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R&B vocalist Roberta Flack, best known for her chartbusters The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Killing Me Softly With His Song, breathed her last on Monday, February 24, confirmed her rep. She was 88.As per a report in BBC, the statement by her rep reads: “We are heartbroken that the glorious Roberta Flack passed away this morning, February 24, 2025. She died peacefully surrounded by her family. Roberta broke boundaries and records. She was also a proud educator”.R&B vocalist Roberta Flack, best known for her chartbusters The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Killing Me Softly With His Song, breathed her last on…

Seven suspects including a woman have been arrested over the killing of a man on the Uswetikeiyawa beach on Thursday (20), the police said.Police said that the suspects, who were arrested from across the island also include the suspected shooter.A 29-year-old youth was found shot dead by an unidentified gunman at the Morganwatta Beach in Uswetikeiyawa on the night of 20 February.

Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma disclosed in Parliament today (25) that SriLankan Airlines has been paying USD 900,000 per month in installments for three aircraft that remains unutilised for several years.The Deputy Minister, who addressed this matter in Parliament, noted that the national carrier currently owns a total of 22 aircraft and that SriLankan Airlines employs a total of 3,194 staff members in its main airline operations and 2,862 employees in its strategic business units.Dr. Suriyapperuma further noted that a five-year plan, commencing in 2025, has been introduced to strengthen the airline. He also highlighted that the…

The Director of the Astronomy and Space Sciences Unit at the University of Colombo’s Department of Physics, Prof. Chandana Jayaratne, says that a rare celestial phenomenon is currently taking place, allowing Sri Lankans the observation of seven planets of the solar system aligned in a row.According to Professor Jayaratne, this remarkable event will be visible from Sri Lanka after sunset from today (25) until February 28. He further explained that all planets of the solar system, except Earth, can be seen following a common path during this period.The phenomenon, known as an alignment, will allow Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn…

The Colombo High Court has granted bail for Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero, who had been sentenced to a nine-month lenient prison term for making defamatory comments on Islam.The court issued this order after considering a revision petition filed by the attorneys of Gnanasara Thero against the sentence, seeking bail pending the hearing of an appeal filed related to the case and the announcement of a final decision.On January 09, 2025, the Colombo Magistrate’s Court sentenced Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, to 09 months imprisonment over his defamatory statement on the religion of Islam.Announcing the…

Majority of the population feels economic conditions ‘getting better’The government’s approval rating rose sharply after the election, from 24% in July 2024 to 62% in February 2025, when the latest round of the Gallup style ‘Mood of the Nation’ poll was conducted by Verité Research.For the first time since the economic crisis, a majority of the population (55%) feels that economic conditions in Sri Lanka are “getting better.” However, 47% still feel that the economy, as a whole, is in a “poor condition.” This is down from the 71% who thought that way in July 2024.Overall, from July 2024 to…

The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather advisory, urging the public to be cautious of the heat conditions expected today.The advisory states that the heat index, which measures how hot it feels to the human body, is expected to reach “caution” levels in five provinces and several areas across the country. These include the Northern, North Central, North Western, Western, and Southern Provinces, as well as certain locations in the Ratnapura District.The Department of Meteorology advises the public to stay hydrated and take breaks in shaded areas whenever possible. Special attention should be given to children, the elderly, and those…

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says that all measures have been taken to ensure national security.She emphasized that she strongly condemns the statements made by some factions regarding national security with political motives.She pointed out that the government has taken steps against such individuals, despite their titles and positions. She assured the general public that there is no threat to national security in Sri Lanka. She went on to state that such claims were simply made by member of the opposition, with the aim of destabilizing the government. She expressed confidence that the Tri – forces and the Sri Lanka Police would take…

Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti states that the government is focusing on formulating a systematic program to ensure the total income generated from the sale of each gemstone is included in the national income.The Minister made this statement while attending the “FACE TO FACE – MEET THE MINISTER” program held at the Ratnapura District Secretariat yesterday (23).He further revealed that steps will be taken to establish a gem industrial colony in Ratnapura, which will provide technical services to support the gem industry.The “FACE TO FACE – MEET THE MINISTER” program is designed to strengthen the manufacturing economy…

Sri Lanka Police have released additional photographs of the female suspect wanted in connection with the shooting death of organized criminal Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, also known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa”.The fatal shooting occurred on the morning of February 19 inside the Aluthkade No. 5 Magistrate’s Court. Police are now seeking public assistance in apprehending the individual who allegedly aided and abetted the shooter.The suspect, identified as Pingpura Devage Ishara Sewwandi, is a 25-year-old resident of 243/01, Negombo Road, Jaya Mawatha, Katuwellegama. She holds a National Identity Card (NIC) with the No. 995892480V. Investigators have recovered several recent photographs to assist in her…