Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
- Police issue safety advisory for pilgrims visiting Sri Pada
- Swiss disaster relief aircraft arrives in Sri Lanka
- Suspect wanted for multiple murders nabbed with ‘Ice’ in Thalawathugoda
- Advisory issued for severe lightning
- Tamil Nadu dispatches relief supplies to Sri Lanka
- 71 reservoirs overflow; DMC warns of minor flooding in Malwathu Oya
- Former UK doctor charged with sexual offences against 38 patients
- President briefs Malwathu Chapter Mahanayake Thera on disaster relief programmes
- Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather climbs to 611
- India backs Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone recovery efforts
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India backs Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone recovery efforts
A top Indian diplomat on Saturday briefed Sri Lankan corporate leaders about New Delhi’s “response and continued commitment” to the cyclone-hit island nation in its resurgence from the disaster that has claimed over 600 lives so far. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather climbs to 611
The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country over the past few days has climbed to 611, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..
President briefs Malwathu Chapter Mahanayake Thera on disaster relief programmes
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the Malwathu Maha Viharaya this morning (06) and paid respects to the Mahanayake Thera of the Malwathu Chapter, Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Thera. MORE..
Former UK doctor charged with sexual offences against 38 patients
British prosecutors on Friday announced charges against a former doctor for multiple alleged sexual offences involving patients, including child sexual offences. MORE..
71 reservoirs overflow; DMC warns of minor flooding in Malwathu Oya
The Irrigation Department reports that a total of 71 reservoirs, including 36 major reservoirs, are currently spilling. MORE..
Tamil Nadu dispatches relief supplies to Sri Lanka
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday flagged off a ship laden with relief material including 300 MT rice to the cyclone ‘Ditwah’-ravaged Sri Lanka. MORE..
Suspect wanted for multiple murders nabbed with ‘Ice’ in Thalawathugoda
A suspect linked to several major criminal offences including murders has been arrested following a raid carried out by officers of the Thalangama Police Station. MORE..
Swiss disaster relief aircraft arrives in Sri Lanka
An aircraft carrying a consignment of disaster relief aid from Switzerland arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, this morning (06). MORE..
Police issue safety advisory for pilgrims visiting Sri Pada
The Police Headquarters has issued a safety advisory regarding the protection of pilgrims visiting Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak), following concerns over geo-instability along one of the main access routes. MORE..
Approval of local and foreign no-pay leave for public officials suspended
The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government has announced the immediate suspension of approving local and foreign no-pay leave (unpaid leave) for all public sector officials. MORE..
Sweden wants to strip organised crime leaders of citizenship
The Swedish government on Friday proposed changes to the constitution that would allow revoking the citizenship of some criminal gang leaders, as part of its work to combat widespread organised crime. MORE..
Rehan Jayawickreme resigns from SJB
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) organizer for the Weligama electorate and former Mayor of Weligama, Rehan Jayawickreme, has announced his resignation from the party. MORE..
UK increases humanitarian aid to £1M for Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah
The British High Commission in Colombo says that the United Kingdom (UK) is stepping up support for Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah, increasing UK humanitarian aid to a total of £1 million ($1.32 million). MORE..
Sri Lanka’s death toll from Cyclone Ditwah crosses 600
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) has reported that the number of deaths caused by Cyclonic Storm Ditwah and adverse weather conditions across all 25 districts of Sri Lanka has risen to 607. MORE..
Deadline extended for filing income tax returns after Cyclone impact
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has extended the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns for the Year of Assessment 2024/2025 to 31 December 2025, in response to disruptions caused by Cyclonic Storm Ditwah and adverse weather conditions affecting several regions of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather climbs to 611
The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country over the past few days has climbed to 611, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..
President briefs Malwathu Chapter Mahanayake Thera on disaster relief programmes
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the Malwathu Maha Viharaya this morning (06) and paid respects to the Mahanayake Thera of the Malwathu Chapter, Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Thera. MORE..
Former UK doctor charged with sexual offences against 38 patients
British prosecutors on Friday announced charges against a former doctor for multiple alleged sexual offences involving patients, including child sexual offences. MORE..
71 reservoirs overflow; DMC warns of minor flooding in Malwathu Oya
The Irrigation Department reports that a total of 71 reservoirs, including 36 major reservoirs, are currently spilling. MORE..
