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Director of Anguruwatota elders’ home remanded after fire kills 12
Anguruwatota elders’ home owner arrested after fire killed 12 occupants
Death toll rises to 12 in Horana elders’ home fire
Seven remain in hospital following fire at Horana Elders’ Home
Horana Elders’ Home Fire: 11 confirmed dead, three others remain missing
Ada Derana 6.55 p.m. news bulletin
Heavy rainfall above 100 mm expected in parts of the island
Iranian oil slips to discount on poor Chinese demand despite tighter supply
Govt. initiates nationwide initiative to digitize state service
Traffic restrictions imposed at Nawammahara railway crossing for renovation
Private bus unions demand 5% fare hike
Govt. to launch insurance scheme for coffee growers
Speaker endorses Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill
Amber advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas
Yoshitha Rajapaksa’s money laundering case postponed to July
Iran says war will only end when it ends in Lebanon
Two suspects escape Mihintale Police Cell after arrest over narcotics possession
Sri Lanka Rupee depreciates further against US dollar
Global oil prices fall as Lebanon and Israel agree to implement ceasefire
Trump confirms attendance at G7 Summit in France this month
Three killed, including schoolboy, after tree falls on three-wheeler in Nawalapitiya
Family of four arrested in connection with assault on 16-year-old youth
20% of schoolchildren in Sri Lanka suffer from malnutrition – Health Ministry
Iran FM says 'no tangible progress' in talks but Trump says deal close
Medicine prices likely to increase due to rupee depreciation
Two-year-old dies in head-on collision between car and three-wheeler in Kandy
Ada Derana 6.55 p.m. news bulletin
Sri Lanka likely to face drought in July-August as El Nino threat grows - Met Dept.
Funds collected under ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ initiative remain unused in Treasury DST account?
Fuel import costs hit USD 522 million in May,highest monthly foreign reserve outflow
Cabinet approves allocation of over Rs. 500 million for key development projects in 23 cities
“Govt. will fulfill public aspirations” Past welfare programs fostered political dependency: PM
"CPC incurring massive losses on fuel sales" Cabinet Spokesman says fuel price revisions inevitable
“Preserving the Himalayas, a global responsibility” Nepal Embassy celebrates Int'l Sagarmatha Day
“Sri Lanka is facing a massive economic crisis” Sajith urges govt. to act decisively (English)
"Fuel price hike relatively minor" Consumption must be reduced to prevent further hikes – Minister
Colombo streets illuminated with lanterns and pandols as Sri Lankans celebrated Vesak festival
Derana’s 24-hour ‘Vesak Dansala’ concludes successfully; 40,000 devotees participate in the event
“SL must be prepared to implement reforms”; GSP+ facility key for exporters to access EU market
Fuel prices increased again; Bus operators demand 5% fare hike, Tuk fare also likely to go up
Massive turnout as Derana’s 24-hour Vesak Dansala kicks off at Independence Square in Colombo
Sri Lankans commemorate Vesak Poya; devotees invoke blessings island-wide
- Heavy rainfall above 100 mm expected in parts of the island
- UK orders Google to improve AI search attribution, give publishers opt-out controls
- Govt. initiates nationwide initiative to digitize state service
- Amber advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas
- Anguruwatota elders’ home owner arrested after fire killed 12 occupants
West Indies opt to bowl first against Sri Lanka in 1st ODI
World Cup: David Beckham to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Sri Lanka Cricket announce schedule tour of New Zealand
DR Congo friendly against Chile in Spain cancelled over Ebola concern
Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 41 runs in first ODI
West Indies opt to bowl first against Sri Lanka in 1st ODI
World Cup: David Beckham to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Sri Lanka Cricket announce schedule tour of New Zealand
DR Congo friendly against Chile in Spain cancelled over Ebola concern
Victorious Sri Lankan youth athletes return from Hong Kong
West Indies name squad for tomorrow’s ODI against Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Cricket announces national player contracts for 2026–27
