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Fairly heavy rains expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy rains expected in parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara and Puttalam districts today (15), the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..
Sri Lanka to impose stricter conditions in importing public transport buses
Sri Lanka to impose stricter conditions in importing public transport buses
The government will implement new regulations governing the import of public transport buses starting January next year, Transport Minister Bimal Ratnayake announced today. MORE..
Opposition parties reach agreement to take control of LG bodies lacking NPP majority
Opposition parties reach agreement to take control of LG bodies lacking NPP majority
The leaders of opposition political parties have reached a consensus to collectively establish administrative control over all local government bodies — including municipal councils, urban councils, and Pradeshiya Sabhas — where the National People’s Power (NPP) does not hold a clear majority. MORE..
‘Clean Sri Lanka’: Presidential Secretariat launches national sanitation program for fuel stations
‘Clean Sri Lanka’: Presidential Secretariat launches national sanitation program for fuel stations
In a landmark move to promote public hygiene and accessibility, the Government today (14) launched a national-level initiative to install modern sanitation facilities at fuel stations across the country under the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme. MORE..
17 injured after van topples in Ramboda
17 injured after van topples in Ramboda
(UPDATED) At least 17 persons have been injured and hospitalised after a van veered off the road and toppled down a precipice at the Ramboda Ella-R.B. Watta area, along the Nuwara Eliya - Gampola main road. MORE..
| May 14, 2025 5:14 pm
‘Teacher Amma’ appears before court
‘Teacher Amma’ appears before court
Hyeshika Fernando, also known as ‘Teacher Amma’, a popular tutor who conducts tuition classes for students facing the Grade 5 Scholarship Exam, has appeared before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today (14). MORE..
Sri Lanka strongly rejects genocide allegations, protests monument construction in Canada
Sri Lanka strongly rejects genocide allegations, protests monument construction in Canada
The Government of Sri Lanka maintains that the allegation of genocide during the final phase of the conflict in Sri Lanka is unsubstantiated by any credible authority, either nationally or internationally, and is based on misleading information, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. MORE..
Two suspects arrested with over 2kg heroin in Gonapola
Two suspects arrested with over 2kg heroin in Gonapola
The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has arrested two suspects during a raid conducted in the Gonapola area, within the Kahathuduwa police division, for possession of 2 kilograms and 2 grams of heroin. MORE..
Litro Gas issues statement on strike by manpower workers
Litro Gas issues statement on strike by manpower workers
The Litro Gas Company says that the strike action launched today (May 14) by a group of manpower workers at the Litro Gas Terminal in Kerawalapitiya, in relation to employment-related demands, has been called off following the resolution of the dispute. MORE..
Greece issues tsunami warning after strong earthquake
Greece issues tsunami warning after strong earthquake
Greece‘s emergency services have warned people to move away from the coast after an offshore earthquake struck near the island of Kasos. MORE..
Court orders medical examination for ‘Harak Kata’ over claims of neglect in detention
Court orders medical examination for ‘Harak Kata’ over claims of neglect in detention
The Colombo High Court today ordered the Judicial Medical Officer (JMO) of Tangalle, or a medical officer appointed by him, to examine the health condition of Nandun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, also known as “Harak Kata”, a high-profile drug trafficking suspect currently detained at the Tangalle Old Prison. MORE..
Mahindananda files anticipatory bail petition over bribery case
Mahindananda files anticipatory bail petition over bribery case
Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has filed a petition before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (May 14), seeking anticipatory bail against his possible arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
Spike in dengue and chikungunya cases in Sri Lanka
Spike in dengue and chikungunya cases in Sri Lanka
A total of 19,901 dengue cases have been reported in the country so far this year, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). MORE..
Trump meets Syrian president, says he is looking into normalising ties
Trump meets Syrian president, says he is looking into normalising ties
U.S. President Donald Trump met with Syria’s president in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, after a surprise U.S. announcement it would lift all sanctions on the Islamist-led government, and said Washington was exploring the possibility of normalising ties with Damascus. MORE..
Govt. releases compensation for Kotmale bus accident victims
Govt. releases compensation for Kotmale bus accident victims
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed the release of compensation from the President’s Fund for the families of those who lost their lives in the recent tragic bus accident in the Gerandi Ella area of Kotmale. MORE..
Gary Anandasangaree appointed Canada’s Public Safety Minister
Gary Anandasangaree appointed Canada’s Public Safety Minister
Sri Lankan-born Gary Anandasangaree has been sworn in as Canada’s new Minister of Public Safety in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recently unveiled cabinet. MORE..
Litro’s manpower workers launch strike over wage dispute
Litro’s manpower workers launch strike over wage dispute
Nearly 250 manpower workers at the Litro Gas Terminal in Muthurajawela have launched a strike, demanding fair wages and long-overdue salary revisions. MORE..
Bakery worker found dead under suspicious circumstances
Bakery worker found dead under suspicious circumstances
A worker at a bakery in the Waskaduwa area of Kalutara North has been found dead under suspicious circumstances near a staircase in the bakery. MORE..
Court grants leave for petition to disqualify Ramanathan Archchuna as MP
Court grants leave for petition to disqualify Ramanathan Archchuna as MP
The Court of Appeal has fixed for hearing a case filed seeking to disqualify Jaffna District Independent MP Ramanathan Archchuna from holding a parliamentary seat. MORE..
Gold prices drop in Sri Lanka
Gold prices drop in Sri Lanka
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have decreased by approximately Rs. 6,000, according to the latest market data from the Colombo Gold Centre. MORE..
Uruguay’s José Mujica, world’s ‘poorest president’, dies
Uruguay’s José Mujica, world’s ‘poorest president’, dies
Former Uruguayan President José Mujica, known as “Pepe”, has died at the age of 89. MORE..
Sri Lanka emerges as South Asia’s top destination in 2025 with strategic tourism growth and rising earnings: Report
Sri Lanka emerges as South Asia’s top destination in 2025 with strategic tourism growth and rising earnings: Report
Industry analysts observing Sri Lanka’s tourism performance in early May 2025 suggested that the island nation was experiencing a robust recovery, further solidifying its position as a preferred destination in South Asia. MORE..
Dolphins wash ashore in Kalutara
Dolphins wash ashore in Kalutara
Six dolphins have washed ashore on the Kalutara South beach, raising concerns among wildlife officials and marine conservationists. MORE..
| May 14, 2025 10:51 am
70% of deaths in Sri Lanka caused by high blood pressure – Health officials
70% of deaths in Sri Lanka caused by high blood pressure – Health officials
The Non-Communicable Disease Unit (NCD) of the Ministry of Health has revealed that high blood pressure is responsible for 70% of total deaths in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, secures $600 billion Saudi deal
Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, secures $600 billion Saudi deal
President Donald Trump kicked off his trip to the Gulf on Tuesday with a surprise announcement that the United States will lift long-standing sanctions on Syria, and a $600 billion commitment from Saudi Arabia to invest in the U.S. MORE..