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PM Harini offers condolences at Vatican Embassy on Pope Francis s passing

Vatican and Italy prepare for Pope Francis funeral- 2,000 police officers to ensure security

Shooting event reported in Katunayake, one hurt

[Sri Lanka] - EU s GSP+ Monitoring Mission to visit Sri Lanka next week

Ex-US Rep. George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in jail for scams and identity theft

Govt taking structured and strategic steps to curb organized drug trafficking? President

AG directed to file contempt charges against Deshabandu Tennakoon

IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka on fourth review

Siri Dalada Vandanawa to conclude on Sunday as planned

President AKD condemns Pahalgam attack in phone call with Modi

Acting IGP requested to appoint police team to assist investigation on Deshabandu

Mobile phones and tablets worth Rs. 30M seized at BIA

3 Sri Lankans abducted for ransom in Bangladesh, rescued by police

Dollar climbs at end of wild week on signs of easing in US-China trade tensions

Top LeT commander Altaf Lalli gunned down by Indian security forces

Detention orders issued versus primary suspect in Dan Priyasad murder

President calls on Asgiri and Malwathu Chief Prelates to discuss Siri Dalada Vandanawa

Second day of postal voting commences for 2025 LG Polls

Opposition frightened by the thought of becoming irrelevant - PM Harini

Indian Army retaliates after firing by Pakistan along LoC days after Pahalgam terror attack

Motorcyclist in Middeniya triple murder repatriated after arrest in India

Another suspect arrested in Devinuwara double homicide

[Sri Lanka] - IMF prompts Sri Lanka to promote financial investment, diversify exports amidst tariff uncertainty

Trump tells Putin to STOP after Russian attack eliminates 12 in Kyiv

IMF hopes to agree soon on next program review with Sri Lanka, official says

Pakistan closes air space for Indian airline companies, cautions versus water treaty infraction

President offers condolences at Vatican Embassy on passing of Pope Francis

Schools closed on May 5 and 6 for LG polls

India suspends Pakistani visas following Pahalgam attack

Ex-CCD director Neville Silva surrender to Matara court

India will identify, track, punish every terrorist and their backers, PM Modi says after Kashmir attack

2025 LG Polls- 30 incidents of misuse of state power and resources reported

[Sri Lanka] - Sri Lanka declares national day of mourning for Pope s funeral

CID reports progress of probe into online train tickets racket

25 prospects arrested so far for violating election laws

Court adjourns hearing of case against Diana Gamage

Sri Lanka to witness rare smiley face planetary alignment on Friday

Main suspect in Dan Priyasad murder arrested

Govt. to continue School Nutrition Programme without disturbance

Man sentenced to death for killing woman, dumping body in suitcase

Convicted primary needs to be part of conclave to pick new pope, setting up Vatican standoff

Proposal to hold Siri Dalada Vandanawa annually

[Sri Lanka] - Siri Dalada Wandanawa - Devotees urged to prevent showing up in Kandy till further notice

Postal voting for 2025 LG Polls begins

Trump criticises Zelensky as Ukraine refuses Russian control of Crimea

Siri Dalada Vandanawa enters day 7

Discussions on US trade tariffs successful; Joint statement expected soon - President

Sri Lanka Police tighten inspections on off-bike helmet wearers

[Sri Lanka] - Unique train service for Siri Dalada Wandanawa suspended

India downgrades ties with Pakistan after attack on Kashmir tourists

Committee probing Deshabandu Tennakoon convenes very first conference

Vance says US will walk away unless Ukraine and Russia agree to proposals

Expert Committee confirms reason for Feb. 9 islandwide blackout

Delays expected on main line as train derails in Gampaha

All inmates of Matara Prison being transferred to nearby prisons

Sri Lanka s economy shows remarkable recovery in 2024, says World Bank

Flash flood hits Chilaw

Special announcement for Siri Dalada Wandanawa attendees

Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith leaves for the Vatican

Heavy traffic at Borella due to fallen tree; 7 vehicles damaged

2025 LG Polls- E-Service launched to assist postal voters

Unrest at Matara Prison brought under control

You have a right to know what happens to your tax money PM Harini

Shooters open fire on tourists in Himalayan region, eliminating at least 26 individuals

Dan Priyasad catches gunshot wounds

Dan Priyasad injured in shooting

Tear gas fired as inmates clash in Matara Prison

Male trying to stab LG prospect shot dead in Katana

Siri Dalada Wandanawa - Devotees urged to avoid coming tomorrow

IMF cuts growth forecasts for a lot of nations in wake of century-high United States tariffs

[Sri Lanka] - Clean Sri Lanka urges fans to keep Dalada Maligawa premises waste-free

Constitutional Council to convene today to decide on new Auditor General

AG seeks 3-judge bench to hear case against Keheliya

Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican

Guidelines issued for devotees attending Siri Dalada Wandanawa

Special postal voting center for police officers on duty at Siri Dalada Wandanawa

