Severe lightning advisory : Red alerts issued to 09 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Uva and Eastern provinces and in the Jaffna, Mullaittivu, Vavuniya and Polonnaruwa districts today (19). Per the advisory, effective until 11.30 pm, red alerts have been issued…
Sri Lanka Opposition delegation joins Chinese‑sponsored tour
A Sri Lankan Opposition delegation has participated in a Chinese‑sponsored programme hosted by the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC), with Vice Minister Sun Haiyan in attendance. The delegation included representatives from across Sri Lanka’s political spectrum:…
Chinese ship rams Philippines gov’t vessel in South China Sea: Coastguard
A Chinese vessel has rammed a Philippine government ship in the South China Sea, according to Manila. The Philippine Coast Guard on Friday accused a China Coast Guard vessel of carrying out dangerous military manoeuvres before hitting the BRP Datu…
Armed robbery at Trincomalee liquor shop (CCTV)
Two men armed with a T‑56 assault rifle stormed a liquor shop at Anuradhapura Junction in Trincomalee around 9:45 pm yesterday (18), threatening employees and fleeing with cash. Police said the robbers arrived on a motorcycle and forced staff to…
PM Harini rules out smart boards for every classroom
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the government will not provide smart boards to every classroom, as they are not necessary at all levels of education. She emphasized that children should be introduced to technology at an appropriate age and urged…
New Mullaitivu Post Office vested in public
A newly constructed, fully‑fledged Mullaitivu Post Office was vested in the public this morning under the patronage of Health and Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa. Built at a cost of Rs. 28 million, the modern facility is designed to deliver more…
“Every drop counts” : Sangakkara calls for rainwater harvesting
Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara has urged the country to embrace rainwater harvesting as a simple yet transformative solution to strengthen water security amid changing climate patterns. In a statement, Sangakkara noted that while Sri Lanka receives abundant…
Google’s Gemini AI hacks 3 companies in security test, then stops
Google’s Gemini model hacked three companies in a test of its cybersecurity capabilities, the tech giant has confirmed to Al Jazeera. The Wall Street Journal reported earlier on Friday that the first known breakout by Gemini occurred in May as…
FBC, Dengue and COVID Tests: CAA clarifies maximum charges
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has issued a clarification regarding an advertisement circulating on social media that lists prices for a wide range of medical tests. The Authority stressed that the notice is not an official publication and warned the…
Telegram fraud : Woman arrested over online scam case
A 38‑year‑old woman from Batuwatta has been arrested by the Computer Crimes Investigation Division, North‑Western Province Unit in connection with an online financial fraud. Police said the arrest was made on Saturday morning following investigations into a complaint lodged on…