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22 monks arrested with narcotics at BIA to be produced before court today

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Final rites of FinMin official suspended over $2.5M cyber fraud to be held today

The final rites of the Assistant Director of the External Resources Department of the Ministry of Finance Ranga Nishantha Rajapaksa, who was found dead while under suspension in connection with the alleged misappropriation of USD 2.5 million linked to a cyber heist, are scheduled to be performed this evening (02). MORE..

Suspect arrested with foreign-made pistol in Pannala

A 38-year-old suspect has been arrested in the Hunuwila area of Pannala for the possession of a foreign-made pistol. MORE..

Spirit Airlines faces potential shutdown as bailout negotiations stall

Spirit Airlines is reportedly preparing to shut down indefinitely after filing for bankruptcy last summer, as recent government bailout negotiations appear to have failed. MORE..

One killed in head-on motorcycle collision in Horowpathana

One person has died following a head-on collision between two motorcycles at the 134th kilometre post along the Puttalam-Trincomalee road in Horowpathana. MORE..

Trump says US Navy acting ‘like pirates’ to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports

President Donald Trump said on Friday the U.S. Navy was acting “like pirates” in carrying out Washington’s naval blockade of Iranian ports during the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran. MORE..

US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz

The US Defence Department plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, amid a spat between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the war with Iran. MORE..

Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals surpass 850,000 so far this year

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated that the number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka so far this year has crossed the 850,000 mark. MORE..

Teenager drowns while swimming in Katupila Lake

A 16-year-old schoolboy has drowned while swimming in Katupila Lake within the Sewanagala Police Division. MORE..

Vesak ‘Dansal’ registration to begin Monday

Public Health Inspectors Union (PHIU) says registration of Vesak ‘Dansal’ will commence from Monday (04) ahead of the upcoming Vesak celebrations. MORE..

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AI actors and writers will be ineligible for Oscars

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Netflix to give Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ wide theatrical release, marking a first

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Princess Diana’s unheard recordings set to be revealed in new docuseries

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  FIFA boss says Iran will be at the World Cup and play in the US

FIFA boss says Iran will be at the World Cup and play in the US

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Ex-MP Eran Wickramaratne appointed chairman of SLC interim committee

Sri Lanka Cricket placed under Sports Ministry control after Executive Committee resigns