Exposition of sacred Devnimori relics begins at Gangaramaya
The exposition of the sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha is scheduled to begin at the Gangaramaya Temple in Hunupitiya, Colombo, today (05). MORE..
- Israeli strikes kill 20 in Gaza
- Man arrested at BIA with over 1kg of ‘Kush cannabis’
- Iran-US nuclear talks to take place on Friday in Oman
- Over 3,000 government schools have fewer than 10 teachers: Census Dept.
- Two arrested with over 57,000 smuggled cigarette sticks
- Man sentenced to life in prison for 2024 attempt on Trump’s life
- Instagram down for more than 10,000 US users
- Pistol and cartridges seized in Dehiwala
- Ambuluwawa Cable Car Project will be allowed to resume if there is no environmental damage: Minister
- Growing calls in India to restrict children’s social media use
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Ambuluwawa Cable Car Project will be allowed to resume if there is no environmental damage: Minister
The Ambuluwawa Cable Car Project will be allowed to resume if it is confirmed that there is no environmental damage, Minister of Environment Dr. Dammika Patabendi has stated. MORE..
Pistol and cartridges seized in Dehiwala
A pistol and three cartridges have been recovered from Waidya Road in Dehiwala, police stated. MORE..
Man sentenced to life in prison for 2024 attempt on Trump’s life
Ryan Routh has been sentenced to life in prison for attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in September of 2024. MORE..
Two arrested with over 57,000 smuggled cigarette sticks
Two individuals have been arrested along with a stock of foreign cigarettes that were illegally brought into the country by air, police stated. MORE..
Over 3,000 government schools have fewer than 10 teachers: Census Dept.
More than 3,000 government schools across the island have fewer than 10 teachers, the Department of Census and Statistics has confirmed. MORE..
Iran-US nuclear talks to take place on Friday in Oman
Nuclear talks between Iran and the United States will take place Friday in Oman, the Iranian foreign minister said, as tensions between the countries remain high following Tehran’s bloody crackdown on nationwide protests last month. MORE..
Man arrested at BIA with over 1kg of ‘Kush cannabis’
An individual who attempted to smuggle in 1 kilogram of ‘Kush cannabis’ into the country has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). MORE..
Israeli strikes kill 20 in Gaza
At least 20 Palestinians, including several children and a paramedic, have been killed and almost 40 others wounded in Israeli strikes in Gaza, hospitals say. MORE..
Showers above 75mm expected in parts of the island
Showers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in the Hambantota district today (05), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
India and Sri Lanka exchange MoU on exposition of Sacred Devnimori Buddha Relics
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning the exposition of the historic Sacred Devnimori Buddha Relics in Sri Lanka was exchanged between Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi and the Acting High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Dr. Satyanjal Pandey. MORE..
Minister Anil Jayantha joins Independence Day celebrations in Dubai
Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, attended the 78th National Independence Day celebration organised by the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Dubai today (04). MORE..
9 workers killed after truck falls into ravine in central Philippines
A truck veered off a downhill mountain road and plunged into a ravine in the central Philippines, killing nine workers on board, police said. MORE..
Deputy Minister announces plans for new Mental Health Act
Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni stated that steps will be taken to introduce Sri Lanka’s Mental Health Act in the near future. MORE..
Mobile phones, SIM cards and drugs recovered at Galle Prison
A stock of unclaimed mobile phones, SIM cards and narcotics was discovered during a search operation carried out in cell blocks A, B, C and D of the Galle Prison within yesterday (03), according to prison officers. MORE..
Relatives of missing persons stage ‘black flag’ protest in Kilinochchi
Relatives of persons who went missing during Sri Lanka’s decades-long war staged a protest in the Kilinochchi town today (04), which is Sri Lanka’s 78th Independence Day, stating that they have no freedom without their missing loved ones. MORE..
Pistol and cartridges seized in Dehiwala
A pistol and three cartridges have been recovered from Waidya Road in Dehiwala, police stated. MORE..
Man sentenced to life in prison for 2024 attempt on Trump’s life
Ryan Routh has been sentenced to life in prison for attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in September of 2024. MORE..
Two arrested with over 57,000 smuggled cigarette sticks
Two individuals have been arrested along with a stock of foreign cigarettes that were illegally brought into the country by air, police stated. MORE..
