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Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end
Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that he thought the Ukraine war was coming to an end, remarks that came just hours after he had vowed victory in Ukraine at Moscow’s most scaled-back Victory Day parade in years. MORE..
Sri Lankan passenger arrested with over 4 kg of ‘hashish’ at BIA
Sri Lankan passenger arrested with over 4 kg of ‘hashish’ at BIA
A Sri Lankan passenger who had arrived in the country carrying a consignment of the narcotic ‘hashish’ has been arrested by officers of the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) earlier today (10). MORE..
Four schools in Deniyaya to remain closed for two days amid spreading illness
Four schools in Deniyaya to remain closed for two days amid spreading illness
Four schools in the Deniyaya Education Zone that were temporarily closed due to a rapidly spreading flu outbreak among schoolchildren will remain closed for two more days. MORE..
UK deploys warship to Middle East with eye on potential Hormuz mission
UK deploys warship to Middle East with eye on potential Hormuz mission
Britain said on Saturday it was deploying its warship HMS Dragon to the Middle East in preparation for a potential multinational effort to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz once conditions allow. MORE..
Heavy falls above 100 mm expected in most places over the island
Heavy falls above 100 mm expected in most places over the island
The low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low-pressure area around May 11, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Sri Lanka must shape AI future through ethics, policy and inclusive governance – PM
Sri Lanka must shape AI future through ethics, policy and inclusive governance – PM
Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya emphasised that Sri Lanka must shape the future of artificial intelligence through policy, ethics, and inclusive governance, rather than simply adapt to it. MORE..
Vijay appointed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, to take oath tomorrow
Vijay appointed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, to take oath tomorrow
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Saturday appointed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader C Joseph Vijay as the new Chief Minister of the state and asked him to prove his majority in the state assembly before May 13. MORE..
European states to send planes to evacuate citizens from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
European states to send planes to evacuate citizens from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland, and the Netherlands will send planes to evacuate their citizens aboard the Tenerife-bound cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, Spain’s interior minister said in Madrid on Saturday. MORE..
Water supply suspended in several areas including Kaduwela
Water supply suspended in several areas including Kaduwela
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says a sudden breakdown has occurred in the main water supply line carrying water from Ambathale to the Kaduwela area. MORE..
US, Iran no closer to ending war as Tehran’s response awaited
US, Iran no closer to ending war as Tehran’s response awaited
A state of relative calm prevailed around the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, after days of sporadic flare-ups, as the United States waited for Iran’s response to its latest proposals to end more than two months of fighting and begin peace talks. MORE..
18% electricity tariff hike on consumers exceeding 180 units is ‘extortion’ - Sajith
18% electricity tariff hike on consumers exceeding 180 units is ‘extortion’ - Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa claims that the government’s decision to increase electricity tariffs is a way of placing the burden of importing substandard coal on the shoulders of electricity consumers in the country. MORE..
Low-pressure area likely to form near Sri Lanka on May 11
Low-pressure area likely to form near Sri Lanka on May 11
The Department of Meteorology says that the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low-pressure area around the 11th of May. MORE..
Defence Secretary holds bilateral discussions with Vietnam’s Deputy PM
Defence Secretary holds bilateral discussions with Vietnam’s Deputy PM
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha engaged in a high-level diplomatic discussion with General Phan Van Giang, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam, and his accompanying delegation in Colombo. MORE..
EU supports development of Net-Zero roadmap for Sri Lanka’s textile and apparel sector
EU supports development of Net-Zero roadmap for Sri Lanka’s textile and apparel sector
The inception workshop for the development of a Net‑Zero Roadmap for Sri Lanka’s textile and apparel sector was held on Friday at the Hilton Colombo Residences, marking the official launch of a nationally significant initiative under the European Union (EU)‑funded “Accelerating Industries’ Climate Response in Sri Lanka” (AICRSL) project. MORE..
CCD takes over probe into Kapila Chandrasena’s death
CCD takes over probe into Kapila Chandrasena’s death
The investigation into the death of former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, has been handed over to the Colombo Crime Division (CCD). MORE..
Weather advisory issued for heavy rainfall in several areas
Weather advisory issued for heavy rainfall in several areas
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for heavy rainfall in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-Central, Northern provinces and in Galle, Matara, and Kurunegala districts. MORE..
Kurunegala Deputy Mayor remanded
Kurunegala Deputy Mayor remanded
The Deputy Mayor of the Kurunegala Municipal Council, Ashardeen Moinudeen, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs. 3 million from a businessman in return for awarding a tender, has been remanded until May 21. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Uva, North-Western, Northern, North-Central provinces and in Trincomalee district. MORE..
PUCSL approves 18% electricity tariff increase for consumers exceeding 180 units
PUCSL approves 18% electricity tariff increase for consumers exceeding 180 units
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved an 18% increase in electricity tariffs for domestic consumers using more than 180 units per month, applicable to the second and third quarters of 2026, with effect from Monday (May 11). MORE..
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Sri Lanka’s first national AI policy framework for higher education launched
Sri Lanka’s first national AI policy framework for higher education launched
The United States is strengthening its global leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) by partnering with Sri Lanka to help shape the country’s first national AI policy framework for higher education. MORE..
47-year-old killed with sharp weapon in Ambalangoda
47-year-old killed with sharp weapon in Ambalangoda
A 47-year-old resident of Balapitiya was reportedly attacked to death using a sharp weapon following an escalation of a dispute within the Ambalangoda Police Division. MORE..
Udaya Gammanpila arrives at Kuliyapitiya Police to provide statement
Udaya Gammanpila arrives at Kuliyapitiya Police to provide statement
The leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya and former Member of Parliament, Udaya Gammanpila, has reportedly arrived at the Kuliyapitiya Police Station this morning (09) to provide a statement in connection with the recent death of a Treasury official. MORE..
Discussions held on establishing national mechanism to prevent drowning incidents
Discussions held on establishing national mechanism to prevent drowning incidents
A preliminary high-level discussion on the formulation of an integrated national mechanism to prevent drowning incidents and strengthen lifesaving efforts was held recently at the Parliament Complex. MORE..
No fertilizer shortage for Yala Season - Minister Lal Kantha
No fertilizer shortage for Yala Season - Minister Lal Kantha
Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, K. D. Lal Kantha, has confirmed that there will be no shortage of fertilizer for any crops during the ongoing Yala season. MORE..
26-year-old arrested with over 4kg heroin and ‘Ice’ in Madiwela
26-year-old arrested with over 4kg heroin and ‘Ice’ in Madiwela
A 26-year-old man has been arrested with heroin and ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) during a raid carried out by the Western Province South Crime Division in the Madiwela area. MORE..