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Julie Chung praises Starlink, Microsoft, and MIT for disaster relief efforts in Sri Lanka
Julie Chung praises Starlink, Microsoft, and MIT for disaster relief efforts in Sri Lanka
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, highlighted the support of American companies and institutions for Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Two former Members of Parliament pass away
Two former Members of Parliament pass away
Former Anuradhapura District Member of Parliament Janak Mahendra Adikari and former Deputy Minister of Rehabilitation and Prison Reforms, S. C. Muthukumarana, have reportedly passed away. MORE..
Putin says Russia will take more land in Ukraine if Europe sinks peace moves
Putin says Russia will take more land in Ukraine if Europe sinks peace moves
President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday Russia would take more land in Ukraine by force if Kyiv and European politicians whom he cast as “young pigs” did not engage over U.S. proposals for a peace settlement. MORE..
Supplementary sum of Rs. 500B to be presented to Parliament today
Supplementary sum of Rs. 500B to be presented to Parliament today
A supplementary estimate of Rs. 500 billion is to be presented to Parliament today (18) to restore the livelihoods of those affected by the sudden disaster situation. MORE..
Three suspects arrested in connection with torturing and setting fire to wild elephant in Mihinthale
Three suspects arrested in connection with torturing and setting fire to wild elephant in Mihinthale
A total of three individuals have been arrested in connection with the alleged torture and setting fire to a wild elephant in Seeppukulam, Mihinthale, police said. MORE..
Kuliyapitiya Crimes OIC transferred after assault video goes viral on social media
Kuliyapitiya Crimes OIC transferred after assault video goes viral on social media
The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Crimes Division of the Kuliyapitiya Police Station has been transferred in relation to an allegation of assaulting a person. MORE..
PM Harini appreciates timely assistance by China for disaster response efforts
PM Harini appreciates timely assistance by China for disaster response efforts
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has expressed her appreciation for the timely assistance extended by the Government of China during Sri Lanka’s recent disaster response efforts. MORE..
Level 3 landslide warnings issued to residents of seven DS areas in Kandy and Nuwara Eliya
Level 3 landslide warnings issued to residents of seven DS areas in Kandy and Nuwara Eliya
Level 3 ‘Red’ landslide warnings have been issued to residents of seven Divisional Secretariat areas in the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts. MORE..
Heavy rains worsen conditions for displaced Gazans, UN warns
Heavy rains worsen conditions for displaced Gazans, UN warns
Heavy rains over the past week have compounded the already dire living conditions of the hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, UN agencies say. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall above 75 mm expected in parts of the island today
Fairly heavy rainfall above 75 mm expected in parts of the island today
The prevailing showery conditions are expected to continue over the Northern and Eastern parts of the island due to the influence of the Easterly wave, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Delhi restricts vehicles, office attendance in bid to curb pollution
Delhi restricts vehicles, office attendance in bid to curb pollution
Authorities in India’s capital Delhi rolled out strict measures on Wednesday in an attempt to curb pollution, including a ban on vehicles not compliant with latest emission control norms and regulating attendance in private and government offices. MORE..
IOM appeals for $7.3 million to support cyclone-affected communities in Sri Lanka
IOM appeals for $7.3 million to support cyclone-affected communities in Sri Lanka
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched an appeal for USD 7.3 million to support more than 100,000 people affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka, where the storm has displaced over 280,000 people and damaged or destroyed more than 81,000 homes,...MORE..
Suspect in ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder released on bail
Suspect in ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder released on bail
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanka S. Bodaragama today (17) granted bail to a suspect who had been arrested and remanded in custody in connection with the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, also known as ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’. MORE..
Turkish Airlines flight forced to turn back after technical issue departs BIA
Turkish Airlines flight forced to turn back after technical issue departs BIA
The Turkish Airlines flight which was forced to make an emergency landing at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake due a technical issue with the landing gear, has departed from the BIA after the completion of repairs. MORE..
Canada to provide over USD 2 million in humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka
Canada to provide over USD 2 million in humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka
Canada has announced more than USD 2 million in humanitarian aid to support emergency relief efforts in Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, which resulted in loss of life and extensive damage to houses, infrastructure and local economies. MORE..
Heavy showers above 100mm likely in several provinces - Met Dept.
Heavy showers above 100mm likely in several provinces - Met Dept.
The prevailing showery conditions are expected to continue over the Northern and Eastern parts of the island due to the influence of the Easterly wave, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Two including 2-yr-old killed in fatal accident at Dehiattakandiya
Two including 2-yr-old killed in fatal accident at Dehiattakandiya
A 33‑year‑old woman and her 2‑year‑old son have died following a head‑on collision involving a bus and a three‑wheeler in the Muwagammana area in the Dehiattakandiya Police Division on the Polonnaruwa -Mahiyanganaya main road today (17).
Sri Lanka forecasts 5% growth in 2026, aided by post-cyclone reconstruction
Sri Lanka forecasts 5% growth in 2026, aided by post-cyclone reconstruction
Sri Lanka expects its economy to expand by more than 5% next year, matching this year’s pace and significantly outstripping IMF projections, partly driven by reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Ditwah, a senior minister told Reuters on Wednesday. MORE..
Govt to present Rs. 500B supplementary sum to Parliament tomorrow
Govt to present Rs. 500B supplementary sum to Parliament tomorrow
A Supplementary estimate of Rs. 500 billion is to be presented to the Parliament tomorrow (18) to restore the livelihoods of those affected due to the sudden disaster situation. MORE..
Turkey-bound aircraft forced to make emergency landing at BIA undergoing maintenance work – official
Turkey-bound aircraft forced to make emergency landing at BIA undergoing maintenance work – official
A Turkish Airlines flight, which was forced to make an emergency landing at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) due to a technical fault, is scheduled to depart for Istanbul, Turkey, at 10:00 p.m. tomorrow (18), according to the airline’s official website. more..
China reaffirms full support for Sri Lanka’s economic and social development
China reaffirms full support for Sri Lanka’s economic and social development
The visiting Vice Chairman of the National People’s Congress of China, Wang Dongming called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (17). MORE..
Strike launched after doctor at Badulla Teaching Hospital was assaulted by three-wheeler driver
Strike launched after doctor at Badulla Teaching Hospital was assaulted by three-wheeler driver
A doctor at the Badulla Teaching Hospital has reportedly been assaulted by a three-wheeler driver. MORE..
FM accepts US$ 2.5 million grant assistance from Japan
FM accepts US$ 2.5 million grant assistance from Japan
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath today accepted the US$ 2.5 million grant assistance from the Government of Japan. MORE..
Prison officers fire warning shots to prevent inmates from escaping Galle Prison
Prison officers fire warning shots to prevent inmates from escaping Galle Prison
Prison officers fired warning shots into the air after two remand inmates at the Galle Prison attempted to escape. MORE..
Govt extends pension payment period for farmers affected by Cyclone Ditwah
Govt extends pension payment period for farmers affected by Cyclone Ditwah
The government has decided to extend the payment period for farmer pensions until December 31 considering the impact caused by the cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. MORE..