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Trump, Zelenskiy pledge in phone call to work for end to war in Ukraine
Trump, Zelenskiy pledge in phone call to work for end to war in Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy agreed on Wednesday to work together to end Russia’s war with Ukraine, in what the White House described as a “fantastic” one-hour phone call. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara and Mannar districts after 2.00 p.m. MORE..
Suspect arrested with 29kg of heroin in Dikwella
Suspect arrested with 29kg of heroin in Dikwella
The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has arrested a 42-year-old individual in Urugamuwa, Dikwella, on charges of possession of around 29 kilograms of heroin. MORE..
Commander of US Indo-Pacific Command to visit Sri Lanka
Commander of US Indo-Pacific Command to visit Sri Lanka
The Embassy of the United States in Colombo announced that the Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, will visit Colombo from March 19-21. MORE..
PM Harini calls for urgent boost in women’s participation in national economy
PM Harini calls for urgent boost in women’s participation in national economy
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the urgent need to increase women’s participation in the economic sector, both globally and in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Health professionals’ strikes despite highest salary hike unacceptable - President
Health professionals’ strikes despite highest salary hike unacceptable - President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the trade union actions by healthcare professionals cannot be justified, considering that the largest salary increase in history granted by a government without any demands or pressure from professional associations has already been implemented. MORE..
Ex-IGP Deshabandu taken to Angunakolapelessa Prison
Ex-IGP Deshabandu taken to Angunakolapelessa Prison
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has reportedly been taken to the maximum security prison in Angunakolapelessa. MORE..
Zelenskyy says Putin’s vow not to hit Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ‘at odds with reality’
Zelenskyy says Putin’s vow not to hit Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ‘at odds with reality’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that a vow by Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin not to attack energy infrastructure was “very much at odds with reality” following an overnight barrage of drone strikes across the country. MORE..
Fitch Ratings sharply cuts world growth forecast because of US imposed global trade war
Fitch Ratings sharply cuts world growth forecast because of US imposed global trade war
President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs have started a global trade war and it will reduce not only the growth of the United States (US) and the world but also push up inflation and delay Federal Reserve rate cuts in US according to a report by Fitch Ratings. MORE..
Beer truck overturns causing heavy traffic on Colombo-Ratnapura road
Beer truck overturns causing heavy traffic on Colombo-Ratnapura road
A container truck transporting beer bottles has met with an accident on the Colombo-Ratnapura main road in the Meennana area in Eheliyagoda, completely blocking the road. MORE..
CSE establishes framework for SOE listing, awaits govt’s plan
CSE establishes framework for SOE listing, awaits govt’s plan
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has introduced a new board, called the Catalyst Board, to facilitate the listing of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), as proposed in the 2025 Budget presented by the government. MORE..
Rukdevi Fernando appointed as Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
Rukdevi Fernando appointed as Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
Deputy Commissioner General of the Inland Revenue Department, Rukdevi Fernando, has been appointed as the 39th Commissioner General of the Inland Revenue Department, with effect from tomorrow (20). MORE..
Former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon remanded
Former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon remanded
The former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, who appeared before the Matara Magistrate’s Court this morning, has been ordered remanded until tomorrow (20) by the court. MORE..
SC dismisses petition by ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa
SC dismisses petition by ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa
The Supreme Court today (19) dismissed a fundamental rights petition filed by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, challenging the government’s decision to reduce his security detail to 60 personnel without proper evaluation. MORE..
Deadline for placing deposits for LG Elections ends today
Deadline for placing deposits for LG Elections ends today
The Election Commission has announced that the process for placing deposits for the Local Government Elections is scheduled to conclude at 12:00 noon today (19). MORE..
Public Security Minister makes statement after ex-IGP Deshabandu’s surrender
Public Security Minister makes statement after ex-IGP Deshabandu’s surrender
Minister of Public Security, Ananda Wijepala, made a special statement in Parliament today (19) regarding former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, who surrendered to court this morning. MORE..
Speaker bans live broadcast of MP Archchuna’s speeches in parliament
Speaker bans live broadcast of MP Archchuna’s speeches in parliament
The Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, has announced a ban on the live broadcast of Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna’s statements on audiovisual and social media for the next eight parliamentary sessions, starting tomorrow (20). MORE..
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12 killed in Honduras plane crash, including Garifuna musician Aurelio Martínez Suazo
12 killed in Honduras plane crash, including Garifuna musician Aurelio Martínez Suazo
A small commercial plane crash off the coast of Honduras left 12 people dead, including a well-known Garifuna musician, authorities said. MORE..
Former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon appears before court
Former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon appears before court
The former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has appeared before the Matara Magistrate’s Court this morning (19), sources told Ada Derana. MORE..
16-hour water cut in Katana today
16-hour water cut in Katana today
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that the water supply will be suspended for 16 hours in several areas of Katana North today (19). MORE..
Sri Lanka economic growth picks up as IMF aid keeps flowing – report
Sri Lanka economic growth picks up as IMF aid keeps flowing – report
Sri Lanka’s economy grew faster than expected last quarter, indicating strong domestic activity backed by the International Monetary Fund’s aid. MORE..
Three Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
Three Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy seized an Indian fishing boat and apprehended 03 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation conducted in the northern sea area off the Delft Island, Jaffna. MORE..
Putin agrees in Trump call to pause Ukraine energy attacks but no full ceasefire
Putin agrees in Trump call to pause Ukraine energy attacks but no full ceasefire
President Vladimir Putin has rejected an immediate and full ceasefire in Ukraine, agreeing only to halt attacks on energy infrastructure, following a call with US President Donald Trump. MORE..
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth after 9 months stuck in space
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth after 9 months stuck in space
Stuck in space no more, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth on Tuesday, hitching a different ride home to close out a saga that began with a bungled test flight more than nine months ago. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m. MORE..
