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President urges officials not to consider financial constraints in restoring normal life for disaster victims
President urges officials not to consider financial constraints in restoring normal life for disaster victims
A Special Coordination Committee meeting for the Badulla District was held this afternoon (13) at the Badulla Library Auditorium under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to review the progress of measures taken to restore normalcy to the lives of people affected by the cyclone “Ditwah”...MORE..
More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise after gastrointestinal illness outbreak
More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise after gastrointestinal illness outbreak
More than 1,000 passengers are being held on a UK-operated cruise ship in France after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal sickness. MORE..
Religious leaders’ guidance vital for strengthening communal coexistence - PM
Religious leaders’ guidance vital for strengthening communal coexistence - PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the guidance of religious leaders is essential to further strengthen harmony and solidarity among communities in multicultural areas such as Anamaduwa, where Sinhala, Tamil, and Muslim communities live together in harmony. MORE..
UK’s Starmer faces biggest challenge yet as resignation threat overshadows King’s Speech
UK’s Starmer faces biggest challenge yet as resignation threat overshadows King’s Speech
Keir Starmer faced his biggest challenge yet on Wednesday when his health minister was reported to be readying his resignation to try to trigger a contest to replace a British prime minister who had sought some respite to set out his government’s agenda. MORE..
Sri Lanka, Belarus agree to expand bilateral ties across key sectors
Sri Lanka, Belarus agree to expand bilateral ties across key sectors
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath said that he held a constructive bilateral meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, Maxim Ryzhenkov, during his official visit to Belarus. MORE..
AAT recommends promoting Shani Abeysekara to DIG rank
AAT recommends promoting Shani Abeysekara to DIG rank
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has directed the promotion of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) and Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Shani Abeysekara, to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG). MORE..
Gunshots fired as chaos erupts at Philippine Senate where lawmaker wanted by ICC holds out
Gunshots fired as chaos erupts at Philippine Senate where lawmaker wanted by ICC holds out
Volleys of gunshots were heard at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday (May 13) and people were told to run for cover, Reuters witnesses heard, as chaos mounted in anticipation of an attempt to arrest a top senator wanted by the International Criminal Court. MORE..
Trump arrives in Beijing for high-stakes summit with Xi
Trump arrives in Beijing for high-stakes summit with Xi
US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing this afternoon for a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. MORE..
Train services on Puttalam line limited to Chilaw due to flooding
Train services on Puttalam line limited to Chilaw due to flooding
The Department of Railways says train services on the Colombo-Puttalam railway line have been limited only up to Chilaw Railway Station due to sudden flooding. MORE..
Welipenna Interchange entry to Southern Expressway flooded
Welipenna Interchange entry to Southern Expressway flooded
The entrance to the Southern Expressway towards Colombo at the Welipenna Interchange has been inundated due to heavy rainfall, the Road Development Authority (RDA) said. MORE..
CEA urges public to avoid plastic and polythene for Vesak decorations and ‘Dansal’
CEA urges public to avoid plastic and polythene for Vesak decorations and ‘Dansal’
The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has issued a special announcement urging the public to refrain from using polythene and plastic materials for various decorations and ‘Dansal’ activities during the upcoming Vesak festival. MORE..
Provincial revenue dept. office employee arrested for accepting bribe
Provincial revenue dept. office employee arrested for accepting bribe
A sanitation worker attached to the Provincial Revenue Department District Office in Polonnaruwa was arrested today (13) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 35,000 to help obtain a land valuation report prepared at a reduced value. MORE..
Low-pressure system northeast of Sri Lanka to weaken within 48 hours – Met. Dept.
Low-pressure system northeast of Sri Lanka to weaken within 48 hours – Met. Dept.
The low-pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka is expected to move away from the island and gradually weaken over the next 48 hours, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Indian passenger arrested at BIA with over 4kg of Kush and Hashish
Indian passenger arrested at BIA with over 4kg of Kush and Hashish
An Indian national was arrested by officers of the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Unit at the Green Channel arrival terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle a stock of Kush cannabis and Hashish into the country. MORE..
Colombo Port container volumes rise nearly 14 pct in 1st 4 months of 2026
Colombo Port container volumes rise nearly 14 pct in 1st 4 months of 2026
The Port of Colombo has recorded a 13.9 percent increase in container handling volumes during the first four months of 2026, Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) said on Wednesday. MORE..
Suspect arrested with ‘Ice’ in Ragama
Suspect arrested with ‘Ice’ in Ragama
An individual has been arrested with ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) in Batuwatta, Ragama. MORE..
President says another fuel price increase necessary to curb consumption
President says another fuel price increase necessary to curb consumption
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the government’s objective is to reduce fuel consumption and that decisions such as the increase in fuel prices were taken accordingly. MORE..
New initiative introduced to support farmers amid rising input costs
New initiative introduced to support farmers amid rising input costs
A special program aimed at educating farmers on alternative practices in response to rising costs of fuel, fertiliser, and other agricultural inputs is scheduled to commence tomorrow (14). MORE..
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..