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Level 2 landslide warning issued to residents of Passara

Level 2 landslide warning issued to residents of Passara

Police launch crackdown on illegal vehicle modifications and noisy exhaust systems

Sri Lanka Police have announced that strict legal action will be taken against vehicles fitted with unauthorized modifications and excessively noisy exhaust systems, as part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and enforce traffic regulations across the country. MORE..

Philippine VP Sara Duterte impeached for a second time

The Philippine House of Representatives has voted to impeach Vice-President Sara Duterte for a second time, threatening her plan to run for president in 2028. MORE..

President reviews progress of “Prajashakthi” National Movement

Of the Rs. 25, 000 million allocated under the 2026 Budget for the “Prajashakthi” National Poverty Alleviation Programme, development projects valued at Rs. 23,000 million have already been approved and forwarded to District Secretaries for implementation, the President’s Media Division said in a statement. MORE..

GMOA denies any link to Trincomalee newborn death

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has denied any connection between its trade union activities and the death of a newborn during a delivery at the Trincomalee District General Hospital. MORE..

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Death row inmate in Amarakeerthi Athukorala case dies after fall at Welikada Prison

A detainee who had been sentenced to death in connection with the killing of former Polonnaruwa District Member of Parliament Amarakeerthi Athukorala has died after falling from a building within the Welikada Prison. MORE..

India faces risk of weaker monsoon, raising inflation and growth concerns

India could be heading into a weaker-than-usual monsoon season this year, raising concerns about inflation and the broader economy. MORE..

Suspect remanded over Rs. 18 million gold fraud case

An individual arrested in connection with a large-scale fraud involving the alleged promise of five kilograms of gold has been remanded until tomorrow (12) by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

Newborn death probe at Trinco Hospital leads to suspension of two medical officers

The Director General of Health Services has decided to suspend a consultant obstetrician and gynecologist along with a senior resident medical officer attached to the Trincomalee District General Hospital, following a preliminary investigation into the death of a newborn during childbirth on April 9. MORE..

Case against Shashi Weerawansa adjourned till May 25

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the case filed against Shashi Weerawansa, the wife of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, be taken up again on May 25, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

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TikTok scales back AI-generated video descriptions after absurd errors

Sony forecasts lower gaming business sales amid memory price surge

Sony forecasts lower gaming business sales amid memory price surge

Apple settles lawsuit over late Siri AI features for $250 million

Apple settles lawsuit over late Siri AI features for $250 million

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Samsung Electronics market value tops US$1 trillion on chip boom

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Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes

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Adolescence makes history at Bafta TV Awards

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David Attenborough turns 100, ‘overwhelmed’ by birthday wishes

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Harry Potter TV series renewed for second season at HBO

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