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Three further remanded over alleged bail fraud in relation to Kapila Chandrasena’s case
Three further remanded over alleged bail fraud in relation to Kapila Chandrasena’s case
Two suspects accused of arranging two fake sureties to secure bail for former Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines Kapila Chandrasena, who recently died under mysterious circumstances, have been further remanded. MORE..
Holiday declared for selected grades of Telijjawila Royal College due to heavy rainfall
Holiday declared for selected grades of Telijjawila Royal College due to heavy rainfall
A holiday has been declared today (13) for selected grades of the Telijjawila Royal College, due to the risk of landslides and slope failures caused by heavy rainfall in the Matara District. MORE..
School transport bus and SLTB bus collide in Dikwella
School transport bus and SLTB bus collide in Dikwella
An accident has been reported on the Colombo–Kataragama main road in Dikwella, close to the Polgahamullla private garment factory, after a collision between a school transport bus and a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus. MORE..
Level 2 landslide warnings issued to several areas in five districts
Level 2 landslide warnings issued to several areas in five districts
Level 2 landslide warnings have been issued to several areas of five districts owing to the prevailing heavy rainfall conditions across the country. 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..
RDA urges motorists to exercise caution on expressways
RDA urges motorists to exercise caution on expressways
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has urged motorists travelling on expressways to pay close attention to warning messages displayed on electronic signboards due to prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
New pension scheme proposed for tea estate and factory employees
New pension scheme proposed for tea estate and factory employees
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has announced plans to introduce a new pension scheme for workers engaged in the tea industry and related sectors. MORE..
Landslide reported in Maha Aragama, Wellawaya
Landslide reported in Maha Aragama, Wellawaya
A landslide has been reported in the Maha Aragama Ulkanda region with the Wellawaya Divisional Secretariat, following continuous adverse weather conditions. MORE..
Dense fog disrupts traffic on Talawakelle–Nuwara Eliya road
Dense fog disrupts traffic on Talawakelle–Nuwara Eliya road
Heavy rain accompanied by dense fog has been reported since early this morning (13) along the Talawakelle–Nuwara Eliya main road, affecting visibility and disrupting traffic movement in the area. MORE..
NBRO urges vigilance over landslide risks amid heavy rainfall
NBRO urges vigilance over landslide risks amid heavy rainfall
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) states that due to the heavy rainfall currently affecting the island, residents living in mountainous and landslide-prone areas must remain highly vigilant regarding early warning signs of landslides. MORE..
Officials instructed to prioritise public needs when launching development projects
Officials instructed to prioritise public needs when launching development projects
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya instructed officials to implement development projects by taking into account the practical needs of the people. MORE..
India raises gold and silver tariffs to 15% to curb imports, support rupee
India raises gold and silver tariffs to 15% to curb imports, support rupee
India has raised import tariffs on gold and silver to 15% from 6%, government orders said on Wednesday, as part of efforts to curb overseas purchases of the metals and ease pressure on the country’s foreign exchange reserves. MORE..
UGC removes Sabaragamuwa University Vice Chancellor from post
UGC removes Sabaragamuwa University Vice Chancellor from post
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to remove Professor Sunil Shantha from his position as Vice Chancellor of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Donald Trump begins trip to China amid Iran war impasse
Donald Trump begins trip to China amid Iran war impasse
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday began his highly anticipated trip to China, saying it will be “very exciting,” with the rest of the world particularly eyeing whether anything dramatic on the Iran war or Taiwan will come out of his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. MORE..
Kesbewa records 204mm of rainfall in 22 hours
Kesbewa records 204mm of rainfall in 22 hours
The highest rainfall recorded during the past 22 hours was reported from Kesbewa, with 204 millimetres of rain, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
33 reservoirs at spill level, says Irrigation Dept.
33 reservoirs at spill level, says Irrigation Dept.
A total of 16 major reservoirs and 17 medium-scale reservoirs under the management of the Department of Irrigation are currently spilling following heavy rains recorded across several parts of the country. MORE..
Advisory issued for heavy rains above 200 mm in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces
Advisory issued for heavy rains above 200 mm in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces
An ‘Amber’ Advisory for heavy rains has been issued for the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Puttalam, Galle and Matara districts today. MORE..
Donald Trump posts graphic of Venezuela as 51st US state
Donald Trump posts graphic of Venezuela as 51st US state
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 12) posted a map graphic on his Truth Social platform depicting Venezuela with an inset American flag and the label “51st State”. MORE..
Harsha says he will not leave centre-right political camp
Harsha says he will not leave centre-right political camp
Samagi Jana Balawegaya Member of Parliament Harsha de Silva has dismissed speculation over his political future, stating that he has no intention of leaving the centre-right political camp and reaffirming his commitment to building a developed Sri Lanka. MORE..
Heavy showers above 100 mm predicted due to low pressure area near Sri Lanka
Heavy showers above 100 mm predicted due to low pressure area near Sri Lanka
The low pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka is likely to move northwards during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology has highlighted. MORE..
Iran says US must accept its peace plan or face ‘failure’
Iran says US must accept its peace plan or face ‘failure’
Iran’s chief negotiator said Tuesday (May 12) that Washington must accept Tehran’s latest peace plan or face failure, after US President Donald Trump warned the truce in the Middle East war was on the brink of collapse. MORE..
Several foreign nationals arrested over cybercrime network remanded
Several foreign nationals arrested over cybercrime network remanded
The Galle Magistrate’s Court has remanded several foreign nationals arrested in connection with an alleged organised computer crime network. MORE..
Vijay urges Indian Govt. to secure release of arrested TN fishermen from Sri Lankan custody
Vijay urges Indian Govt. to secure release of arrested TN fishermen from Sri Lankan custody
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday urged the India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar to take immediate diplomatic steps to secure the release of six fishermen arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy and to retrieve their seized fishing boat. MORE..
No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency
No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency
There is “no sign” of a larger hantavirus outbreak after the evacuation of the last passengers from a disease-stricken cruise ship, the head of the UN health agency has said. MORE..
Unawatuna massage therapist arrested over alleged assault on Australian tourist
Unawatuna massage therapist arrested over alleged assault on Australian tourist
A 38-year-old employee of an Ayurveda massage centre in Unawatuna has been arrested by the Unawatuna Tourist Police over allegations of sexually assaulting an Australian woman, police said today (12). MORE..