President commences diplomatic discussions in India
During his three-day official visit to India, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with prominent Indian officials at the ITC Maurya Hotel in New Delhi today (15), the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
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Cyclone slams into France’s Mayotte archipelago, killing at least 11
At least 11 people were killed after a cyclone slammed into Mayotte, the most intense storm to hit the French Indian Ocean archipelago north of Madagascar in nearly a century, French weather forecasters and authorities said on Sunday. MORE..
President Dissanayake receives warm welcome in India
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in India today (15) at around 5:30 p.m via the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. MORE..
One dead, 8 injured as van plunges into 50-foot precipice
One person was killed while at least 08 others have been wounded following a tragic accident which occurred this afternoon (15) when a van traveling on the Riverston - Laggala road plunged into a 50-foot precipice. MORE..
Egg prices drop ahead of festive season
The All Ceylon Egg Traders’ Association has announced a significant reduction in egg prices for the upcoming festive season, with retail prices now set between Rs. 30 and 35. MORE..
UN pledges support for Sri Lanka’s development
The United Nations (UN) has pledged its support for Sri Lanka’s development. MORE..
Investigation launched into train collision in Beliatta
The Department of Railway has launched an investigation into a collision that occurred at the Beliatta Railway Station earlier today (15), involving the engines of the ‘Rajarata Rajina’ and ‘Sagarika’ trains. MOORE..
Legal action against over 300 traders for rice control price violations
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) states that more than 300 traders who violated the rice control price regulations have been identified during the recent raids. MORE..
Ukraine to set up mechanism to supply food to Syria, Zelenskiy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday he had instructed his government to set up supply mechanisms to deliver together with international organisations and partners food to Syria in the aftermath of the fall of President Bashar al-Assad. MORE..
President Dissanayake leaves for India
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has left the island for India, a short while ago, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
President set to leave for India today
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is slated to undertake an official state visit to India today (15). MORE..
IRD sets final December deadlines for defaulted tax payments
The Department of Inland Revenue (IRD) has issued a notice to taxpayers, urging them to meet key deadlines for tax payments this December to avoid penalties and legal action. MORE..
SJB to propose opposition-aligned Speaker for Parliament
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Nalin Bandara announced that the opposition plans to propose a new Speaker for Parliament, representing the opposition, next Tuesday (17). MORE..
Four sluice gates opened in Rajanganaya Reservoir
Four sluice gates of the Rajanganaya Reservoir have been opened following heavy rainfall. MORE..
Suspect arrested over defrauding money promising foreign employment
Hakmana Police have arrested a suspect involved in defrauding money from several individuals by promising foreign employment opportunities. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued for 4 districts
The National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued early landslide warnings for multiple areas in several districts, as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the island. MORE..
President Dissanayake receives warm welcome in India
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in India today (15) at around 5:30 p.m via the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. MORE..
One dead, 8 injured as van plunges into 50-foot precipice
One person was killed while at least 08 others have been wounded following a tragic accident which occurred this afternoon (15) when a van traveling on the Riverston - Laggala road plunged into a 50-foot precipice. MORE..
Egg prices drop ahead of festive season
The All Ceylon Egg Traders’ Association has announced a significant reduction in egg prices for the upcoming festive season, with retail prices now set between Rs. 30 and 35. MORE..
UN pledges support for Sri Lanka’s development
The United Nations (UN) has pledged its support for Sri Lanka’s development. MORE..
Investigation launched into train collision in Beliatta
The Department of Railway has launched an investigation into a collision that occurred at the Beliatta Railway Station earlier today (15), involving the engines of the ‘Rajarata Rajina’ and ‘Sagarika’ trains. MOORE..
Legal action against over 300 traders for rice control price violations
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) states that more than 300 traders who violated the rice control price regulations have been identified during the recent raids. MORE..
Ukraine to set up mechanism to supply food to Syria, Zelenskiy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday he had instructed his government to set up supply mechanisms to deliver together with international organisations and partners food to Syria in the aftermath of the fall of President Bashar al-Assad. MORE..
President Dissanayake leaves for India
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has left the island for India, a short while ago, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
President set to leave for India today
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is slated to undertake an official state visit to India today (15). MORE..
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Shakib’s bowling action found faulty, banned by ECB
Bangladeshi all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been handed a suspension by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) after his bowling action was found to be illegal in independent testing at Loughborough University earlier this month, reports ESPNCricinfo. MORE..
IOC and OCA cut funding to Sri Lanka’s National Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) have decided to suspend all payments to the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Pakistan’s Imad Wasim announces retirement from international cricket
Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim announced his retirement from international cricket on Friday. MORE..
Indian teen becomes youngest world chess champion
Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju has become the youngest-ever world chess champion after beating defending champion China’s Ding Liren in a dramatic turn on Thursday. MORE..
Sri Lanka to tour New Zealand in Dec-Jan
The Sri Lanka Men’s National Team will tour New Zealand during the December–January period to take part in a T20I and ODI series, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced today (11). MORE..
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Technology
Samsung accuses India antitrust body of detaining employees, seizing data unlawfully
Samsung has accused India’s competition watchdog of unlawfully detaining its employees and seizing data in a raid carried out in connection with an antitrust investigation on Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart, a legal filing shows. MORE..
WhatsApp and Instagram restored after Meta outages
WhatsApp and Instagram restored after Meta outages
Instagram and WhatsApp are now back online after a mass global outage affected several Meta-owned apps on Wednesday. MORE..
China targets Nvidia with antitrust probe, escalates US chip tensions
China targets Nvidia with antitrust probe, escalates US chip tensions
China said on Monday it has launched an investigation into Nvidia, opens new tab over suspected violations of the country’s anti-monopoly law, a probe widely seen as a retaliatory shot against Washington’s latest curbs on the Chinese chip sector. MORE..
Trump aides contact Google, Meta, Snap over online drug sales, The Information reports
Trump aides contact Google, Meta, Snap over online drug sales, The Information reports
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has invited five major tech companies, including Google , Microsoft and Meta Platforms to a meeting in mid-December about dealing with online sales of drugs, The Information reported on Sunday. MORE..
Entertainment
Trump gets $15m in ABC News defamation case
ABC News has agreed to pay $15m (£12m) to US President-elect Donald Trump to settle a defamation lawsuit after its star anchor falsely said he had been found “liable for rape”. MORE..
Indian actor Allu Arjun arrested over woman’s death during film premiere stampede
Indian actor Allu Arjun arrested over woman’s death during film premiere stampede
The Hyderabad police on Friday arrested Tollywood ‘Icon star’ Allu Arjun in connection with the tragic death of a woman during a stampede at the Sandhya Theatre. MORE..
Trump named Time’s ‘Person of the Year’ for second time
Trump named Time’s ‘Person of the Year’ for second time
Donald Trump once publicly speculated that Time would never name him the news magazine’s “Person of the Year.” MORE..
Selena Gomez announces engagement to Benny Blanco
Selena Gomez announces engagement to Benny Blanco
Selena Gomez has revealed she is engaged to songwriter Benny Blanco. MORE..
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