Over 3,000 government schools have fewer than 10 teachers: Census Dept.
More than 3,000 government schools across the island have fewer than 10 teachers, the Department of Census and Statistics has confirmed. MORE..
Iran-US nuclear talks to take place on Friday in Oman
Nuclear talks between Iran and the United States will take place Friday in Oman, the Iranian foreign minister said, as tensions between the countries remain high following Tehran’s bloody crackdown on nationwide protests last month. MORE..
Man arrested at BIA with over 1kg of ‘Kush cannabis’
An individual who attempted to smuggle in 1 kilogram of ‘Kush cannabis’ into the country has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). MORE..
Israeli strikes kill 20 in Gaza
At least 20 Palestinians, including several children and a paramedic, have been killed and almost 40 others wounded in Israeli strikes in Gaza, hospitals say. MORE..
Showers above 75mm expected in parts of the island
Showers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in the Hambantota district today (05), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
India and Sri Lanka exchange MoU on exposition of Sacred Devnimori Buddha Relics
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning the exposition of the historic Sacred Devnimori Buddha Relics in Sri Lanka was exchanged between Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi and the Acting High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Dr. Satyanjal Pandey. MORE..
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Growing calls in India to restrict children’s social media use
A debate around banning social media for children under 16 is gathering momentum in India, with ministers in several states saying they are studying a law that recently came into effect in Australia. MORE..
Instagram down for more than 10,000 US users
Instagram down for more than 10,000 US users
Meta Platforms’ Instagram was down for more than 10,000 users in the U.S. on Wednesday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com. MORE..
China to ban hidden door handles on cars starting in 2027
China to ban hidden door handles on cars starting in 2027
China will ban hidden door handles on cars, commonly used on Tesla’s electric vehicles and many other EV models, starting next year. MORE..
China unveils world’s fastest full-size humanoid robot ‘Bolt’
China unveils world’s fastest full-size humanoid robot ‘Bolt’
Zhejiang University and Shanghai robotics company JingShi Technology announced the launch of Bolt, a full-size humanoid robot that reached a peak running speed of 10 meters per second, which they said is the fastest full-size running robot in the world. MORE..
Entertainment
Draco Malfoy becomes unlikely Lunar New Year symbol in China
An unlikely Lunar New Year mascot has popped up in China this year - Draco Malfoy. MORE..
Sabina Yousaf returns to Sri Lanka after securing third place at Mrs. World 2025
Sabina Yousaf returns to Sri Lanka after securing third place at Mrs. World 2025
Sabina Yousaf, who represented Sri Lanka at the 41st Mrs. World Pageant held in the United States, returned to the island early this morning (04). MORE..
BTS comeback show and documentary to be on Netflix
BTS comeback show and documentary to be on Netflix
K-Pop superband BTS have announced a Netflix stream of their first performance since their comeback. MORE..
‘Michael’ Trailer: Michael Jackson biopic chronicles rise from child star to King of Pop
‘Michael’ Trailer: Michael Jackson biopic chronicles rise from child star to King of Pop
Lionsgate has released a new trailer for “Michael,” its highly anticipated biopic tracing Michael Jackson’s journey from his early days with the Jackson 5 to his ascent as a global superstar. MORE..
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Sports
Pakistan PM confirms decision to boycott T20 World Cup game against India
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated the country’s decision to boycott its T20 World Cup match against India, saying the country has taken a “clear stand” for the February 15 match in Sri Lanka, reported Dawn. MORE..
Cricket bodies should have ex-cricketers, not those who do not know how to bat: India’s SC
India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed displeasure over the management of sports bodies by non-experts, stating that cricket associations should be led by retired cricketers rather than individuals who “do not even know how to handle a bat.” MORE..
England win third T20 to sweep Sri Lanka series
England beat Sri Lanka by 12 runs in the third and final T20I match at Pallekele on Tuesday to sweep the series 3-0 ahead of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup. MORE..
Sri Lanka restrict England to 128/9 in 3rd T20I
England were restricted to 128 for the loss of 9 wickets, their lowest T20 total against Sri Lanka, in the third and final T20 International against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. MORE..
3rd T20I: England wins toss, elects to bat against Sri Lanka
England won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I being played in Pallekele. MORE..
