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Death toll in Victoria Reservoir tragedy increases to three
The body of another individual missing after a group of four youths went to bathe in the Victoria Reservoir today (17), has been found.
- Sri Lanka, Belarus agree to expand bilateral ties
- Death toll in Victoria Reservoir tragedy increases to three
- Hanif Yusoof informs President of decision to step down as Western Province Governor
- Indian worker among four killed as Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow in over a year
- Muslims in Sri Lanka to celebrate Haj festival on May 28
- Stock markets fall in Middle East after US and Iran deal doubts
- Two brothers drown in abandoned quarry in Kekirawa
- All document attestation services at Foreign Ministry Consular Division suspended
- Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with Donald Trump about Iran war
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Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with Donald Trump about Iran war
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President Donald Trump minutes ago about the war with Iran before convening a limited security discussion this evening, Netanyahu’s office confirms to The Times of Israel. MORE..
All document attestation services at Foreign Ministry Consular Division suspended
All document attestation services at the Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have been temporarily suspended until further notice due to an unexpected technical failure of the Electronic Document Attestation System (e-DAS). MORE..
Two brothers drown in abandoned quarry in Kekirawa
Two brothers drowned this afternoon (17) while swimming in an abandoned quarry in Samagigama, Kekirawa, police said. MORE..
Stock markets fall in Middle East after US and Iran deal doubts
Stock markets in the Middle East closed lower on Sunday after both US President Donald Trump and Iran’s Foreign Minister threw doubt on a deal to end the tension in the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
Muslims in Sri Lanka to celebrate Haj festival on May 28
Muslims in Sri Lanka will celebrate the Haj festival (Eid al-Adha) on 28 May, the Colombo Grand Mosque has announced. MORE..
Indian worker among four killed as Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow in over a year
Four people were killed in overnight Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia, authorities have said – in what appears to be the largest attack on Moscow in over a year. MORE..
Hanif Yusoof informs President of decision to step down as Western Province Governor
The Governor of the Western Province, Hanif Yusoof says he has notified President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of his desire to resign from the post. MORE..
Sri Lanka, Belarus agree to expand bilateral ties
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath has concluded his official visit to the Republic of Belarus. MORE..
Tragedy at Victoria Reservoir: Two youths drown, one still missing
Two youths have died after a group of four went swimming in the Victoria Reservoir near the Bambaragala Temple area in the Teldeniya Police Division. MORE..
Drone strike starts fire outside UAE nuclear plant
A drone strike triggered a fire near a nuclear power station in the emirate of Abu Dhabi on Sunday (May 17), authorities said, reporting no injuries or impact on radiation levels. MORE..
Monaragala Disaster Relief Officer suspended over allegations of Ditwah compensation irregularities
A Disaster Relief Services Officer in the Monaragala District, who is accused of irregularities in connection with Ditwah compensation payments, has been suspended from duty. MORE..
Sri Lanka backs Commonwealth cancer plan at Geneva health talks
The Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has attended the Commonwealth Health Coordination Forum held in Geneva, Switzerland, on the sidelines of the 79th World Health Assembly. MORE..
Two injured in collision involving NPP MP’s vehicle; Driver arrested
A cab carrying National People’s Power (NPP) Galle District Member of Parliament T.K. Jayasundara was involved in a collision with a three-wheeler in Dunghena, Galle, police stated. MORE..
Two remanded over railway track component theft linked to Wanawasala derailment
The individual suspected of removing sections of the railway line between Wanawasala and Kelaniya, along with the individual alleged to have purchased the removed railway materials, has been remanded in custody until May 29, authorities said.
India, other oil importers to bilaterally negotiate transit corridors with Iran: Moody’s
India and other oil importing nations are likely to negotiate bilaterally to secure energy supplies, potentially through coordinated transit corridors, but a return to pre-war traffic volumes is unlikely in 2026, Moody’s Ratings has said. MORE..
All document attestation services at Foreign Ministry Consular Division suspended
All document attestation services at the Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have been temporarily suspended until further notice due to an unexpected technical failure of the Electronic Document Attestation System (e-DAS). MORE..
