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Suspect arrested over defrauding money promising foreign employment

Suspect arrested over defrauding money promising foreign employment

Landslide warnings issued for 4 districts

The National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued early landslide warnings for multiple areas in several districts, as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the island. MORE..

New guidelines issued as Sri Pada Pilgrimage Season begins

The annual Sri Pada pilgrimage season officially began on Saturday, the Unduvap Poya Day (Dec. 14), with the ceremonial transfer of the “Sadhatuka Karaduwa”, “Samandeva Prathimawa”, and other sacred ornaments from the historic Sri Pada temple in Galpotthawala, Pelmadulla, to the Sri Pada Uda Maluwa. MORE..

Five dead, dozens missing in Greece as migrant boat sinks

Five migrants died early Saturday when a migrant boat sank off Crete, Greece’s coastguard said, leaving 40 people reportedly missing while 39 survivors were rescued, all men. The boat sank 12 nautical miles southwest of the island, according to ERTNEWS, which reported the 40 missing. MORE..

Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island

The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Eastern Province. MORE..

Three frontrunners to become Sri Lanka’s next Speaker

Three names have been proposed for the position of Speaker of Sri Lanka’s Parliament following the resignation of MP Asoka Ranwala from the position, according to political sources. MORE..

New Bishop of Mannar appointed

Pope Francis has officially appointed Reverend Gnanapragasam Anthonypillai, the administrator of the ‘Our Lady of Madhu National Shrine’ in Mannar, as the new Bishop of Mannar. MORE..

Customs orders to re-export 75,000 kg of rice unsuitable for consumption

Sri Lanka Customs says that weevils (Gullo) have been detected in 50,000 Kg of imported rice while issues with product information labels have been detected in another 25,000 Kg of imported rice. MORE..

Georgian former footballer Kavelashvili elected as President by lawmakers

Georgia’s ruling party on Saturday installed a far-right loyalist as the country’s president in a controversial election process amid a constitutional crisis and after weeks of mass pro-EU protests. MORE..

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Woman injured in shooting near Maligakanda court

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Shakib’s bowling action found faulty, banned by ECB

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Sri Lanka targets 4 mln tourists arrivals and USD 8.5 billion revenue by next 2 years (English)

Sri Lanka targets 4 mln tourists arrivals and USD 8.5 billion revenue by next 2 years (English)

Sri Lanka successfully concludes international bond restructuring;sees strong bondholder support in debt exchange (English)

President accepts Speaker's resignation;3 frontrunners to take over position (English)

Govt understands the frustration of Sri Lanka's youth PM Harini Amarasuriya (English)

Australia gifts Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft to Sri Lanka Air Force (English)

Sri Lanka receives 55,000 metric tonnes of MOP fertilizer under World Food Programme (English)

SJB announces its National List MPs (English)

Govt intervention and policies crucial for success in digitization – Dr. Bandula Wijay (English)

Historic Kandyan Kings' Palace reopens following US-funded restoration (English)

Unidentified fever spreads in Jaffna (English)

Faiszer Musthapha to be appointed NDF National List MP (English)

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US sanctions Kapila Chandrasena and Udayanga Weeratunga over corruption (English)

Sri Lanka receives China's fabric grant for 2025 school uniforms (English)

Technology

Samsung accuses India antitrust body of detaining employees, seizing data unlawfully

Samsung accuses India antitrust body of detaining employees, seizing data unlawfully

WhatsApp and Instagram restored after Meta outages

WhatsApp and Instagram restored after Meta outages

China targets Nvidia with antitrust probe, escalates US chip tensions

China targets Nvidia with antitrust probe, escalates US chip tensions

Trump aides contact Google, Meta, Snap over online drug sales, The Information reports

Trump aides contact Google, Meta, Snap over online drug sales, The Information reports

Entertainment

Trump gets $15m in ABC News defamation case

Trump gets $15m in ABC News defamation case

Indian actor Allu Arjun arrested over woman’s death during film premiere stampede

Indian actor Allu Arjun arrested over woman’s death during film premiere stampede

Trump named Time’s ‘Person of the Year’ for second time

Trump named Time’s ‘Person of the Year’ for second time

Selena Gomez announces engagement to Benny Blanco

Selena Gomez announces engagement to Benny Blanco

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