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Donald Trump says Xi Jinping offered to “help” with Iran
Donald Trump says Xi Jinping offered to “help” with Iran
US President Donald Trump said that China’s leader Xi Jinping offered during their talks Thursday to help resolve the conflict between the US and Iran. MORE..
Spill gates of several reservoirs opened amid heavy rainfall
Spill gates of several reservoirs opened amid heavy rainfall
Spill gates of several reservoirs have been opened due to ongoing adverse weather conditions across the country, the Department of Irrigation stated. MORE..
Schools in Hatton Education Zone closed tomorrow due to bad weather
Schools in Hatton Education Zone closed tomorrow due to bad weather
A special holiday has been declared for all schools in the Hatton Education Zone tomorrow (15) due to prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued to several areas in 12 districts extended
Landslide warnings issued to several areas in 12 districts extended
Level 2 landslide warnings have been issued to several areas of four districts owing to the prevailing heavy rainfall conditions across the country. MORE..
IMF reaffirms strong support for Sri Lanka amid economic pressures
IMF reaffirms strong support for Sri Lanka amid economic pressures
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reiterated its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka as the country continues its efforts to maintain economic stability and recovery. MORE..
Minor flood risk issued for low-lying areas along Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya
Minor flood risk issued for low-lying areas along Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya
The Department of Irrigation has issued a flood warning for several low-lying areas in the Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya river basins following heavy rainfall experienced over the past several hours. MORE..
Sri Lankan Rupee weakens further as US Dollar hits highest level since Dec. 2023
Sri Lankan Rupee weakens further as US Dollar hits highest level since Dec. 2023
The Sri Lankan Rupee came under further pressure today as the selling rate of the US Dollar rose to Rs. 329.92, marking the highest recorded rate since December 27, 2023. MORE..
Kapila Chandrasena Death Inquiry: Court told CCTV system at Aravinda de Silva’s residence had no stored footage
Kapila Chandrasena Death Inquiry: Court told CCTV system at Aravinda de Silva’s residence had no stored footage
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today heard that the CCTV security system installed at the residence of former Sri Lankan cricketer Aravinda de Silva — where former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena was found dead under suspicious circumstances — had not recorded or stored any footage despite being operational. MORE..
Second Reading debate on Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill in Parliament next week
Second Reading debate on Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill in Parliament next week
Parliament is scheduled to meet from May 19 to 22, the Department of Commission of Parliament said in a statement. MORE..
Donald Trump celebrates “one of the most consequential relationships in world history”
Donald Trump celebrates “one of the most consequential relationships in world history”
US President Donald Trump toasted close and historic ties between the US and China, projecting stability and warmth in the relationship after a day of high-stakes talks with China’s leader Xi Jinping. MORE..
SC sentences former NIE Director to six years over contempt of court in scholarship exam case
SC sentences former NIE Director to six years over contempt of court in scholarship exam case
A former Director of the National Institute of Education (NIE) has been sentenced to six years of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs. 3 million by the Supreme Court after being found guilty of contempt of court in relation to the non-implementation of a court order concerning the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination. MORE..
Puttalam railway line services restored after flood disruptions
Puttalam railway line services restored after flood disruptions
Train operations along the Puttalam railway line, which had been restricted due to sudden flooding, have been fully restored, the Railway Department said. MORE..
Red warning issued for heavy rains over 150 mm in several areas
Red warning issued for heavy rains over 150 mm in several areas
A red warning for heavy rains in several areas of the country has been issued by the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
New stamps issued for postal facilities of MPs
New stamps issued for postal facilities of MPs
New stamps for the postal facilities provided to Members of Parliament were issued at the Parliamentary Library under the patronage of Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. MORE..
SC reserves verdict on FR petitions filed by Shani Abeysekara and others
SC reserves verdict on FR petitions filed by Shani Abeysekara and others
The Supreme Court has concluded hearing fundamental rights petitions filed by Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Shani Abeysekara and two others challenging their arrest and remand by the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) and has postponed delivering its judgment. MORE..
Indian Naval Ship IOS Sagar to arrive in Colombo tomorrow
Indian Naval Ship IOS Sagar to arrive in Colombo tomorrow
Indian Naval Ship Sunayna as IOS Sagar with a multinational crew from 16 countries is scheduled to arrive in Colombo tomorrow, in continuation of Indian Navy’s endeavour to build ‘Bridges of Friendship’, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said. MORE..
Latvian PM resigns after row over stray Ukrainian drones
Latvian PM resigns after row over stray Ukrainian drones
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has resigned following a political crisis over Russia-bound Ukrainian drones straying into Latvian territory. MORE..
Court fines two hotels Rs. 1 million for selling bottled water above maximum retail price
Court fines two hotels Rs. 1 million for selling bottled water above maximum retail price
Owners of two tourist hotels in Matara have been convicted for selling bottled drinking water above the regulated maximum retail price, with the Matara Magistrate’s Court imposing a total fine of Rs. 1 million. MORE..
1,000 families in seven districts affected by adverse weather across Sri Lanka
1,000 families in seven districts affected by adverse weather across Sri Lanka
A total of 3,475 individuals from 1,113 families have been affected by the adverse weather conditions prevailing in the country, according to the Disaster Management Center (DMC). MORE..
China-US relations the most important in the world: President Xi
China-US relations the most important in the world: President Xi
China-US relations are the most important bilateral relations in the world, Chinese President Xi Jinping has stated. MORE..
Kotmale–Gampola road closed amid renewed landslide fears
Kotmale–Gampola road closed amid renewed landslide fears
The Kotmale–Gampola B431 main road has been temporarily closed from this morning (14) due to heavy rainfall affecting the Kotmale area, police said. MORE..
Govt. seeks to create ‘Smart Citizens’ suitable for future world – Minister
Govt. seeks to create ‘Smart Citizens’ suitable for future world – Minister
The government’s core objective is to produce ‘smart citizens’ who can thrive in the future world, the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Professor Chandana Abayarathne stated. MORE..
Belarus seeks closer ties with Sri Lanka – Lukashenko
Belarus seeks closer ties with Sri Lanka – Lukashenko
Belarus is interested in expanding cooperation with Sri Lanka, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during a meeting with Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath in Minsk on Thursday (14 May), Belarusian media reported. MORE..
Myanmar proposes death sentence for cyberscam offences
Myanmar proposes death sentence for cyberscam offences
Myanmar published a parliamentary bill on Thursday (May 14) proposing the death sentence for those who detain or violently coerce victims into working in online scam centres. MORE..
Low pressure area expected to move away from Sri Lanka within 48 hours
Low pressure area expected to move away from Sri Lanka within 48 hours
The low pressure area located northeast of the Sri Lanka is expected to move away from Sri Lanka during the next 48 hours according to the latest weather analysis by the Department of Meteorology. MORE..