Two brothers drown in abandoned quarry in Kekirawa
Two brothers drowned this afternoon (17) while swimming in an abandoned quarry in Samagigama, Kekirawa, police said. MORE..
Stock markets fall in Middle East after US and Iran deal doubts
Stock markets in the Middle East closed lower on Sunday after both US President Donald Trump and Iran’s Foreign Minister threw doubt on a deal to end the tension in the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
Muslims in Sri Lanka to celebrate Haj festival on May 28
Muslims in Sri Lanka will celebrate the Haj festival (Eid al-Adha) on 28 May, the Colombo Grand Mosque has announced. MORE..
Indian worker among four killed as Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow in over a year
Four people were killed in overnight Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia, authorities have said – in what appears to be the largest attack on Moscow in over a year. MORE..
Hanif Yusoof informs President of decision to step down as Western Province Governor
The Governor of the Western Province, Hanif Yusoof says he has notified President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of his desire to resign from the post. MORE..
Sri Lanka, Belarus agree to expand bilateral ties
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath has concluded his official visit to the Republic of Belarus. MORE..
Tragedy at Victoria Reservoir: Two youths drown, one still missing
Two youths have died after a group of four went swimming in the Victoria Reservoir near the Bambaragala Temple area in the Teldeniya Police Division. MORE..
Drone strike starts fire outside UAE nuclear plant
A drone strike triggered a fire near a nuclear power station in the emirate of Abu Dhabi on Sunday (May 17), authorities said, reporting no injuries or impact on radiation levels. MORE..
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Scientists dig up Southeast Asia’s largest dinosaur in Thailand
Along a meandering river in a warm and arid region that is now Thailand roughly 113 million years ago, a plant-eating behemoth almost 90 feet (27 meters) long browsed on the treetops without much fear of predators due to its sheer size. MORE..
AI researchers achieve landmark breakthrough in Sinhala AI with publication in prestigious IEEE Access journal
AI researchers achieve landmark breakthrough in Sinhala AI with publication in prestigious IEEE Access journal
While global tech giants spend billions training artificial intelligence that still struggles in Sinhala, a Sri Lankan research team has quietly built a model that does it properly — using just two GPUs. MORE..
Meta to launch ‘Incognito Chat’ for private AI conversations on WhatsApp
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EU considering social media ‘delay’ for children
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The European Union should explore limiting children’s access to social media with possible new rules proposed within months, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday (May 12). MORE..
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Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel comes second again
Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time on Saturday in a final overshadowed by five countries’ boycott over Gaza, claiming a dramatic victory despite another big public vote for Israel that again secured it second place. MORE..
‘Sonic 4’ wraps shooting; first look at metal sonic revealed
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John Travolta surprised with Cannes award ahead of directorial debut
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Beckham becomes UK’s first billionaire sportsman
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Former England captain Sir David Beckham has become the UK’s first billionaire sportsman in the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. MORE..
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Sports
Top ICC team meets President
Two representatives of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Imran Khwaja and Devajit Saikia, who are currently on a visit to the country, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (17). MORE..
CASA 7s Rugby Tournament: Sri Lanka Women’s clinches Championship in Tashkent
Sri Lanka defeated Kazakhstan 27-00 in the Women’s final to win the inaugural CASA 7s Rugby Tournament in Tashkent, a short while ago.
Sri Lanka Men’s team crowned Champions at inaugural CASA 7s Rugby Tournament
Sri Lanka defeated India 31-10 in the Men’s final to win the inaugural CASA 7s Rugby Tournament in Tashkent, a short while ago.
Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as manager on four‑year contract
Chelsea have appointed former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso as their manager on a four‑year contract, starting in July. MORE..
Germany legend Neuer set for World Cup return after retirement reversal
Bayern Munich and Germany legend Manuel Neuer is all set to wear the prestigious national colours once again, agreeing to come back from retirement to feature in his fifth FIFA World Cup this year. MORE..
