Bandula shares ride in self-driving taxi in Hollywood – Former Minister Bandula Gunawardena had shared a video on his official Facebook page showcasing his experience riding in a Waymo self-driving vehicle in Hollywood, highlighting the growing use of autonomous transport…
MATARA MAGISTRATE ISSUES WARRANT TO ARREST BASIL RAJAPAKSA
Warrant issued for Basil Rajapaksa – Matara Chief Magistrate Chaturanga Eranga Dissanayake has issued a warrant for the arrest of former Minister Basil Rajapaksa. The Magistrate ordered the warrant after Rajapaksa failed to appear before the court in connection with…
COMMON PRESERVATIVES IN FOOD LINKED TO HEART ATTACKS AND HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
High blood pressure, heart attacks linked to common preservatives in food Common preservatives used in many store-bought foods to kill bacteria and mold were linked to a 29% greater risk of elevated blood pressure and a 16% higher risk…
KAPILA WIJEGUNAWARDENA TO CHAIR NEW SELECTION PANEL PF SLC
New SLC Selection Committee approved; Kapila Wijegunawardena to chair panel Sri Lanka Cricket is set to get a new Selection Committee, replacing the panel appointed during the tenure of former chairman Pramodya Wickramasinghe, according to a recommendation approved by…
“FAR GREATER THAN FEARED” SLC IRREGULARITIES
SLC irregularities “far greater than feared” : Forensic audit ordered Sri Lanka Cricket’s Transformation Committee President Eran Wickramaratne says financial irregularities within the country’s cricket board are far more serious than initially feared, while promising a forensic audit and…
DANSALS URGED TO SERVE TEA,COFFEE INSTEAD OF SOFT DRINKS
Health Ministry urges Vesak Dansals to serve tea, coffee over soft drinks The Health Ministry has urged organisers of Vesak Dansals to prioritise hot beverages such as tea and coffee instead of soft drink stalls, citing increased health risks linked…
IMF GIVES KEY ASSURANCE AHEAD OF REVIEW ON SL DOLLAR CRISIS
SL Dollar crisis: IMF gives key assurance ahead of review Sri Lanka’s reform programme continues to move forward, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board set to consider the combined fifth and sixth reviews under the Extended Fund…
OVER WORSENING ECONOMIC SIGNALS OPPOSITION UNITES
Opposition unites, seeks urgent All Party Conference over worsening economic signals Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says opposition parties have united amid growing concerns over Sri Lanka’s economic situation, warning that the country is once again facing dangerous warning signs…
RED ALERT WARNING ON HEAVY RAINS ISSUED TO EIGHT DISTRICTS
Red Alert Heavy Rain warning issued for 8 districts 2026-05-22 Visual Stories “I went to see Pillayan at the prison, not by jumping over the wall” – Namal “Compared with February, oil imports have increased more than six…
FOR VESAK ENERGY RESTRICTIONS WILL BE LIFTED BY GOVERNMENT
Govt. to lift energy restrictions for Vesak Week The final coordination meeting on the “Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone” was held yesterday (May 20) at Temple Trees under the patronage of Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri.…
