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Showers expected after 2.00 p.m. today

Showers expected after 2.00 p.m. today

The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and Uva provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya district after 2.00 p.m. today (28). MORE..

(0)Comments | March 28, 2025  6:06 am
‘Where were they during LTTE terror?’: Ex-Navy Chief slams UK sanctions

‘Where were they during LTTE terror?’: Ex-Navy Chief slams UK sanctions

Former Navy Commander, Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda has responded to the sanctions imposed by the UK government against him and several others alleging them of widespread human rights violations during Sri Lanka’s military operations against the LTTE. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 28, 2025  6:37 am
Govt. should not repeat past mistakes – Namal

Govt. should not repeat past mistakes – Namal

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa expressed his disapproval of the decision made by the Mahinda Rajapaksa government to remove Shirani Bandaranayake from the position of Chief Justice. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 28, 2025  6:53 am
27 arrested during protest in front of Health Ministry

27 arrested during protest in front of Health Ministry

Police have arrested twenty seven individuals including members of the Inter-University Students Federation (IUSF) for holding a protest march violating a court order, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 28, 2025  8:14 am
Gammanpila accuses US Ambassador of editing Sri Lanka’s statement on UK sanctions

Gammanpila accuses US Ambassador of editing Sri Lanka’s statement on UK sanctions

Leader of ‘Pivithuru Hela Urumaya’ Udaya Gammanpila alleges that US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has omitted certain words and edited the statement issued by Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in response to the sanctions imposed by the UK government on former military chiefs. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 28, 2025  8:32 am
King Charles III briefly hospitalized for observation following side effects from cancer treatment

King Charles III briefly hospitalized for observation following side effects from cancer treatment

King Charles III was briefly hospitalized for observation on Thursday after experiencing “temporary side effects’’ related to a scheduled cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said in a statement. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 28, 2025  9:03 am
Wildlife census report to be released today

Wildlife census report to be released today

The report on the recently conducted census of wild animals responsible for crop damage is scheduled to be released today (28). MORE..

(0)Comments | March 28, 2025  9:48 am
India officially announces PM Modi’s Sri Lanka visit

India officially announces PM Modi’s Sri Lanka visit

The Ministry of External Affairs of India has issued an official statement outlining Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Thailand and Sri Lanka next week. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 28, 2025  10:22 am
Sri Lanka’s economy still vulnerable, sustaining reform momentum critical - IMF

Sri Lanka’s economy still vulnerable, sustaining reform momentum critical - IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that the economic recovery is gaining momentum in Sri Lanka and that yet, the economy still remains vulnerable, making it critical that the reform momentum be sustained to ensure that macroeconomic stability and debt sustainability are durably achieved. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 28, 2025  11:18 am
NTC Chairman resigns, becoming third official to quit under Minister Bimal

NTC Chairman resigns, becoming third official to quit under Minister Bimal

The Chairman of the National Transport Commission (NTC), Dr. Bandura Dileepa Vitharana has tendered his resignation today (28). MORE..

(0)Comments | March 28, 2025  11:58 am
Strong earthquake in central Myanmar, panic in Bangkok

Strong earthquake in central Myanmar, panic in Bangkok

An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck Myanmar, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said on Friday, while hundreds of people poured out of buildings in the Thai capital Bangkok after the tremors. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 28, 2025  12:38 pm
Court to decide on ex-Minister Prasanna Ranaweera’s plea against arrest

Court to decide on ex-Minister Prasanna Ranaweera’s plea against arrest

The Court of Appeal has announced that a decision on whether to proceed with former Minister Prasanna Ranaweera’s petition seeking an order to prevent his arrest will be delivered on April 28, 2025. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 28, 2025  1:28 pm
A’pura hospital sexual assault case: Suspect faces identification parade

A’pura hospital sexual assault case: Suspect faces identification parade

The case concerning the sexual assault of a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital is scheduled to be heard at the Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court today (28). MORE..

(0)Comments | March 28, 2025  1:58 pm
Thai PM announces state of emergency in Bangkok

Thai PM announces state of emergency in Bangkok

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Friday announced a state of emergency in Bangkok, capital of Thailand, after a strong earthquake.

