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Sri Lanka, Belarus agree to expand bilateral ties across key sectors

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AAT recommends promoting Shani Abeysekara to DIG rank

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Sri Lanka's fuel import costs surge nearly six-fold amid ongoing Middle East conflict - President (English)

Sri Lanka's fuel import costs surge nearly six-fold amid ongoing Middle East conflict - President (English)

Low-pressure system northeast of Sri Lanka to weaken within 48 hours - Met. Dept. (English)

MP Mujibur Rahman accuses govt. of unequal application of law (English)

No more selective enforcement of the law based on power and political connections: President (English)

Central Expressway construction; Cabinet approves contractors for Rambukkana to Galagedara section (English)

Govt. rules out political involvement in ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa's summons to Bribery Comm (English)

Low-pressure system over Bay of Bengal intensifies; Heavy rains over 100mm predicted in several areas (English)

'Shortage of stents persists across Sri Lanka' Sajith demands proactive steps to help heart patients (English)

Water tariff revision due in June: Minister Govt. assures no major supply disruption at present (English)

Adequate fertilizer in stock for Yala season: Govt. Farmers highlight price hike, distribution delays (English)

''Farmers were deceived in pursuit of power'' Sajith raises alarm over lack of fertilizer stocks (English)

Remains of ex-SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena laid to reset at Borella Cemetery (English)

18% electricity tariff hike on consumers exceeding 180 units is 'extortion', claims Sajith (English)

Post-mortem examination carried out on death of Kapila Chadrasena (English)

Technology

Meta to launch ‘Incognito Chat’ for private AI conversations on WhatsApp

Meta to launch ‘Incognito Chat’ for private AI conversations on WhatsApp

EU considering social media ‘delay’ for children

EU considering social media ‘delay’ for children

TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK

TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK

TikTok scales back AI-generated video descriptions after absurd errors

TikTok scales back AI-generated video descriptions after absurd errors

Entertainment

Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws petition to turn approver in ED case

Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws petition to turn approver in ED case

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued by Miami cops over ‘The Rip’

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued by Miami cops over ‘The Rip’

Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes

Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes

‘Fast & Furious’ TV series in the works for Peacock

‘Fast & Furious’ TV series in the works for Peacock

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SLC postpones all domestic tournaments due to prevailing weather conditions

SLC postpones all domestic tournaments due to prevailing weather conditions

Sri Lanka’s Ishanka Abeykoon named in 2026 Asia Rugby Elite Panel of Referees

NBA player Brandon Clarke dies aged 29

Mexico cancels plans to end school year early for World Cup

Lionel Messi included as Argentina name prelimnary FIFA World Cup 2026 squad