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Nine including foreign couple injured in car-van collision on Anuradhapura–Kandy road

Nine including foreign couple injured in car-van collision on Anuradhapura–Kandy road

Israel to reopen Gaza crossing after search for last dead hostage’s body ends

Israel says it has agreed to reopen the Gaza Strip’s key border crossing with Egypt only after an operation to retrieve the body of the last remaining Israeli hostage in the territory is complete. MORE..

President to inaugurate programme to restore religious sites damaged by Cyclone Ditwah

The government has decided to launch a national programme under the theme “Godanagamu Adhishtanaye Sanhinda” to promptly restore religious sites damaged by Cyclone Ditwah and make them available for worship and other religious activities. MORE..

Concerns raised as Sri Lanka see spike in crime among 16–22-year-olds

Criminal behavior among youth aged between 16 and 22 years has increased over the past 10 years, Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist Dr. Tharaka Fernando stated. MORE..

Central Bank likely to hold rates ahead of IMF review, experts say

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka is expected to maintain its key interest rate at 7.75% on Wednesday, a Reuters poll found, as an International Monetary Fund delegation reviews the sixth tranche of a crucial $2.9 billion package. MORE..

20 injured following accident involving two buses and lorry in Yalkumbura

At least 20 individuals have sustained injuries following an accident involving two buses and a lorry along the Bibile–Badulla Road in Yalkumbura this afternoon (26), police stated. MORE..

SC informed orders have been issued preventing local agents of MV X-Press Pearl from leaving the country

The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today that orders have been obtained from the Colombo Magistrate’s Court and the Colombo High Court to prevent the directors of the local agent company of the MV X-Press Pearl from leaving the country. MORE..

2019 Easter Attacks: Case against Hemasiri, Pujith to be taken up once again in March

The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed against former Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Hemasiri Fernando and former IGP Pujith Jayasundara—who are accused of criminal negligence and failure to prevent the Easter Sunday attacks despite having received prior intelligence—be taken up again on 23 March. MORE..

30% of Sri Lanka’s adult population suffers from mental health issues – Experts

Approximately 30% of Sri Lanka’s adult population suffers from mental health issues, Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Madhushani Dias has revealed. MORE..

Obama, Clinton say killings by immigration agents should be wake-up call for US

Former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton issued pointed calls on Sunday for Americans to stand up and defend their values after the second killing of a citizen in Minneapolis by immigration agents that Donald Trump blamed on Democratic “chaos”. MORE..

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Technology

French lawmakers to vote on social media ban for children

French lawmakers to vote on social media ban for children

Apple reportedly plans to reveal its Gemini-powered Siri in February

Apple reportedly plans to reveal its Gemini-powered Siri in February

Meta halts teens’ access to AI characters globally

Meta halts teens’ access to AI characters globally

AI could be smarter than all of humanity in five years, says Elon Musk

AI could be smarter than all of humanity in five years, says Elon Musk

Entertainment

UK-Canada co-production ‘Baby Elephant School’ profiles Sri Lanka’s Udawalawe Sanctuary

UK-Canada co-production ‘Baby Elephant School’ profiles Sri Lanka’s Udawalawe Sanctuary

First lady Melania Trump previews new film at private White House screening

First lady Melania Trump previews new film at private White House screening

Climber Alex Honnold scales 101-floor skyscraper without safety gear

Climber Alex Honnold scales 101-floor skyscraper without safety gear

Shah Rukh Khan’s King release date announced

Shah Rukh Khan’s King release date announced

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Sports

Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur to receive Padma Shri Award

Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur to receive Padma Shri Award

Joe Root backs Harry Brook to do ‘wonderful things’ as England captain

Tavi Samaraweera returns home with two U-11 World Table Tennis gold medals

Bangladesh won’t challenge ICC’s decision to replace them at T20 World Cup

Bangladesh absence from T20 World Cup a sad moment for the game: players body