Kataragama Devalaya to auction 70% of gold for ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
The Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya has decided to auction around 70% of the gold items stored in its secure vaults and donate the proceeds to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, Basnayake Nilame Thilina Madushanka said. He noted that gold items…
US attacking Venezuela to “seize oil & mineral resources”
Multiple explosions were reported in and around the Venezuelan capital Caracas early Saturday, amid a sharp escalation in tensions between the United States and Venezuela. Witnesses said at least seven explosions were seen and heard shortly after midnight, with low-flying…
Breaking : Venezuela under attack
Explosions have been heard and plumes of smoke are rising in the Venezuelan capital Caracas, according to an Al Jazeera correspondent there, amid spiralling tensions with the United States. Video footage obtained by Al Jazeera showed balls of fire and…
Bangladesh players banned from IPL ? Big move from BCCI
In a major development ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has directed the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to immediately release Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their squad….
Mihintale Chief Incumbent slams government over inappropriate Grade 6 module link
Chief Incumbent of the Mihintale Raja Maha Viharaya, Ven. Walawahengunawewe Dhammarathana Thera, has criticized the government over the inclusion of an inappropriate link in a Grade 6 English language module. “In 2024, we warned about the government’s agenda to introduce…
Foreign pedestrian dies after being hit by jeep in Weligama
A 42-year-old foreign national was killed in a road accident on the Weligama coastal road on Friday night, police said. The victim was identified as a Slovakian national who was walking along the road when he was struck by a…
Buddha Air Flight Incident in Nepal Ends Without Casualties
A Buddha Air flight skidded off the runway while landing at Bhadrapur Airport in Nepal late Friday night, aviation officials said. The incident involved Flight 901, which was operating a domestic service from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur in the country’s eastern…
Police investigating death of 14 year old boy: Father arrested
A 14-year-old boy has died under suspicious circumstances in the Nuriya police area, prompting an investigation and the arrest of his father, police said. Police said they received a complaint on the night of January 2 that a child was…
Picture of the Day : Religious observances at Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya
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Sudden breakdown : Water supply disrupted in 11 areas
Water supply will be disrupted in several areas following a sudden breakdown in the main transmission pipeline from Ambatale, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board said. Accordingly, water supply will be interrupted in Moratuwa, Rawatawatta, Soysapura, Ratmalana, Dehiwala, Mount…