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Heavy showers above 100 mm expected in parts of the island

The Meteorology Department says rainy condition is expected to continue further for the next 24 hours in Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2025 7:30 am

14 injured as bus topples in Serunuwara

A private passenger bus travelling from Kattankudy to Colombo has reportedly been involved in an accident this morning (20) near the bend in front of the Kallar army camp in the Serunuwara area on the Serunuwara-Kantale road, within the Serunuwara Police Division. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2025 7:37 am

Fire burns through multiple tents at Hindu festival in India but causes no injuries

A fire tore through at least 18 temporary tents at a massive Hindu festival thronged by millions of people in India’s northern Prayagraj city, officials said Sunday. There were no injuries. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2025 7:56 am

TikTok restores service for US users based on Trump’s promised executive order

TikTok restored service to users in the United States on Sunday just hours after the popular video-sharing platform went dark in response to a federal ban, which President-elect Donald Trump said he would try to pause by executive order on his first day in office. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2025 8:03 am

Census of low-income families for second phase of ‘Aswesuma’ to begin tomorrow

The Welfare Benefits Board says that the census of low-income families who have applied for the second phase of the “Aswesuma” welfare benefits programme will commence tomorrow (21). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2025 8:40 am

Israel frees 90 Palestinian prisoners as ceasefire takes hold after Hamas returns 3 Israeli hostages

The first three hostages were released from Gaza and the first Palestinian prisoners were freed from Israeli custody as the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold following 15 months of war, with mixed emotions and more difficult steps ahead over the next six weeks. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2025 9:02 am

Sri Lanka welcomes Gaza ceasefire agreement

Sri Lanka has welcomed the recent ceasefire agreement in Gaza, which has brought an end to the 15-month long conflict between Israel and Hamas. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2025 9:30 am

Sri Lanka’s economic sectors gear up for further growth in early 2025

Sri Lanka’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for December 2024 recorded growth in both manufacturing and services sectors. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 20, 2025 10:30 am

Very heavy showers above 150 mm expected in parts of the island

The Meteorology Department says rainy condition is expected to continue further in Northern, North-central, Eastern,Uva and Central provinces. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 19, 2025 7:36 am

PM Harini pledges justice for all people of the country

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that it is the Government’s intention to provide justice to the people who are deprived of the same due to rewards and sponsorships. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 19, 2025 7:53 am

Fuel tanker truck blast kills at least 70 in Nigeria

At least 70 people were killed and more injured in northern Nigeria on Saturday when a petrol tanker truck overturned, spilling fuel that exploded, the country’s national emergency agency said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 19, 2025 8:50 am

Landslide early warnings issued for 4 districts

The National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued early landslide warnings for multiple areas in several districts, as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the island. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 19, 2025 9:30 am

Four districts severely affected by heavy rainfall

Four districts of the island have been severely affected by the prevailing inclement weather conditions. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 19, 2025 9:36 am

Flood warnings issued for low-lying areas of Mahaweli River

The Irrigation Department has issued a flood warning for several low-lying areas of Mahaweli River Basins, effective until 7.30 a.m. on January 21, 2025. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 19, 2025 9:38 am

35 injured as two buses collide head-on in Gandara

At least 35 people have been injured and hospitalised following a head-on collision involving two private buses on the Matara-Tangalle main road at Talalla, Gandara. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 19, 2025 10:40 am

Five sluice gates opened in Senanayake Samudraya

Five sluice gates of the Senanayake Samudraya have been opened following heavy rainfall. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 19, 2025 11:18 am

Several trains cancelled for third straight day

The Railway Department announced that several train services have been cancelled once again today (19). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 19, 2025 12:06 pm

Israeli PM says ceasefire will not start until Hamas releases hostage list

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Gaza’s ceasefire, due to start at 0630 GMT on Sunday, will not begin until the Palestinian militant group Hamas provides a list of hostages to be released. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 19, 2025 12:15 pm

Warning issued for heavy rainfall in several provinces

The Department of Meteorology has issued a ‘Red’ warning for heavy rains in Eastern, Uva and North-Central provinces and Hambantota, Mannar and Vavuniya districts today (19). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 19, 2025 12:32 pm

One dead in shooting at Mount Lavinia; Gunman arrested

UPDATE (1.35 p.m.): Police stated that the person who was injured in the shooting incident at Siripala Mawatha in Mount Lavinia today has succumbed to his injuries. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 19, 2025 1:02 pm

Former Minister Vijith Wijayamuni Soysa arrested

Former Minister Vijith Wijayamuni Soysa has been arrested by the Walana Anti-Vice Unit today (19), police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 19, 2025 2:43 pm

Two dead after car plunges into river in Kandy

Two persons have been reported dead following a vehicle accident at Panwila in Kandy, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 19, 2025 3:26 pm

Gaza ceasefire begins after delay as Hamas names hostages to be released Sunday

A long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza began after a three-hour delay as Hamas named the three female hostages it plans to free later on Sunday. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 19, 2025 4:00 pm

Schools closed tomorrow in Eastern Province

Due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions, all government schools in the Eastern Province have been granted a holiday tomorrow (January 20), the Governor of the Eastern Province said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 19, 2025 4:25 pm

TikTok goes dark as US ban takes effect

Millions of TikTok users in the United States are no longer able to watch videos on the social media platform as a federal ban on the immensely popular app takes effect. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 19, 2025 4:57 pm

Three including army soldier arrested over Mannar double murder

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the recent shooting incident in Mannar which left two persons dead and injured two others, police said today. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 19, 2025 5:25 pm

Veteran journalist Victor Ivan passes away

Veteran journalist and former Editor of the ‘Ravaya’ newspaper, Victor Ivan has passed away at the age of 75, family members confirmed to Ada Derana. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 19, 2025 5:28 pm

