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Landslide warnings issued on several districts
Landslide early warnings have been issued on Ratnapura, Nuwaraeliya, Kegalle, and Kalutara districts, stated the Disaster Management Center (DMC). MORE..
- PM arrives to testify before Presidential Commission
- Two suspects arrested over Hanwella shooting
- Oil prices surge after attack on Saudi oil facilities
- PM leaves PCoI after recording statement
- JVP to contest under new symbol
- Thewarapperuma granted bail
- Lotus Road closed due to protest
- PM returns to PCoI to continue his testimony
- Will contest for presidency no matter what obstacle comes – Sajith
- Water level of rivers on the rise
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Water level of rivers on the rise
The water levels of several rivers have risen due to the heavy rainfall prevailing in the country, stated the Department of Irrigation. MORE..
Will contest for presidency no matter what obstacle comes – Sajith
Minister Sajith Premadasa says he will contest at the presidential election no matter what obstacle is placed before him. MORE..
PM returns to PCoI to continue his testimony
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has again arrived before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry at the BMICH. MORE..
Lotus Road closed due to protest
The Lotus Road in Colombo has been temporarily closed due to a protest march, stated Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Thewarapperuma granted bail
The 06 suspects including Deputy Minister Palitha Thewarapperuma arrested over forcible burial of a body in an unauthorized land have been granted bail. MORE..
JVP to contest under new symbol
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) will be contesting for the upcoming presidential election under a different symbol that the usual ‘Bell’ sign, says JVP political bureau member K. D. Lalkantha. MORE..
PM leaves PCoI after recording statement
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe left the Presidential Commission of Inquiry a short while ago, after recording a statement with the Commission. MORE..
Oil prices surge after attack on Saudi oil facilities
Oil prices surged more than 15 percent to their highest level in nearly four months after an attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities that knocked out more than five percent of global oil supply. MORE..
Two suspects arrested over Hanwella shooting
Two suspects allegedly involved in last night’s shooting at Hanwella, which claimed the life one persons and wounded another, have been arrested. MORE..
PM arrives to testify before Presidential Commission
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived at the Presidential Commission of Inquiry probing the allegations of corruption and financial misappropriations of state institutions, a short while ago. MORE..
Armour-Baber junction flooded; use alternative routes
The Armour-Baber junction in Kotahena has been flooded due to the prevailing heavy rains, stated the Police Media Spokesperson. MORE..
Heavy rains of about 150 mm expected
Heavy rains of about 150 mm will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, Central, and Southern provinces within the next 24 hours, states the Disaster Management Center (DMC). MORE..
‘Sindurala’ and ‘Suranimila’ return home
SLNS ‘Sindurala’ and SLNS ‘Suranimila’ which left for India on the 5th September to participate in the Sri Lanka India Naval Exercise-2019, have arrived back in the island. MORE..
Shooting incident in Hanwella injures 2
UPDATE: One of the persons injured during the shoot out at the Embulgama Junction in Hanwella has succumbed to his injuries. MORE..
Train derailment in Mahawa disrupts railway services
A train traveling from Kankesanthurai to Beliatta has derailed near the Mahawa, stated the Railway Control Room. MORE..
Will contest for presidency no matter what obstacle comes – Sajith
Minister Sajith Premadasa says he will contest at the presidential election no matter what obstacle is placed before him. MORE..
PM returns to PCoI to continue his testimony
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has again arrived before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry at the BMICH. MORE..
Lotus Road closed due to protest
The Lotus Road in Colombo has been temporarily closed due to a protest march, stated Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Thewarapperuma granted bail
The 06 suspects including Deputy Minister Palitha Thewarapperuma arrested over forcible burial of a body in an unauthorized land have been granted bail. MORE..
JVP to contest under new symbol
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) will be contesting for the upcoming presidential election under a different symbol that the usual ‘Bell’ sign, says JVP political bureau member K. D. Lalkantha. MORE..
PM leaves PCoI after recording statement
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe left the Presidential Commission of Inquiry a short while ago, after recording a statement with the Commission. MORE..
