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Two individuals were killed while two other persons have been injured in a shooting incident in front of the Mannar Court this morning (16). The injured have been admitted to the Mannar Hospital for treatment.The shooting had been carried out by two assailants who arrived on a motorcycle, at around at around 9.20 a.m. today.

The Excise Department has released an announcement specifying the 18 days in 2025 when liquor shops and bars across Sri Lanka will remain closed. Below is the full list of dates:Monday, January 13, 2025 – Duruthu Full Moon Poya DayTuesday, February 04, 2025 – Independence DayWednesday, February 12, 2025 – Nawam Full Moon Poya DayThursday, March 13, 2025 – Medin Full Moon Poya DaySaturday, April 12, 2025 – Bak Full Moon Poya DaySunday, April 13, 2025 – Day prior to Sinhala and Tamil New Year Day (Not applicable to Tourist Board-approved hotel licenses and special three-year licenses [boutiques])Monday, April 14, 2025 -…

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was hospitalized on Thursday after being attacked by an intruder with a knife at his Mumbai residence, police said.The incident occurred around midnight at the actor’s home in the Bandra area. According to initial reports, an unidentified person entered the Khan’s house, leading to a scuffle between the two. Some family members were present during the confrontation, an official confirmed.Khan was taken to Lilavati Hospital in Bandra, where he was reported to be out of danger. Following the attack, Bandra police arrived at the scene, and an investigation is currently underway, the official added.

Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, Janith Ruwan Kodithuwakku, has stated that around 25 to 30 cargo ships that arrived in Sri Lanka have reportedly turned back due to delays in container clearance. He made this statement during an inspection tour of the Rank Container Terminals (RCT) in Orugodawatta today (15).President Anura Kumara Dissanayake convened a meeting last Sunday (12) with relevant parties to discuss the delays in clearing containers at the port. During the meeting, customs officers had agreed to work 24 hours a day and seven days a week in order to resolve the issue.The Container Transport Owners’ Association…

The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at times in North-central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in Hambantota district.Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in Eastern province and in Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Polonnaruwa districts.Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the afternoon or night, the statement said.Fairly strong winds of 30-40 kmph can be expected at times over Eastern slope of the central hills and Northern, North-central, Eastern, North-western and Uva provinces and in Hambantota district.Misty conditions can be…

Chinese leader Xi Jinping said relations between China and Sri Lanka faced a “historical opportunity” to foster ties, in talks with the island nation’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Wednesday.“China-Sri Lanka relations face a historical opportunity to build on the past and forge ahead,” Xi told Dissanayake during the bilateral meeting in Beijing, according to state broadcaster CCTV.The two sides should see ties from “a strategic perspective and build a China-Sri Lanka community with a shared future.”Dissanayake’s visit to China comes after he was given a red-carpet welcome to India by President Narendra Modi during his first overseas trip as…

The Navy intercepted a suspect (01) attempting to transport approximately 2,137 undersized conch shells in a dinghy during a search operation off Paramunei, Kalpitiya, on 14th January 2025.The apprehension was made by SLNS Vijaya in the Northwestern Naval Command, during a search operation in the sea area of Paramunai. Upon search of a suspicious dinghy in the sea area, naval personnel recovered 15 sacks which had been stuffed with about 2,137 conch shells which were not within the approved size (below 7cm diameter). The operation also led to the apprehension of a suspect in connection to the incident.The suspect held…

Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has met with the President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping, a short while ago.The President’s Media Division (PMD) said that the official meeting between the two Heads of the State commenced at 5.00 p.m. Chinese time (2.30 p.m. local time), at the Great Hall of the People.President Dissanayake is currently on a state visit to China in response to an invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Australia will play an additional ODI during their Sri Lanka tour starting later this month for two Tests as part of the ICC World Test Championships, the hosts said Wednesday.Both teams were originally due to play a one-off one day international at Hambantota but another match has been added to the schedule, with both to now be staged in Colombo.Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said the two ODIs will be held on February 12 and 14 after the two Tests.The Test series will pitch top-ranked Australia against sixth-ranked Sri Lanka.The first Test will begin from January 29, while the second is…

Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana has attained a career-best third position in the ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings after grabbing seven wickets in the last two matches of their three-ODI series against New Zealand that the home side won 2-1.Theekshana gained four slots after finishing with four for 44 in the second match in Hamilton that New Zealand won by 113 runs and three for 35 in the third match in Auckland that Sri Lanka won by 140 runs.Theekshana’s 663 rating points are just six less than top-ranked Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan (669) in a pack of four at the…