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Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, North-Central, North-Western, Southern, Western, Eastern provinces and Vavuniya district. MORE..
Prices of multiple food items to increase from midnight today
Prices of multiple food items to increase from midnight today
The All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has decided to increase the prices of Fried Rice, Biryani, and Nasi Goreng by Rs. 25 with effect from midnight today (07). MORE..
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South Korea appeals court cuts jail term for ex-PM Han to 15 years in martial law case
South Korea appeals court cuts jail term for ex-PM Han to 15 years in martial law case
A South Korean appeals court on Thursday cut the jail sentence for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 15 years from 23 years over his role in ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief imposition of martial law in 2024. MORE..
Rathugala indigenous leader Suda Wannila Aththo passes away
Rathugala indigenous leader Suda Wannila Aththo passes away
The indigenous leader of Rathugala, Danigala Maha Bandalage Suda Wannila Aththo, has passed away at the age of 62. MORE..
Sri Lanka and Türkiye strengthen bilateral ties at second round of political consultations
Sri Lanka and Türkiye strengthen bilateral ties at second round of political consultations
The Second Round of Political Consultations between the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Republic of Türkiye was successfully held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye in Ankara. MORE..
Govt. to introduce major higher education reforms aligned with school education changes - PM
Govt. to introduce major higher education reforms aligned with school education changes - PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government has planned to introduce relevant changes in the higher education sector in alignment with the new reforms being implemented in the primary and secondary education sectors. MORE..
NPP councillor resigns from Kurunegala Municipal Council
NPP councillor resigns from Kurunegala Municipal Council
A Municipal Councillor representing the National People’s Power (NPP) in the Kurunegala Municipal Council, B. W. Premachandra, has resigned from his position. MORE..
Over 70 Vietnamese nationals arrested for alleged financial scams and visa violations
Over 70 Vietnamese nationals arrested for alleged financial scams and visa violations
A group of foreign nationals accused of engaging in financial scams while staying in the country in violation of visa conditions has been arrested in separate raids carried out in Colombo and Matara, according to Sri Lanka Police. MORE..
Vietnamese President to arrive in Sri Lanka today
Vietnamese President to arrive in Sri Lanka today
The General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Central Committee and President of Vietnam, To Lam, is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka tonight (07) for an official visit, accompanied by a high-level delegation. MORE..
US fires on Iranian tanker while Trump pushes for peace deal
US fires on Iranian tanker while Trump pushes for peace deal
The US military fired on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump intensified pressure on Tehran to reach a deal ending the war. MORE..
UN warns hunger deepening in Gaza as families survive on one meal a day
UN warns hunger deepening in Gaza as families survive on one meal a day
The UN on Wednesday warned that hunger remains widespread and severe across the Gaza Strip, with millions struggling to access adequate food despite ongoing humanitarian efforts. MORE..
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads to Spain after three people evacuated
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads to Spain after three people evacuated
A luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak and marooned since Sunday off the coast of Cape Verde left for Spain on Wednesday, a Reuters witness said, after three people, two of them seriously ill, were evacuated. MORE..
Iran reviewing US proposal to end war, though key demands remain unaddressed
Iran reviewing US proposal to end war, though key demands remain unaddressed
Iran said on Wednesday it was reviewing a U.S. peace proposal that sources said would formally end the war while leaving unresolved the key U.S. demands that Iran suspend its nuclear program and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall above 75 mm expected in some parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall above 75 mm expected in some parts of the island
Due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, the prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to continue during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since ceasefire, senior Hezbollah commander killed
Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since ceasefire, senior Hezbollah commander killed
Israel struck Beirut on Wednesday (May 6) for the first time since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah last month, with Israel saying it targeted a commander of the militant group’s elite Radwan force in the city’s southern suburbs. MORE..
Special traffic plan in Colombo for Vietnamese President’s visit
Special traffic plan in Colombo for Vietnamese President’s visit
Sri Lanka Police says it will implement a special traffic management plan within Colombo on May 7 and 8 in view of the official visit of the President of Vietnam to Sri Lanka. MORE..
Laugfs Gas raises prices
Laugfs Gas raises prices
Laugfs Gas has increased domestic refill prices with effect from midnight today (06 May). MORE..
Sri Lanka calls for constructive dialogue to de-escalate tensions in West Asia
Sri Lanka calls for constructive dialogue to de-escalate tensions in West Asia
Sri Lanka has expressed grave concern regarding the recent hostilities in the West Asian region, including attacks on critical energy infrastructure, which affect regional stability and peace efforts. MORE..
3 patients with suspected hantavirus evacuated from cruise ship as new case confirmed in Switzerland
3 patients with suspected hantavirus evacuated from cruise ship as new case confirmed in Switzerland
Three patients with suspected hantavirus infections were being evacuated from a cruise ship to the Netherlands on Wednesday, the UN health agency said, as the vessel at the centre of a deadly outbreak remained off Cape Verde with nearly 150 people on board waiting to head to Spain’s Canary Islands. MORE..
World Bank assistance to reform and modernise SL’s revenue-generating state institutions
World Bank assistance to reform and modernise SL’s revenue-generating state institutions
A delegation led by the World Bank Country Manager for Sri Lanka, Gevorg Sargsyan, has reportedly met with the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, this morning (06) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. MORE..
Trump threatens bombing if Iran doesn’t reopen strait amid report of deal to end war
Trump threatens bombing if Iran doesn’t reopen strait amid report of deal to end war
US President Donald Trump posted on social media Wednesday that the war with Iran could soon end and oil and natural gas shipments could restart, if Iran accepts a reported agreement that he did not detail. MORE..
Hambantota Bird Park owner released from ‘illegal motorcycles’ case
Hambantota Bird Park owner released from ‘illegal motorcycles’ case
The Hambantota Magistrate’s Court today ordered the release of the three suspects, including owner of the Hambantota Bird Park, who had been accused of illegally importing 21 motorcycles, including 11 high-capacity bikes. MORE..
US, Iran nearing one-page war-ending agreement, response expected within 48 hours
US, Iran nearing one-page war-ending agreement, response expected within 48 hours
The United States and Iran are closing in on a one-page memo to end their war, a Pakistani source involved in the peace efforts told Reuters on Wednesday, confirming an Axios report citing two US officials. MORE..
Brent oil drops below $100 on US-Iran deal hopes
Brent oil drops below $100 on US-Iran deal hopes
Oil prices dived on Wednesday, with international benchmark Brent sliding under $100 a barrel, on fresh hopes for an end to the Middle East war. MORE..
China calls for Strait to be reopened ‘as soon as possible’ in Iran talks
China calls for Strait to be reopened ‘as soon as possible’ in Iran talks
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi has called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened “as soon as possible” in talks with his Iranian counterpart. MORE..