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Recommendations on admissions to KDU Medical Faculty: Annual admissions to be limited to 150

Recommendations on admissions to KDU Medical Faculty: Annual admissions to be limited to 150

Israel to send delegation to Qatar for talks on Gaza ceasefire

Israel will send a delegation to Qatar on Sunday for talks on a possible Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, although Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the changes requested by Hamas to a ceasefire proposal were unacceptable. MORE..

Death toll from Texas floods reaches 43; many still missing

Some 43 people, including 15 children, have been confirmed dead following flash floods in central Texas, authorities said on Saturday as rescuers continued a frantic search for campers, vacationers and residents who were still missing. MORE..

Several spells of showers expected today

Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today (06), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

Death toll in Texas floods rises to at least 27 as search continues for many missing, officials say

Crews searched through the dark early Saturday for two dozen children from a girls’ camp and many others who were still missing after a wall of water rushed down a river in the Texas Hill Country during a powerful storm that killed at least 27 people. MORE..

‘Harak Kata’ admitted to Colombo National Hospital

Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne, alias ‘Harak Kata’, the notorious underworld figure currently in the custody of the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID), has been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital for medical treatment. MORE..

Wildfires break out in Turkey, Syria and Greece - with towns near Athens evacuated

Wildfires have broken out on an island and in towns near Athens in Greece, with blazes also being sparked in Turkey and Syria. MORE..

Special search operations launched in several areas to continue

The Ministry of Defence says that the special search operations initiated in Ragama, Kandana and Wattala areas will be carried out further. MORE..

CBSL further extends Perpetual Treasuries’ suspension

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to extend the suspension of Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) from carrying on the business and activities of a Primary Dealer for a further period of six months. MORE..

100 ‘Suposha’ outlets to be established nationwide

Sri Lanka Thriposha Limited (SLTL) has announced plans to establish 100 ‘Suposha’ outlets across the country in the near future. MORE..

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'Will take legal action over the abduction in Weligama' - Minister (English)

'Will take legal action over the abduction in Weligama' - Minister (English)

Four provinces identified as high-risk zones for spread of dengue (English)

Vocational education will be crucial for Sri Lanka's renaissance – PM Harini (English)

New Tourism Act to be formulated; Necessary reforms to be initiated – Dy Minister (English)

'Praja Shakthi' national programme launched to eradicate poverty (English)

Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena remanded (English)

Plans underway to remove illegal constructions threatening Sigiriya – Archeology DG (English)

Govt appoints committee to tackle plastic pollution (English)

Customs records over Rs. 1 Trillion in revenue in first six months of 2025 (English)

Elon Musk's Starlink launches satellite internet in Sri Lanka (English)

Sri Lanka to receive 5th IMF tranche following 4th review approval (English)

Foreign university scholarships for A/L top achievers (English)

Cabinet nod to appoint Presidential Investigation Committee to probe irregularities at SriLankan Airlines (English)

Immigration Controller General pleads guilty to contempt of court charge (English)

Technology

Space capsule holding over 160 people’s ashes lost at sea after crash

Space capsule holding over 160 people’s ashes lost at sea after crash

AliExpress halts low-cost shipping to Sri Lanka amid tax reforms

AliExpress halts low-cost shipping to Sri Lanka amid tax reforms

“Starlink now available in Sri Lanka,” Elon Musk confirms

“Starlink now available in Sri Lanka,” Elon Musk confirms

Australia’s Qantas says 6 million customer accounts accessed in cyber hack

Australia’s Qantas says 6 million customer accounts accessed in cyber hack

Entertainment

Kamal Haasan restrained by Bengaluru court from making defamatory remarks on Kannada

Kamal Haasan restrained by Bengaluru court from making defamatory remarks on Kannada

‘Fantastic Four’ actor Julian McMahon dies after cancer battle

‘Fantastic Four’ actor Julian McMahon dies after cancer battle

‘Superman’ returns to screens with ‘kindness, flying dogs and space battles’

‘Superman’ returns to screens with ‘kindness, flying dogs and space battles’

Delhi HC rejects actress Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea to quash money laundering case

Delhi HC rejects actress Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea to quash money laundering case

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Kenya’s Kipyegon breaks own 1,500 metres world record

Kenya’s Kipyegon breaks own 1,500 metres world record

Bangladesh seal 16-run win over Sri Lanka to level series

Bangladesh set 249 target for Sri Lanka

Bangladesh wins toss, opt to bat in 2nd ODI

Asia Rugby Championship 2025: Sri Lanka finish last after loss to UAE