Woman trapped inside shop buried in Kadugannawa landslide rescued
An injured woman who was trapped inside the shop buried by the landslide at Pahala Kadugannawa has been rescued and admitted to hospital, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said. MORE..
- Advisory issued for severe lightning
- ‘Game of Thrones’ is coming back — George R.R. Martin confirms sequel development
- Supreme Court Justice Shiran Gooneratne appointed as Acting Chief Justice
- All Divisional Secretaries in Sri Lanka summoned to Colombo
- US mulls letting Nvidia sell H200 chips to China, sources say
- Govt launches programme to convert old petrol three-wheelers to electric
- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe visits Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai
- Woman trapped inside shop buried in Kadugannawa landslide rescued
- Train services on coastal line restricted to Weligama following derailment
- Sri Lanka’s national initiatives align with China’s 15th five-year plan, says Ambassador
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Sri Lanka’s national initiatives align with China’s 15th five-year plan, says Ambassador
“Partnering with China means embracing opportunities. Believing in China means being optimistic about the future. And investing in China means investing in tomorrow,” said Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong, highlighting the long-standing friendship between the two countries. MORE..
Train services on coastal line restricted to Weligama following derailment
The Railway Department has announced that train operations on the Coastal Railway Line will be restricted up to Weligama until further notice. MORE..
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe visits Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai on Saturday, months after securing bail in a high-profile public funds misuse case back home. MORE..
Govt launches programme to convert old petrol three-wheelers to electric
The government has initiated a programme to convert old fuel-powered three-wheelers into electric vehicles, Minister of Science and Technology Chrishantha Abeysena announced. MORE..
All Divisional Secretaries in Sri Lanka summoned to Colombo
All Divisional Secretaries across the island have been summoned to Colombo for a special discussion to be held today (22), the President’s Media Division (PMD) announced. MORE..
Supreme Court Justice Shiran Gooneratne appointed as Acting Chief Justice
Justice of the Supreme Court Anthony Lalith Shiran Gooneratne was sworn in as the Acting Chief Justice before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (22) at the Presidential Secretariat, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD). MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in several provinces and districts. MORE..
Ukraine allies to hold talks at G20 on White House peace plan
Ukraine’s allies will seek to “strengthen” a US plan to end the war with Russia when they meet at the G20 summit in South Africa, UK PM Sir Keir Starmer has said. MORE..
Colombo–Kandy road completely closed at Ganethenna after landslide
The Colombo–Kandy main road has been completely closed for vehicular traffic from the Ganethenna area in Kadugannawa due to a landslide. MORE..
One dead, 4 hospitalised; Rescue operations continue after Kadugannawa landslide
One person has been confirmed dead, four others have been hospitalised, and several remain trapped following the landslide near Ganetenna Junction in Kadugannawa, along the Colombo–Kandy main road. MORE..
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Several persons trapped after landslide at Kadugannawa; Traffic restricted on Colombo-Kandy road
Several individuals have been reported trapped following a landslide near Ganetenna Junction in Kadugannawa on the Colombo–Kandy main road, police said. MORE..
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Minor flood warnings issued for several low-lying areas
The Irrigation Department has issued a warning of potential minor flooding in the upper and middle reaches of the Gin Ganga and Nilwala river basins due to the prevailing heavy rainfall. MORE..
Boats deployed to assist A/L candidates in flood hit areas of Galle and Matara
Steps are being taken to facilitate transportation for students sitting for the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination, after several areas in the Galle and Matara districts were inundated due to heavy rains, the Commissioner General of Examinations announced. MORE..
Trump lavishes praise on New York’s mayor-elect Mamdani at warm White House meeting
After months of trading insults, U.S. President Donald Trump and incoming New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani smiled at each other, swapped compliments and pledged to collaborate on tackling crime and affordability in the nation’s biggest city at an unexpectedly friendly meeting at the White House on Friday. MORE..
Heavy showers above 100 mm expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department states that showery weather conditions are expected to intensify over the island in the next few days. MORE..
Train services on coastal line restricted to Weligama following derailment
The Railway Department has announced that train operations on the Coastal Railway Line will be restricted up to Weligama until further notice. MORE..
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe visits Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai on Saturday, months after securing bail in a high-profile public funds misuse case back home. MORE..
Govt launches programme to convert old petrol three-wheelers to electric
The government has initiated a programme to convert old fuel-powered three-wheelers into electric vehicles, Minister of Science and Technology Chrishantha Abeysena announced. MORE..
All Divisional Secretaries in Sri Lanka summoned to Colombo
All Divisional Secretaries across the island have been summoned to Colombo for a special discussion to be held today (22), the President’s Media Division (PMD) announced. MORE..
