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Five sentenced to death over murder

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- A group of five accused who stood indicted with murder were found guilty and sentenced to death by Balapitiya High Court Judge Ruchira Weliwatta on Friday (22). They had on July ... Read More


Over 30,000 families affected by adverse weather across country

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- hA total of 31,072 families have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country, impacting nearly 79,983 individuals, according to the Disaster Mana... Read More


Video shows paraglider's heart-stopping fall after plane collision

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- A heart-stopping video has captured the mid-air collision of a small plane and a paraglider, sending the latter tumbling toward the earth. The video, posted to Instagram by user ... Read More


Wimal Weerawansa arrested

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa was arrested a short while ago after arriving at the Thalangama Police Station to record a statement, Police said. He was taken into custody by a... Read More


Rupee appreciates as dollar selling rates fall

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated further against the US Dollar today (25), according to the latest exchange rates released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). CBSL reported ... Read More


Rough seas and strong winds expected around island

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Showers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle over the next 24 hours, the Department of Meteorolo... Read More


2025 O/L results expected by mid-June

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Department of Examinations says the results of the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination are expected to be released by mid-June. Responding to social media speculation that... Read More


Attack on Galle Face protesters: AG to frame changes against Deshabandu

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Attorney General's Department today informed the Supreme Court that the Attorney General is expected to file indictments against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Desha... Read More


Thundershowers, severe lightning expected after 1 p.m.

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The of Meteorology Department has issued a warning that thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the Uva Province and in the Ampara ... Read More


At least four dead, 17 still missing after collapse of unfinished hotel in Philippines

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Officials said up to 70 people were employed at the construction site, though most had gone home for the weekend. The death toll rose to four on Monday after the collapse of a ho... Read More