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Black smoke on second round of voting, no pope elected

Srilanka, May 8 -- Black smoke billows from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel, meaning the 133 Cardinal electors have not yet chosen a new Pope. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permi... Read More


PSL matches shifted to Karachi amid rising Pakistan-India tensions

Srilanka, May 8 -- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced that the remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be relocated to Karachi due to escalating tensions between ... Read More


Kotahena sexual abuse suspect is NPP organiser, Says Namal

Srilanka, May 8 -- The maths teacher who is accused of sexually abusing a child in Kotahena is a NPP organiser for Colombo Central, SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa said today. He told Parlaiment that they do... Read More


'Gehenu Lamai' selected for Cannes Classics at 78th Festival de Cannes

Srilanka, May 8 -- The landmark 1978 Sinhala-language film Gehenu Lamai (Girls), directed by the late Dr. Sumitra Peries, has been officially selected for the prestigious Cannes Classics section at th... Read More


Special trains for Vesak and long holidays

Srilanka, May 8 -- Special train services have been arranged for four days for the convenience of commuters during the upcoming long weekend and for the State Vesak Festival, the Railways Department a... Read More


MP Ramanathan Archchuna ordered to be removed from chamber

Srilanka, May 8 -- Independent MP Ramanathan Archchuna was ordered to be removed from Parliament for continuous misbehaviour by presiding member Aravinda Senarath today. He was removed under Standing... Read More


Deshabandhu summoned before Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry

Srilanka, May 8 -- Suspended Inspector General of Police Deshabandhu Tennakoon has been summoned to appear before the Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry investigating his conduct, on May 19. The comm... Read More


Immigration nabs 34 overstaying Bangladeshi nationals from Seeduwa

Srilanka, May 8 -- A group of over 30 Bangladeshi nationals who were overstaying their tourist visas was taken into custody by the Department of Immigration and Emigration officials who raided a guest... Read More


Man injured in shooting in Kottawa

Srilanka, May 8 -- An individual was injured in a shooting incident near a temple in the Malapalla area of Kottawa, police said. The victim was admitted to the hospital for treatment. Police have lau... Read More


A new Pope has been elected

Srilanka, May 8 -- White smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican this evening, signaling that a new Pope has been elected. The bells of the Vatican chimed as large crowds erupted in chee... Read More