More details revealed on Mount Lavinia shooting incident

More information has come to light regarding the shooting incident that occurred at Siripala Mawatha in Mount Lavinia today (19), which claimed the life of a youth. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 19, 2025 6:38 pm

‘Red’ flood warning issued for low-lying areas of Malwathu Oya

The Irrigation Department has issued a ‘Red’ flood warning for several low-lying areas of the Malwathu Oya Basin, effective until 4.30 p.m. on January 21, 2025. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 19, 2025 7:37 pm

Landslide early warnings issued for several areas in 4 districts

The National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued early landslide warnings for multiple areas in several districts, as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the island. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 19, 2025 8:15 pm

Schools closed in North Central Province tomorrow

All government schools in the North Central Province will remain closed tomorrow (January 20) in view of the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the Provincial Director of Education announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 19, 2025 10:12 pm

Mahinda will have to pay Rs 4.6M rent or vacate Colombo residence – President AKD

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reiterated his commitment to completely eliminating the corrupt politics in the country, as promised to the people. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 19, 2025 11:05 pm

Heavy showers above 100mm expected in parts of the island

The Meteorology Department says rainy condition is expected to enhance over Northern, North-central, Eastern,Uva and Central provinces from today (18 ). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 18, 2025 7:37 am

Israeli cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire accord, due to take effect Sunday

Israel’s cabinet approved a deal with Palestinian militant group Hamas for a ceasefire and release of hostages in the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Saturday, a day ahead of the agreement’s scheduled start. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 18, 2025 7:46 am

Mother arrested over alleged murder of 10-month-old infant in Palugaswewa

A 10-month-old infant was reportedly found dead at a residence in the Palugaswewa area of the Habarana Police Division. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 18, 2025 8:28 am

Fire destroys eight houses in Maussakelle Estate

A fire has reportedly broken out in a row of estate houses in Maussakelle Estate, which falls under the Maskeliya Police Division, resulting in the complete destruction of eight houses. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 18, 2025 10:04 am

US partners with Sri Lanka to preserve historic Thuparama Image House in Polonnaruwa

The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the Central Cultural Fund, has launched a new conservation project to protect the ancient Thuparama Image House, a key site within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Polonnaruwa Ancient City, yesterday (17). MORE..

(0)Comments | January 18, 2025 10:13 am

Sri Lanka and China renew $1.4 billion currency swap for 3 years

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) have renewed the Bilateral Currency Swap Agreement signed in 2021, for a period of another three years, under the terms and conditions stipulated in the original agreement. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 18, 2025 10:52 am

Govt. to implement PUCSL recommendation for electricity tariff reduction

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Energy, Kumara Jayakody has stated that as a priority, the government will implement the recommendations of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to reduce electricity tariffs. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 18, 2025 11:15 am

Israel to free 737 prisoners in first phase of Gaza truce deal

Israel’s justice ministry has said 737 prisoners and detainees will be freed as part of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal approved Saturday. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 18, 2025 12:23 pm

TikTok says it will go dark on Sunday unless Biden intervenes ‘immediately’

TikTok on Friday said that it would turn off more than 170 million Americans’ access to the super popular video app on Sunday, unless President Joe Biden’s administration acts urgently to assure the company it will not be punished for violating the terms of its looming ban. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 18, 2025 12:35 pm

CID records statement from top Parliament official over Justice Minister’s complaint

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has recorded a statement from the Director of Legislative Services of the Parliament regarding the inclusion of a doctorate title before the name of Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, on the official website of the Parliament. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 18, 2025 1:35 pm

Several trains cancelled for second consecutive day as drivers prepare for promotion exams

The Railway Department has announced that approximately 12 train services have been cancelled today (18) as well. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 18, 2025 2:29 pm

Arugam Bay terror plotters sought help from ex-LTTE suspects - Police tell court

The Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) has uncovered further information regarding a planned terrorist attack targeting tourists in the Arugam Bay area, a popular tourist destination frequented by Israeli tourists. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 18, 2025 3:35 pm

One dead, one injured after part of lighting post falls at Colombo Port

A person has reportedly died after a part of a high-mast lighting post fell into his head at the Colombo Port during maintenance work. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 18, 2025 4:09 pm

Sri Lanka earns Top 10 spot among BBC’s “25 Best Places to Travel in 2025”

Recognized by the BBC as the ninth destination on its prestigious list of “The 25 Best Places to Travel in 2025,” Sri Lanka continues to capture the imagination of travelers worldwide. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 18, 2025 6:29 pm

Sri Lanka earns Top 10 spot among BBC’s “25 Best Places to Travel in 2025”

Recognized by the BBC as the ninth destination on its prestigious list of “The 25 Best Places to Travel in 2025,” Sri Lanka continues to capture the imagination of travelers worldwide. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 18, 2025 6:30 pm

Court orders release of Sri Lankan detained in Cyprus

The Supreme Court of Cyprus has ruled to immediately release a Sri Lankan man from detention, highlighting the alleged risk of torture he faces if returned to his home country. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 18, 2025 6:38 pm

HRW urges Sri Lanka President to address legacy of past conflicts and continuing rights abuses

The government of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, which took office on September 23, 2024, has promised to address longstanding human rights issues that have plunged Sri Lanka into repeated crises, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in its World Report 2025. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 18, 2025 7:18 pm

Two Supreme Court judges shot dead in Iran

Two senior Iranian Supreme Court judges involved in handling espionage and terrorism cases were shot dead in the capital Tehran on Saturday, Iran’s judiciary said. MORE..

(0)Comments | January 18, 2025 8:19 pm

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