Supreme Court Justice Shiran Gooneratne appointed as Acting Chief Justice
Justice of the Supreme Court Anthony Lalith Shiran Gooneratne was sworn in as the Acting Chief Justice before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (22) at the Presidential Secretariat, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD). MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in several provinces and districts. MORE..
Ukraine allies to hold talks at G20 on White House peace plan
Ukraine’s allies will seek to “strengthen” a US plan to end the war with Russia when they meet at the G20 summit in South Africa, UK PM Sir Keir Starmer has said. MORE..
Colombo–Kandy road completely closed at Ganethenna after landslide
The Colombo–Kandy main road has been completely closed for vehicular traffic from the Ganethenna area in Kadugannawa due to a landslide. MORE..
One dead, 4 hospitalised; Rescue operations continue after Kadugannawa landslide
One person has been confirmed dead, four others have been hospitalised, and several remain trapped following the landslide near Ganetenna Junction in Kadugannawa, along the Colombo–Kandy main road. MORE..
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Technology
US mulls letting Nvidia sell H200 chips to China, sources say
The Trump administration is considering greenlighting sales of Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, people familiar with the matter said, as a bilateral detente boosts prospects for exports of advanced U.S. technology to China. MORE..
Australia adds Amazon’s Twitch to teen social media ban, spares Pinterest
Australia adds Amazon’s Twitch to teen social media ban, spares Pinterest
Australia’s internet watchdog on Friday said it would include Amazon.com-owned live streaming service Twitch in its upcoming teen social media ban, but will not add image-sharing platform Pinterest to the list. MORE..
Google CEO Sundar Pichai defends H1-B visa programme: ‘Contributions of immigrants has been phenomenal’
Google CEO Sundar Pichai defends H1-B visa programme: ‘Contributions of immigrants has been phenomenal’
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has voiced his support for the H1-B visa programme while hailing the contribution of immigrants to the tech industry. MORE..
Meta’s chief AI scientist Yann LeCun to leave Meta and start new AI research company
Meta’s chief AI scientist Yann LeCun to leave Meta and start new AI research company
Artificial intelligence pioneer Yann LeCun said Wednesday he will be leaving his job as Meta’s chief AI scientist at the end of the year. MORE..
Entertainment
‘Game of Thrones’ is coming back — George R.R. Martin confirms sequel development
Since ending in 2019, HBO’s Game of Thrones has since been expanded via another show called House of the Dragon. MORE..
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is officially eligible for the Oscars
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is officially eligible for the Oscars
“KPop Demon Hunters” is one step closer to another golden moment: The Oscars. The Netflix phenomenon is among 35 films features eligible for the animated feature film category at the 98th Academy Awards. MORE..
Wax Diana in ‘revenge dress’ is unveiled in Paris decades after her death in the city
Wax Diana in ‘revenge dress’ is unveiled in Paris decades after her death in the city
Princess Diana returned to Paris in wax Thursday as one of Europe’s oldest wax museums unveiled a new figure of the British royal in the so-called “revenge dress,” decades after her tragic death in the city. MORE..
Mexico’s Fatima Bosch crowned Miss Universe winner in glittering finale of scandal-hit pageant
Mexico’s Fatima Bosch crowned Miss Universe winner in glittering finale of scandal-hit pageant
Fatima Bosch of Mexico has been named Miss Universe 2025 in a scandal-hit competition where she emerged as a fan favorite after she was berated by a Thai pageant director during a live-streamed meeting, triggering a walk out by contestants. MORE..
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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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Qatar
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UAE
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Sports
Premier League clubs vote in favour of Squad Cost Ratio rules
Premier League clubs have agreed a new set of financial regulations to replace the divisive Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) with a new Squad Cost Ratio system. MORE..
Shaheens seal last-ball win over Sri Lanka A to reach Asia Cup Rising Stars final
The Shaheens clinched a thrilling last-ball victory over Sri Lanka A, securing their place in the Asia Cup Rising Stars final. MORE..
Zimbabwe clinch win as Sri Lanka bundled out for 95
Zimbabwe thumped Sri Lanka by 67 runs in the T20I Tri-series match at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday. MORE..
Tri-Nation Series: Zimbabwe post 162/8 against Sri Lanka
Zimbabwe scored 162 for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs in the second T20I of the Tri-Nation Series against Sri Lanka, held at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. MORE..
Tri-nation series: Sri Lanka elect to field first against Zimbabwe
Sri Lanka have elected to field first against Zimbabwe in the 2nd match of the tri-nation series at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Thursday. MORE..
