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Severed human head washes ashore in Moragalla
Severed human head washes ashore in Moragalla
A severed human head has washed ashore on the beach located behind a popular tourist hotel in Moragalla, Aluthgama. MORE..
Minor flood warning issued for Kalu Ganga Basin amid heavy rainfall
Minor flood warning issued for Kalu Ganga Basin amid heavy rainfall
According to the Department of Irrigation, there is a possibility of a minor flood situation occurring in low-lying areas of the Kalu Ganga basin within the next 24 hours. MORE..
One fatality reported amid ongoing severe weather in Sri Lanka - DMC
One fatality reported amid ongoing severe weather in Sri Lanka - DMC
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has reported one fatality due to the adverse weather conditions currently affecting parts of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Early landslide warnings issued to residents in several districts
Early landslide warnings issued to residents in several districts
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for six districts due to the prevailing heavy rainfall across the country. MORE..
Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse by Israeli forces while detained
Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse by Israeli forces while detained
Pro-Palestinian activists who were deported after their Gaza-bound aid flotilla was intercepted in international waters by Israeli forces have alleged they were subjected to abuse while held in detention. MORE..
Flood warning for Attanagalu Oya basin extended by 48 hours
Flood warning for Attanagalu Oya basin extended by 48 hours
The Department of Irrigation says the flood warning issued for the Attanagalu Oya basin under at 5.30 a.m. yesterday (22) has been extended for the next 48 hours. MORE..
Gabbard resigns as Trump’s top US intelligence official
Gabbard resigns as Trump’s top US intelligence official
Tulsi Gabbard said on Friday she was resigning from her job as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, saying her husband had been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer and she was leaving her role to help him. MORE..
Israeli strikes kill six Lebanese medics in 24 hours, health ministry says
Israeli strikes kill six Lebanese medics in 24 hours, health ministry says
Six Lebanese paramedics were killed in two Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon in the span of 24 hours, Lebanon’s health ministry said on Friday, condemning the attacks as violations of international law. MORE..
Heavy showers expected in several parts of the island today
Heavy showers expected in several parts of the island today
South-West monsoon is gradually getting established over the island, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
US Dollar selling rate eases below Rs. 340 after recent sharp surge
US Dollar selling rate eases below Rs. 340 after recent sharp surge
At the close of interbank transactions today (22), it was observed that the selling rate of the US dollar at several commercial banks had fallen below the Rs. 340 mark. MORE..
US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, but says ‘not there yet’
US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, but says ‘not there yet’
The United States has seen some progress towards a deal with Iran but more work is required, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, as diplomatic efforts intensified to find an end to a conflict that has roiled the global economy. MORE..
21 Sri Lankans deported from UAE over alleged criminal links
21 Sri Lankans deported from UAE over alleged criminal links
A group of 21 Sri Lankan nationals, who had been accused of various crimes in Sri Lanka and had fled to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have been deported back to the country today (22) after being detained by UAE’s security authorities, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Meningitis spreading among schoolchildren in several areas; Public urged not to panic
Meningitis spreading among schoolchildren in several areas; Public urged not to panic
Chief Health Epidemiologist Dr. Palitha Karunapema says that viral meningitis is currently spreading among schoolchildren in certain areas, but there is no need for any undue fear. MORE..
Catholic Council reconvenes after nine years
Catholic Council reconvenes after nine years
A discussion with the Catholic Council has been held yesterday (21) afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat under the co-chairmanship of Minister of Science and Technology, Chrishantha Abeysena and Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. MORE..
Passengers advised to arrive early as flooding disrupts access roads to BIA
Passengers advised to arrive early as flooding disrupts access roads to BIA
Passengers traveling to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake are advised to arrive at least four hours prior to their flights due to flooding affecting the surrounding areas and access roads to the airport. MORE..
Angunakolapelassa Prison inmate dies from illness amid fever outbreak
Angunakolapelassa Prison inmate dies from illness amid fever outbreak
The Department of Prisons says an inmate detained at the Angunakolapelassa Prison has died following hospitalization due to a sudden illness. MORE..
No country should accept ‘‘tolling system’’ in Strait of Hormuz: Marco Rubio
No country should accept ‘‘tolling system’’ in Strait of Hormuz: Marco Rubio
Asserting Washington’s firm stance on global maritime security, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has redoubled pressure on Tehran, identifying its aggressive manoeuvres in vital trade corridors as a non-negotiable hurdle in ongoing diplomatic discussions. MORE..
Ex-Sri Lanka Cricket selection chief seeks formal explanation over removal from post
Ex-Sri Lanka Cricket selection chief seeks formal explanation over removal from post
Former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Selection Committee, Pramodya Wickramasinghe, has reportedly directed a letter to the Minister of Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage. MORE..
President assures country will not face another economic collapse like in 2022
President assures country will not face another economic collapse like in 2022
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that Sri Lanka will never be allowed to fall into an economic crisis similar to that experienced in 2022, despite concerns expressed by some that such a situation could recur in the country. MORE..
Opposition request Speaker for urgent parliamentary debate on rupee crisis
Opposition request Speaker for urgent parliamentary debate on rupee crisis
Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa stated that he, along with other party leaders, met the Speaker of Parliament, Jagath Wickramaratne, and requested an urgent parliamentary debate on the prevailing rupee crisis. MORE..
Motorists urged to exercise caution on expressways amid adverse weather
Motorists urged to exercise caution on expressways amid adverse weather
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has urged motorists to pay close attention to the cautionary messages displayed on electronic signboards when driving on expressways amid the ongoing heavy rainfall. MORE..
Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo
Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo
An angry crowd set alight a section of a hospital at the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after family and friends of a young man thought to have died from the virus were prevented from taking his body away for burial. MORE..
Rupee depreciation driven by global crisis, not govt policy – Deputy Minister
Rupee depreciation driven by global crisis, not govt policy – Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha says the recent depreciation of the Sri Lankan Rupee against the US Dollar is not the result of any government policy or wrong decision, but rather a consequence of the global crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. MORE..
MP Dilith Jayaweera engages in discussions with Australian politicians
MP Dilith Jayaweera engages in discussions with Australian politicians
Leader of the Sarvajana Balaya and Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera has shared details of an official engagement with several prominent Australian politicians, highlighting a recent interaction at the Parliament of Victoria, Australia. MORE..
Arrest warrant issued for ex-Minister Basil Rajapaksa
Arrest warrant issued for ex-Minister Basil Rajapaksa
The Matara Magistrate’s Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of former Minister Basil Rajapaksa, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
























