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One killed, another injured in shooting in Panadura
One killed, another injured in shooting in Panadura
A 35-year-old person has been killed while another was injured in a shooting incident that took place in Hirana, Panadura. MORE..
Canadians vote in an election dominated by Trump’s trade war and bluster
Canadians vote in an election dominated by Trump’s trade war and bluster
Canadians were deciding Monday whether to extend the Liberal Party’s decade in power by picking new Prime Minister Mark Carney or hand control to the opposition Conservatives and their populist leader Pierre Poilievre. But the election also was a referendum of sorts on someone who isn’t even Canadian: Donald Trump. MORE..
Crypto market in India, Sri Lanka, and other South Asian countries is “rapidly maturing”: Report
Crypto market in India, Sri Lanka, and other South Asian countries is “rapidly maturing”: Report
South Asia’s crypto market, including India and Sri Lanka, is “rapidly maturing” as investors are focusing on security and education even while a greater number adopts crypto, according to a report by Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. MORE..
‘Massive’ power outage hits Spain, Portugal and parts of France
‘Massive’ power outage hits Spain, Portugal and parts of France
A nationwide power outage hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, leaving millions without electricity. Reports indicate issues with the European electric grid. MORE..
Former Additional Secretary remanded over 2021 fertilizer import scandal
Former Additional Secretary remanded over 2021 fertilizer import scandal
A former Additional Secretary to the State Ministry of Agriculture has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations against Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with the importation of a consignment of substandard fertilizer from the Chinese company Qingdao Seawin Biotech in 2021. MORE..
Russia declares temporary ceasefire in Ukraine
Russia declares temporary ceasefire in Ukraine
The Kremlin on Monday declared a full ceasefire in Ukraine on May 8-10 as Russia celebrates the Victory Day over Nazi Germany. MORE..
CBK writes to EC over misuse of her image in election propaganda
CBK writes to EC over misuse of her image in election propaganda
Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has informed the National Election Commissioner via a letter that her name and image have been used without her permission for election propaganda activities. MORE..
Conclave to elect new pope to start on May 7 - Vatican source
Conclave to elect new pope to start on May 7 - Vatican source
The conclave to elect Pope Francis’s successor will begin on 7 May, the Vatican has announced. MORE..
Foreigner’s parcel causes bomb scare at Russian Embassy in Colombo
Foreigner’s parcel causes bomb scare at Russian Embassy in Colombo
A parcel left behind by a foreign national at the Russian Embassy in Colombo has created panic among staff who had promptly called the bomb disposal squad to its premises this afternoon (28). MORE..
Heroic troops save lives of mother and child caught in strong river currents
Heroic troops save lives of mother and child caught in strong river currents
A mother and her child who were caught in strong down currents in the Menik Ganga near the Sellakatharagama Dewalaya have been rescued by troops of the Sri Lanka National Guard. MORE..
Five sentenced to death over 2012 youth murder in Colombo
Five sentenced to death over 2012 youth murder in Colombo
The Colombo High Court today (28) imposed the death penalty on five individuals for the brutal killing of a 21-year-old youth adjacent to a temple in Mattakkuliya in 2012. MORE..
New reforms including mandatory seat belts for bus drivers proposed
New reforms including mandatory seat belts for bus drivers proposed
A number of reforms including the installation of GPS and CCTV systems in buses and making seat belts mandatory for bus drivers have been proposed during a stakeholder meeting. MORE..
Australia’s ruling party to hike student visa fees again in pre-election pledge
Australia’s ruling party to hike student visa fees again in pre-election pledge
Australia’s ruling Labor Party said on Monday it would raise visa fees for international students to A$2,000 ($1,279) if reelected, the latest measure aimed at the lucrative education sector that has been a major source of immigration. MORE..
Ex-President Ranil leaves Bribery Commission after giving statement
Ex-President Ranil leaves Bribery Commission after giving statement
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has left the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) after providing a statement, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
India, Pakistan exchange small arms fire across Kashmir border for fourth night
India, Pakistan exchange small arms fire across Kashmir border for fourth night
India said on Monday it had responded to ‘unprovoked’ firing from Pakistan along the de facto border for the fourth consecutive night, as it deepens its search for militants in the region following last week’s deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir. MORE..
Exam Dept. facilitates online access for candidates to download A/L result sheets
Exam Dept. facilitates online access for candidates to download A/L result sheets
The Department of Examinations announced today (28) that facilities have been made available for all school and private candidates of 2024 (2025) G.C.E. Advance Level Examination to access their examination results sheets online. MORE..
1 in 5 tourist arrivals in April from India, new data reveals
1 in 5 tourist arrivals in April from India, new data reveals
Nearly 30,000 Indian nationals have arrived in the country during the month of April, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority shows. MORE..
Ex-President Sirisena testifies in 2008 Boralesgamuwa suicide bombing case
Ex-President Sirisena testifies in 2008 Boralesgamuwa suicide bombing case
Former President Maithripala Sirisena, who was named as a witness in the case concerning an attempted suicide bomb attack in Boralesgamuwa in 2008, gave evidence before the Colombo High Court today (28). MORE..
Vatican closes Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for papal conclave
Vatican closes Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for papal conclave
Exit tourists. Enter cardinals.The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to elect the next pope after the death of Pope Francis on April 21 at age 88.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels allege US airstrike hit a prison holding African migrants
Yemen’s Houthi rebels allege US airstrike hit a prison holding African migrants
Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Monday alleged a U.S. airstrike hit a prison holding African migrants, killing and wounding some of the 100 inmates held there. MORE..
Appeals Court rejects ex-State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera’s writ petition
Appeals Court rejects ex-State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera’s writ petition
The Court of Appeal has dismissed, without taking up for hearing, a writ petition filed by former State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera seeking an order to prevent his arrest in connection with a case against the alleged illegal acquisition of state land under the jurisdiction of the Kelaniya Divisional Secretariat. MORE..
2025 LG Polls: 30 candidates arrested for violating election laws
2025 LG Polls: 30 candidates arrested for violating election laws
A total of 30 candidates have been arrested so far for violating election laws in connection with the 2025 Local Government (LG) election, according to Sri Lanka Police. MORE..
Ex-President Ranil arrives at Bribery Commission
Ex-President Ranil arrives at Bribery Commission
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) a short while ago, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Devotees, residents & volunteers join hands to clean Kandy City
Devotees, residents & volunteers join hands to clean Kandy City
The historic city of Kandy was thoroughly cleansed with the collective efforts of devotees visiting the “Siri Dalada Vandanawa” special exposition, alongside residents and volunteers from the area, as part of the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme, the President’s Media Division said. MORE..
New burden-free education system to be launched for Grade 1 and 6 from 2026 – PM
New burden-free education system to be launched for Grade 1 and 6 from 2026 – PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that teacher recruitment in the past had not been conducted in an appropriate manner, and that in the future, teachers would be recruited based on actual vacancies. MORE..
