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74 Vietnamese nationals further remanded over alleged online scams
74 Vietnamese nationals further remanded over alleged online scams
The Fort Magistrate’s Court has ordered that 74 Vietnamese nationals arrested and remanded on suspicion of involvement in online financial scams be further remanded until May 21. MORE..
NBRO extends landslide warnings amid heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka
NBRO extends landslide warnings amid heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka
Taking into account the prevailing heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka, the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has extended the landslide early warnings issued last night (14). MORE..
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CAA takes legal action against traders overcharging for Samba rice
CAA takes legal action against traders overcharging for Samba rice
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) states that legal action has been initiated against a group of traders in the Marawila area for selling Samba rice above the government-mandated Maximum Retail Price (MRP). MORE..
India hikes petrol, diesel prices more than 3%, retailers say
India hikes petrol, diesel prices more than 3%, retailers say
India has raised petrol and diesel prices for the first time in four years by 3 rupees ($0.03) per litre, or more than 3%, according to retailers in Delhi on Friday, to recoup some of the losses incurred due to higher global crude oil prices. MORE..
Red warning issued for heavy rains; system expected to recede within 36 hours
Red warning issued for heavy rains; system expected to recede within 36 hours
A red warning for heavy rainfall in several areas of the country has been issued by the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
88 houses partially damaged across seven districts due to bad weather - DMC
88 houses partially damaged across seven districts due to bad weather - DMC
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 88 houses across the island have sustained partial damage due to prevailing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Trump says China wants to buy oil from US
Trump says China wants to buy oil from US
U.S. President Donald Trump said China wants to buy oil from the United States. MORE..
Multiple reservoirs across Sri Lanka spill amid ongoing heavy rainfall
Multiple reservoirs across Sri Lanka spill amid ongoing heavy rainfall
The Department of Irrigation reports that 21 major reservoirs and more than 19 medium-scale reservoirs under its management are currently spilling. MORE..
Avissawella records highest rainfall as heavy showers affect island-wide river basins
Avissawella records highest rainfall as heavy showers affect island-wide river basins
The highest rainfall recorded during the 24-hour period ending at 5.00 a.m. today (15) was observed in the Avissawella area, amid adverse weather conditions affecting the island. MORE..
Minor flood warning issued for Kuda Ganga sub-basin of Kalu River
Minor flood warning issued for Kuda Ganga sub-basin of Kalu River
The Department of Irrigation has issued a minor flood warning for the next 48 hours regarding the Kuda Ganga sub-basin of the Kalu River. MORE..
Schools in Hatton Education Zone closed today due to bad weather
Schools in Hatton Education Zone closed today due to bad weather
Due to the prevailing heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka, a special holiday has been declared today (15) for all schools within the Hatton Education Zone. MORE..
Death toll from adverse weather in Sri Lanka rises to two
Death toll from adverse weather in Sri Lanka rises to two
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) states that a total of two deaths have been reported as a result of the disaster situation affecting several districts across the island. MORE..
Very heavy showers above 150 mm likely in some areas today
Very heavy showers above 150 mm likely in some areas today
According to the Department of Meteorology, the low-pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka persists. MORE..
US Justice Dept close to dropping charges against India’s Gautam Adani, sources say
US Justice Dept close to dropping charges against India’s Gautam Adani, sources say
The U.S. Justice Department is close to dropping criminal fraud charges against Gautam Adani, an Indian billionaire who has promised to invest $10 billion in the U.S. economy, according to two sources familiar with the matter. MORE..
Trump and Xi set for second day of talks after Taiwan warning
Trump and Xi set for second day of talks after Taiwan warning
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet on Friday to wrap up a two-day state visit that has featured pomp and business deals but also a stark warning from Xi that mishandling the Taiwan issue could push U.S.-China relations to “a very dangerous place.” MORE..
Donald Trump says Xi Jinping offered to “help” with Iran
Donald Trump says Xi Jinping offered to “help” with Iran
US President Donald Trump said that China’s leader Xi Jinping offered during their talks Thursday to help resolve the conflict between the US and Iran. MORE..
Spill gates of several reservoirs opened amid heavy rainfall
Spill gates of several reservoirs opened amid heavy rainfall
Spill gates of several reservoirs have been opened due to ongoing adverse weather conditions across the country, the Department of Irrigation stated. MORE..
Schools in Hatton Education Zone closed tomorrow due to bad weather
Schools in Hatton Education Zone closed tomorrow due to bad weather
A special holiday has been declared for all schools in the Hatton Education Zone tomorrow (15) due to prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued to several areas in 12 districts extended
Landslide warnings issued to several areas in 12 districts extended
Level 2 landslide warnings have been issued to several areas of four districts owing to the prevailing heavy rainfall conditions across the country. MORE..
IMF reaffirms strong support for Sri Lanka amid economic pressures
IMF reaffirms strong support for Sri Lanka amid economic pressures
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reiterated its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka as the country continues its efforts to maintain economic stability and recovery. MORE..
Minor flood risk issued for low-lying areas along Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya
Minor flood risk issued for low-lying areas along Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya
The Department of Irrigation has issued a flood warning for several low-lying areas in the Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya river basins following heavy rainfall experienced over the past several hours. MORE..
Sri Lankan Rupee weakens further as US Dollar hits highest level since Dec. 2023
Sri Lankan Rupee weakens further as US Dollar hits highest level since Dec. 2023
The Sri Lankan Rupee came under further pressure today as the selling rate of the US Dollar rose to Rs. 329.92, marking the highest recorded rate since December 27, 2023. MORE..
Kapila Chandrasena Death Inquiry: Court told CCTV system at Aravinda de Silva’s residence had no stored footage
Kapila Chandrasena Death Inquiry: Court told CCTV system at Aravinda de Silva’s residence had no stored footage
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today heard that the CCTV security system installed at the residence of former Sri Lankan cricketer Aravinda de Silva — where former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena was found dead under suspicious circumstances — had not recorded or stored any footage despite being operational. MORE..
Second Reading debate on Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill in Parliament next week
Second Reading debate on Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill in Parliament next week
Parliament is scheduled to meet from May 19 to 22, the Department of Commission of Parliament said in a statement. MORE..
Donald Trump celebrates “one of the most consequential relationships in world history”
Donald Trump celebrates “one of the most consequential relationships in world history”
US President Donald Trump toasted close and historic ties between the US and China, projecting stability and warmth in the relationship after a day of high-stakes talks with China’s leader Xi Jinping. MORE..