Over 100 evacuated due to risk of Gal Oya river bunds breaching
Over 100 individuals from more than 25 families in Senanayakapura and Samapura in Ampara, have been evacuated to safer locations due to the risk of the Gal Oya river bunds breaching, according to the Ampara District Secretary. MORE..
- Hamas expected to release 33 hostages in first phase of emerging ceasefire deal, Israeli officials say
- Parliamentary staff summoned to CID over false information on Parliament website
- Compensation for flood-damaged crops to be paid by month-end
- Sydney beaches shut once again over mysterious debris washed on shore
- President Dissanayake to meet Chinese counterpart tomorrow
- Two Chinese nationals arrested at BIA with gems worth over Rs. 17 mln
- Minister of Trade addresses Red Rice shortage, blames past policies
- Over 100 evacuated due to risk of Gal Oya river bunds breaching
- Sri Lanka hopes for more Chinese tourists: Deputy Minister
- Thailand reiterates commitment to rescue Sri Lankan human trafficking victims in Myanmar
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Thailand reiterates commitment to rescue Sri Lankan human trafficking victims in Myanmar
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe has called on Chatchai Bangchuad, Secretary-General of the National Security Council (NSC) of Thailand recently. MORE..
Sri Lanka hopes for more Chinese tourists: Deputy Minister
“I have traveled almost all over China, and get impressed by the beauty of the diverse culture, food and friendly people. I also hope that more Chinese tourists will come to my country to experience Sri Lanka’s scenery and culture,” Ruwan Ranasinghe, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka told Xinhua.MORE..
Minister of Trade addresses Red Rice shortage, blames past policies
Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security Wasantha Samarasinghe stated that the current shortage of Red Rice in the market emerged as a result of mismanagement by previous governments, while assuring the public that measures are being taken to address the situation. MORE..
Two Chinese nationals arrested at BIA with gems worth over Rs. 17 mln
A group of officers of Sri Lanka Customs has apprehended a Chinese national father and his daughter over their attempt to smuggle a stock of gemstones out of the country. MORE..
President Dissanayake to meet Chinese counterpart tomorrow
Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently undertaking a 4-day state visit in China will meet the Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday (14), the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
Sydney beaches shut once again over mysterious debris washed on shore
Sydney’s popular Manly Beach and other beaches around the Australian city were closed on Tuesday as authorities investigated marble-sized balls of white and gray debris that had washed on shore, in the latest such mysterious incident in recent months. MORE..
Compensation for flood-damaged crops to be paid by month-end
The Agrarian Insurance Board announced that compensation for crops damaged during the floods in November last year will be disbursed by the end of this month. MORE..
Parliamentary staff summoned to CID over false information on Parliament website
Several parliamentary officers have been summoned to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) tomorrow (15) to provide statements regarding the inclusion of a doctorate title before the name of Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, on the official Parliament website. MORE..
Hamas expected to release 33 hostages in first phase of emerging ceasefire deal, Israeli officials say
Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages during the first phase of an emerging ceasefire agreement being finalized by negotiators in Doha, two Israeli officials said, the first positive sign in months that a truce in the Israel-Hamas war may be in sight. MORE..
Flooding disrupts access to Somawathi Raja Maha Viharaya
A section of the road leading to the Somawathi Raja Maha Viharaya in Polonnaruwa has been flooded, causing significant disruption to vehicular movement, according to police. MORE..
Digital NICs to be issued from this month - Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne states that the issuance of digital national identity cards is set to commence this month. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s new President urged to uphold press freedom, repeal PTA and Online Safety Act
As many as 25 civil society organizations including the Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) have urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to ensure that Sri Lanka upholds press freedom and the right to freedom of expression MORE..
Abduction of schoolgirl in Kandy solely an extortion attempt, says father
The schoolgirl recently abducted in the Daulagala area of Gampola has been handed over to the Daulagala Police by Ampara Police officers last night (13), along with the primary suspect. MORE..
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Govt urged to implement systemic excise policy to protect people
The Alcohol & Drug Information Center (ADIC) claims that due to the 20% increase in alcohol taxes in 2023, alcohol consumption has decreased by 8.3 million liters, and the government’s alcohol excise revenue has increased by Rs. 11.6 billion. MORE..
Driver injured as hospital ambulance collides with electric pole
An ambulance belonging to the Rural Hospital in Wanathawilluwa has skidded off the road and collided with an electricity pole, injuring the driver of the vehicle. MORE..
Sri Lanka hopes for more Chinese tourists: Deputy Minister
“I have traveled almost all over China, and get impressed by the beauty of the diverse culture, food and friendly people. I also hope that more Chinese tourists will come to my country to experience Sri Lanka’s scenery and culture,” Ruwan Ranasinghe, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka told Xinhua.MORE..
