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Young professionals must play more active role on matters of national importance - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that today's young professionals must play a more active role in matters related to the national significance. The Prime... Read More


Hearing of case against Yoshitha and his grandmother adjourned

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The Colombo High Court has fixed the case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa-second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa-and his maternal grandmother Daisy Forrest, also known ... Read More


Former Senior Lecturer Aththanayaka M. Herath passes away

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Former Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sinhala Studies at the University of Peradeniya Aththanayaka M. Herath has passed away at the age of 73. He had reportedly passed away... Read More


Power outages across multiple areas due to adverse weather

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Power outages have been reported in several areas across the island, including Colombo, following heavy rains and strong winds that lashed parts of the country overnight (May 29).... Read More


Over 50,000 electricity breakdowns across Sri Lanka in 24 hours

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that a total of 50,009 electricity breakdowns have been reported across the country within the 24-hour period ending at 8.00 p.m. today (30... Read More


Italian arrested with over 10kg of Cocaine at BIA

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- A total of 10 kilograms and 323 grams of cocaine has been seized at the arrival terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake during a joint operation conduct... Read More


Strong winds cause widespread damage in Colombo

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Several areas in and around Colombo sustained significant damage last night (29) as strong winds swept through the city, toppling trees and disrupting traffic movement. Large tre... Read More


CEB notice on how to lodge electricity breakdown complaints

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that consumers can now lodge complaints related to electricity breakdowns using the CEBCare App, CEBCare Web Portal, Web Self-Service, or b... Read More


US appeals court allows Trump to continue collecting tariffs under emergency powers

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump to continue collecting tariffs under an emergency powers law, for now, as his administration appeals an order st... Read More


Five injured by fallen trees in Colombo; Several roads blocked

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- At least five persons were injured and admitted to the Colombo National Hospital following incidents involving fallen trees and tree branches, amidst the prevailing inclement weat... Read More