Veteran musician Ananda Perera passes away

Veteran musician, composer and singer Ananda Perera passed away at the age of 67 a short while ago.

Gazette on providing property information of citizens is not imposition of new laws

Although the President issued a gazette requiring citizens of Sri Lanka to provide details of their movable and immovable properties to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) starting from July 1, this is not an imposition of new laws. It is simply an exercise of the existing right to collect such information, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Gazette issued on providing details of persons, institutions movable, immovable properties to IRD

The Government has issued the Gazette Notice (2376/25) related to providing details of movable and immovable property of individuals and institutions to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).

CEB receives over 61,000 breakdown complaints by 2 p.m. today

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has recorded over 61,000 electricity breakdown complaints by 2 p.m today

Michael Clarke named Brand Ambassador for LPL 2024

The Lanka Premier League (LPL) has appointed cricket icon Michael Clarke as its brand ambassador for the upcoming 2024 edition.

’Leopard Tales’ exhibition unveiled

In a celebration of Sri Lanka’s rich wildlife heritage, the Department of National Museums, in collaboration with Yala Leopard Diary, Yala Leopard Diary - Block 5, Leopards of Horton Plains, Wilpattu Leopard Diary, and Kumana Leopard Diary, organized an exquisite photographic exhibition titled ’’Leopard Tales - Exploring Sri Lanka’s Wilderness’’ at the at the Department of National Museums.

Possibility of floods on Kelani, Kalu Ganga if 100mm rain received today

The water levels of in the upper areas of the Kelani and Kalu Ganga have reached caution levels due to the higher rainfall in the catchment areas of these rivers, the Irrigation Department’s Irrigation (Hydrology) Director Eng. S.P.C. Sugeeshwara Bandara said.

Police probe theft of Rs. 1.45 Mn from American businessman in Aluthgama hotel

The Aluthgama police have initiated an investigation into the theft of local and foreign currency totaling Rs. 1.45 million from an American businessman staying at a luxury hotel in Aluthgama.

Ranil holds talks with Wigneswaran

President Ranil Wickremesinghe engaged in discussions with Member of Parliament and Former Chief Minister, C.V. Wigneswaran at his private residence in Jaffna yesterday.

UK court orders extradition of Sri Lankan trafficking suspect

The UK court has ordered the extradition of a Sri Lankan man accused of running a people-trafficking ring while employed at a chicken shop to France.

Nine children among 27 dead in massive fire at gaming zone in Gujarat

Twenty-seven people, including nine children, have died in a massive fire that broke out at a gaming zone in Gujarat’s Rajkot on Saturday evening, said officials.

One dead, several injured as van crashes on to tree in Galgamuwa

One person was killed and at least 13 others were injured when a van skidded off the road and crashed on to a tree in Galgamuwa on the Padeniya-Anuradhapura Road early this morning.

U.S. screens record 2.95 million airline passengers in a day

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it screened 2.95 million airline passengers on Friday, the highest number ever on a single day.

No JVP member has joined SJB: Anura Kumara refutes SJB claims

The National People’s Power (NPP) today refuted claims that a JVP member has joined the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) during a meeting in Polonnaruwa.

Possible landslide risk issued for seven districts

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) today issued a potential landslide warning for seven districts.

Udathalawinna Quazi court judge arrested for soliciting bribe of Rs. 4,500

The Judge of the Udathalawinna Quazi Court was arrested for soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 4,500 to issue the divorce certificate of the judgement issued by the Quazi Court.

Spill gates of five reservoirs opened due to inclement weather

Due to the inclement weather and the high rainfall in the catchment areas, spill gates at several reservoirs have been opened, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.

First road completed under 1,500 km renovation project vested with public

The first road project under the 1,500-kilometre road renovation project was vested with the public under the patronage of Transport, Highways Minister Bandula Gunawardena.

Wijerama Mawatha obstructed by fallen tree

The road near the Buddhist Television channel in Wijerama Mawatha has been obstructed by a fallen banyan tree across the road this evening.

Inclement weather: 7 dead, 13 injured in 19 districts

Seven persons reported dead and 13 others were injured due to falling trees, floods, high winds, rain and rock falls in nineteen districts, the Disaster Management Centre said.

Prevailing rains, windy conditions expected to continue further

Due to the south-west monsoon that has established over the island, the prevailing rain and wind conditions are expected to continue further, the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Meteorology Department said

Several train services cancelled due to trees, rocks obstructing tracks

The Sri Lanka Railways Department announced today (25) that the night mail trains between Badulla and Colombo and other special trains on the up-country line have been cancelled due to trees and rocks obstructing the tracks.

CID offers Rs. 2Mn reward for info on wanted suspect

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) announced a reward of Rs. 2 million for information to arrest a suspect who is wanted in connection with a special investigation carried out by the CID.

Inundated…

Roads in several areas were flooded due to incessant rains disrupting the vehicular movement. Over 35,000 people have been affected so far owing to the bad weather.Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Sri Lanka to free 43 Pakistanis in jails

Pakistan and Sri Lanka have agreed to take immediate steps to facilitate return of prisoners of each country to their homeland.

School principal netted when trying to solicit Rs.30,000 bribe

The Bribery Commission apprehended a school principal in the Eheliyagoda area for trying to solicit a bribe of Rs.30,000 from a lady to offer the tender to supply food for the school canteen uninterrupted.

Rs. 4.5 billion fine to be imposed on 13 leading jewellers for gold smuggling

Sri Lanka Customs have raided 13 leading jewellery-making institutions and seized a stock of gold smuggled into the country and a fine of Rs. 4.5 billion is to be imposed in this regard, the Daily Mirror learns.

Kabosu, the face of cryptocurrency Dogecoin, dies at 18, owner says

Kabosu, the Japanese dog that became a global meme and the face of alternative cryptocurrency Dogecoin has died at 18, her owner announced in a blog post on Friday.

Yupun Abeykoon wins gold in men’s 100m at Anhalt Athletic Championship

Sri Lanka’s Yupun Abeykoon secured first place in the Men’s 100m event at the Anhalt Athletic Championship 2024 in Germany, clocking in at 10.16 seconds.

Top UN court orders Israel to stop Rafah offensive

The UN’s top court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), has issued a dramatic ruling, ordering Israel to ’’immediately halt its military offensive in Rafah’’.