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Shooting at South African bar leaves 11 dead, including three children
Shooting at South African bar leaves 11 dead, including three children
At least 11 people were killed on Saturday including a three-year-old boy, after gunshots were fired at an illegal bar in the South African city of Pretoria, police said, adding that a manhunt was launched for three suspects who were not identified. MORE..
Ninth Indian emergency relief aircraft arrives in Sri Lanka
Ninth Indian emergency relief aircraft arrives in Sri Lanka
The ninth consignment of humanitarian assistance from India, dispatched under India’s “Operation Sagar Bandhu”, reached the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this afternoon (06). MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department states that the Northeast monsoon condition is gradually establishing over the island. MORE..
Chinese companies donate Rs. 19.5 million for Sri Lanka’s disaster relief
Chinese companies donate Rs. 19.5 million for Sri Lanka’s disaster relief
The Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka has extended financial assistance amounting to LKR 19.5 million, made possible through the generous contributions of Chinese companies operating in the country. MORE..
India backs Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone recovery efforts
India backs Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone recovery efforts
A top Indian diplomat on Saturday briefed Sri Lankan corporate leaders about New Delhi’s “response and continued commitment” to the cyclone-hit island nation in its resurgence from the disaster that has claimed over 600 lives so far. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather climbs to 611
Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather climbs to 611
The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country over the past few days has climbed to 611, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..
President briefs Malwathu Chapter Mahanayake Thera on disaster relief programmes
President briefs Malwathu Chapter Mahanayake Thera on disaster relief programmes
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the Malwathu Maha Viharaya this morning (06) and paid respects to the Mahanayake Thera of the Malwathu Chapter, Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Thera. MORE..
Former UK doctor charged with sexual offences against 38 patients
Former UK doctor charged with sexual offences against 38 patients
British prosecutors on Friday announced charges against a former doctor for multiple alleged sexual offences involving patients, including child sexual offences. MORE..
71 reservoirs overflow; DMC warns of minor flooding in Malwathu Oya
71 reservoirs overflow; DMC warns of minor flooding in Malwathu Oya
The Irrigation Department reports that a total of 71 reservoirs, including 36 major reservoirs, are currently spilling. MORE..
Tamil Nadu dispatches relief supplies to Sri Lanka
Tamil Nadu dispatches relief supplies to Sri Lanka
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday flagged off a ship laden with relief material including 300 MT rice to the cyclone ‘Ditwah’-ravaged Sri Lanka. 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 and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Suspect wanted for multiple murders nabbed with ‘Ice’ in Thalawathugoda
Suspect wanted for multiple murders nabbed with ‘Ice’ in Thalawathugoda
A suspect linked to several major criminal offences including murders has been arrested following a raid carried out by officers of the Thalangama Police Station. MORE..
Swiss disaster relief aircraft arrives in Sri Lanka
Swiss disaster relief aircraft arrives in Sri Lanka
An aircraft carrying a consignment of disaster relief aid from Switzerland arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, this morning (06). MORE..
Police issue safety advisory for pilgrims visiting Sri Pada
Police issue safety advisory for pilgrims visiting Sri Pada
The Police Headquarters has issued a safety advisory regarding the protection of pilgrims visiting Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak), following concerns over geo-instability along one of the main access routes. MORE..
Approval of local and foreign no-pay leave for public officials suspended
Approval of local and foreign no-pay leave for public officials suspended
The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government has announced the immediate suspension of approving local and foreign no-pay leave (unpaid leave) for all public sector officials. MORE..
Sweden wants to strip organised crime leaders of citizenship
Sweden wants to strip organised crime leaders of citizenship
The Swedish government on Friday proposed changes to the constitution that would allow revoking the citizenship of some criminal gang leaders, as part of its work to combat widespread organised crime. MORE..
Rehan Jayawickreme resigns from SJB
Rehan Jayawickreme resigns from SJB
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) organizer for the Weligama electorate and former Mayor of Weligama, Rehan Jayawickreme, has announced his resignation from the party. MORE..
UK increases humanitarian aid to £1M for Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah
UK increases humanitarian aid to £1M for Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah
The British High Commission in Colombo says that the United Kingdom (UK) is stepping up support for Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah, increasing UK humanitarian aid to a total of £1 million ($1.32 million). MORE..
Sri Lanka’s death toll from Cyclone Ditwah crosses 600
Sri Lanka’s death toll from Cyclone Ditwah crosses 600
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) has reported that the number of deaths caused by Cyclonic Storm Ditwah and adverse weather conditions across all 25 districts of Sri Lanka has risen to 607. MORE..
Deadline extended for filing income tax returns after Cyclone impact
Deadline extended for filing income tax returns after Cyclone impact
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has extended the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns for the Year of Assessment 2024/2025 to 31 December 2025, in response to disruptions caused by Cyclonic Storm Ditwah and adverse weather conditions affecting several regions of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Five injured after lorry collides with two cars on Marine Drive
Five injured after lorry collides with two cars on Marine Drive
Five individuals were injured and hospitalized following a road accident on Marine Drive in Bambalapitiya at around 2:30 AM today (06). MORE..
Navy seizes over 70 kg of narcotics from abandoned boat in Kalpitiya
Navy seizes over 70 kg of narcotics from abandoned boat in Kalpitiya
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized 63.5 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) and over 14.5 kilograms of heroin, concealed in three fertilizer sacks, during an operation off the Kalpitiya coast last night (05). MORE..
Putin, Modi agree to expand and widen India-Russia trade, strengthen friendship
Putin, Modi agree to expand and widen India-Russia trade, strengthen friendship
Russian President Vladimir Putin offered India uninterrupted fuel supplies on Friday, eliciting a cautious response even as he and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to expand trade and defence ties between countries with decades-old ties. MORE..
Showers expected in parts of the island
Showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department states that the Northeast monsoon condition is gradually establishing over the island. MORE..
PM commends diplomatic community for immediate support after floods, admits continuing challenges
PM commends diplomatic community for immediate support after floods, admits continuing challenges
A special briefing for the diplomatic community in Sri Lanka was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya together with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath. MORE..