Special religious ceremonies to be held island-wide to mark 2019 Easter Sunday Attacks
Seven years have elapsed since the Easter Sunday attacks, and island-wide religious observances are being conducted today (21) in solemn remembrance of the victims. MORE..
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- Special religious ceremonies to be held island-wide to mark 2019 Easter Sunday Attacks
- ‘‘Some findings in Auditor General’s coal import report unacceptable’’ – Minister Wasantha
- Oil prices rise and US stocks give back a bit of their record-breaking rally
- Walk for Peace: Ven. Pannakara Thero and 07 monks arrive in Sri Lanka
- Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO - as tech giant names successor
- President Anura Kumara expresses support for nationwide ‘Walk for Peace’ journey
- Trump says ceasefire expires Wednesday but it’s ‘highly unlikely’ he would extend it further
- Japan on high alert for ‘huge’ second quake after lifting tsunami warning
- Full medical and safety arrangements for ‘Aloka’ ahead of ‘Walk for Peace’ journey in Sri Lanka: Vet Association
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Full medical and safety arrangements for ‘Aloka’ ahead of ‘Walk for Peace’ journey in Sri Lanka: Vet Association
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Japan on high alert for ‘huge’ second quake after lifting tsunami warning
Officials in Japan have warned of an increased risk of a ‘‘huge’’ earthquake in the next week after a 7.7 magnitude quake struck off the north-east coast, triggering an evacuation order and warnings of 3m (10ft) tsunami waves. MORE..
Trump says ceasefire expires Wednesday but it’s ‘highly unlikely’ he would extend it further
US President Donald Trump says he now considers the ceasefire with Iran over “Wednesday evening Washington time” but that it’s “highly unlikely” he would extend it further if a deal is not reached. MORE..
President Anura Kumara expresses support for nationwide ‘Walk for Peace’ journey
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Walk for Peace: Ven. Pannakara Thero and 07 monks arrive in Sri Lanka
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Oil prices rise and US stocks give back a bit of their record-breaking rally
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‘‘Some findings in Auditor General’s coal import report unacceptable’’ – Minister Wasantha
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Iraq and Syria tout their reopened border crossing as an alternative oil route
Iraq and Syria have reopened a key border crossing between the two nations for the first time in more than a decade, with officials highlighting its potential for trade and oil exports. MORE..
Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran
The US will not lift its blockade on Iranian ports until a deal has been reached with Tehran, US President Donald Trump has said, amid continuing uncertainty over whether fresh talks to end the war will take place. MORE..
Heavy rainfall expected in most parts of the island today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 pm, today (21), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Lebanon, Israel to hold second round of talks in Washington on Thursday
A second meeting between Lebanon and Israel will take place in Washington on Thursday, with official details to be announced later, a senior Lebanese official said on Monday. MORE..
Body found near residence of slain Weligama PS Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara
Police have recovered a body from a well located near the residence of the late Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman, Lasantha Wickramasekara, who was previously shot dead. MORE..
Trump says ceasefire expires Wednesday but it’s ‘highly unlikely’ he would extend it further
US President Donald Trump said he now considers the ceasefire with Iran over “Wednesday evening Washington time” but that it’s “highly unlikely” he would extend it further if a deal is not reached. MORE..
Trump tariff refunds begin after Supreme Court order
The Trump administration has begun processing refunds for billions of dollars in tariffs that the US Supreme Court struck down in February. MORE..
Govt. aims to transform schools into safe, caring spaces for children: PM Harini
The Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, today (20) affirmed that the government’s goal is to transform schools into safe and trustworthy environments where children receive love and care. MORE..
Japan on high alert for ‘huge’ second quake after lifting tsunami warning
Officials in Japan have warned of an increased risk of a ‘‘huge’’ earthquake in the next week after a 7.7 magnitude quake struck off the north-east coast, triggering an evacuation order and warnings of 3m (10ft) tsunami waves. MORE..
Trump says ceasefire expires Wednesday but it’s ‘highly unlikely’ he would extend it further
US President Donald Trump says he now considers the ceasefire with Iran over “Wednesday evening Washington time” but that it’s “highly unlikely” he would extend it further if a deal is not reached. MORE..
President Anura Kumara expresses support for nationwide ‘Walk for Peace’ journey
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed his full support for the “Walk for Peace” journey, which will be officially commenced in Sri Lanka today (21). MORE..
Walk for Peace: Ven. Pannakara Thero and 07 monks arrive in Sri Lanka
Seven Buddhist monks, led by Vietnamese national Venerable Pannakara Thero has arrived in the country this morning (21) to take part in ‘‘Walk for Peace’‘ in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Oil prices rise and US stocks give back a bit of their record-breaking rally
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‘‘Some findings in Auditor General’s coal import report unacceptable’’ – Minister Wasantha
Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe has stated that certain findings in the Auditor General’s report on the controversial coal importation cannot be accepted. MORE..
Iraq and Syria tout their reopened border crossing as an alternative oil route
Iraq and Syria have reopened a key border crossing between the two nations for the first time in more than a decade, with officials highlighting its potential for trade and oil exports. MORE..
Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran
The US will not lift its blockade on Iranian ports until a deal has been reached with Tehran, US President Donald Trump has said, amid continuing uncertainty over whether fresh talks to end the war will take place. MORE..
Heavy rainfall expected in most parts of the island today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 pm, today (21), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
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Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO - as tech giant names successor
Tim Cook will be stepping down from his role as Apple CEO, to be replaced by John Ternus, the company has announced. MORE..
China humanoid robot half-marathon to showcase technical leaps
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More than 300 humanoid robots participating in China’s second robot half-marathon on Sunday will be facing tougher terrain designed to test their technical advancements, as Beijing seeks to develop the industry into a major pillar of its economy. MORE..
Audi, SAIC will jointly develop future models under new China brand
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OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research
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OpenAI on Thursday introduced an artificial intelligence model touting increased biology knowledge and scientific research capabilities, as the startup deepens its push into the life sciences field. MORE..
Entertainment
Titanic life jacket sells for £670,000 at auction
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Rihanna makes history as first woman to hit 200 million RIAA certifications
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Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic comments
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Ranbir Kapoor makes history as only Bollywood star on TIME 100 list
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Sports
New Zealand U85kg Rugby team arrives in Sri Lanka
The New Zealand Under 85kg Rugby team has landed in Sri Lanka for a two-match series against the Sri Lanka Tuskers. MORE..
Pakistan bans Dasun Shanaka for one year from PSL
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) today (20) imposed a one-year ban on Sri Lanka T20 team captain Dasun Shanaka from participating in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) over his “unilateral withdrawal” from the ongoing 11th edition. MORE..
Inter-School Rugby League tournament set to kick off tomorrow
The 2026 Inter-School Rugby League tournament is scheduled to get underway on Thursday (23) with 18 teams vying for honours. MORE..
IPL: Pacer Matheesha Pathirana joins KKR squad in Kolkata
Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana has joined Kolkata Knight Riders squad, giving a much-needed boost to the side that is currently languishing at the bottom of the IPL table. The franchise confirmed the development earlier today. MORE..
One driver dead, six injured in Nurburgring race crash
A racing car driver has died in an accident in Germany at an event involving Formula One star Max Verstappen. MORE..
