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IUSF demands Malwana property be handed over for public and university use
IUSF demands Malwana property be handed over for public and university use
The Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) today (14) staged a protest demanding that the controversial Malwana property, widely known as an ownerless estate, be handed over for public use, including for universities. MORE..
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Landslide warnings issued to several areas in 11 districts
Landslide warnings issued to several areas in 11 districts
Level 2 landslide warnings have been issued to several areas of three districts owing to the prevailing heavy rainfall conditions across the country. MORE..
Immigration Department IT Officer arrested over Rs. 9.8 million software fraud
Immigration Department IT Officer arrested over Rs. 9.8 million software fraud
An official attached to the Department of Immigration and Emigration has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over an alleged financial fraud linked to the installation of a software system. MORE..
Xi warns Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could lead to conflict
Xi warns Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could lead to conflict
China’s Xi Jinping told President Donald Trump that trade talks were making progress at the start of a two-day summit on Thursday but warned that disagreement over Taiwan could send relations down a dangerous path and even lead to conflict. MORE..
National Police Commission term ends tomorrow
National Police Commission term ends tomorrow
The term of office of the National Police Commission is scheduled to end tomorrow (15), with the commission’s final meeting scheduled to take place today (14). MORE..
UK maritime authority flags diversion of ship near Hormuz Strait ‘by unauthorised personnel’ to Iranian waters
UK maritime authority flags diversion of ship near Hormuz Strait ‘by unauthorised personnel’ to Iranian waters
A ship off the UAE coast near the Strait of Hormuz has been taken by unknown people and is now headed towards Iranian territorial waters, a UK maritime agency said on Thursday. MORE..
Sri Lanka, Belarus sign Air Services Agreement and MoUs to strengthen long-term bilateral cooperation
Sri Lanka, Belarus sign Air Services Agreement and MoUs to strengthen long-term bilateral cooperation
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, who is currently on an official visit to the Republic of Belarus, held bilateral discussions with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus, Maxim Ryzhenkov, and senior Belarusian officials in Minsk. MORE..
Yoshitha Rajapaksa pleads not guilty to money laundering charges
Yoshitha Rajapaksa pleads not guilty to money laundering charges
The Colombo High Court today (14) rejected a preliminary objection raised by the defence in a case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, thereby allowing the trial to proceed. MORE..
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..