GMOA to launch trade union action today
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to commence trade union action from 8 a.m. today (17), based on several demands. MORE..
- Youth drowns while bathing in seas off Galle Face Green
- Israel reiterates opposition to Palestinian state before UN vote
- Viral video of sexual assault attempt on female tourist: Suspect, father of one, arrested
- India arrests suspect in New Delhi car blast that killed 10
- Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
- Bangladesh tense ahead of ousted PM Hasina’s verdict
- GMOA to launch trade union action today
- Another woman arrested for aiding and abetting Kotahena shooting incident
- Two dead, teenager missing in separate drowning incidents
- At least 32 killed in southeastern Congo after bridge at mine collapsed
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At least 32 killed in southeastern Congo after bridge at mine collapsed
A bridge at a mine in southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) collapsed due to overcrowding, killing at least 32 people, a regional government official said Sunday. MORE..
Two dead, teenager missing in separate drowning incidents
Multiple drowning incidents were reported across the country yesterday (16), police said. MORE..
Another woman arrested for aiding and abetting Kotahena shooting incident
Another woman has been arrested for aiding and abetting the recent shooting and murder of a person in the Kotahena area, by the Colombo District Crime Division. MORE..
Bangladesh tense ahead of ousted PM Hasina’s verdict
Several crude bombs exploded in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Sunday, police said, heightening tensions ahead of a verdict on Monday in a case against ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over violence during street protests last year. MORE..
Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
The low pressure area over the island continues to persist and cloudy skies can be expected over most parts of the island, today (17), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
India arrests suspect in New Delhi car blast that killed 10
India’s anti-terror investigating agency said Sunday it arrested a man from Indian-controlled Kashmir on suspicion of conspiring with a suicide bomber to carry out a deadly car blast in the capital New Delhi. MORE..
Viral video of sexual assault attempt on female tourist: Suspect, father of one, arrested
A 25-year-old individual, a father of one, has been arrested on charges of an attempted sexual assault of a foreign national woman in the Thirukkovil area, after a video of the incident was widely circulated on social media. MORE..
Israel reiterates opposition to Palestinian state before UN vote
Israel on Sunday reaffirmed its opposition to the creation of a Palestinian state, a day before the United Nations Security Council is scheduled to vote on a U.S.-backed resolution supporting the so-called 20-point Gaza peace plan. Hamas later condemned the remarks, saying they revealed Israel’s “expansionist tendencies.” MORE..
Youth drowns while bathing in seas off Galle Face Green
One of the two individuals who were rescued and hospitalized after being swept away by currents while bathing at the Galle Face beach in Colombo has passed away. MORE..
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Final rites of late Southern Province Governor on Tuesday
The final rites of the late Governor of the Southern Province, Bandula Harischandra will be held at the Samanala Stadium in Galle on Tuesday. MORE..
Donald Trump weighs tighter green card rules for citizens of travel-ban nations
The US administration is reportedly preparing a new immigration policy that could sharply restrict green card and other status benefits for people from countries already listed under President Donald Trump’s travel ban. MORE..
Drug-prevention committees to be established in all schools and universities
A circular will be issued to establish drug-prevention committees in all schools and universities across the country, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala stated. MORE..
PM Harini participates in Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Poppy Flower Ceremony
The 81st Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Poppy Flower Ceremony was commemorated today at the Cenotaph War Memorial in Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo. MORE..
Storm Claudia kills three in Portugal, causes flooding in Britain
Violent weather brought on by Storm Claudia killed three people and injured dozens in Portugal, authorities there said on Saturday, while in Britain rescue workers were organising evacuations due to heavy flooding in Wales and England. MORE..
Businessman arrested in Kurana with foreign-made firearm
A businessman has been arrested in Kurana, Negombo with a foreign-made firearm approximately 6 inches in length, police stated. MORE..
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Two dead, teenager missing in separate drowning incidents
Multiple drowning incidents were reported across the country yesterday (16), police said. MORE..
Another woman arrested for aiding and abetting Kotahena shooting incident
Another woman has been arrested for aiding and abetting the recent shooting and murder of a person in the Kotahena area, by the Colombo District Crime Division. MORE..
Bangladesh tense ahead of ousted PM Hasina’s verdict
Several crude bombs exploded in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Sunday, police said, heightening tensions ahead of a verdict on Monday in a case against ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over violence during street protests last year. MORE..
Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
The low pressure area over the island continues to persist and cloudy skies can be expected over most parts of the island, today (17), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
India arrests suspect in New Delhi car blast that killed 10
India’s anti-terror investigating agency said Sunday it arrested a man from Indian-controlled Kashmir on suspicion of conspiring with a suicide bomber to carry out a deadly car blast in the capital New Delhi. MORE..