Minister of Trade addresses Red Rice shortage, blames past policies
Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security Wasantha Samarasinghe stated that the current shortage of Red Rice in the market emerged as a result of mismanagement by previous governments, while assuring the public that measures are being taken to address the situation. MORE..
Two Chinese nationals arrested at BIA with gems worth over Rs. 17 mln
A group of officers of Sri Lanka Customs has apprehended a Chinese national father and his daughter over their attempt to smuggle a stock of gemstones out of the country. MORE..
President Dissanayake to meet Chinese counterpart tomorrow
Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently undertaking a 4-day state visit in China will meet the Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday (14), the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
Sydney beaches shut once again over mysterious debris washed on shore
Sydney’s popular Manly Beach and other beaches around the Australian city were closed on Tuesday as authorities investigated marble-sized balls of white and gray debris that had washed on shore, in the latest such mysterious incident in recent months. MORE..
Compensation for flood-damaged crops to be paid by month-end
The Agrarian Insurance Board announced that compensation for crops damaged during the floods in November last year will be disbursed by the end of this month. MORE..
Parliamentary staff summoned to CID over false information on Parliament website
Several parliamentary officers have been summoned to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) tomorrow (15) to provide statements regarding the inclusion of a doctorate title before the name of Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, on the official Parliament website. MORE..
Hamas expected to release 33 hostages in first phase of emerging ceasefire deal, Israeli officials say
Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages during the first phase of an emerging ceasefire agreement being finalized by negotiators in Doha, two Israeli officials said, the first positive sign in months that a truce in the Israel-Hamas war may be in sight. MORE..
Flooding disrupts access to Somawathi Raja Maha Viharaya
A section of the road leading to the Somawathi Raja Maha Viharaya in Polonnaruwa has been flooded, causing significant disruption to vehicular movement, according to police. MORE..
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Every ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 marks the tournament’s return after an eight-year hiatus and is set to take place in Pakistan, starting February 19th. As the host nation and defending champions, Pakistan will compete against seven of the world’s best teams to retain their title. MORE..
Bangladesh star all-rounder misses out in ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad
Nazmul Hossain Shanto was named captain as Bangladesh unveiled their squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s Champions Trophy on Sunday. MORE..
India record their highest team total in Women’s ODI history
Jemimah Rodrigues scored a maiden century while Harleen Deol, Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal struck half-centuries to help India storm to their highest ever team total in women’s ODI history. MORE..
Bangladesh’s Tamim Iqbal announces retirement from international cricket
Bangladesh opening batter Tamim Iqbal has announced his retirement from the international cricket. MORE..
Bangladesh’s Tamim Iqbal announces retirement from international cricket
Bangladesh opening batter Tamim Iqbal has announced his retirement from the international cricket. MORE..
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Technology
TikTok says report of possible sale to Musk ‘pure fiction’
TikTok has called a report that China is considering allowing a sale of the social media company’s US operations to Elon Musk “pure fiction.” MORE..
New research shows a quarter of freshwater animals are threatened with extinction
New research shows a quarter of freshwater animals are threatened with extinction
Nearly a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinction, according to new research published Wednesday. MORE..
Pluto may have captured its largest moon with a ‘kiss,’ scientists say
Pluto may have captured its largest moon with a ‘kiss,’ scientists say
For decades, astronomers have tried to determine how Pluto acquired its unusually large moon Charon, which is about half the size of the dwarf planet. Now, new research suggests that Pluto and Charon briefly came together billions of years ago in a newly discovered “kiss and capture” collision. MORE..
Apple clarifies Siri privacy stance after $95 million class action settlement
Apple clarifies Siri privacy stance after $95 million class action settlement
Apple clarified on Wednesday that it has never sold the data collected by its Siri voice assistant or used it to create marketing profiles, just days after settling a case in which it faced such accusations. MORE..
Entertainment
Sri Lanka’s first all-female staffed tourist hotel opens in Dambulla
A groundbreaking milestone in South Asia’s tourism industry was achieved on January 10th with the grand opening of “Amba Yaalu”, the island nation’s first 100% female-staffed tourist hotel. MORE..
Fantasy Nail Art Fashion Show held in Sri Lanka
Fantasy Nail Art Fashion Show held in Sri Lanka
The Fantasy Nail Art Fashion Show 2025 kicked off on Sunday in Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo. MORE..
Disney commits $15 million to help Los Angeles area rebuild from destructive wildfires
Disney commits $15 million to help Los Angeles area rebuild from destructive wildfires
The Walt Disney Company committed $15 million to help with response and rebuilding efforts for the deadly wildfires that have scorched the Los Angeles area this week. MORE..
Hollywood celebrities clear their closets for fire aid
Hollywood celebrities clear their closets for fire aid
When wildfires destroyed parts of Los Angeles this week, real estate agent Jenna Cooper started asking friends for clothing and other items to help people in need. MORE..
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