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Viral albino buffalo named 'Donald Trump' spared from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- An albino buffalo that went viral for its striking resemblance to President Donald Trump was spared from slaughter at the annual Islamic feast of sacrifice on Wednesday - and reho... Read More


Opposition MPs call for select committee to look into fluctuation of rupee

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- Some 40 Opposition MPs have called for a select committee to look into the fluctuation of the rupee and to review the powers given to the Central Bank, it was revealed. Oppositio... Read More


Public warned over AI fake news using PM's name

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- It has been revealed that fabricated news content using the name, photographs, and video footage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya is being widely circulated on social medi... Read More


42 of 64 MUSSD laboratories not functioning properly: Review meeting told

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- Forty-two out of the 64 laboratories under the Measurement Units, Standards and Services Department (MUSSD) are currently not functioning properly, officials were informed at a pr... Read More


Islandwide liquor shops to remain closed for Vesak

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The Excise Department has announced that all liquor stores across the island will remain closed on May 30 and 31 in view of the 2026 Vesak Festival. Excise Commissioner General P... Read More


CBK calls for urgent reform drive in Buddha Sasana

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has called for urgent reforms within the Buddhist monastic order, warning that the Buddha Sasana is facing increasingly serious... Read More


Parents raise concerns over collections at Thurstan College

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- A controversy has erupted over alleged fund and donation collections at Thurstan College, Colombo, with a parents' union claiming the school has been requesting dry rations and sc... Read More


Ministerial fuel quota cuts to fund fishermen's welfare: Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- Funds saved through reductions in ministers' fuel quotas and other privileges will be directly channelled towards the welfare of the fishing community, Deputy Minister of Fisherie... Read More


12-hour water cut in Mahara and Gampaha

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a temporary suspension of water supply in the Mahara and Gampaha Pradeshiya Sabha areas due to essential mainten... Read More


Wannila Aththo regains heritage lands after court battle

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- The Mahaweli Development Authority today informed the Court of Appeal that the land acquired by the Authority for the proposed Agriculture and Livestock Development Project would ... Read More