Viral video of sexual assault attempt on female tourist: Suspect, father of one, arrested
A 25-year-old individual, a father of one, has been arrested on charges of an attempted sexual assault of a foreign national woman in the Thirukkovil area, after a video of the incident was widely circulated on social media. MORE..
Israel reiterates opposition to Palestinian state before UN vote
Israel on Sunday reaffirmed its opposition to the creation of a Palestinian state, a day before the United Nations Security Council is scheduled to vote on a U.S.-backed resolution supporting the so-called 20-point Gaza peace plan. Hamas later condemned the remarks, saying they revealed Israel’s “expansionist tendencies.” MORE..
Youth drowns while bathing in seas off Galle Face Green
One of the two individuals who were rescued and hospitalized after being swept away by currents while bathing at the Galle Face beach in Colombo has passed away. MORE..
Final rites of late Southern Province Governor on Tuesday
The final rites of the late Governor of the Southern Province, Bandula Harischandra will be held at the Samanala Stadium in Galle on Tuesday. MORE..
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Technology
Google reportedly developing Android version of Apple’s NameDrop feature
Android users may soon see a new way to exchange contact details by simply placing two phones close together. MORE..
Chinese astronauts head home after suspected debris strike delays return to Earth
Chinese astronauts head home after suspected debris strike delays return to Earth
Three Chinese astronauts will return to Earth on Friday, more than a week later than their scheduled landing, capping an extended stay in space after a suspected debris hit left their spaceship with a cracked window. MORE..
EU looks to Big Tech, influencers to fight hybrid threats, fake news
EU looks to Big Tech, influencers to fight hybrid threats, fake news
Europe is looking to online platforms and influencers to help fight disinformation and promote democracy according to a European Commission strategy presented on Wednesday amid concerns over interference by foreign governments in national elections. MORE..
Chinese ‘cryptoqueen’ jailed in UK over $6.6 billion Bitcoin scam
Chinese ‘cryptoqueen’ jailed in UK over $6.6 billion Bitcoin scam
A Chinese woman who was found with 5 billion pounds ($6.6 billion) in Bitcoin after defrauding more than 128,000 people in China in a Ponzi scheme was sentenced by a UK court on Tuesday to over 11 years in prison. MORE..
Entertainment
Shah Rukh Khan becomes first actor to have a Dubai tower named after him
Shah Rukh Khan was present at a grand event in Mumbai along with the founder and chairman of the Dubai-based Danube Group, Rizwan Sajan, as they unveiled a landmark property named Shahrukhz. MORE..
Labubu movie in the works for the big screen, report says
Labubu movie in the works for the big screen, report says
The popular Labubu dolls that have ignited a global frenzy may light up movie screens in the future, the Hollywood Reporter said on Friday. MORE..
Disney and YouTube TV reach deal ending weeks of disruption
Disney and YouTube TV reach deal ending weeks of disruption
Google’s YouTube and Walt Disney said on Friday they had reached an agreement to restore Disney-owned networks to YouTube TV, after a fee dispute left millions of subscribers without access to U.S. Election Day programming and major live sports events. MORE..
Derana Little Star winner Siheli’s viral video surpasses 312M views on YouTube
Derana Little Star winner Siheli’s viral video surpasses 312M views on YouTube
A viral video clip of ‘Derana Little Star - Season 10’ winner, Siheli Thurya’s amazing performance during a reality show has now gained over 312.7 million views on TV Derana’s YouTube channel, becoming the single most-watched YouTube Short from a Sri Lankan channel. MORE..
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UK
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Europe
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Switzerland
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Canada
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Australia
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Singapore
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Oman
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Qatar
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Riyal | 83.7727 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 81.3913 |
UAE
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Dirham | 83.1089 |
Sports
Norway qualify for first World Cup since 1998 after thrashing Italy
Norway qualified for their first World Cup since 1998 after Erling Haaland struck again in a 4-1 thumping of Italy on Sunday which sealed a spot in next summer’s finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico. MORE..
Portugal qualify for 2026 World Cup by thrashing Armenia
Portugal crushed Armenia 9-1 without suspended talisman Cristiano Ronaldo to clinch qualification for the 2026 World Cup finals on Sunday. MORE..
Kane double seals perfect World Cup qualification for England
England captain Harry Kane poached a late double for his side to complete a record-setting World Cup qualification campaign with a hard-earned 2-0 victory away to Albania in Group K on Sunday. MORE..
Pakistan outclass Sri Lanka to complete 3-0 sweep
Pakistan chased down a target of 212 with relative ease to win the third ODI against Sri Lanka by six wickets and sweep the series 3-0. MORE..
PAK vs. SL 3rd ODI: Sri Lanka bundled out for 211 in Rawalpindi
Sri Lanka was bundled out for 211 in 45.2 overs by Pakistan in the third and final One-Day International of the three-match series in Rawalpindi. MORE..