(0)Comments | March 28, 2025  1:59 pm
Cricketers must also abide by tax laws - Kumara Dharmasena

Cricketers must also abide by tax laws - Kumara Dharmasena

Former Sri Lankan cricketer and international umpire Kumara Dharmasena emphasizes that cricketers must comply with the country’s tax laws, stating that if taxes are required, players should adhere to legal obligations. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 28, 2025  2:45 pm
Main suspect arrested over murder of Buddhist monk in Eppawala

Main suspect arrested over murder of Buddhist monk in Eppawala

Police have arrested the main suspect in the brutal murder of a Buddhist monk at a monastery in Eppawala, Anuradhapura. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 28, 2025  2:56 pm
Weather advisory issued for severe lightning

Weather advisory issued for severe lightning

The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for severe lightning for several provinces and districts. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 28, 2025  3:08 pm
Sundance Film Festival to relocate to Boulder, Colorado

Sundance Film Festival to relocate to Boulder, Colorado

After a yearlong search, the Sundance Film Festival announced Thursday that its new home will be Boulder, Colorado, keeping Sundance in the mountains but moving it out of Park City, the Utah ski town that had for decades provided the premier independent film gathering its picturesque snowy backdrop. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 28, 2025  3:23 pm
Colombo’s inflation climbs to -2.6% in March

Colombo’s inflation climbs to -2.6% in March

The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Year-on-Year basis, has increased to -2.6% in March 2025, compared to -4.2% in February 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 28, 2025  3:44 pm
IUSF convenor remanded over protest near Health Ministry

IUSF convenor remanded over protest near Health Ministry

Two individuals, including the convenor of the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF), who were among the medical graduates arrested for protesting near the Health Ministry in defiance of a court order, have been remanded until April 04. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 28, 2025  3:59 pm
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces, districts

Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces, districts

The Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for tomorrow (29) in several provinces and districts in the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 28, 2025  5:26 pm
India–Sri Lanka to sign several MoUs during Modi’s visit

India–Sri Lanka to sign several MoUs during Modi’s visit

During his visit to Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will witness the exchange of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on energy connectivity, digitization, defence, health, and grant assistance, according to the Indian Foreign Secretary. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 28, 2025  6:03 pm
Emergency hotline for Sri Lankans in Thailand after powerful earthquake

Emergency hotline for Sri Lankans in Thailand after powerful earthquake

Following an earthquake of 7.4 magnitude in Myanmar that caused tremors in Bangkok and other parts of Thailand, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with Thai authorities. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 28, 2025  6:03 pm
Evening showers expected in parts of the island

Evening showers expected in parts of the island

The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Uva and Northwestern provinces and Mannar and Ampara districts after 1.00 p.m. today (27). MORE..

(0)Comments | March 27, 2025  6:00 am
‘Sri Lanka will take two more years to reach GDP similar to 2018’ – CBSL Governor

‘Sri Lanka will take two more years to reach GDP similar to 2018’ – CBSL Governor

The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says it will take at least two years for Sri Lanka to reach a real GDP value similar to that of 2018. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 27, 2025  6:23 am
‘International actions for justice essential as Sri Lanka makes no effort for accountability’: HRW

‘International actions for justice essential as Sri Lanka makes no effort for accountability’: HRW

Human Rights Watch (HRW) says that as long as Sri Lanka makes no effort to attain accountability, international measures to seek justice over alleged human rights abuses and war crimes during Sri Lanka’s military operations against the LTTE are essential. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 27, 2025  7:28 am
Sri Lankans in South Korea advised to be cautious as wildfires ravage

Sri Lankans in South Korea advised to be cautious as wildfires ravage

Sri Lankan Embassy in South Korea has requested Sri Lankan workers to refrain from going to areas where the wildfire is raging. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 27, 2025  7:45 am
Mihintale Chief Incumbent withdraws from organizing State Poson Festival

Mihintale Chief Incumbent withdraws from organizing State Poson Festival

The Chief Incumbent of the Mihintale Raja Maha Viharaya, Ven. Walawahengunawewe Dhammarathana Thero, says that he will withdraw from all organizational activities related to this year’s State Poson Festival. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 27, 2025  7:50 am
India surpasses Sri Lanka to become world’s second largest tea exporter – report

India surpasses Sri Lanka to become world’s second largest tea exporter – report

According to data released by the Tea Board of India, India has exported 254 million kg of tea in 2024, thus becoming the second-highest exporter in the world. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 27, 2025  8:25 am
15 including school students injured in bus-lorry head-on-collision

15 including school students injured in bus-lorry head-on-collision

Nearly 15 individuals, including school students, have been injured and hospitalized following a head-on collision between a private passenger bus and a small lorry near the Ingiriya District Hospital on the Horana-Ratnapura Road, Ingiriya Police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 27, 2025  9:48 am
Wildlife census report to be released tomorrow

Wildlife census report to be released tomorrow

Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands, and Irrigation K.D. Lalkantha states that necessary steps will be taken to manage wild animals based on the recent census conducted. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 27, 2025  9:54 am
Former ASP Udugampola acquitted from Millennium City case

Former ASP Udugampola acquitted from Millennium City case

The Colombo High Court has acquitted former Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Kulasiri Udugampola from the charges of revealing confidential information regarding Army intelligence personnel. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 27, 2025  9:57 am
Trump auto tariffs: President slaps 25% duties on car imports to US

Trump auto tariffs: President slaps 25% duties on car imports to US

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks starting next week, widening the global trade war he kicked off upon regaining the White House this year in a move auto industry experts expect will drive up prices and stymie production. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 27, 2025  10:01 am
Colombo HC Judge recuses from Namal Rajapaksa’s money laundering case

Colombo HC Judge recuses from Namal Rajapaksa’s money laundering case

Colombo High Court judge Manjula Thilakaratne has announced his recusal from the money laundering case filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the controversial ‘Krrish’ project today (27). MORE..

