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US extends Ebola travel ban to Green Card holders – The United States on Friday temporarily banned the entry of lawful permanent residents ​who have been in the Democratic Republic of ‌Congo, Uganda or South Sudan in the previous 21…

China to send astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing – China will send an astronaut to its space station on Sunday for a year, a record length for the country, ​enabling the study of long-duration…

CBSL imposes strict caps on vehicle loans and leases effective May 25  – The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a new directive introducing strict maximum caps on Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratios for credit facilities granted for the purchase…

3 arrested after viral helmetless motorcycle ride in North Three individuals have been arrested by the Mullaitivu Police over an unauthorised motorcycle parade in North, where a group of riders were seen travelling dangerously without helmets in videos that went…

“Bring Basil back”: Deputy Minister tells Namal   Deputy Minister Prasanna Gunasena has challenged SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa to “bring Basil Rajapaksa back to the country” if possible, claiming that recent court developments have intensified pressure on members of the…

News Severed human head washes ashore on beach     A severed human head has been discovered washed ashore on the beach behind a leading tourist hotel along the Moragalla beachfront in Aluthgama. The discovery was made during investigations carried…

Notice issued on dansal registration       The Public Health Inspectors’ Association says that 2,388 dansals have so far been registered islandwide for the Vesak festival. Its Secretary, Chamil Muthukuda, stated that the registration of dansals will continue until…

At least 82 dead in Chinese coal mine explosion – At least 82 people have been killed in a coal mine blast in northern China with nine people still missing, the country’s state media has reported. “Reporters learned from the…

Police summon Dilum Amunugama over remarks linked to ongoing child abuse case – Sarvajana Balaya National Organizer and Former Minister Dilum Amunugama has been summoned by Police to record a statement over controversial remarks made during a media briefing, following…

Former Indian cricketer retires to play in Lanka Premier League?   Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar has announced his retirement from domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL), but is expected to continue playing franchise cricket overseas, including in the…