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Due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, the prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to continue during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology said.Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 pm, the Met. Department said. Heavy rainfalls above 100 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Showers are likely in the Eastern and Northern provinces during the morning too, it added. Meanwhile, misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and…

A special team of experts from the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health is scheduled to visit Deniyaya to investigate the rapid spread of fever among schoolchildren in the area, according to District Director of Health Services Sumith Manatunga.Acting on the recommendation of health authorities, Deniyaya Zonal Education Director Nishaka Hettigoda ordered the temporary closure of four schools in the Deniyaya Zone yesterday (7) and today (8) as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of the illness.Accordingly, the schools closed are Deniyaya Central College, Deniyaya Rajapaksa Maha Vidyalaya, Deniyaya St. Matthew’s Bilingual College, and Pallegama Siddhartha Vidyalaya.Authorities said…

Rajangane Saddharathana, a person in robes, has been arrested by the Central Crimes Investigation Bureau (CCIB) over allegations of issuing threats through social media against Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya, said Police.

Oil prices extended losses on Thursday as investors weighed the prospects for a Middle East peace deal that could ease supply concerns and pave the way for the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.International benchmark Brent crude fell 3.5 percent to $97.5 per barrel as of 0715GMT, while US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) declined over 3 percent to $92 per barrel.The decline followed reports suggesting that the US sent a one-page memorandum of understanding to Iran through Pakistani intermediaries aimed at formally ending the conflict and creating a framework for the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.Tehran…

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has once again refiled a case before the Colombo High Court against former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal, alleging that the purchase of Greek T-bond investments in 2012 at a time when Greece was facing a severe economic crisis caused a loss of more than Rs. 1.84 billion to the Sri Lankan government.The case has been filed under Section 67(5) of the Anti-Corruption Act after he allegedly failed to comply with a court-imposed condition requiring the deposit of Rs. 100 million within three months. Although the CIABOC had earlier moved…

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has issued an order to arrest and produce before the court the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, who had been released on bail by the court two days ago. The order was issued today by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodharagama after considering a request made by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), on the grounds that the defendant had violated bail conditions.Chandrasena, who was arrested on March 12 in connection with an incident involving the alleged acceptance of bribes during the purchase of Airbus aircraft for the…

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government has planned to introduce relevant changes in the higher education sector in alignment with the new reforms being implemented in the primary and secondary education sectors.The Prime Minister made these remarks in parliament while responding to questions raised by Member of Parliament Manjula Sugath Rathnayaka, according to the Prime Minister’s Media Division.The Prime Minister further stated:“A special expert committee appointed for this purpose has been in operation over the past six months, and based on the report of this panel, existing issues in the higher education sector will be identified and…

The US Dollar surged past the Rs. 320 threshold against the Sri Lankan Rupee today (07), marking the first time it has done so since January 23, 2024.According to market data, the mid-rate of the dollar stood at Rs. 320.45 today. The buying rate was recorded at Rs. 317.26, while the selling rate reached Rs. 324.87.This marks a notable shift in currency movements. The dollar’s buying rate crossed the Rs. 317 level for the first time since January 16, 2024. Meanwhile, the selling rate had already surpassed Rs. 324 yesterday (06), the first occurrence since January 24, 2024.The Central Bank…

The registration of foreign players for the Lanka Premier League (LPL) tournament is scheduled to begin on Friday (08).Issuing a statement, Sri Lanka Cricket noted that registrations will be accepted until 18 May.This online registration process will be available through the official website of Sri Lanka Cricket, www.srilankacricket.lk.The LPL 2026 will be held across four major stadiums in the country.Accordingly, the Singhalese Sports Club (SSC) grounds, Colombo, the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS), Colombo, the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (PICS), Kandy and the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium (RDICS), Dambulla will host the matches.The LPL 2026 will be held…

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, North-Central, North-Western, Southern, Western, Eastern provinces and Vavuniya district.The advisory issued at noon today (07) will be in effect until 11.30 p.m.Accordingly, thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, North Central, North-Western, Southern, Western, Eastern provinces and in Vavuniya district after 1.00 p.m.There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers, it added. The general public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.