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72-hour detention order issued on ‘Gampaha Ousmand’
72-hour detention order issued on ‘Gampaha Ousmand’
Police have obtained a 72-hour detention order for Ousmand Gunasekara, alias “Gampaha Ousmand”, who was arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the killing of organised criminal figure Ganemulla Sanjeewa, according to the Police Spokesman. MORE..
China, US should be ‘partners, not rivals,’ Xi tells Trump in Beijing
China, US should be ‘partners, not rivals,’ Xi tells Trump in Beijing
China’s President Xi Jinping told his US counterpart Donald Trump Thursday that Washington and Beijing should be "partners, not rivals" as the two leaders met in the Chinese capital. MORE..
Red warning issued for heavy rains in several areas
Red warning issued for heavy rains in several areas
A red warning for heavy rains in several areas of the country has been issued by the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Puttalam records highest rainfall of over 250 mm within 24 hours
Puttalam records highest rainfall of over 250 mm within 24 hours
The Department of Meteorology stated that the highest rainfall recorded in the country during the 24-hour period from 8.30 a.m. yesterday to 8.30 a.m. today (14) was reported from Puttalam, which received 256.2 mm of rainfall.
Irrigation Dept. warns river water levels may rise again despite temporary decline
Irrigation Dept. warns river water levels may rise again despite temporary decline
The Department of Irrigation says that water levels in several river basins, which had previously risen due to heavy rainfall, are now showing a decline following the reduction in rainfall over the past 24 hours. MORE..
Higher Europe air fares ‘inevitable’, says industry head
Higher Europe air fares ‘inevitable’, says industry head
Higher ticket prices for air travellers in Europe are “inevitable” because of the high cost of jet fuel, according to the head of the International Air Transport Association. MORE..
Trump, Xi meet in Beijing for talks
Trump, Xi meet in Beijing for talks
US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping met Thursday in Beijing for a high-stakes summit, with trade and the Iran war expected to dominate the agenda. MORE..
Netanyahu says he ‘secretly visited’ UAE during war with Iran
Netanyahu says he ‘secretly visited’ UAE during war with Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he “secretly visited” the United Arab Emirates and met its president during the war with Iran. MORE..
Lockdown in Philippine Senate after gunshots fired
Lockdown in Philippine Senate after gunshots fired
The Philippine Senate was locked down with military personnel seen entering the building where a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) had sought refuge. MORE..
‘Gampaha Ousmand’ arrested for aiding Ganemulla Sanjeewa killing
‘Gampaha Ousmand’ arrested for aiding Ganemulla Sanjeewa killing
Ousmand Gunasekara, alias ‘Gampaha Ousmand’, has been arrested by the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) for allegedly aiding and abetting the killing of notorious underworld figure and organised criminal Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’, and for allegedly supplying firearms used to carry out the murder. MORE..
‘Miraculous’: 11 plane crash survivors rescued at sea off Florida
‘Miraculous’: 11 plane crash survivors rescued at sea off Florida
All 11 people aboard a private airplane that crashed at sea off central Florida survived the wreck and were rescued from their lifeboat hours later by a U.S. Air Force Reserve team, U.S. Coast Guard and Air Force officials said on Wednesday. MORE..
Passengers allowed to leave norovirus-hit cruise ship
Passengers allowed to leave norovirus-hit cruise ship
Some passengers have disembarked from a cruise ship after being held in France following a norovirus outbreak. MORE..
Heavy rainfall above 100 mm expected due to low-pressure area near Sri Lanka
Heavy rainfall above 100 mm expected due to low-pressure area near Sri Lanka
The low pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka continues to persist and is expected to move away from the island and gradually weaken during the next 36 hours, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
President urges officials not to consider financial constraints in restoring normal life for disaster victims
President urges officials not to consider financial constraints in restoring normal life for disaster victims
A Special Coordination Committee meeting for the Badulla District was held this afternoon (13) at the Badulla Library Auditorium under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to review the progress of measures taken to restore normalcy to the lives of people affected by the cyclone “Ditwah”...MORE..
More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise after gastrointestinal illness outbreak
More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise after gastrointestinal illness outbreak
More than 1,000 passengers are being held on a UK-operated cruise ship in France after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal sickness. MORE..
Religious leaders’ guidance vital for strengthening communal coexistence - PM
Religious leaders’ guidance vital for strengthening communal coexistence - PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the guidance of religious leaders is essential to further strengthen harmony and solidarity among communities in multicultural areas such as Anamaduwa, where Sinhala, Tamil, and Muslim communities live together in harmony. MORE..
UK’s Starmer faces biggest challenge yet as resignation threat overshadows King’s Speech
UK’s Starmer faces biggest challenge yet as resignation threat overshadows King’s Speech
Keir Starmer faced his biggest challenge yet on Wednesday when his health minister was reported to be readying his resignation to try to trigger a contest to replace a British prime minister who had sought some respite to set out his government’s agenda. MORE..
Sri Lanka, Belarus agree to expand bilateral ties across key sectors
Sri Lanka, Belarus agree to expand bilateral ties across key sectors
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath said that he held a constructive bilateral meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, Maxim Ryzhenkov, during his official visit to Belarus. MORE..
AAT recommends promoting Shani Abeysekara to DIG rank
AAT recommends promoting Shani Abeysekara to DIG rank
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has directed the promotion of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) and Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Shani Abeysekara, to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG). MORE..
Gunshots fired as chaos erupts at Philippine Senate where lawmaker wanted by ICC holds out
Gunshots fired as chaos erupts at Philippine Senate where lawmaker wanted by ICC holds out
Volleys of gunshots were heard at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday (May 13) and people were told to run for cover, Reuters witnesses heard, as chaos mounted in anticipation of an attempt to arrest a top senator wanted by the International Criminal Court. MORE..
Trump arrives in Beijing for high-stakes summit with Xi
Trump arrives in Beijing for high-stakes summit with Xi
US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing this afternoon for a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. MORE..
Train services on Puttalam line limited to Chilaw due to flooding
Train services on Puttalam line limited to Chilaw due to flooding
The Department of Railways says train services on the Colombo-Puttalam railway line have been limited only up to Chilaw Railway Station due to sudden flooding. MORE..
Welipenna Interchange entry to Southern Expressway flooded
Welipenna Interchange entry to Southern Expressway flooded
The entrance to the Southern Expressway towards Colombo at the Welipenna Interchange has been inundated due to heavy rainfall, the Road Development Authority (RDA) said. MORE..
CEA urges public to avoid plastic and polythene for Vesak decorations and ‘Dansal’
CEA urges public to avoid plastic and polythene for Vesak decorations and ‘Dansal’
The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has issued a special announcement urging the public to refrain from using polythene and plastic materials for various decorations and ‘Dansal’ activities during the upcoming Vesak festival. MORE..
Provincial revenue dept. office employee arrested for accepting bribe
Provincial revenue dept. office employee arrested for accepting bribe
A sanitation worker attached to the Provincial Revenue Department District Office in Polonnaruwa was arrested today (13) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 35,000 to help obtain a land valuation report prepared at a reduced value. MORE..