Health authorities sound alarm over spike in mosquito-borne diseases
(Thu, 01 May 2025) The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) reports that a total of 17,459
dengue cases have been recorded so far in 2025, with 5,018 cases reported in April alone. MORE..
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Govt. initiated stable economic recovery - President in his May Day message
(Thu, 01 May 2025) President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that the government has already succeeded
in initiating a stable recovery of an economy that was dragged to the depths by corrupt and elitist system. MORE..
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Ukraine, US sign minerals deal sought by Trump
(Thu, 01 May 2025) Ukraine and the U.S. on Wednesday signed a deal heavily promoted by U.S.
President Donald Trump that will give the United States preferential access to new Ukrainian minerals deals and fund investment in Ukraine s reconstruction. MORE..
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15 rallies in Colombo for May Day celebrations
(Thu, 01 May 2025) Political parties and trade unions across Sri Lanka are commemorating International
Labour Day today (May 01) with a series of May Day rallies and parades under various themes. MORE..
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Fairly heavy showers expected today
(Thu, 01 May 2025) The Intertropical Convergence Zone (where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and
Southern Hemisphere converge) affects the island s weather, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..
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Trump says be patient as US economy contracts on tariff disruption
(Wed, 30 Apr 2025) U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Americans should be patient in the
face of a first quarter economic contraction, arguing that his tariffs would eventually lead to a boom in the U.S. economy. MORE..
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Father of one sentenced to life in prison for heroin possession
(Wed, 30 Apr 2025) A 38-year-old father of one was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Colombo High
Court today (30) after being found guilty for the possession and trafficking of 2 grams and 29 milligrams of heroin. MORE..
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Fuel prices reduced
(Wed, 30 Apr 2025) Ceypetco fuel prices will be reduced from midnight today (30), the Ceylon Petroleum
Corporation (Ceypetco) announced. MORE..
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Clean Sri Lanka to launch 1,000-acre forest plantation project
(Wed, 30 Apr 2025) Under the Clean Sri Lanka programme, plans are underway to launch a 1,000-acre forest
plantation project in collaboration with the private sector, according to the President s Media Division (PMD). MORE..
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Laugfs Gas says no price revision in May
(Wed, 30 Apr 2025) Laugfs Gas PLC, one of the two largest liquefied petroleum (LP) gas suppliers in the
country, announced that the company will not revise domestic LP gas prices for the month of May 2025. MORE..
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Over 1,400 Indians leave Pakistan while 786 Pakistanis exit India in six days
(Wed, 30 Apr 2025) A total of 1,465 Indian nationals, including 25 diplomats and officials, have
crossed over to India from Pakistan through the international border crossing located in Punjab since April 24, officials said on Wednesday. MORE..
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Second day of Batalanda Commission report debate to be decided on Friday
(Wed, 30 Apr 2025) The Committee on Parliamentary Business is scheduled to meet on Friday (02 May).
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Trains delayed due to derailment between Fort and Maradana
(Wed, 30 Apr 2025) A train has derailed between the Colombo Fort and Maradana railway stations causing
severe delays to services. MORE..
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Ex-Policewoman remanded over Rs 30 mln asset fraud
(Wed, 30 Apr 2025) A retired Woman Police Sergeant has been arrested by the Criminal Financial Crime
Investigation Department for allegedly acquiring assets valued at around Rs. 30 million using forged documents. MORE..
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Govt. keen on favorable outcome before 90-day pause on Trump tariffs ends
(Wed, 30 Apr 2025) The Sri Lankan government is confident of arriving at a favorable outcome regarding
the reciprocal tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump, before the lapse of the temporary 90-day suspension on its enforcement, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Harshana
Sooriyapperuma has stated. MORE..
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Liquor shops in several areas closed tomorrow
(Wed, 30 Apr 2025) Retail liquor sales outlets functioning within divisional secretariat areas
where May Day events are being organized will remain closed tomorrow (1 May), the Excise Department has announced. MORE..
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Task Force to combat Chikungunya and Dengue in Western Province
(Wed, 30 Apr 2025) A preliminary discussion on an action plan to eradicate the rapidly spreading dengue
cases and Chikungunya virus infections, which are rapidly spreading across Sri Lanka, was held today (30) at the Western Province Governor s Office. MORE..
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Shooting incident reported in Wattala
(Wed, 30 Apr 2025) A shooting incident has been reported on the Puwakwatta Road in Wattala, a short while ago.
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Colombo s inflation climbs in April
(Wed, 30 Apr 2025) The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index
(CCPI) on Year-on-Year basis, has increased to -2.0% in April 2025, compared to -2.6% in March 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
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Hotel fire in India s Kolkata kills 14
(Wed, 30 Apr 2025) At least 14 people, including two children, died in the eastern Indian city of
Kolkata late on Tuesday when a fire blazed through a six-storey hotel in a congested neighbourhood, authorities said. MORE..
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