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First case of polio confirmed in a 10-month-old child in Gaza, Palestinian health officials say
First case of polio confirmed in a 10-month-old child in Gaza, Palestinian health officials say
Palestinian health officials on Friday reported the first case of polio in an unvaccinated 10-month-old child in the Gaza city of Deir al-Balah, the first case in years in the coastal enclave that has been engulfed in the Israel-Hamas war since Oct. 7. MORE..
Showery conditions expected to continue in parts of the island
Showery conditions expected to continue in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says prevailing showery conditions are expected to continue in the south-western part of the island due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka during today. MORE..
Ferry service between Sri Lanka and India resumes
Ferry service between Sri Lanka and India resumes
The passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam in India and Kankesanthurai (KKS) near Jaffna in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, which was earlier launched in October 2023, has resumed on Friday (August 16) after repeated delays. MORE..
Advisory issued for heavy rainfall in parts of the country
Advisory issued for heavy rainfall in parts of the country
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rainfall, valid for the next 12 hours, for the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
Heavy traffic congestion on Southern Expressway due to accident
Heavy traffic congestion on Southern Expressway due to accident
A passenger bus and a container truck have collided in the Galanigama area along the Southern Expressway causing heavy traffic congestion, the police said. MORE..
Ex-President Maithripala reveals stance on presidential candidates
Ex-President Maithripala reveals stance on presidential candidates
Former President Maithripala Sirisena states that he has not decided to support any of the candidates who are contesting the 2024 Presidential Election. MORE..
Niroshan Dickwella suspended from all forms of cricket
Niroshan Dickwella suspended from all forms of cricket
Sri Lankan cricketer Niroshan Dickwella has been suspended from participating in all forms of cricket with immediate effect until further notice due to an alleged anti-doping violation, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced. MORE..
Vishmi Gunaratne smashes maiden ODI century against Ireland
Vishmi Gunaratne smashes maiden ODI century against Ireland
Sri Lanka’s Vishmi Gunaratne has become the first Sri Lanka Women’s player other than Chamari Athapaththu to score an ODI Century in the 1st ODI against Ireland being played in Belfast. MORE..
Niroshan Dickwella found guilty of doping violation
Niroshan Dickwella found guilty of doping violation
Sri Lankan cricketer Niroshan Dickwella has been found guilty of a doping violation during the recent Lanka Premiere League (LPL). MORE..
2024 Presidential Election: Symbols of independent candidates
2024 Presidential Election: Symbols of independent candidates
The electoral symbols have been assigned to the independent candidates who submitted their nominations to contest in the 2024 Presidential Election scheduled for September 21. MORE..
SLMC’s Ali Zahir Moulana pledges support to President Ranil
SLMC’s Ali Zahir Moulana pledges support to President Ranil
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Batticaloa District MP Ali Zahir Moulana has met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe and assured his support at the upcoming Presidential Election.
SJB denies rumors of alliance with former President Sirisena
SJB denies rumors of alliance with former President Sirisena
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) media spokesperson S. M. Marikkar has dismissed reports claiming that former President Maithripala Sirisena has joined the ‘Samagi Jana Sandhanaya’. MORE..
Thousands in Japan’s eastern region ordered to evacuate as Typhoon Ampil approaches
Thousands in Japan’s eastern region ordered to evacuate as Typhoon Ampil approaches
Japan grounded hundreds of flights and urged tens of thousands of people to evacuate in the eastern parts of the country on Friday, as a strong typhoon caused power blackouts in the middle of a major summer holiday week. MORE..
Trains on Up-country Line to experience delays
Trains on Up-country Line to experience delays
The train services on the Up-country Line will experience delays due to a derailment near the Demodara railway station this afternoon (16). MORE..
Acting President appointed to Court of Appeal
Acting President appointed to Court of Appeal
Justice Sobhitha Rajakaruna has been appointed as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s headline inflation expected to remain below target - CBSL
Sri Lanka’s headline inflation expected to remain below target - CBSL
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) predicts that the headline inflation is expected to be below the target in the forthcoming months, and reach the 5% target with appropriate policies in the medium term. MORE..
Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thailand’s youngest PM
Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thailand’s youngest PM
Thailand’s Parliament elected Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of the divisive former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, as the country’s new prime minister Friday. MORE..
Mpox virus detected in Pakistan, health authorities say
Mpox virus detected in Pakistan, health authorities say
Pakistan has detected three patients with the mpox virus, the health department in northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province said on Friday. MORE..
Daughter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin will be nominated as new leader in parliamentary vote
Daughter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin will be nominated as new leader in parliamentary vote
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, will be nominated as the country’s new prime minister in a parliamentary vote, her party and its coalition partners said Thursday. MORE..
34 parties and alliances sign agreement to back Ranil at prez poll
34 parties and alliances sign agreement to back Ranil at prez poll
A total of 34 political parties and alliances signed the “Puluwan Sri Lanka” agreement today, expressing their support for President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the upcoming presidential election. MORE..
SLPP to take disciplinary action against members supporting President Ranil
SLPP to take disciplinary action against members supporting President Ranil
It has been reported that strict disciplinary action has been decided against members of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) who are supporting Ranil Wickramasinghe in the 2024 presidential election. MORE..
Decision on election spending limit to be finalized today
Decision on election spending limit to be finalized today
The People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) has announced that a final decision will be taken today (16) regarding the amount a candidate can spend per voter in the upcoming presidential election. MORE..
Second school term ends today
Second school term ends today
The second school term of the year 2024 in government and government-approved schools ends today (16), said the Ministry of Education. MORE..
Heavy showers expected in parts of the island
Heavy showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says prevailing showery condition over the South Western parts of the Island is expected to be temporarily enhanced today and tomorrow. MORE..
Youth killed in shooting at Sripura
Youth killed in shooting at Sripura
A 26-year-old person has been shot dead at Pillayar Junction in Gemunupura, Sripura early this morning (16). MORE..
