangedara area within the Galle Police Division. MORE..May 30, 202611:08 AM“Deranabhivandana” Vesak Poya programme broadcast live from Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya The “Deranabhivandana” live Vesak Poya programme, commemorating the three pivotal milestones in the life of Gautama Buddha, is being broadcast throughout the day today (30) from the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya.May 30, 202609:12 AM“Deranabhivandana” Vesak Poya programme broadcast live from Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya The “Deranabhivandana” live Vesak Poya programme, commemorating the three pivotal milestones in the life of Gautama Buddha, is being broadcast throughout the day today (30) from the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya.May 30, 202609:12 AMOpposition Leader Sajith highlights equality and human values in Vesak MessageOpposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has extended Vesak Day greetings to the people of Sri Lanka and the world, highlighting Buddhist teachings on equality, self-reliance, and the value of human life.May 30, 202608:57 AMOpposition Leader Sajith highlights equality and human values in Vesak MessageOpposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has extended Vesak Day greetings to the people of Sri Lanka and the world, highlighting Buddhist teachings on equality, self-reliance, and the value of human life.May 30, 202608:57 AMMP Dilith Jayaweera urges reflection on Dhamma amid challenges to the Buddha Sasana in Vesak MessageLeader of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ and Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera, in his Vesak Day message, highlighted the spiritual significance of the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day and urged Buddhists to reflect on the teachings of the Buddha.May 30, 202608:52 AMMP Dilith Jayaweera urges reflection on Dhamma amid challenges to the Buddha Sasana in Vesak MessageLeader of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ and Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera, in his Vesak Day message, highlighted the spiritual significance of the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day and urged Buddhists to reflect on the teachings of the Buddha.May 30, 202608:52 AMFirst of five men found alive in flooded Laos cave rescuedThe first of five men found alive after spending more than a week trapped inside a flooded cave in Laos has been freed. MORE..May 30, 202608:24 AMFirst of five men found alive in flooded Laos cave rescuedThe first of five men found alive after spending more than a week trapped inside a flooded cave in Laos has been freed. MORE..May 30, 202608:24 AM
