Chief Prelates request President to declare May 30 as Vesak Poya
The Chief Prelates of the three Buddhist Chapters have written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake requesting him to declare 30 May, 2026 as the Vesak Poya Day, since two Poya days fall on the month of May 2026. MORE..
- Four Sri Lankans arrested with over 20kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA
- Public pays final respects to legendary singer Latha Walpola
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- Chief Prelates request President to declare May 30 as Vesak Poya
- India set to lead BRICS amid conflicting interests, global ambitions and US pressure
- Fairly heavy rainfall above 50 mm likely in some areas tomorrow
- Duo nabbed at BIA while attempting to smuggle cigarettes worth over Rs. 11 million
- ‘I gave up cinema to stand up for my fans’: Actor Vijay
- Spike in road accidents due to use of alcohol and narcotics by motorists – Police
- “She sang patriotic songs with pride”; Ex-President Mahinda pays tribute to late Latha Walpola
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“She sang patriotic songs with pride”; Ex-President Mahinda pays tribute to late Latha Walpola
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has expressed his condolences on the passing of music icon Latha Walpola. MORE..
Spike in road accidents due to use of alcohol and narcotics by motorists – Police
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Duo nabbed at BIA while attempting to smuggle cigarettes worth over Rs. 11 million
Two individuals who attempted to smuggle a consignment of foreign-made cigarettes worth Rs. 11.3 million into the country have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall above 50 mm likely in some areas tomorrow
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Public pays final respects to legendary singer Latha Walpola
The remains of legendary Sri Lankan singer Latha Walpola lie in state at a private funeral parlor in Borella today (29), allowing the public to pay their final respects to the iconic songstress. MORE..
Four Sri Lankans arrested with over 20kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA
Four Sri Lankan passengers, including two women, were arrested by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning while attempting to smuggle a consignment of “Kush” cannabis with an estimated street value of over Rs. 200 million. MORE..
Police to enforce criminal law for drunk and reckless driving amid rising road accidents
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Dense fog hits operations at Delhi airport; 128 flights cancelled and 8 diverted
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Sri Lanka records highest-ever annual tourist arrivals in 2025
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Airport employees protest over outstanding bonus payments for 2025
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At least 16 killed after fire rages through Indonesia retirement home
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Bathing of Pinnawala elephants at Ma Oya resumes following clearance of debris
The Department of National Zoological Gardens has announced that the practice of taking elephants from the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to the Ma Oya River for bathing—temporarily suspended due to recent adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka—has now resumed. MORE..
Train services between Colombo and Chilaw resume today
Train services between Colombo Fort and Chilaw on the Puttalam railway line will resume from today (29), the Department of Railways announced. MORE..
Spike in road accidents due to use of alcohol and narcotics by motorists – Police
Police have confirmed an increase in road accidents this year compared to 2024, with the use of drugs and alcohol identified as a primary contributing factor. MORE..
Duo nabbed at BIA while attempting to smuggle cigarettes worth over Rs. 11 million
Two individuals who attempted to smuggle a consignment of foreign-made cigarettes worth Rs. 11.3 million into the country have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall above 50 mm likely in some areas tomorrow
Showers have been predicted at times in the Northern, Eastern and Uva province and in the Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Polonnaruwa districts tomorrow (30). MORE..
India set to lead BRICS amid conflicting interests, global ambitions and US pressure
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Budget of NPP-led Udunuwara PS defeated for second time
The second reading of the 2026 budget of the Udunuwara Pradeshiya Sabha, which is under the control of the National People’s Power (NPP), was defeated by a majority of two votes. MORE..
Public pays final respects to legendary singer Latha Walpola
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Four Sri Lankans arrested with over 20kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA
Four Sri Lankan passengers, including two women, were arrested by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning while attempting to smuggle a consignment of “Kush” cannabis with an estimated street value of over Rs. 200 million. MORE..
Police to enforce criminal law for drunk and reckless driving amid rising road accidents
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police in charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety W. G. J. Senadhira, has stated that motorists found driving under the influence of alcohol or engaging in reckless driving will face action under criminal law in addition to traffic regulations. MORE..
Dense fog hits operations at Delhi airport; 128 flights cancelled and 8 diverted
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Amazon halts plans for drone delivery in Italy
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French cinema legend Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
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The grand audio launch of Vijay’s upcoming film Jana Nayagan will be held at the National Stadium Bukit Jalil in Malaysia today. MORE..
Ariana Grande breaks Spotify record on Christmas Eve
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Melbourne Ashes pitch rated ‘unsatisfactory’ by ICC
The pitch from the two-day Ashes Test in Melbourne has been rated as “unsatisfactory” by the International Cricket Council (ICC). MORE..
Cristiano Ronaldo will not retire until he scores 1,000 goals
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo says he will not end his playing career until he scores his 1,000th career goal. MORE..
Former Black Caps all-rounder retires from cricket aged 35
Former New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has announced his retirements from all forms of cricket. MORE..
Cristiano Ronaldo, Ousmane Dembele, Lamine Yamal: All the winners at Globe Soccer awards
Cristiano Ronaldo’s enduring influence and Ousmane Dembele’s breakout year shared the spotlight as the Globe Soccer Awards 2025 unfolded in Dubai, celebrating the standout performers of the global game. MORE..
Pakistan T20I squad for Sri Lanka series announced
Shadab Khan has returned to Pakistan’s T20I squad, while uncapped batter and part-time wicketkeeper Khawaja Nafay has earned a first call-up for the three-match T20I series in Sri Lanka in January. MORE..
