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Why do popes choose different names and what could new pope’s name be?
Why do popes choose different names and what could new pope’s name be?
Like the other ceremonies and traditions that accompany the advent of a new pope, his newly chosen name will be imbued with centuries of Catholic history and dissected for its many layers of meaning. MORE..
Mahesh Gammanpila remanded again shortly after granted bail
Mahesh Gammanpila remanded again shortly after granted bail
The former Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture, Mahesh Gammanpila, who was granted bail in connection with a major corruption investigation this afternoon (05), has been remanded again over his failure to meet the bail conditions. MORE..
Four students remanded over Sabaragamuwa Uni. ragging incident
Four students remanded over Sabaragamuwa Uni. ragging incident
Four third-year students of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, who were arrested over an alleged ragging incident, have been remanded until May 16 by the Balangoda Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Ex-Minister Mervyn Silva and 3 others further remanded
Ex-Minister Mervyn Silva and 3 others further remanded
Former Minister Mervyn Silva, who was arrested and remanded for allegedly selling a plot of state-owned land in Kiribathgoda to a private party by forging documents, has been further remanded. MORE..
Israel plans to capture all of Gaza under new plan, officials say
Israel plans to capture all of Gaza under new plan, officials say
Israel approved plans on Monday to capture the entire Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unspecified amount of time, two Israeli officials said, in a move that if implemented would vastly expand Israel’s operations in the Palestinian territory and likely bring fierce international opposition. MORE..
Court order issued on gold found during humanitarian operation in N&E
Court order issued on gold found during humanitarian operation in N&E
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court ordered that items believed to be gold, found from LTTE camps, illegally operated financial institutions, and other buildings during the humanitarian operation in the North and East, and currently in the custody of the Directorate of Military Intelligence,..MORE..
Man jailed over phone ringing in courtroom dies in custody; Family alleges murder
Man jailed over phone ringing in courtroom dies in custody; Family alleges murder
A man who was imprisoned for 14 days after his mobile phone rang inside the Embilipitiya Magistrate’s Court has died while in custody under controversial circumstances, prompting allegations from his family and triggering investigations by prison authorities. MORE..
Former Additional Secretary Mahesh Gammanpila granted bail
Former Additional Secretary Mahesh Gammanpila granted bail
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to Mahesh Gammanpila, the former Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture, who was previously arrested and remanded in connection with a major corruption investigation. MORE..
LG Election: 35 schools to remain closed on May 7
LG Election: 35 schools to remain closed on May 7
A number of schools will remain closed on Wednesday (May 7) due to the 2025 Local Government (LG) election, the Ministry of Education has announced. MORE..
MP Chamara Sampath further remanded
MP Chamara Sampath further remanded
Badulla District Member of Parliament Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has been further remanded until May 19 by the Badulla Magistrate’s Court, pertaining to a case filed by the Bribery Commission. MORE..
President invites Vietnam’s Vingroup to invest in Sri Lanka
President invites Vietnam’s Vingroup to invest in Sri Lanka
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently on a state visit to Vietnam, extended an open invitation to Vietnam’s leading conglomerate, Vingroup, to explore investment opportunities in Sri Lanka’s real estate and tourism sectors. MORE..
CID complaint filed over defamatory statement against President AKD
CID complaint filed over defamatory statement against President AKD
A complaint has been filed with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) against Thusitha Halloluwa, the former Acting Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB) and former Director General of Public Relations to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe...MORE..
Sri Lanka Customs to publicize names of tax-evaders and entities
Sri Lanka Customs to publicize names of tax-evaders and entities
Sri Lanka Customs says it intends on making public the names of individuals and institutions found guilty of violating customs laws. MORE..
CCTV footage emerge of fatal daylight shooting in Mount Lavinia
CCTV footage emerge of fatal daylight shooting in Mount Lavinia
CCTV footage has emerged of the fatal shooting that took place in broad daylight at a busy intersection near the Beach Road on Colombo – Galle road in Mount Lavinia this morning (05), in which a 19-year-old youth was gunned down by two unidentified assailants. MORE..
| May 5, 2025 11:31 am
Once every 76 years: Sri Lanka to witness Eta Aquarids meteor shower tomorrow
Once every 76 years: Sri Lanka to witness Eta Aquarids meteor shower tomorrow
Every spring, Earth passes through a cosmic trail left behind by one of the most famous visitors from the outer solar system: Halley’s Comet. The result is the Eta Aquarids meteor shower, a dazzling display of shooting stars that’s set to peak this year during the night of May 5, 2025 into the early hours of May 6, 2025. MORE..
Three arrested over hacking to death of man in Mount Lavinia
Three arrested over hacking to death of man in Mount Lavinia
Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of a man who was hacked to death with a sharp weapons in a vacant plot of land along the Huludagoda Road in Mount Lavinia. MORE..
Vietnamese President hosts official welcome for Sri Lankan counterpart in Hanoi
Vietnamese President hosts official welcome for Sri Lankan counterpart in Hanoi
President of Vietnam Luong Cuong chaired a welcome ceremony for his Sri Lankan counterpart Anura Kumara Dissanayake, at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi this morning (05). MORE..
President Dissanayake pays homage at Bai Dinh Pagoda
President Dissanayake pays homage at Bai Dinh Pagoda
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of the largest Buddhist temple complexes in Southeast Asia last afternoon (04), where he paid homage and received blessings. MORE..
Over 1,250 complaints filed with Bribery Commission in first 3 months of 2025
Over 1,250 complaints filed with Bribery Commission in first 3 months of 2025
More than 1,250 complaints have been filed with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in the first three months of this year. MORE..
2025 LG Polls: Eight more candidates arrested for violating election laws
2025 LG Polls: Eight more candidates arrested for violating election laws
A total of eight candidates have been arrested within the past 24 hours for violating election laws in connection with the 2025 Local Government (LG) election, Police said. MORE..
2025 LG Polls: Preparation of polling stations begins
2025 LG Polls: Preparation of polling stations begins
The Election Commission says that preparations of the polling stations for the Local Government (LG) Elections will commence this morning (May 5). MORE..
19-year-old killed in shooting in Mount Lavinia
19-year-old killed in shooting in Mount Lavinia
A 19-year-old youth has been killed in a shooting incident on Beach Road, Mount Lavinia this morning (05), police said. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa and Polonnaruwa districts after 1.00 p.m. MORE..
Four students arrested over Sabaragamuwa Uni. ragging incident
Four students arrested over Sabaragamuwa Uni. ragging incident
Four third-year students of Sabaragamuwa University have been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), police said. MORE..
LG election candidate injured in Nagoda shooting
LG election candidate injured in Nagoda shooting
A candidate in the upcoming Local Government (LG) election has been injured and hospitalised following a shooting incident at Nagoda in Kalutara, police said. MORE..
