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Sri Lanka, Australia seek to expand trade and tourism ties
Sri Lanka, Australia seek to expand trade and tourism ties
High-level discussions have been held to expand trade and tourism ties between Sri Lanka and Australia. MORE..
Trump boasts "extreme intelligence" after release of medical results
Trump boasts "extreme intelligence" after release of medical results
US President Donald Trump on Sunday hailed ‘extreme intelligence’ after his medical test results arrived. Sharing that he got a perfect score in the cognitive test, Trump urged people who would be running for the coveted positions of President and Vice-President to take the test. MORE..
UNP calls for formal process and consultation with Maha Sangha on monastic discipline issues
UNP calls for formal process and consultation with Maha Sangha on monastic discipline issues
The United National Party (UNP) has stressed the need to follow established procedures when addressing matters concerning Buddhist monastic discipline. MORE..
Donald Trump says Iran has agreed to no nuclear weapons
Donald Trump says Iran has agreed to no nuclear weapons
United States President Donald Trump said he had secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he had sent a tougher peace proposal back to Tehran. MORE..
Japan provides US$1.33 million grant to revive livelihoods of Eastern fishermen
Japan provides US$1.33 million grant to revive livelihoods of Eastern fishermen
Japan has extended a financial grant of US$1.33 million to Sri Lanka to assist inland fishermen in the Eastern Province whose livelihoods were affected by the Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Woman killed in train accident near Wellawatte Railway Station
Woman killed in train accident near Wellawatte Railway Station
A woman has been killed after being struck by a train near the Wellawatte Railway Station, police stated. MORE..
Hundreds arrested in France after wild Champions League celebrations
Hundreds arrested in France after wild Champions League celebrations
Clashes between football fans and police across France have led to more than 400 arrests following the victory of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the Champions League final against Arsenal. MORE..
Bodies of all 3 children recovered after drowning incident in Hungama
Bodies of all 3 children recovered after drowning incident in Hungama
The bodies of all three schoolchildren who went missing while bathing in the sea at Kalametiya, Hungama, yesterday (30) have now been recovered. MORE..
Private bus operators call for 5% fare hike following fuel price increase
Private bus operators call for 5% fare hike following fuel price increase
The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) has requested the National Transport Commission (NTC) to implement an interim revision of bus fares following the recent increase in fuel prices. MORE..
No revision of bus fares despite diesel price hike – NTC
No revision of bus fares despite diesel price hike – NTC
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that there will be no revision of bus fares despite the recent increase in diesel prices.
Two schoolchildren confirmed dead after drowning incident in Hungama
Two schoolchildren confirmed dead after drowning incident in Hungama
The bodies of two schoolchildren who went missing while bathing in the sea at Kalametiya, Hungama yesterday (30) have been recovered this morning (31). MORE..
Special traffic plan in place for Nugegoda Sri Dharmaramaya Vesak Perahera today
Special traffic plan in place for Nugegoda Sri Dharmaramaya Vesak Perahera today
Sri Lanka Police says a special traffic management plan has been implemented as a large number of devotees and spectators are expected to gather to witness the Perahera organized by Nugegoda Sri Dharmaramaya Temple today (31) in celebration of the Vesak Festival.MORE..
Man dies after earth mound collapses in Maskeliya
Man dies after earth mound collapses in Maskeliya
A man has reportedly died after a mound of earth collapsed in the Glantilwatta area of Maskeliya. MORE..
Belavia to resume flights to Sri Lanka from October 27
Belavia to resume flights to Sri Lanka from October 27
Belavia has announced the resumption of flights to Sri Lanka starting October 27. The route will be operated on Tuesdays using a wide-body Airbus A330-200 aircraft. MORE..
LIOC and Sinopec also increase fuel prices
LIOC and Sinopec also increase fuel prices
Lanka IOC (LIOC) and Sinopec Energy Lanka have also increased fuel prices following the decision by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) to revise fuel prices, effective midnight yesterday (30). MORE..
Three-wheeler fares to increase following fuel price hike?
Three-wheeler fares to increase following fuel price hike?
The National Joint Three-Wheeler Drivers and Industrial Workers’ Association (NJTWDIWA) has announced that it expects three-wheeler fares to be increased in response to the fuel price revision that came into effect from midnight on May 30. MORE..
Qatar opposes permanent Hormuz shipping tolls but says temporary fees are ‘‘negotiable’‘
Qatar opposes permanent Hormuz shipping tolls but says temporary fees are ‘‘negotiable’‘
Permanent transit tariffs in the Strait of Hormuz will ultimately inflate prices for global buyers and must be opposed, Qatar has cautioned. MORE..
Ebola spread in DR Congo ‘deeply alarming’, MSF warns
Ebola spread in DR Congo ‘deeply alarming’, MSF warns
The rapid spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has created a ‘‘deeply alarming’’ situation, the medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has warned. MORE..
Trump to headline 250th anniversary fair opening after performers drop out
Trump to headline 250th anniversary fair opening after performers drop out
U.S. President Donald Trump will headline an event commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary on the National Mall next month, organizers said on Saturday, after several musical performers scheduled to appear in the celebration canceled, citing concerns about its association with him. MORE..
Sri Pada pilgrimage season concludes
Sri Pada pilgrimage season concludes
This year’s Sri Pada pilgrimage season has officially concluded at midnight yesterday (30), according to the Chief Custodian of Sri Pada Rajamaha Viharaya, Venerable Bengamuwe Dhammadinna Thero. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (31), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Fuel prices increased; Petrol by Rs 24 per litre
Fuel prices increased; Petrol by Rs 24 per litre
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a revision of fuel prices, effective from midnight today (May 30). MORE..
US says it disabled another commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran
US says it disabled another commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran
The U.S. military has stopped another merchant vessel trying to break through the American blockade of Iranian ports, a U.S. official with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Saturday. MORE..
24-hour ‘Dansala’ organized by Derana commences
24-hour ‘Dansala’ organized by Derana commences
Sri Lanka’s largest 24-hour ‘Dansala’, organized by Derana Media Network, officially commenced at 7.00 p.m. at Independence Square in Colombo, drawing large crowds. MORE..
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Three children reported missing while sea bathing in Kalametiya
Three children reported missing while sea bathing in Kalametiya
Three children aged between 12 to 18 years have been reported missing while bathing in the sea area off Kalametiya, Hungama with their parents. MORE..