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Malini Fonseka’s remains to lie in state today for public to pay respect

The remains of late veteran actress Malini Fonseka, known as the “Queen of Sri Lankan Cinema”, is scheduled to be brought to the National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka today (25) for the public to pay their last respects. MORE..

| May 25, 2025 8:18 am

New Zealand Deputy PM Winston Peters arrives in Sri Lanka

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand Winston Peters has arrived in the island on an official visit. MORE..

| May 25, 2025 7:01 am

12-hour water cut in several areas of Colombo today

A 12-hour water cut will be in effect in several areas of Colombo from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. today (May 25), the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced.

| May 25, 2025 6:22 am

Heavy showers above 75mm expected in several areas today

Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Central provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts today (25), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

| May 25, 2025 6:21 am

Govt. is taking actions to improve healthcare facilities & professional standards – PM

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government is taking necessary actions to enhance the facilities and professional standard within the healthcare sector, and that expecting a compassionate discharge of duties from the nurses and midwives. MORE..

| May 24, 2025 9:48 pm

12-hour water cut in Colombo and suburbs tomorrow

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. tomorrow (May 25) in several areas including Colombo. MORE..

| May 24, 2025 8:31 pm

Discussion held on arrangements for state funeral of Malini Fonseka

The final rites of the late veteran actress and icon of Sri Lankan cinema, Malini Fonseka, will be held with state honours on Monday (26 May), at the Independence Square premises. MORE..

| May 24, 2025 6:55 pm

Seven injured after tipper truck crashes into SLTB bus

At least seven persons have been wounded and hospitalised after a tipper truck transporting sand crashed into the rear end of an SLTB bus on the Wellawaya-Thanamalwila main road today (24). MORE..

| May 24, 2025 6:44 pm

‘A true icon of Sri Lankan cinema’: President offers condolences on passing of Malini Fonseka

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed his condolences following the death of veteran actress Malini Fonseka, whom he described as “a true icon of Sri Lankan cinema” whose grace and talent inspired generations. MORE..

| May 24, 2025 5:41 pm

Over 3,100 nurses receive appointments in Sri Lanka’s largest-ever induction

Appointment letters were presented to 3,147 newly recruited members of the nursing service at the Assembly Hall of Temple Trees in Colombo today (24). MORE..

| May 24, 2025 4:12 pm

Weather advisory issued for heavy rainfall

The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ level advisory for heavy rains in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Nuwara-Eliya, and Kandy districts, valid for the next 24 hours. MORE..

| May 24, 2025 3:29 pm

Former All Blacks 7s assistant coach appointed Sri Lanka Rugby head coach

Rodney Gibbs, a former assistant coach of the New Zealand All Blacks Sevens team, has been appointed as the Head Coach of the Sri Lankan national rugby team. MORE..

| May 24, 2025 2:59 pm

Sri Lanka’s wildlife rangers featured in Prince William’s new BBC docu-series

Sri Lanka’s tireless wildlife defenders have taken the global spotlight in ‘Guardians’, a powerful new documentary series launched by Prince William and The Royal Foundation’s United for Wildlife. MORE..

| May 24, 2025 1:47 pm

Ex-Minister Duminda Dissanayake remanded

Former Minister and Anuradhapura District Organiser of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), Duminda Dissanayake, has been remanded until 29 May following his arrest yesterday (23 May). MORE..

| May 24, 2025 1:26 pm

Malini Fonseka’s last rites with state honours on Monday

The final rites of veteran actress Malini Fonseka will be held with full state honours on 26 May (Monday) at Independence Square, according to the Minister of Cultural Affairs. MORE..

| May 24, 2025 12:00 pm

Legal unit to be established in Parliament following committee approval

Due to a significant increase in litigation and legal consultations pertaining to Members of Parliament and the staff of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, the Parliamentary Staff Advisory Committee has decided to establish a Legal Unit for Parliament with the objective of providing necessary legal assistance. MORE..

| May 24, 2025 11:38 am

Strong magnitude 5.2 quake rattles northern NSW, Australia

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake and a 4.1-magnitude aftershock have rattled parts of north-central NSW. MORE..

| May 24, 2025 10:26 am

Govt. has no intention of acquiring lands from people in North and East under any circumstances – PM

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government has no intention of acquiring the lands owned by the people of the Northern and Eastern provinces and that the aim of the government is to promptly return land ownership to those who rightfully own them. MORE..

| May 24, 2025 8:52 am

One dead, 12 injured in bus-tipper truck collision in Weliara

An accident occurred early this morning (24 May) in the Weliara area along the Colombo–Wellawaya main road, when a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus travelling from Batticaloa to Galle crashed into the rear of a tipper truck travelling ahead of it. MORE..

| May 24, 2025 7:54 am