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THREE-STOREY BUILDING ENGULFED IN FLAMES IN ALUTHGAMA

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- A three-story building, housing both a residence and a shop in Aluthgama, was ravaged by fire earlier today (18).Reports indicate that the blaze erupted this morning, prompting ... Read More


SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS URGE MINISTER TO DISSOLVE NATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- Presidents of various National Sports Associations in Sri Lanka have collectively appealed to the Minister of Sports for the immediate removal of the Chairman and current office... Read More


DEPUTY MINISTER JAYASINGHE FILES CID COMPLAINT OVER FALSE SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe has filed a formal complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department concerning the circulation of photos and false news on social media th... Read More


MAN DIES AFTER ELECTROCUTION ATTEMPTING TO CUT TRANSFORMER WIRE

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- A 44-year-old man from the Rambutanwatte area of Gampaha has died after being electrocuted while attempting to cut an electrical wire connected to a transformer. According to r... Read More


OVER 1,500 COMPLAINTS RECEIVED REGARDING UPCOMING LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- The Election Commission has announced that a total of 1,591 complaints have been received to date concerning the upcoming local government elections. According to the Election ... Read More


TRUMP TO DISCUSS TARIFF REVISIONS WITH 15 NATIONS

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- United States President Donald Trump has announced his decision to hold talks with 15 countries, including Japan, the European Union, South Korea, and India, to discuss the revi... Read More


AFGHANISTAN CONDEMNS PAKISTAN OVER ALLEGED MISTREATMENT AND DEPORTATION OF REFUGEES

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- Afghanistan's Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation has issued a strong condemnation of Pakistan, alleging the mistreatment and forced deportation of Afghan refugees. The minist... Read More


SACRED TOOTH RELIC EXPOSITION BEGINS, ATTRACTING INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMATS

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- The highly anticipated "Siri Dalada Wandana," a public exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, commenced today at the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, marking the first such ev... Read More


FARMERS LAMENT LACK OF PROMISED FERTILIZER SUBSIDY AHEAD OF YALA SEASON

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- Farmers in several agricultural regions, including Ampara, are reporting significant challenges as the government's promised fertiliser subsidy for the Yala cultivation season h... Read More


SRI LANKAN EMBASSY IN ISRAEL ISSUES SAFETY ADVISORY FOLLOWING MISSILE INTERCEPTIONS

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- The Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel has issued a statement advising Sri Lankans residing in Israel to be vigilant and prioritise their safety following the successful interception ... Read More