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The health condition of veteran actress Malini Fonseka, widely regarded as the ‘Queen of Sri Lankan cinema’, is showing signs of improvement, hospital sources confirmed.Fonseka was admitted to a private hospital in Colombo a few weeks ago due to an illness. However, her family members stated this morning that she is recovering well.Meanwhile, her family strongly refuted rumors circulating on social media regarding her health, urging the public not to believe or share false information that could cause unnecessary distress.In response to the spread of misinformation, Fonseka’s family has taken legal action against those responsible for disseminating false reports.The family…

The token strike initiated by the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) in protest of the recent sexual assault on a female doctor will continue until 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (13), despite the main suspect of the incident being arrested.Speaking to the media, the Secretary of the GMOA Sugath Sugathadasa confirmed the strike’s continuation after a discussion with the Minister of Health. “We are conducting this token strike from 8.00 a.m. today until 8.00 a.m. tomorrow. The strike will conclude tomorrow morning. We, as the Government Medical Officers Association, are resolute in our position that such crimes must not go unchallenged”, he noted.Sugathadasa…

Armed militants in Pakistan’s Balochistan region have attacked a train carrying more than 400 passengers and taken a number of them hostage, military sources told the BBC on Tuesday.The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) fired at the Jaffar Express Train as it travelled from Quetta to Peshawar.The separatist group said it had bombed the track before storming the train in the remote Sibi district, claiming the train was under its control.At least 16 militants have been killed and 104 passengers rescued as of Wednesday morning, local media reported.Among those rescued are 17 injured passengers, who have been hospitalised for treatment.The militants…

150 years of the first-ever Test match will be celebrated in 2027 with a day-night Test between Australia and England at the iconic MCGThe 150th anniversary celebration Test match in 2027 will have a distinctly modern feel, with Cricket Australia today confirming it will be the Australian men’s first under lights at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The match, commemorating the first ever Test, played between Australia and England in Melbourne in 1877, will be the first men’s day-night Test at the venue, and follows the successful women’s Ashes day-night Test at the MCG this summer.The announcement comes to mark two years…

The annual feast at St. Antony’s Shrine on Kachchativu Island is set to take place on 14 and 15 Mar 25. As of now, the Sri Lankan Navy has deployed its craft to transport essential supplies continuously to the island via sea routes. Additionally, preparations for the necessary infrastructure to ensure the smooth execution of the church festival are nearing completion.With the highly anticipated church festival just around the corner, the final preparations are in full gear. Temporary jetties for boat arrivals, drinking water stations, sanitary facilities, upgraded access roads, electricity supply, medical aid setups, and other essential infrastructure are…

The Ramadan Task Force appointed by the Western Provincial Council announced the launch of thecampaign titled ‘SALAM RAMADAN’ to be held from the 21st – 31st March 2025.Coinciding with the Holy Month of Ramadan, the campaign is aimed at enhancing the Ramadan experience in the city of Colombo by means of an illuminated atmosphere and a cultural festival at ‘Green Path’ from the 21st – 23rd March.‘Salam Ramadan’, is a citywide, social initiative by the Western Provincial Council, to address the gaps in awareness and understanding in the country about the religion of Islam, the Holy Month of Ramadan, and…

The suspect, who allegedly sexually assaulted a lady doctor at the doctors’ quarters of the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital on Monday night (10), has been arrested.He was arrested by Galnewa Police today (12), Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala confirmed during today’s parliamentary session.Meanwhile, the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) launched an island-wide strike today (12) demanding the immediate arrest of the suspected individual.Ada Derana reporter said that the victim, a 32-year-old female doctor, had returned to her quarters at the government-provided dormitory for medical officers after completing her duties yesterday (10). It was reported that between 6.30 p.m. and 7.00 p.m.,…

The Prime Minister’s Office today strongly condemned the fraudulent cryptocurrency scam advertisements currently being promoted on social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram, falsely featuring PM Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and other prominent Sri Lankan figures.The statement further added that these deceptive ads, operated by foreign entities, aim to mislead the public and exploit the trust associated with well-known personalities.It is also mentioned that attention has been drawn these scam campaigns, originating from fraudulent accounts based in Lithuania, are actively targeting Facebook users in Sri Lanka.Similar ads have recently featured Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, Minister of Science and Technology MP Chrishantha…

Ukraine has agreed to accept a U.S. proposal for an immediate 30-day ceasefire and to take steps toward restoring a durable peace after Russia’s invasion, according to a joint U.S.-Ukraine statement on Tuesday.The two sides, meeting in Saudi Arabia, also agreed to conclude as soon as possible a comprehensive agreement for developing Ukraine’s critical mineral resources, the statement said.“Ukraine is ready to start talking and stop shooting,” said Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jedda, Saudi Arabia.As part of the plan, the United States immediately lifted its pause on sharing intelligence with Ukraine, and will resume security assistance to that…

The Department of Irrigation says that 42 out of 73 main reservoirs under its management across the country are currently being spilt as of 7.00 a.m. today (12) due to heavy rainfall.Among them are seven reservoirs in the Ampara District, six in Anuradhapura, five in Badulla, three in Polonnaruwa, and three in Trincomalee, according to the Irrigation Department.Key reservoirs being spilt include Minneriya, Kawudulla, Kantale, Rajanganaya, Lunugamvehera, Senanayake Samudraya, and Parakrama Samudraya, the department confirmed.Despite the ongoing spilling, the Director of Irrigation Water Management, H.M.P.S.B. Herath, stated that the department has successfully retained approximately 93% of the total water storage…