Another hazard hanging over pedestrians: CMC FYI

A shattered branch of a wayside mango tree over the bend bordering Lakmedura and Hunupitiya Cross Road along the Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha in Colombo 02, loosely hanging over the pedestrians who pass underneath the this afternoon.

Vesak Bodu Bathi Gee, dansala in Gothatuwa

A Vesak Bodu Bathi Gee and a dansala were held yesterday in Gothatuwa in celebration of the Vesak full moon Poya day. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Tornadoes and storms leave 18 dead across central US

At least 18 people were killed as tornadoes and storms tore across central areas of the US, destroying homes and cutting power to hundreds of thousands.

More sluice gates may be opened if rainfall increases

If rainfall in the catchment areas increases during the day, it is possible that more sluice gates will need to be opened at various dams and reservoirs, the Irrigation Department’s Irrigation (Hydrology) Director Eng. S.P.C. Sugeeshwara Bandara said.

Vesak Maha Perahera...

In line with the 2568 Vesak festival, a Vesak Maha Perahera was held last evening (26) at Narangodapaluwa, Batuwatta. The sacred relic casket being brought to the temple under the patronage of Ven. Sivuralumulle Sumanarathne Thera, the chief incumbent of the Galahitiyawa Sri Sugatha Subadrarama temple and Narangodapaluwa Rathna Sri Gnanarama Pothgul Temple. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Aura Lanka Chairman granted bail

Aura Lanka Chairman Viranjith Thambugala who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) was granted bail.

President orders Army, Timber Corp. to back CMC to remove risky city trees ASAP

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) will receive backing from the State Timber Corporation and Sri Lanka Army to immediately remove over 100 remaining old and large decaying city trees posing a great danger to the people and property, as per an order by the President, the Daily Mirror learns.

Lalkantha trying to prevent Anura’s success: Marikar

National People’s Power (NPP) member K.D. Lalkantha trying to prevent his party from coming into power, SJB MP S.M. Marikar said today.

SLAF pilots conduct crucial evacuation mission of UN members in Africa

Sri Lanka Air Force pilots, deployed in the Central African Republic as part of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission (MINUSCA), executed a critical evacuation mission involving multiple UN personnel.

Driverless vehicles banned from parking at BIA arrivals lounge

A decision has been taken not to allow vehicles without drivers to be parked in the arrivals lounge premises at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) announced today.

Wimal, Udaya, Channa Jayasumana form new political movement

Several political parties including the National Freedom Front (NFF) led by MP Wimal Weerawansa, Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) led by MP Udaya Gammanpila and several civil organisations formed a new political movement named ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ this morning.

Shooting incident reported near school in Matara

A shooting incident was reported near the Pathegama Model Primary School in Matara a short while ago.

Western, Sabaragamuwa Provinces, Nuwara-Eliya district affected by heavy showers

The Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and the Nuwara-Eliya district were affected by heavy showers above 100 mm during the day, the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Meteorology Department said.

Accepting applications for Grade 5 exam begins today

Accepting applications for the Grade Five Scholarship Examination for 2024 commences today, Examinations Commissioner General H.J.M.C. Amith Jayasundara said.

12 people injured during turbulence on Qatar Airways flight

Twelve people were injured after a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Dublin was hit with turbulence on Sunday.

Hundreds of birds and fish dead in Anawilundawa sanctuary: Cause under investigation

Hundreds of birds and fish in the bird sanctuary in Anawilundawa Ramsar wetland and its watercourses have been dying for the last several days, much to the anxiety of the residents of the area and the environmentalists.

China, US, India, France compete for SL’s graphite deposits

In another example of the global spotlight on Sri Lanka’s strategic assets and resources, China, India, the United States and France are in a competition to secure investments in the country’s graphite sector, the Daily Mirror learns.

Price of ginger reaches Rs. 5,000 per kilo today

The retail price of a kilogram of ginger has reached Rs. 5,000 at the Narahenpita Economic Centre today, the National Consumer Front said.

Opposition MPs leave to rescue Sri Lankans held hostage in Myanmar, Russia

Katunayaka, May 27 (Daily Mirror) - Three members of the Opposition left Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for Thailand for a diplomatic mission to rescue the 49 Sri Lankan youths and women who are forcibly held in the cyber camp of computer criminals in Myanmar and the Sri Lankan war heroes who are in the middle of the Russian-Ukraine war and bring them back to Sri Lanka.

Labour Minister approves wage increase

As per a gazette notification issued last week by Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment Secretary R. P. A. Wimalaweera, the Minister has approved the wage increase for plantation sector workers.

Tea smallholders express grave concerns over unprecedented wage hike

Alarmed by the government’s move to increase the minimum daily wage without additional revenue streams and with no industry consultation, Sri Lanka’s tea smallholders....

Tourist arrivals to cross 100,000 mark in May

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka are likely to surpass the 100,000 mark, while falling behind the target of 120,934 -131,112 arrivals in May.

Yupun Abeykoon sprinting towards Paris 2024

South Asia’s fastest sprinter and 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bronze Medallist Yupun Abeykoon is set to compete in four to five international meets in the next five weeks, Sri Lanka Athletic (SLA ) sources revealed.

Death of Ambassador: Sri Lanka extends all assistance to French authorities

While expressing deepest condolences on the passing away of Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Jean-François Pactet, the Foreign Ministry said all assistance will be extended to the French authorities and the family of the late Ambassador.

Kolkata Knight Riders win IPL 2024 to clinch third title

Kolkata Knight Riders won their third IPL title, beating SunRisers Hyderabad by eight wickets in the IPL 2024 final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday.

Man arrested with nearly 2 kgs of heroin in Panadura

A 37-year-old man was arrested with 1.850 kilograms of heroin at Walapana in the Panadura South police division this evening.

Priyantha stripped of Silver from World Para Games

Sri Lankan Para athlete Dinesh Priyantha’s Silver Medal was stripped of the 11th World Para Athletic Championships 2024, in Kobe, Japan.

59 trees fall within Colombo in seven days

A total of 59 trees have fallen within the Colombo Municipal Council’s jurisdiction in the past week due to high winds, Colombo Municipal Commissioner Bhadrani Jayawardena revealed.

UN fears 670 people buried under Papua landslide

About 670 people are estimated to be buried under a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, a UN official says.

French Ambassador to Sri Lanka dies of suspected cardiac arrest

The French ambassador to Sri Lanka, Jean Francois Pactet, died of a suspected cardiac arrest at his official residence in Rajagiriya today.