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Thundershowers, severe lightning expected after 1 p.m.

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The of Meteorology Department has issued a warning that thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the Uva Province and in the Ampara ... Read More


At least four dead, 17 still missing after collapse of unfinished hotel in Philippines

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Officials said up to 70 people were employed at the construction site, though most had gone home for the weekend. The death toll rose to four on Monday after the collapse of a ho... Read More


India donates 134 cabs to Sri Lanka police

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Government of India today officially handed over a consignment of 134 single cabs donated to the Sri Lanka Police under the Indo-Sri Lanka Friendship Programme to President An... Read More


Election decisions belong to Parliament, EC: Namal

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The decisions on holding elections should be made by Parliament and the Election Commission, questioning how a party secretary could announce whether an election would or would no... Read More


Railway station communications cut off over unpaid bills

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Public telephone lines at all railway stations across the country have been disconnected due to non-payment of bills, causing inconvenience to passengers and station staff. The d... Read More


IPL 2026: Results, Scores & Match by Match Summary

SriLanka, May 24 -- The IPL 2026 season is underway, running from March 28 to May 31, 2026, featuring 10 teams competing across 70 league matches, followed by playoffs and the final. This page tracks... Read More


Sri Lanka celebrates International Tea Day in the Hague...

SriLanka, May 24 -- The Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Netherlands, together with the Sri Lanka Tea Board, celebrated International Tea Day 2026 with a "Global Ceylon Tea Evening" held at the Embassy pre... Read More


Secret Service fatally shoots gunman who fired at White House checkpoint

SriLanka, May 24 -- A man has been shot dead by Secret Service officers after opening fire on a security checkpoint near the White House, with a bystander also wounded in the gunfire. Shortly after 6... Read More


Two injured after part of building collapses in Kandy

SriLanka, May 24 -- Two people were seriously injured and hospitalised after a part of a building on Cross Street, Kandy collapsed, Police said. They said the accident occurred when a balcony-like co... Read More


Engine of Hikkaduwa bound express train derails at Maradana...

SriLanka, May 24 -- The engine of the daily express train scheduled to travel from Maradana to Hikkaduwa at 6:10 PM derailed this evening (24) at the Maradana Railway Station. According to reports, t... Read More