(0)Comments | March 27, 2025  10:27 am
Two dead, one injured as bowser plunges into 30-foot precipice

Two dead, one injured as bowser plunges into 30-foot precipice

Two persons have been killed and another injured after a bowser carrying rubber latex plunged into a 30-foot precipice on the Baduraliya-Kalawana road near the Kodippili Kanda Sumana Saman Devalaya. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 27, 2025  11:23 am
Maximum spending limit for LG Election candidates announced

Maximum spending limit for LG Election candidates announced

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has announced the maximum spending limit allowed for each candidate for campaigning during the upcoming Local Government (LG) Elections. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 27, 2025  12:04 pm
Namal’s money laundering case delayed as second Judge recuses

Namal’s money laundering case delayed as second Judge recuses

The second High Court Judge appointed to hear the money laundering case filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the controversial ‘Krrish’ project has also announced his recusal from the case. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 27, 2025  12:10 pm
Gigil: The new word in the dictionary for overwhelming cuteness

Gigil: The new word in the dictionary for overwhelming cuteness

Ever found yourself speechless in the presence of overwhelming cuteness, like your baby nephew or the cat video you saw on Instagram? There’s now a word for it: gigil. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 27, 2025  12:14 pm
Over 11,000 dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka this year

Over 11,000 dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka this year

A three-day special mosquito control program has been implemented in eight districts, starting today (27). MORE..

(0)Comments | March 27, 2025  12:17 pm
MP Chamara Sampath questioned by Bribery Commission

MP Chamara Sampath questioned by Bribery Commission

The New Democratic Front’s (NDF) Badulla District MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake is currently being questioned by the officials of the Bribery Commission, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 27, 2025  1:11 pm
MP Chamara Sampath arrested

MP Chamara Sampath arrested

The New Democratic Front’s (NDF) Badulla District MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has been arrested by the Bribery Commission. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 27, 2025  1:40 pm
Mannar, Poonakari and Dehiattakandiya LG Polls on May 6

Mannar, Poonakari and Dehiattakandiya LG Polls on May 6

The elections for the Poonakari, Mannar, and Dehiattakandiya local government institutions will be held together with the 2025 Local Government (LG) Polls, the Election Commission announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 27, 2025  1:52 pm
Postal voting dates announced for LG Polls

Postal voting dates announced for LG Polls

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has announced the dates allocated for the marking of postal votes in the 2025 Local Government (LG) Elections. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 27, 2025  2:02 pm
‘People should get used to relatively low banking interest rates’: CBSL Governor

‘People should get used to relatively low banking interest rates’: CBSL Governor

Sri Lanka’s investment environment needs diversification to provide better opportunities for both the public and corporations, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe stated while addressing the ‘Invest Sri Lanka’ forum held in Colombo today (27). MORE..

(0)Comments | March 27, 2025  3:34 pm
Four suspects remanded over Colombo nightclub brawl

Four suspects remanded over Colombo nightclub brawl

Four suspects who surrendered to the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) in connection with an assault incident that took place in front of a nightclub at Union Place in Colombo on Saturday (22) night have been remanded until April 1. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 27, 2025  3:59 pm
MP Chamara Sampath granted bail

MP Chamara Sampath granted bail

The New Democratic Front’s (NDF) Badulla District MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake who was arrested by the Bribery Commission has been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 27, 2025  4:21 pm
Weather advisory issued for severe lightning

Weather advisory issued for severe lightning

The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for severe lightning for several provinces and districts. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 27, 2025  5:09 pm
Chamara Sampath remanded over another bribery case

Chamara Sampath remanded over another bribery case

Badulla District MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has been remanded until April 01 in connection with another bribery allegation, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 27, 2025  5:20 pm
Tourist submarine sinks off Egypt’s coast, leaving 6 dead and 9 injured

Tourist submarine sinks off Egypt’s coast, leaving 6 dead and 9 injured

Six people died and nine were injured when a tourist submarine carrying 45 passengers sank off the Egyptian coast Thursday, said provincial officials. They were speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 27, 2025  6:05 pm
97 Indian fishermen currently in custody of Sri Lanka: Jaishankar

97 Indian fishermen currently in custody of Sri Lanka: Jaishankar

A total of 97 Indian fishermen are currently in the custody of Sri Lanka, of which 83 are serving sentences, three awaiting trial and 11 were apprehended on Thursday, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar informed the Indian parliament (Rajya Sabha). MORE..

(0)Comments | March 27, 2025  7:33 pm