Tamil Nadu dispatches relief supplies to Sri Lanka
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday flagged off a ship laden with relief material including 300 MT rice to the cyclone ‘Ditwah’-ravaged Sri Lanka. MORE..
Suspect wanted for multiple murders nabbed with ‘Ice’ in Thalawathugoda
A suspect linked to several major criminal offences including murders has been arrested following a raid carried out by officers of the Thalangama Police Station. MORE..
Swiss disaster relief aircraft arrives in Sri Lanka
An aircraft carrying a consignment of disaster relief aid from Switzerland arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, this morning (06). MORE..
Police issue safety advisory for pilgrims visiting Sri Pada
The Police Headquarters has issued a safety advisory regarding the protection of pilgrims visiting Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak), following concerns over geo-instability along one of the main access routes. MORE..
Approval of local and foreign no-pay leave for public officials suspended
The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government has announced the immediate suspension of approving local and foreign no-pay leave (unpaid leave) for all public sector officials. MORE..
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Technology
Apple appoints Meta’s Newstead as general counsel amid executive changes
Apple on Thursday announced that Meta Platforms’ chief legal officer, Jennifer Newstead, will join the company as its general counsel and senior vice president. MORE..
Meta shifts some metaverse investments to AI smart glasses
Meta shifts some metaverse investments to AI smart glasses
Meta is shifting some of its investments in the metaverse to AI glasses and wearables, hoping to capitalise on the “momentum” in that segment, a company spokesperson has said. MORE..
Meta starts kicking Australian children off Instagram and Facebook
Meta starts kicking Australian children off Instagram and Facebook
Meta has started removing Australian children under 16 years old from its Instagram, Facebook and Threads platforms, a week before an official teen social media ban begins. MORE..
YouTube says it will comply with Australia’s teen social media ban
YouTube says it will comply with Australia’s teen social media ban
Google’s YouTube shared a “disappointing update” to millions of Australian users and content creators on Wednesday, saying it will comply with a world-first teen social media ban by locking out users aged under 16 from their accounts within days. MORE..
Entertainment
Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s studios, streaming unit for $72 billion
Netflix on Friday agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s TV, film studios and streaming division for $72 billion, a deal that would hand control of one of Hollywood’s most prized and oldest assets to the streaming pioneer. MORE..
Netflix in exclusive talks for Warner Bros Discovery studio, streaming assets – report
Netflix in exclusive talks for Warner Bros Discovery studio, streaming assets – report
Netflix is in exclusive talks to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s film and television studios along with its streaming assets, in a deal valued at $28 per share that could reshape the media landscape, a source told Reuters on Thursday. MORE..
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveil bronze statue in London to mark ‘DDLJ’ 30th Anniversary
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveil bronze statue in London to mark ‘DDLJ’ 30th Anniversary
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol traveled to London to unveil a bronze statue commemorating their iconic roles in “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,” marking 30 years since the Yash Raj Films blockbuster first captured audiences worldwide. MORE..
Bad Bunny becomes world’s most-played artist on Spotify in 2025
Bad Bunny becomes world’s most-played artist on Spotify in 2025
The streaming giant said that Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny was the world’s most-played artist of 2025, with more than 19.8 billion streams. MORE..
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Sports
President Trump wins inaugural Fifa Peace Prize
United States President Donald Trump received the inaugural Fifa Peace Prize before the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup. MORE..
Fifa to award ‘peace prize’ after Donald Trump pipped to Nobel
Donald Trump is set to receive Fifa’s inaugural “Peace Prize” on Friday afternoon, marking a new high point in the friendship between the US president and his counterpart at football’s governing body, Gianni Infantino. MORE..
Sri Lanka Cricket donates Rs. 300 million to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), under the direction of President Shammi Silva and the Executive Committee, has decided to donate Rs. 300 million to the government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund. MORE..
Pakistan Cricket Team to tour Sri Lanka in January
The Pakistan National Team is scheduled to tour Sri Lanka in January to play a three-match T20I series. MORE..
Pakistan clinch tri-series with commanding victory over Sri Lanka in final
Chasing a modest target of 115, Pakistan completed the task in 18.4 overs despite a brief middle-order delay. MORE..
