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Three killed in house fire in Chilaw
Three killed in house fire in Chilaw
Three members of the same family including a teenager were reportedly killed in a house fire in the Sinhapura area of Chilaw. MORE..
Advisory issued for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas
Advisory issued for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas
The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ level advisory for r heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas for Multi-day boats in the East-Central Bay of Bengal deep sea areas. MORE..
At least 7 dead after ferry dock gangway collapses on Georgia’s Sapelo Island
At least 7 dead after ferry dock gangway collapses on Georgia’s Sapelo Island
Authorities said at least seven people were killed Saturday when part of a ferry dock collapsed on Georgia’s Sapelo Island, where crowds had gathered for a fall celebration by the island’s tiny Gullah-Geechee community of Black slave descendants. MORE..
Showers expected in parts of the country
Showers expected in parts of the country
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern province. Several spells of showers may occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
EU Ambassador and ADB Director call on Prime Minister Harini
EU Ambassador and ADB Director call on Prime Minister Harini
The Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Sri Lanka, Carmen Moreno, has paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Prime Minister’s Office in Colombo. MORE..
Emergency declared at BIA over ‘bomb scare’ on Indian flight called off
Emergency declared at BIA over ‘bomb scare’ on Indian flight called off
The management of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) announced that the emergency situation declared after the reported bomb scare on the Vistara flight arrived at BIA from Mumbai today, has been called off. MORE..
2025 Budget to be presented in February or March - President
2025 Budget to be presented in February or March - President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the 2025 Budget proposal will be presented in February or March 2025. MORE..
Govt says privileges accorded to former Presidents not withdrawn
Govt says privileges accorded to former Presidents not withdrawn
The Government Information Department has issued a special statement clarifying that the privileges accorded to former Presidents have not been withdrawn. MORE..
Indian flight lands at BIA due to bombs scare; AASL says no threat
Indian flight lands at BIA due to bombs scare; AASL says no threat
(UPDATED) An Indian passenger flight from Mumbai has made an emergency landing at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake due to a bomb scare. MORE..
Indian Navy ship ‘Kalpeni’ visits Colombo
Indian Navy ship ‘Kalpeni’ visits Colombo
Indian Navy’s ship, INS Kalpeni, arrived in Colombo today (19), according to a statement issued by the High Commission of India. MORE..
‘Sarvajana Balaya’ launches general election campaign from Anuradhapura
‘Sarvajana Balaya’ launches general election campaign from Anuradhapura
The election campaign of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance, in preparation for the upcoming general election, commenced today (19) in Anuradhapura. MORE..
Drone strike launched toward Israeli prime minister’s house
Drone strike launched toward Israeli prime minister’s house
Israel’s government said a drone was launched toward the prime minister’s house Saturday, with no casualties as Iran’s supreme leader vowed that Hamas would continue its fight against Israel following the killing of the mastermind of last year’s deadly Oct. 7 attack. MORE..
Commissioner General announces special decision on LG Elections
Commissioner General announces special decision on LG Elections
The Commissioner General of Elections, Saman Sri Ratnayake, has announced that no new nominations will be called for the upcoming local government elections. MORE..
India doubles grant to support education in Sri Lanka’s plantation community
India doubles grant to support education in Sri Lanka’s plantation community
India has doubled its grant to Rs 600 million to support education in Sri Lanka’s plantation areas for the Indian-origin Tamil community. MORE..
Colombo-Batticaloa train services resume
Colombo-Batticaloa train services resume
Train services between Colombo Fort and Batticaloa have resumed today after the tracks were cleared following yesterday’s accident involving a fuel train near the Minneriya Rotawewa area, according to Sri Lanka Railways. MORE..
22 year-old female arrested over murder in Weliweriya
22 year-old female arrested over murder in Weliweriya
Police have arrested a female suspect wanted for the murder of a 58-year-old woman in Embaraluwa South, Weliweriya. MORE..
Passenger arrested with over 10kg of ‘Ice’ drugs at BIA
Passenger arrested with over 10kg of ‘Ice’ drugs at BIA
Sri Lanka Customs officers have arrested a Sri Lankan passenger arriving from Malaysia while in possession of over 10 kilograms of ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine), estimated to be worth around Rs. 250 million, at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake. MORE..
Arjuna Herath appointed Chairman of BOI
Arjuna Herath appointed Chairman of BOI
Former Senior Partner and Head of Consulting at Ernst & Young in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, and former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Personal Data Protection Authority, Arjuna Herath, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Israel and Hamas signal resistance to ending Gaza war after Sinwar’s death
Israel and Hamas signal resistance to ending Gaza war after Sinwar’s death
Hamas confirmed Friday that its leader, Yahya Sinwar, was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza and reiterated its stance that hostages the militant group took from Israel a year ago will not be released until there is a cease-fire in Gaza and a withdrawal of Israeli troops. MORE..
Several spells of light showers expected in parts of the island
Several spells of light showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Northern province. MORE..
Two elephants killed in fuel train collision: Investigation launched on train’s speed
Two elephants killed in fuel train collision: Investigation launched on train’s speed
The Department of Railways announced that efforts to clear the tracks after a fuel train derailed colliding with a herd of wild elephants near the Minneriya Rotawewa area are expected to be completed by tomorrow morning (19). MORE..
Netanyahu promises more war, dashing peace hopes after Hamas leader killed
Netanyahu promises more war, dashing peace hopes after Hamas leader killed
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s promises to press on with Israel’s wars in Gaza and Lebanon dashed hopes on Friday that the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar might help end more than a year of escalating conflict in the Middle East. MORE..
Notice on issuing vehicle revenue licenses
Notice on issuing vehicle revenue licenses
Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation, Vijitha Herath, has directed officials to ensure vehicle revenue licenses issued in the Western Province are seamlessly connected with other provinces. MORE..
Russia tests readiness of nuclear missile unit
Russia tests readiness of nuclear missile unit
Russia is testing the combat readiness of a unit equipped with Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles in a region northwest of Moscow, news agencies quoted the defence ministry as saying on Friday. MORE..
New board of directors appointed to Film Corporation and Foundation Institute
New board of directors appointed to Film Corporation and Foundation Institute
Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, National Integration, Social Security and Mass Media Vijitha Herath emphasized the need for the National Film Corporation to adapt to contemporary times, compete with private entities, and progress accordingly. MORE..