Legal action taken versus 4,000 drivers using CCTV video in Colombo

Police urge public to disregard fake letter circulating online

Delta plane catches fire at Orlando airport, forcing passenger evacuations

Pope died of a stroke and heart failure, Vatican says

After Pope Francis death, focus turns to cardinals who will elect next pontiff

Minister Lal Kantha firmly insists no VIP treatment at Siri Dalada Wandanawa exposition

Number of LG-election related grievances exceeds 2,000

Catholics around the world mourn Pope Francis

Food Security Committee convenes for the sixth time

Ex-President Ranil s predictions for LG election

LG Election- Proof of identity a must for postal voters

Siri Dalada Wandanawa- Nearly 130,000 devotees pay homage on Day 4

Sri Lanka Police to recruit 5,000 officers this year - Minister

Ex-President Sirisena leaves CID after recording statement

Norochcholai plant s third unit restarted as CEB ends renewable energy curtailment early

20 petitions challenging rejection of LG nominations dismissed

Cardinal Ranjith reminds President of his promise to deliver justice for Easter attack victims

Siri Dalanda Vandanawa - Sacred Tooth Relic s exposition hours extended

US Vice President Vance arrives in India, for talks with Modi under US tariffs shadow

Expressways generate Rs. 462M during New Year holiday

MP Chamara Sampath further remanded

EC to convene today to discuss 2025 LG Polls

Ex-President Maithripala Sirisena comes to CID

167 Easter attack victims stated Witnesses of Faith by the Vatican

Day four of Siri Dalada Wandanawa to start today in Kandy

Memorial service for Easter attack victims commences

[Sri Lanka] - Programme to remove disparities among schools to start in 2026 PM

[Sri Lanka] - Sri Lanka marks 6 years considering that fatal Easter Sunday attacks

Third phase of first school term to begin today

Israel s military finds professional failures in killings of Gaza medics

Kyiv and Moscow accuse each other of breaking Easter ceasefire, no extension seen

Those complicit in corrupt politics are now visibly in state of panic PM Harini

[Sri Lanka] - Justice delayed is justice rejected - Muslim groups release statement on 6th anniversary of Easter attacks

Attacks continue despite Putin s Easter truce pledge, Zelensky says

Investigations launched into Sacred Tooth Relic s photograph circulating on social media

Presidential Commission s report on Easter Attacks turned over to CID

2 more arrested over alleged assassination plot targeting entrepreneur Gampaha Osman

Health authorities alert of increased danger of Dengue and Chikungunya

Brazilian captured at BIA with drug worth around Rs. 240 million

Thousands of protesters rally against Trump across US

[Sri Lanka] - Third day of Siri Dalada Wandanawa to start today in Kandy

The pain remains, and so does our responsibility, PM Harini reflects on Easter

Easter celebrations begin around the world

[Sri Lanka] - Sri Lankan lady stranded in Bahrain for 20 years repatriated with kid

2 snatched with T-56 rifles; Plot to eliminate Gampaha Osman discovered

Russia s Putin declares unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine

[Sri Lanka] - Siri Dalanda Vandanawa - Additional trains in operation for devotees

[Sri Lanka] - Defence Ministry refutes media reports over Sri Lanka-Pakistan naval workout

Woman arrested with Kush cannabis worth Rs. 33 mln at BIA

United States Supreme Court temporarily stops deportations of Venezuelan migrants under wartime law

Govt. to provide Rs. 15,000 subsidy for secondary crops for Yala season

[Sri Lanka] - 2nd day of Siri Dalada Vandanawa draws enormous crowds to Kandy

Pakistan-Sri Lanka Naval exercise scrapped after India s concern - report

Suspect arrested after shooting at church in Manampitiya

Trump says US will pass on Ukraine peace talks if no progress soon

Earthslip blocks BeragalaWellawaya road, disrupting traffic movement

Second day of Siri Dalada Wandanawa to begin today

Asian U18 Athletics- Sri Lanka s Tharushi Abisheka wins Gold

CID arrests associate of Pilleyan

Heavy traffic on Southern Expressway due to accident

[Sri Lanka] - Sri Lankans in Israel prompted to prioritize safety during New Year events

Govt turns down social media claims of special VIP line for Siri Dalada Wandanawa

US strikes on Yemen oil terminal kill at least 58, Houthis say

President Dissanayake inaugurates Siri Dalada Wandanawa in Kandy

Special allowance for police officers on duty during Siri Dalada Vandanawa

Live telecast of Siri Dalanda Vandanawa begins

Foreign diplomats head to Kandy by train for Siri Dalada Vandanawa

Public interest low in upcoming LG election- PAFFREL

50 rounds of live ammunition discovered in Athurugiriya

[Sri Lanka] - UNESCO inscribes Sri Lanka s Tribhasha Sellipiya Panadura Vadaya documents in Memory of the World Register

US, Ukraine sign memorandum as first step to minerals deal

Details: Category: Srilanka; Published: 18 March 2022