Father killed, 16-year-old son injured in Gintota accident
A 58‑year‑old motorcyclist was killed and his 16‑year‑old son seriously injured in a fatal accident near Gintota on the Colombo–Galle main road at around 1.30 pm yesterday (08). According to Police investigations, the bus travelling towards Colombo collided head‑on with…
Sri Lanka, IMF reach staff‑level agreement on 5th and 6th reviews
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the combined 5th and 6th Reviews of Sri Lanka’s reform program supported by the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility. According…
National new rice festival begins under president’s patronage
The 59th National New Rice Festival commenced under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake near the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura. Beginning with the blessings of the Maha Sangha, farmers with deep devotion prepare and offer their…
Trump says US military to remain around Iran until deal is fully complied with
US President Donald Trump said all US ships, aircraft, and military personnel would stay in place in and around Iran until it fully complied with the ceasefire deal. “All US Ships, Aircraft, and Military Personnel, with additional Ammunition, Weaponry, and…
Two injured in accident near Hambantota Port
Two people were injured in a road accident that occurred at around 12.15 am today (09) on the Tissamaharama–Matara main road near the Hambantota Port’s second entrance and the Port Police. According to the Police, the collision involved a Sri…
Afternoon showers expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Northwestern provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya and Mannar districts after 2.00 pm today (09). According to the Department of Meteorology, mainly dry weather…
SLTB loses Rs. 20 mn daily over conductor irregularities: Minister Bimal
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) is losing nearly Rs. 20 million each day due to fraudulent practices by bus conductors, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake revealed at a public event. Calling the losses a leakage of public funds, Rathnayake said…
Sun directly above 08 cities of Sri Lanka today
The sun will be directly above eight (08) cities of Sri Lanka today, according to the Department of Meteorology. The nearest areas over which the sun is overhead today are Chilaw, Bingiriya, Halmillawewa, Panduwasnuwara, Gokarella, Kawudupelella, Koppaveli and Kirankulam about…
(Untitled)
Lebanon has declared a national day of mourning following a wave of Israeli airstrikes that killed at least 254 people and injured more than 1,165 in a single day, according to Lebanese authorities. The attacks, described as among the deadliest…
Health Ministry announces appointments of 436 post-intern doctors
The Ministry of Health on Thursday (08) announced the new appointments and service locations for 436 intern doctors who had applied for post-intern medical placements. Accordingly, these doctors are required to report to the government hospitals or health institutions across…