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Committee appointed to probe Dayasiri’s behaviour in Parliament
Committee appointed to probe Dayasiri’s behaviour in Parliament
A three-member committee has been appointed to investigate the incident related to the conduct and behaviour of MP Dayasiri Jayasekara in Parliament on May 20, the Speaker of the House Dr. Jagath Wickremerathna announced. MORE..
12-hour water cut in Colombo and suburbs on Sunday
12-hour water cut in Colombo and suburbs on Sunday
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. on Sunday (May 25) in several areas including Colombo. MORE..
8 arrested in Chilaw with Rs. 18 million in suspected drug money
8 arrested in Chilaw with Rs. 18 million in suspected drug money
Police have arrested eight individuals at Thoduwawa in Chilaw along with Rs. 18 million in cash, suspected to have been earned from transporting and selling narcotics.
PM Harini meets US Ambassador and USAID delegation to discuss future development cooperations
PM Harini meets US Ambassador and USAID delegation to discuss future development cooperations
The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, held a meeting on Thursday (22) at the Parliament with U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie J. Chung and Acting Mission Director and Programme Office Director for USAID Sri Lanka and Maldives Maureen Hsia. MORE..
Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling international students
Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling international students
The Trump administration on Thursday revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, delivering a sharp punishment to the elite institution for refusing to bow to the administration’s policy demands. MORE..
IMF awaits Sri Lanka’s electricity tariff adjustments to approve fourth review?
IMF awaits Sri Lanka’s electricity tariff adjustments to approve fourth review?
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that the approval for the fourth review of Sri Lanka’s programme under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) is contingent on the government completing prior actions, including restoring electricity cost recovery pricing. MORE..
“Bleed with dignity”: Anudi Gunasekara among finalists of Head-to-Head challenge at Miss World 2025
“Bleed with dignity”: Anudi Gunasekara among finalists of Head-to-Head challenge at Miss World 2025
Anudi Gunasekara of Sri Lanka has secured a spot among the final 20 contestants in the Miss World Head-to-Head Challenge, following a powerful first round that spotlighted eloquence, compassion, and global awareness from 107 young women around the world. MORE..
Fairly heavy rains expected in several areas
Fairly heavy rains expected in several areas
The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts today (23). MORE..
Ministry Secretaries briefed on govt’s digital economy strategy
Ministry Secretaries briefed on govt’s digital economy strategy
A special workshop to brief Ministry Secretaries on the Government’s Digital Economy Strategy and its implementation was held today (22) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. MORE..
Three dead, one missing in record Australia flooding
Three dead, one missing in record Australia flooding
Three people have died and another is missing after major flooding in New South Wales (NSW) left more than 50,000 people under evacuation warnings. MORE..
No risk of new COVID variant spreading in Sri Lanka – Health Secretary
No risk of new COVID variant spreading in Sri Lanka – Health Secretary
There is no risk of a new ‘COVID-19’ variant spreading in Sri Lanka, and therefore there is no need for unnecessary fear, according to Secretary of the Ministry of Health Dr. Anil Jasinghe. MORE..
Lawyers should be able to discharge their duties without any fear: BASL
Lawyers should be able to discharge their duties without any fear: BASL
Members of the legal fraternity should be able to discharge their professional duties without any fear or limitation, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) said in a strongly worded statement. MORE..
Heavy rains in India: Four dead, dozen injured
Heavy rains in India: Four dead, dozen injured
Four people have reportedly died, with more than a dozen injured in the capital Delhi and nearby areas according to local media, after a severe hailstorm hit the city on Wednesday. MORE..
Petition filed by Sri Lankan cricketers: Further consideration deferred to 28 May
Petition filed by Sri Lankan cricketers: Further consideration deferred to 28 May
The Court of Appeal has scheduled further consideration for 28 May the petition filed requesting an order to nullify the decision taken by the Inland Revenue Department to impose withholding tax on national cricketers who have signed contracts with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), treating them as employees of the institution. MORE..
Puwarasamkulam OIC remanded over bribery charge
Puwarasamkulam OIC remanded over bribery charge
The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Puwarasamkulam Police Station in Vavuniya, who was arrested and produced before the court on charges of soliciting a bribe, has been remanded until 27 May. MORE..
BOC and NSB record historic profits, annual reports handed over to President
BOC and NSB record historic profits, annual reports handed over to President
The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) and the National Savings Bank (NSB) reported record-breaking profits for the year 2024, officially presenting their annual reports to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (22). MORE..
Sri Lanka looks to modernize and digitize driving license for overseas use
Sri Lanka looks to modernize and digitize driving license for overseas use
A discussion has been held on the challenges Sri Lankan citizens face in using their driving licenses overseas—especially in Italy and other European countries—under the framework of the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic. MORE..
MP Lakmali Hemachandra named chair of Economic Development Oversight Committee
MP Lakmali Hemachandra named chair of Economic Development Oversight Committee
National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Attorney-at-Law Lakmali Hemachandra has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations. MORE..
Govt committed to protecting religious and cultural heritage – PM Harini
Govt committed to protecting religious and cultural heritage – PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya states that the government is committed to safeguarding religious and cultural heritage. MORE..
Salt shipment from India delayed due to bad weather
Salt shipment from India delayed due to bad weather
The arrival of the imported salt shipment may be delayed by a few more days due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the state-run National Salt Company said. MORE..
Ex-CID officer who aided Harak Kata’s escape bid remanded until trial ends
Ex-CID officer who aided Harak Kata’s escape bid remanded until trial ends
The Colombo High Court has ordered the remand of Ravindu Sandeepa, a former Police Constable attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), until the conclusion of the trial. MORE..
India’s 76 pct population is at high risk of extreme heat: study
India’s 76 pct population is at high risk of extreme heat: study
Seventy-six percent of the population in India is at a very high risk of extreme heat, a latest study conducted by New Delhi-based Council on Energy, Environment and Water said. MORE..
Notice issued on ‘Post-Retirement Declaration’ of assets and liabilities
Notice issued on ‘Post-Retirement Declaration’ of assets and liabilities
Under the provisions of the Anti-Corruption Act, No. 9 of 2023, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) acts as the central authority for the declaration of assets and liabilities under Part II of the Act. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the Eastern and the Uva provinces and in the Hambantota and Polonnaruwa districts, the Department of Meteorology warns. MORE..
Indian plane makes safe landing in Srinagar despite significant damage during hailstorm
Indian plane makes safe landing in Srinagar despite significant damage during hailstorm
An Indian passenger jet that encountered a hailstorm mid-flight and left passengers terrified, made a safe landing, despite significant damage to the plane. MORE..