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Thousands rally in Tel Aviv against Israeli government’s plan to expand Gaza war
Thousands rally in Tel Aviv against Israeli government’s plan to expand Gaza war
Thousands took to the streets in Tel Aviv on Saturday to call for an end to the war in Gaza, a day after the Israeli government vowed to expand the conflict and capture Gaza City. MORE..
Kandy Esala Perahera Festival draws to a close
Kandy Esala Perahera Festival draws to a close
The historic Kandy Esala Perahera Festival concluded, with the Day Perahera yesterday.
Grade 5 Scholarship Exam to be held today
Grade 5 Scholarship Exam to be held today
The 2025 Grade Five Scholarship Examination is scheduled to be held today (10). MORE..
Several spells of light showers expected across the country today
Several spells of light showers expected across the country today
Several spells of light showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Two Sri Lankans held for attempted ganja smuggling in India
Two Sri Lankans held for attempted ganja smuggling in India
The special police team in Karaikal on Thursday arrested two Sri Lankan nationals for allegedly attempting to smuggle ganja by boat. MORE..
President visits the Chief Prelates of Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters
President visits the Chief Prelates of Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is in Kandy to participate in the annual Esala Perahera festival of the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa, visited the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters this afternoon (09) and received their blessings. MORE..
People panic and flee after 3 people injured in Times Square shooting
People panic and flee after 3 people injured in Times Square shooting
Three people were wounded during a shooting at New York City’s iconic Times Square, the New York Police Department said Saturday. MORE..
President joins national celebration of World Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Dambana
President joins national celebration of World Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Dambana
The national celebration to mark the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples was held this morning (09) at the Indigenous Museum premises in Dambana under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Suspect arrested over Borella shooting
Suspect arrested over Borella shooting
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting incident in Borella on Thursday night (07), which claimed the life of one person and left 4 others injured. MORE..
Bus crash kills 25 people returning from funeral in Kenya
Bus crash kills 25 people returning from funeral in Kenya
A bus carrying mourners from a funeral has crashed in western Kenya, killing 25 people, local authorities say. MORE..
Would Rajapaksas stay silent for 13 years if SupremeSAT earned millions? – Minister Nalinda
Would Rajapaksas stay silent for 13 years if SupremeSAT earned millions? – Minister Nalinda
Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the true facts regarding the SupremeSAT satellite project will be disclosed upon the conclusion of the ongoing investigation. MORE..
Zelenskyy rejects Trump’s proposal that Ukraine could swap territories with Russia
Zelenskyy rejects Trump’s proposal that Ukraine could swap territories with Russia
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy defiantly declared Saturday that his countrymen “will not give their land to occupiers,” after President Donald Trump suggested that a peace deal would include some “swapping” of territories with Russia. MORE..
Long queues at Kaudulla National Park due to ticketing delays
Long queues at Kaudulla National Park due to ticketing delays
Large crowds have been visiting Kaudulla National Park in recent days, which has drawn the attention of both local and foreign tourists. MORE..
Trump announces peace deal between Azerbaijan and Armenia at White House
Trump announces peace deal between Azerbaijan and Armenia at White House
Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a US-brokered peace agreement on Friday (Aug 8) during a meeting with President Donald Trump, pledging to boost economic ties after decades of conflict. MORE..
Sri Lanka expresses deep concern over Israel’s decision on Gaza
Sri Lanka expresses deep concern over Israel’s decision on Gaza
Sri Lanka today expressed deep concern over the decision by Israel to seize control of Gaza, which it said will lead to further escalation of violence and suffering for the people of Gaza. MORE..
Special announcement on tomorrow’s Grade 5 Scholarship Exam
Special announcement on tomorrow’s Grade 5 Scholarship Exam
The 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination is scheduled to be held tomorrow (10), the Department of Examinations announced. MORE..
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Suspect arrested with heroin and ‘Ice’ in Minuwangoda
Suspect arrested with heroin and ‘Ice’ in Minuwangoda
A 37-year-old suspect has been arrested in the Unnaruwa area of the Minuwangoda Police Division in possession of 1.66 kilograms of heroin and 308 grams of crystal methamphetamine (“ICE”). MORE..
Grade 5 Scholarship Exam to be held tomorrow
Grade 5 Scholarship Exam to be held tomorrow
The 2025 Grade Five Scholarship Examination is scheduled to be held tomorrow (10). MORE..
Female driver injured as train hits minivan in Aluthgama
Female driver injured as train hits minivan in Aluthgama
A train travelling from Maradana to Matara has collided with a minivan at a railway crossing in Aluthgama this morning (9). MORE..
Trump says he will meet Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending the Ukraine war
Trump says he will meet Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending the Ukraine war
President Donald Trump said he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, a potential breakthrough after weeks of expressing frustration that more was not being done to quell the fighting. MORE..
Several spells of light showers are expected today
Several spells of light showers are expected today
The Meteorology Department states that several spells of light showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Northern provinces, and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle, and Matara districts. MORE..
Yevan David set to become first Sri Lankan driver in Formula 3
Yevan David set to become first Sri Lankan driver in Formula 3
Eighteen-year-old Yevan David has created another bit of history by becoming the first-ever Sri Lankan driver to compete in the FIA Formula 3 Championship. MORE..
PM highlights role of schools in developing future sector specialists under new reforms
PM highlights role of schools in developing future sector specialists under new reforms
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the objectives of the educational reforms include fostering moral values in children, guiding those who deviate from school education towards vocational training, and thereby ensuring their contribution to the country’s economic development. MORE..
Suspect injured as police open fire during arrest attempt in Kaduwela
Suspect injured as police open fire during arrest attempt in Kaduwela
A shooting incident has been reported in the Kothalawala area in Kaduwela, a short while ago. MORE..
Sri Lanka makes strides in prevention and care of cervical cancer
Sri Lanka makes strides in prevention and care of cervical cancer
An international review has found that Sri Lanka has made strides in cancer control in the past five years, boosting vaccination against the human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer screening, and expanding access to treatment services and palliative care. MORE...