President worship Sacred Devnimori Buddha Relics brought to Gangaramaya Temple
The Sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha, brought to Sri Lanka under the full patronage of the Government of India, were placed for exposition at the Gangaramaya Temple in Hunupitiya today (04), where President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived to lead the initial worship ceremony. MORE..
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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
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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..
Collision with Greek coast guard boat leaves 15 migrants dead
At least 15 migrants have died after a speedboat carrying them collided with a Greek coast guard vessel off the coast of the island of Chios late on Tuesday. MORE..
Youth arrested over ‘Podi Dimuthu’ murder in Ambalangoda reveals more details
Sri Lanka Police have uncovered several significant details regarding the shooting to death of organised criminal Dimuthu Sampath, alias ‘Podi Dimuthu’, following the arrest of an 18-year-old youth connected to the recent murder in Ambalangoda. MORE..
India shares spirit of celebration as Sri Lanka’s trusted and dependable partner: Indian HC
India shares the spirit of celebration as Sri Lanka’s trusted and dependable partner, the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha has stated. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Chinese President Xi extends well wishes to Sri Lankan President on 78th Independence Day
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a congratulatory message to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on the 78th anniversary of the independence of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Human Rights Watch warns US heading to ‘authoritarianism’
Human Rights Watch warned on Wednesday (Feb 4) that President Donald Trump was turning the United States into an authoritarian state as democracy declines globally to its lowest ebb in four decades. MORE..
Gazette issued on competitive exam for recruitment of graduates to Teacher Service
Applications are invited for the recruitment of graduates, both those currently employed in the public service and those who are not, to the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service, to fill existing vacancies in Sinhala, Tamil, and English mediums at National and Provincial schools across the island. MORE..
Sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha arrives in Sri Lanka
The sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), at around 1:00 p.m. MORE..
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Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa reflects on national pride on 78th Independence Day
Independence Day is a remembrance of winning freedom for the motherland and a celebration of the pride of all Sri Lankans, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has stated. 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..
Collision with Greek coast guard boat leaves 15 migrants dead
At least 15 migrants have died after a speedboat carrying them collided with a Greek coast guard vessel off the coast of the island of Chios late on Tuesday. MORE..
Youth arrested over ‘Podi Dimuthu’ murder in Ambalangoda reveals more details
Sri Lanka Police have uncovered several significant details regarding the shooting to death of organised criminal Dimuthu Sampath, alias ‘Podi Dimuthu’, following the arrest of an 18-year-old youth connected to the recent murder in Ambalangoda. MORE..
India shares spirit of celebration as Sri Lanka’s trusted and dependable partner: Indian HC
India shares the spirit of celebration as Sri Lanka’s trusted and dependable partner, the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha has stated. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
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Technology
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..
Paris prosecutor’s cybercrime unit searches X office, Musk summoned
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French police raided the offices of Elon Musk’s social media network X and prosecutors ordered the tech billionaire to face questions in April related to a widening investigation into the platform, the Paris prosecutor’s office said on Tuesday. MORE..
Spain to ban social media access for children under 16
Spain to ban social media access for children under 16
Spain will ban access to social media for minors under 16 and platforms will be required to implement age verification systems, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Tuesday as he announced several measures to guarantee a safe digital environment. 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
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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
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‘Michael’ Trailer: Michael Jackson biopic chronicles rise from child star to King of Pop
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Sports
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..
Indian Government explores return of Formula 1 to India
Thirteen years after the last race in India, the Indian government is considering bringing Formula 1 back to the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida. It is learnt that Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya recently inspected the venue, inaugurated in 2011. MORE..
