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Duo arrested over attempted abduction using toy pistol
Duo arrested over attempted abduction using toy pistol
Two relatives have been arrested for allegedly attempting to abduct a young woman after threatening her with a pistol later identified as a toy firearm, Sri Lanka Police stated. MORE..
CBSL, Finance Ministry working to prevent repeat of USD 2.5 million fraud – Governor
CBSL, Finance Ministry working to prevent repeat of USD 2.5 million fraud – Governor
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and the Ministry of Finance are working closely to strengthen systems and prevent a recurrence of the incident involving the alleged fraudulent transfer of USD 2.5 million belonging to the Finance Ministry, CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe stated. MORE..
Five students injured in sharp-weapon attack by fellow student
Five students injured in sharp-weapon attack by fellow student
A student of a leading government school in Eppawala has allegedly attacked five other students with a sharp weapon. MORE..
Vijay wins Tamil Nadu trust vote with 144 MLAs voting in favour; DMK walks out
Vijay wins Tamil Nadu trust vote with 144 MLAs voting in favour; DMK walks out
Chief Minister Vijay on Wednesday comfortably won the trust vote in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly, with 144 MLAs backing his government against the majority mark of 118. MORE..
One dead, over 60 families affected by adverse weather
One dead, over 60 families affected by adverse weather
An individual has died while 62 families in four districts have been affected by prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
68 filariasis cases reported in Sri Lanka last year
68 filariasis cases reported in Sri Lanka last year
A total of 68 cases of filariasis were identified in Sri Lanka during the past year, the Anti Filariasis Campaign stated. MORE..
India’s Congress leader Sonia Gandhi hospitalised
India’s Congress leader Sonia Gandhi hospitalised
India’s Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on Wednesday, reported IANS. MORE..
Three further remanded over alleged bail fraud in relation to Kapila Chandrasena’s case
Three further remanded over alleged bail fraud in relation to Kapila Chandrasena’s case
Two suspects accused of arranging two fake sureties to secure bail for former Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines Kapila Chandrasena, who recently died under mysterious circumstances, have been further remanded. MORE..
Holiday declared for selected grades of Telijjawila Royal College due to heavy rainfall
Holiday declared for selected grades of Telijjawila Royal College due to heavy rainfall
A holiday has been declared today (13) for selected grades of the Telijjawila Royal College, due to the risk of landslides and slope failures caused by heavy rainfall in the Matara District. MORE..
School transport bus and SLTB bus collide in Dikwella
School transport bus and SLTB bus collide in Dikwella
An accident has been reported on the Colombo–Kataragama main road in Dikwella, close to the Polgahamullla private garment factory, after a collision between a school transport bus and a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus. MORE..
Level 2 landslide warnings issued to several areas in five districts
Level 2 landslide warnings issued to several areas in five districts
Level 2 landslide warnings have been issued to several areas of five districts owing to the prevailing heavy rainfall conditions across the country. MORE..
Red warning issued for heavy rains in several areas
Red warning issued for heavy rains in several areas
A red warning for heavy rains in several areas of the country has been issued by the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
RDA urges motorists to exercise caution on expressways
RDA urges motorists to exercise caution on expressways
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has urged motorists travelling on expressways to pay close attention to warning messages displayed on electronic signboards due to prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
New pension scheme proposed for tea estate and factory employees
New pension scheme proposed for tea estate and factory employees
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has announced plans to introduce a new pension scheme for workers engaged in the tea industry and related sectors. MORE..
Landslide reported in Maha Aragama, Wellawaya
Landslide reported in Maha Aragama, Wellawaya
A landslide has been reported in the Maha Aragama Ulkanda region with the Wellawaya Divisional Secretariat, following continuous adverse weather conditions. MORE..
Dense fog disrupts traffic on Talawakelle–Nuwara Eliya road
Dense fog disrupts traffic on Talawakelle–Nuwara Eliya road
Heavy rain accompanied by dense fog has been reported since early this morning (13) along the Talawakelle–Nuwara Eliya main road, affecting visibility and disrupting traffic movement in the area. MORE..
NBRO urges vigilance over landslide risks amid heavy rainfall
NBRO urges vigilance over landslide risks amid heavy rainfall
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) states that due to the heavy rainfall currently affecting the island, residents living in mountainous and landslide-prone areas must remain highly vigilant regarding early warning signs of landslides. MORE..
Officials instructed to prioritise public needs when launching development projects
Officials instructed to prioritise public needs when launching development projects
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya instructed officials to implement development projects by taking into account the practical needs of the people. MORE..
India raises gold and silver tariffs to 15% to curb imports, support rupee
India raises gold and silver tariffs to 15% to curb imports, support rupee
India has raised import tariffs on gold and silver to 15% from 6%, government orders said on Wednesday, as part of efforts to curb overseas purchases of the metals and ease pressure on the country’s foreign exchange reserves. MORE..
UGC removes Sabaragamuwa University Vice Chancellor from post
UGC removes Sabaragamuwa University Vice Chancellor from post
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to remove Professor Sunil Shantha from his position as Vice Chancellor of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Donald Trump begins trip to China amid Iran war impasse
Donald Trump begins trip to China amid Iran war impasse
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday began his highly anticipated trip to China, saying it will be “very exciting,” with the rest of the world particularly eyeing whether anything dramatic on the Iran war or Taiwan will come out of his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. MORE..
Kesbewa records 204mm of rainfall in 22 hours
Kesbewa records 204mm of rainfall in 22 hours
The highest rainfall recorded during the past 22 hours was reported from Kesbewa, with 204 millimetres of rain, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
33 reservoirs at spill level, says Irrigation Dept.
33 reservoirs at spill level, says Irrigation Dept.
A total of 16 major reservoirs and 17 medium-scale reservoirs under the management of the Department of Irrigation are currently spilling following heavy rains recorded across several parts of the country. MORE..
Advisory issued for heavy rains above 200 mm in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces
Advisory issued for heavy rains above 200 mm in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces
An ‘Amber’ Advisory for heavy rains has been issued for the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Puttalam, Galle and Matara districts today. MORE..
Donald Trump posts graphic of Venezuela as 51st US state
Donald Trump posts graphic of Venezuela as 51st US state
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 12) posted a map graphic on his Truth Social platform depicting Venezuela with an inset American flag and the label “51st State”. MORE..