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Commissioner General of Motor Traffic further remanded

Commissioner General of Motor Traffic further remanded

Police constable arrested for allegedly accepting liquor bottle as bribe

A Police Constable attached to the Dharmapuram Police Station was arrested yesterday (9) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for allegedly accepting a bottle of liquor as a bribe. MORE..

Health authorities urge caution over extreme heat during ‘Avurudu’ festivities

Health authorities have urged the public to exercise caution when organizing New Year (Avurudu) festivals due to the prevailing extreme heat conditions. MORE..

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More details emerge in private uni. student death at hotel in Homagama

Further details have emerged regarding the death of a student following a clash between two groups of students of a private university in Homagama. MORE..

Global oil prices remain high ahead of UN-Iran talks in Pakistan

The price of global oil remains high ahead of negotiations between the US and Iran in Pakistan this weekend, which will take place amid growing concerns over whether the two-week ceasefire agreement between the countries will hold. MORE..

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SJB stages protest near Parliament; minor traffic congestion reported

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) staged a protest demonstration along the Parliament access road near Diyatha Uyana in Battaramulla, resulting in minor traffic congestion in the surrounding areas, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..

GMOA strike continues for second consecutive day

The island-wide strike launched by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) in hospitals continues for the second consecutive day today (10). MORE..

Russia’s Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire, Ukraine’s Zelenskiy agrees

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a 32-hour ceasefire over a two-day period for Orthodox Easter and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv would abide by the measure. MORE..

Asia Pacific faces weaker growth and higher inflation from Middle East crisis, ADB warns

Growth in developing Asia and the Pacific is expected to slow this year as the conflict in the Middle East disrupts trade and energy markets, the Asian Development Bank said on Friday, with the extent of the slowdown dependent on how long the crisis persists. MORE..

School holiday begins; Ministry announces second term schedule

The Ministry of Education (MOE) has announced that the second phase of the first school term for government and government-approved schools concludes today (10). MORE..

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MP D.V. Chanaka claims substandard coal deal loss could surpass Rs. 100 billion (English)

MP D.V. Chanaka claims substandard coal deal loss could surpass Rs. 100 billion (English)

Govt has comprehensive plan to elevate living standards of farmers – President (English)

IMF reaches staff-level agreement on fifth and sixth reviews of Sri Lanka's EFF (English)

PUCSL requested to further increase electricity tariff by 15% for second quarter 2026 (English)

Laugfs Gas to release 30,000 cylinders daily to market during festive period (English)

Renovated Colombo Pettah Central Bus Stand declared open under 'Clean Sri Lanka' initiative (English)

Economic relief package announced for farmers, fishermen and low-income groups (English)

Cabinet approves proposal to gazette proposed amendments to Value Added Tax Act (English)

Audit report reveals major irregularities; Opposition, govt. trade barbs over coal procurement (English)

Water cuts in Colombo continue as dry weather persists across Sri Lanka (English)

Litro, LAUGFS announce major hike in gas prices public dismayed by continuous shortage in market (English)

National QR payment adoption program launched to steer Sri Lanka towards a cash-lite economy (English)

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Sri Lanka continuing to receive international support despite ongoing global conflict – FM Vijitha Herath (English)

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Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from moon toward splashdown

Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from moon toward splashdown

Tesla is developing a new smaller, cheaper EV

Tesla is developing a new smaller, cheaper EV

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027, PM says

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027, PM says

Apple’s foldable iPhone faces engineering snags, potential shipment delays – report

Apple’s foldable iPhone faces engineering snags, potential shipment delays – report

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Vijay’s unreleased film Jana Nayagan leaked online before TN polls

Vijay’s unreleased film Jana Nayagan leaked online before TN polls

Hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies aged 68

Hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies aged 68

Tom Holland says new Spider-Man film will add more humour and ‘fun’ elements

Tom Holland says new Spider-Man film will add more humour and ‘fun’ elements

Sri Lankan Australian playwright Shakthi wins Windham-Campbell Prize

Sri Lankan Australian playwright Shakthi wins Windham-Campbell Prize

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Every Sri Lankan dreams of playing in IPL: Pathum Nissanka

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