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Popular actress Semini Iddamalgoda has been arrested by the Welikada Police.She has been arrested over seven pending warrants issued in relation to financial frauds, Police said.

UPDATE: The death toll in the accident in Gerandi Ella, Ramboda this morning when a bus veered off the road and fell from a precipice along the Nuwara Eliya-Gampola main road has increased to 15, Police said.A total of 11 persons have been confirmed dead in the accident at Gerandi Ella in Ramboda this morning (11) when a bus veered off the road and toppled down a precipice on the Nuwara Eliya – Gampola main road, Police said.Earlier, it was reported that at least five males and three females were among the dead.Around 25 others injured in the accident have…

Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, visited the Polonnaruwa General Hospital today (09) to inquire about the well-being of the military personnel injured in the helicopter accident that occurred during a demonstration of the Passing-Out Parade scheduled to be held today at the Sri Lanka Army Special Forces Training School, Maduruoya. During the visit, the Commander of the Army also discussed with the hospital authorities regarding further treatment required for the soldiers.

eColombo Lotus Tower, together with Bling Productions and Eyeon, brings you “Vesak RashmiDhara”, South Asia’s first immersive and interactive Vesak digital art experience, hosted at PixelBloom, from May 10th to 18th, 2025. This groundbreaking initiative, created in collaborationwith Colombo Lotus Tower (CLT), combines technology with tradition to create stunning, full-day digital Vesak celebrations.More than just a light show, “Vesak Rashmi Dhara” is a transformative artistic experience thatallows visitors to delve into the Buddha’s life and teachings via an immersive digital narrative.The show brings timeless Buddhist wisdom into a contemporary, interactive style by fusinglight, color, and emotion via the use of…

UPDATE: Another Special Forces (SF) soldier who was onboard the Bell 212 Helicopter belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) that crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir this morning, has succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at the hospital, according to SLAF.This brings the death toll from the fatal accident to six, while 6 other armed forces personnel, who sustained injuries in the incident, are currently receiving treatment at the hospital.

Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has congratulated His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as the new leader of the Catholic Church.Posting on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), Dissanayake said: “Your role carries great responsibility and I wish you strength and wisdom as you guide the faithful. May your leadership bring hope and inspiration to people around the world. Warm regards from Sri Lanka.”Cardinal Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church on Thursday (08).Prevost,…

Five of the 12 individuals who were onboard the Bell 212 helicopter which crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir and were hospitalized in critical condition, have been pronounced dead following admission to the hospital.The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) confirmed that all deceased persons are armed forces personnel, and includes three Special Forces (SF) personnel and two Sri Lanka Air Force Helicopter Gunmen.Meanwhile, the remaining seven individuals, also tri-forces personnel, who sustained injuries during the incident, are currently receiving treatment at hospital, the SLAF said.A Bell 212 Helicopter belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force crashed into the Maduru Oya…

Sri Lanka Railways has taken steps to add special train services into operation starting today (May 9) to accommodate increased passenger demand during the long weekend and the state Vesak festival.These special train services will operate along two major routes—between Colombo Fort and Badulla, and Colombo Fort and Kankesanthurai.According to the department, the additional services will be in operation from May 9 to May 13, providing greater convenience for holiday and festival commuters.The special train schedule is as follows;Special train 01: Vesak Night Special Colombo Fort to Badulla – operates on 2025.05.09 and 13Departure (from Colombo Fort) at 07.30 p.m.Special train…

A Bell 212 Helicopter belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir this morning (09), the SLAF confirmed.The SLAF spokesperson stated that the accident occurred during a demonstration at a passing-out ceremony of the Sri Lanka Air Force.Meanwhile, it was reported that 12 individuals, including the two pilots, were onboard the helicopter at the time of the incident.Both pilots have reportedly ejected safely and have been rescued while there is currently no further information regarding the other individuals who were onboard, he said

The Election Commission has instructed all candidates who contested the 2925 Local Government (LG) Elections to submit their campaign income and expenditure reports on or before May 28.Issuing a statement, the Commission emphasized that candidates are required to prepare and submit their financial disclosures in line with the provisions of the Election Expenditure Regulation Act No. 03 of 2023. These reports must be handed over to the Returning Officers of the respective electoral districts.Election Commissioner General Saman Sri Ratnayake stated that this process is part of the Commission’s efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in the electoral process.However, Executive Director…