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UAE expresses solidarity with Sri Lanka over victims of landslide
UAE expresses solidarity with Sri Lanka over victims of landslide
The UAE said it stands in solidarity with Sri Lanka over the victims of the landslide in the central province that killed at least four on Saturday. MORE..
Gunmen attack Pakistan paramilitary force headquarters, police say
Gunmen attack Pakistan paramilitary force headquarters, police say
Gunmen attacked a paramilitary force headquarters in Pakistan’s northwestern city of Peshawar on Monday, police said. MORE..
PM Harini and US Ambassador discuss bilateral educational cooperation
PM Harini and US Ambassador discuss bilateral educational cooperation
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, has met with the Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Parliament of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Man arrested for illegal excavation of artifacts in Thanamalwila
Man arrested for illegal excavation of artifacts in Thanamalwila
A person who was involved in illegal excavation of artifacts has been arrested in the Batuwewa area of Thanamalwila. MORE..
Suspect arrested for providing lodging to gunmen plotting to kill businessman and 6 others in Midigama
Suspect arrested for providing lodging to gunmen plotting to kill businessman and 6 others in Midigama
A suspect allegedly involved in a attempt to kill seven people, including a businessman, in the Midigama area has been arrested. MORE..
Agrarian Insurance Board unveils pension scheme offering multiple benefits to fishermen
Agrarian Insurance Board unveils pension scheme offering multiple benefits to fishermen
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has introduced a new Fishermen’s Pension Scheme aimed at providing enhanced social security and financial benefits to members of the fishing community. MORE..
President Dissanayake celebrates 57th birthday today
President Dissanayake celebrates 57th birthday today
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka, celebrates his 57th birthday today, November 24. MORE..
Commuters can pay bus fares using bank cards starting today
Commuters can pay bus fares using bank cards starting today
Commuters will be able to pay bus fares using bank-issued credit and debit cards on buses equipped with ticket-issuing machines with effect from today (25), the Ministry of Transport announced. MORE..
One dead, 3 injured after tree falls on three-wheeler in Rambukkana
One dead, 3 injured after tree falls on three-wheeler in Rambukkana
One person has been confirmed dead following an incident in which a large tree fell onto a three-wheeler travelling through the Talagolla area along the Mawanella–Rambukkana road last night (23). MORE..
US hails ‘tremendous progress’ at Ukraine peace talks
US hails ‘tremendous progress’ at Ukraine peace talks
A “tremendous amount of progress” has been achieved in talks to finalise a US-proposed peace plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said. MORE..
Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
The low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low pressure system by tomorrow (25). Therefore, the prevailing showery conditions over the island are expected to continue during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Several trapped after tree falls on three-wheeler in Rambukkana
Several trapped after tree falls on three-wheeler in Rambukkana
A large tree has fallen onto a three-wheeler traveling along the Mawanella–Rambukkana road this evening (23), police stated. MORE..
UN Security Council reforms no longer an option, but a necessity: Modi
UN Security Council reforms no longer an option, but a necessity: Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made a strong pitch for reforms of the UN Security Council, asserting that the India-Brazil-South Africa troika should send a clear message that changes to institutions of global governance were no longer an option, but a necessity. MORE..
Malaysian national arrested at BIA with around 5kg of cocaine
Malaysian national arrested at BIA with around 5kg of cocaine
A Malaysian national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport while attempting to smuggle around 5kg of cocaine into the island. MORE..
Special transport arrangements for A/L candidates facing disaster-related disruptions
Special transport arrangements for A/L candidates facing disaster-related disruptions
The Disaster Management Centre, in coordination with the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), has arranged a special transportation plan to assist Advanced Level examination candidates who are facing travel difficulties, following yesterday’s landslide in Pahala Kadugannawa. MORE..
Canada to revise law for citizenship by descent
Canada to revise law for citizenship by descent
Canada is set to modernise its citizenship rules, which could benefit thousands of Indian-origin families and other Canadians born abroad. MORE..
Advisory issued for strong winds, heavy showers and rough seas
Advisory issued for strong winds, heavy showers and rough seas
A low-pressure area has formed over the South Andaman Sea area and is likely to move northwestwards and intensify into a depression over the South-east Bay of Bengal tomorrow, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Landslide in Pahala Kadugannawa not a risk to wider region - NBRO
Landslide in Pahala Kadugannawa not a risk to wider region - NBRO
The landslide occurred yesterday in Pahala Kadugannawa is a localized risk confined to the immediate site and does not pose a threat to the wider region, Dr. Gamini Jayatissa, the Director of the Landslide Research and Study Division of the National Building Research Organisation stated. MORE..
Special guidelines issued for A/L students traveling from Kegalle and Mawanella to Kandy
Special guidelines issued for A/L students traveling from Kegalle and Mawanella to Kandy
Students from Kegalle and Mawanella, who are required to sit for the Advanced Level examinations at centres located in and around the Kandy city, will be allowed to sit the exam at the nearest examination centre if they face severe difficulties in reaching their assigned centres, Kegalle District Secretary Jagath M. Herath has stated. MORE..
Israel PM Netanyahu vows to keep striking Hamas and Hezbollah
Israel PM Netanyahu vows to keep striking Hamas and Hezbollah
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted on Sunday (Nov 23) that Israel would do “everything necessary” to stop Hezbollah from regrouping in Lebanon and Hamas from doing the same in Gaza. MORE..
Pahala Kadugannawa Landslide: Alternative routes announced for students travelling to A/L exam centres
Pahala Kadugannawa Landslide: Alternative routes announced for students travelling to A/L exam centres
Alternative routes and emergency contact numbers have been issued to students travelling to their Advanced Level examination centres tomorrow (24), as well as for relevant officials, following yesterday’s landslide in Pahala Kadugannawa. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued for residents of 12 districts extended
Landslide warnings issued for residents of 12 districts extended
Early landslide warnings issued to residents of multiple areas in 12 districts owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island, have been extended. MORE..
Two dead in separate road accidents
Two dead in separate road accidents
An individual has died in a road accident that occurred along the Ratnapura – Embilipitiya road in Udawalawa, police stated. MORE..
Canada says it will resume US trade talks ‘when appropriate’
Canada says it will resume US trade talks ‘when appropriate’
Canada will resume trade discussions with the United States “when it’s appropriate,” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday, noting he did not have a pressing issue to address with President Donald Trump. MORE..
Over 132,000 tourists arrive in November
Over 132,000 tourists arrive in November
A total of 132,783 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in November, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..