‘Donald Trump’ Buffalo headed to Zoo after viral fame saves it
A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh, nicknamed “Donald Trump” because of its blond tuft of hair, has reportedly been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after becoming an overnight viral sensation on social media. According to international media reports, the buffalo…
Sri Lanka secures US$695 million IMF Tranche
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the combined fifth and sixth reviews of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme, approving an immediate disbursement of around US$695 million. With the latest tranche, total IMF financial support disbursed to…
Police warn of fake traffic fine SMS scam targeting motorists
Sri Lanka Police have warned the public over a scam involving fake SMS and WhatsApp messages sent to motorists claiming they have committed traffic offences captured on CCTV cameras. In a statement, the Police Media Division said the messages are…
Two children die after inhaling smoke from hotel room fire in Batticaloa
Two children aged three (boy) and five (girl), from the same family died after inhaling smoke from a fire that broke out inside a hotel room in Batticaloa on Wednesday (27). The children had travelled from Badulla to Batticaloa with…
Govt to bring laws restoring Dhamma courts following Sangha request
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the Government will soon introduce the necessary legislation to enable the Maha Sangha to maintain the Sangha institution in accordance with Vinaya discipline, including restoring authority for disciplinary action through Dhamma courts. Speaking at the…
President hands over compensation to flood-affected farmers in Matara
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today handed over compensation to farmers affected by flooding caused by damage to the Nilwala River salinity barrier in Matara. Speaking at an event held at the Malimbada Pradeshiya Sabha Auditorium this morning to award compensation…
Dikoya double murder suspect re-arrested after hospital escape
A suspect remanded over the recent double murder of an elderly couple in Dikoya had escaped police custody while receiving treatment at hospital before being re-arrested in Bogawantalawa, police said. The suspect had been admitted to the Kandy National…
Presidential Secretariat to host series of Vesak events
A series of programmes organised by the Presidential Secretariat to mark Vesak will be held from 30 May to 02 June at the Presidential Secretariat. These events will be held in conjunction with the ‘Buddha Rashmi’ Vesak Zone, organised with…
Amnesty report alleges serious labour abuses on Sri Lanka’s tea estates
Amnesty International has alleged that Malaiyaha Tamil workers employed in Sri Lanka’s private tea estates are facing serious labour rights abuses that may amount to forced labour under International Labour Organization (ILO) indicators. In a report released on Tuesday…
Passenger arrested at BIA with ‘Kush’ drugs worth Rs 83 million
A Sri Lankan passenger arriving from Thailand was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on Tuesday (26) after customs officers detected a stock of “Kush” narcotics concealed in his luggage. The suspect had arrived from Bangkok on SriLankan Airlines…