Oil prices surge after attack on Saudi oil facilities
Oil prices surged more than 15 percent to their highest level in nearly four months after an attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities that knocked out more than five percent of global oil supply. MORE..
Two suspects arrested over Hanwella shooting
Two suspects allegedly involved in last night’s shooting at Hanwella, which claimed the life one persons and wounded another, have been arrested. MORE..
PM arrives to testify before Presidential Commission
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived at the Presidential Commission of Inquiry probing the allegations of corruption and financial misappropriations of state institutions, a short while ago. MORE..
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Landslide warnings issued on several districts
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Sports
Rugby World Cup 2019 Japan: Official team welcome ceremonies begin
The build-up to Asia’s first Rugby World Cup takes another exciting step on Friday as the first official Team Welcome Ceremonies take place across Japan exactly a week ahead of the tournament kick-off on 20 September. MORE..
SLC advised to reassess security situation in Pakistan ahead of tour
Sri Lanka Cricket today sought the assistance of the Sri Lankan Government to conduct a ‘Reassessment’ of the security situation in Pakistan ahead of the National Team’s planned tour to Pakistan, the SLC said today (11) issuing a release. MORE..
Ronaldo breaks Euros record with four-goal haul in Portugal rout
Cristiano Ronaldo is now the top scorer in European qualifiers history. MORE..
Thilanga barred from holding any positions at SLC
Sports Minister Harin Fernando has issued a special directive preventing former SLC President Thilanga Sumathipala from holding any position at Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). MORE..
Ten players including Malinga and Mathews opt out of Pakistan tour
Ten Sri Lankan players, including captain Dimuth Karunaratne and veterans Lasith Malinga and Angelo Mathews, have opted out of the upcoming tour of Pakistan over security concerns, the country’s cricket board (SLC) said on Monday. MORE..
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Landslide warnings issued on several districts
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Technology
Apple recalls older generation 15-inch MacBook Pro over fire risk
Apple is recalling some older-generation 15-inch MacBook Pros over batteries that could catch fire, the company announced Thursday. MORE..
iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max announced with a triple-camera system
iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max announced with a triple-camera system
Apple has announced its next-generation iPhones: the 5.8-inch iPhone 11 Pro and 6.5-inch iPhone 11 Pro Max. Despite the number change, the two phones look pretty similar to last year’s iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max but with one major change: a third rear camera. MORE..
Apple slams Google for ‘stoking fear’ among iPhone users
Apple slams Google for ‘stoking fear’ among iPhone users
Google’s reporting of a major iOS security vulnerability has been criticised by Apple, which says its rival had exaggerated the impact of the situation. MORE..
YouTube fined $170m in US over children’s privacy violation
YouTube fined $170m in US over children’s privacy violation
YouTube has been fined a record $170m (£139m) by a US regulator for violating children’s privacy laws. MORE..
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Entertainment
‘Joker’ continues to receive rave reviews after TIFF premiere
One of the big questions facing “Joker” after its shocking Golden Lion win at the Venice Film Festival was how film critics and journalists would respond to the film when it touched down at the Toronto International Film Festival. MORE..
TIFF screening venue refuses to show Netflix or Amazon films
TIFF screening venue refuses to show Netflix or Amazon films
There’s a survival thriller at the Toronto International Film Festival playing out offscreen this week at Scotiabank Theatres, the traditional Press & Industry screening venue. MORE..
Nashville school bans Harry Potter books, cites ‘curses and spells are real’
Nashville school bans Harry Potter books, cites ‘curses and spells are real’
The students at St. Edward Catholic School in Nashville can no longer checkout the popular Harry Potter book series from their school’s library. MORE..
Kevin Hart suffers ‘major back injuries’ in car crash
Kevin Hart suffers ‘major back injuries’ in car crash
Actor-comedian Kevin Hart and two others were involved in a car crash in Calabasas, California early Sunday, according to a California Highway Patrol incident report obtained by CNN. MORE..
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Europe
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Canada
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Singapore
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Japan
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Kuwait
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Oman
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Qatar
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Riyal | 49.5240 |
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