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155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains lash East Africa

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- At least 155 people have died in Tanzania as torrential rains linked to El Nino triggered flooding and landslides, the country's prime minister said Thursday. Tanzania and othe... Read More


RC end their six match losing streak finally with win over SRH

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru 206 for 7 (Kohli 51, Patidar 50, Unadkat 3-30, Natarajan 2-39) beat Sunrisers Hyderabad 171 for 8 (Shahbaz 40, Green 2-12, Karn 2-29, Swapnil 2-40) b... Read More


Water Cut tomorrow in several areas in Colombo and surroundings

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWS&D) has announced a 14-hour water cut scheduled for tomorrow, the 27th of April. The interruption will commence at 5:00 PM and l... Read More


Management of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport handed over for 30 years

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- The Cabinet of Ministers, in their meeting held on 9th January 2023, approved the decision to call for proposals from interested parties for utilizing the facilities of the Matt... Read More


Soldier killed, 9 injured in vehicle collision in Mankulam

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- Tragedy struck in Mankulam on Friday morning (26) as an army soldier lost his life and nine others sustained injuries following a collision between a lorry and an army cab. Acc... Read More


Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero granted bail, overseas travel ban imposed

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- Five individuals, including Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero, who were remanded on charges of obstructing the duties of public officials, have been granted bail. The Colombo Magist... Read More


Blinken calls for US, China to manage differences

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Thursday (Apr 25) on the United States and China to manage their differences "responsibly" as he went on a charm offensive ahead o... Read More


Sri Lanka Electricity Bill, with proposed reforms presented to parliament

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara introduced 'The Sri Lanka Electricity Bill' to Parliament, unveiling a comprehensive set of proposed reforms aimed at restructuring... Read More


Airline Romance: Pilot proposes to flight attendant during flight in front of passengers

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- A Polish pilot proposed to his flight attendant girlfriend during a flight from Warsaw to Krakow, and she said yes. The happy couple's employer, LOT Polish Airlines, posted a v... Read More


Sri Lanka signs MOU with Singapore to boost Boating and Yachting industries

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- In a bid to bolster their respective boating and yachting sectors, Sri Lanka and Singapore have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Chamber of Marine Industrie... Read More