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Govt signs agreement with plantation companies to increase estate workers’ daily wage

Govt signs agreement with plantation companies to increase estate workers’ daily wage

GMOA’s 48-hour ultimatum to government expires today

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has stated that the 48-hour ultimatum granted to the government to address their grievances concludes today (30). MORE..

Sri Lanka’s Sabina Yousaf crowned 2nd runner-up at Mrs. World 2025

Sri Lanka’s Sabina Yousaf has been named the Second Runner-Up at the 41st Mrs. World pageant, earning international recognition for the country at the prestigious global competition. MORE..

American Airlines plans to resume US flights to Venezuela after Trump moves to open airspace

American Airlines said on Thursday it planned to resume services to Venezuela for the first time in more than six years pending government approval and subject to security assessments, just weeks after the U.S. military seized the country’s leader. MORE..

Another suspect arrested for aiding Jinthupitiya shooting incident

Another suspect accused of aiding and abetting the shooting incident that occurred on the night of January 16 in Jinthupitiya, within the Foreshore Police Division, was arrested yesterday (29) by the Colombo North Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau. MORE..

Trump threatens tariffs on any nation supplying Cuba with oil

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened new tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba, escalating a pressure campaign against the Communist-run island. MORE..

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island

Showers or thundershowers are likely at several places in other areas of the island after 2.00 p.m. MORE..

NMCRP warns of potential local coconut oil price hike risk

The National Movement for Consumer Rights Protection (NMCRP) has warned that due to the budget proposal submitted by the government to remove the Special Commodity Levy on coconut oil and palm oil, it could lead to serious market and health-related consequences. MORE..

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Former Sathosa Senior Manager and two others arrested by CIABOC

A former Senior Manager (Supplies) of Lanka Sathosa and two other individuals have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..

Public officials must clearly understand public expectations against corruption and fraud - Secretary to the President

A workshop to brief the heads of 250 state institutions that have been instructed to establish Internal Affairs Units was held today (29) at the auditorium of the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, under the patronage of Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. MORE..

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Preparations for 78th Independence Day celebration: Special traffic plan for parade and rehearsals (English)

Preparations for 78th Independence Day celebration: Special traffic plan for parade and rehearsals (English)

PM Harini officially launches new education reforms with enrollment of Grade 1 students (English)

Sarvajana Balaya leader calls on opposition to unite against education reforms (English)

Sri Lankan govt mulls social media ban for children under the age of 12 (English)

Unauthorized construction in Trinco: Arrested suspects including Buddhist monks further remanded (English)

PM Harini stops and speaks to pro-education reforms protesters in Galle (English)

Lanka Coal Company responds to accusations over substandard coal shipment (English)

Alleged attack on Catholic Priest; Group of priests dismisses Police's account of the incident (English)

ADB warns of threats to Central Highlands; President promises new authority to protect region (English)

GMOA continues TU action; Union urges Govt. to hold talks to end impasse (English)

Will Govt. impeach Attorney General? Cabinet Spokesman clarifies on next move (English)

GMOA launches trade union action; Patients visiting Govt hospitals severely inconvenienced (English)

Minister Lal Kantha calls for reforms to restore the credibility of the state service (English)

Patali raises concerns over recent coal tender,claims Rs. 1.4 billion direct financial loss(English)

Technology

Apple forecasts strong sales growth as iPhone demand in Asia rebounds

Apple forecasts strong sales growth as iPhone demand in Asia rebounds

UK Government offers free AI skills to every adult

UK Government offers free AI skills to every adult

iPhone 18 series launching soon, Apple likely to surprise with pricing

iPhone 18 series launching soon, Apple likely to surprise with pricing

Oracle says data center outage causing issues faced by US TikTok users

Oracle says data center outage causing issues faced by US TikTok users

Entertainment

Sri Lanka’s Sabina Yousaf crowned 2nd runner-up at Mrs. World 2025

Sri Lanka’s Sabina Yousaf crowned 2nd runner-up at Mrs. World 2025

Nicki Minaj snags Trump gold card after saying she is his ‘No. 1 fan’

Nicki Minaj snags Trump gold card after saying she is his ‘No. 1 fan’

Mattel reveals iconic Ken doll’s full name ahead of its 65th birthday

Mattel reveals iconic Ken doll’s full name ahead of its 65th birthday

Mexico president asks South Korea for more BTS concerts

Mexico president asks South Korea for more BTS concerts

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  Sri Lanka explains silence in BCB-ICC standoff; open to hosting India, Pakistan or Bangladesh amid future political rows

Sri Lanka explains silence in BCB-ICC standoff; open to hosting India, Pakistan or Bangladesh amid future political rows

Chamuditha ton powers Sri Lanka U19s to win over South Africa

Gervonta Davis arrested in Miami on kidnapping and false imprisonment charges

USA’s Aaron Jones charged for breaching ICC’s anti-corruption code

Sri Lanka T20I squad for England series announced