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The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota.According to the Department of Meteorology, the sea areas off the coasts extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota will be rough at times, with strong gusty winds reaching speeds of 50–60 km/h.Naval and fishing communities are requested to remain vigilant in this regard, it said.Wave heights may increase to about 2.0–2.5 metres in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kalpitiya to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota.Naval and fishing communities are also…

Gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased significantly following a sharp rise in global gold prices, which have climbed to USD 4,325 in the global market.Accordingly, local gold prices have reportedly risen by Rs. 6,000 compared to the rates recorded at 9.00 a.m. today (15).As a result, the price of 22-carat gold sovereign was recorded at Rs. 360,600 in the Colombo Sea Street gold market this morning.Meanwhile, the price of a 24-carat gold sovereign, which stood at Rs. 386,000 on June 13 (Saturday), has increased to Rs. 392,000 today, according to market sources.

Traffic movement along the Hatton–Nuwara Eliya main road near the Kotagala Pathana Junction has been restricted to a single lane due to the risk of several eucalyptus trees collapsing onto the roadway from a landslide-prone area.The Road Development Authority (RDA) implemented the restriction yesterday (14) after assessing the potential threat posed to the main road.According to local residents, the roots of several eucalyptus trees located on the hilltop above the landslide site have become exposed, creating an imminent risk of the trees toppling onto the road amid the strong winds and adverse weather conditions currently affecting the area.Commuters stated that…

The Sri Lankan Rupee has strengthened against the US Dollar today (15), reversing its recent depreciation, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).Accordingly, the buying rate of the US Dollar has been recorded at Rs. 326.34, while the selling rate stands at Rs. 336.58.On June 12 (Friday), the buying rate of the US Dollar was at Rs. 331.42, with the selling rate at Rs. 341.36.

Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (15), the Department of Meteorology said. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Uva and Eastern provinces and in Mullaittivudistrict after 2.00 p.m, it stated. Fairly strong winds about 30-40 kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the centralhills, Northern and North-central provinces and in Hambantota and Trincomalee districts, the Met. Department added. The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused bytemporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Sweden crushed Tunisia 5-1 to leave the North African nation’s defensive reputation in tatters and take early control of World Cup Group F.Yasin Ayari opened the scoring early in the Mexican city of Guadalupe with a thunderbolt from distance and Alexander Isak doubled Sweden’s lead in the 30th minute.Omar Rekik pulled a goal back shortly before half-time but Viktor Gyokeres restored Sweden’s two-goal cushion. Mattias Svanberg made it 4-1 before another stunner from Ayari.For Sweden, it had been a long and winding road to get here for the team and coach ‌Graham Potter. Sweden finished bottom of their qualifying group…

American alt-pop singer and internet personality Oliver Tree was aboard one of the two helicopters that collided midair in Brazil, leaving six dead, a police source told AFP.The alternative singer and internet personality was listed as one of six people on the manifest of one aircraft shared by the source, who said the victims could not be formally identified yet as they were badly burned in the crash.The helicopters collided midair on the morning of June 14 in the western suburb of Rio de Janeiro called Recreio dos Bandeirantes before plummeting into the carpark of an electric car dealership, setting…

Oil prices slipped to their lowest since March on Monday after U.S. President Donald ‌Trump and Iran’s deputy foreign minister said they had reached an initial deal to end the war and to resume traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.Brent crude futures fell $3.58, or 4.10%, to $83.75 a barrel by 0004 GMT and U.S. West Texas ​Intermediate was at $80.87, down $4.01, or 4.72%. Both contracts tumbled more than 3% on Friday.The U.S. and Iran ​will sign a memorandum of understanding in Switzerland on Friday, said the prime ⁠minister of Pakistan, whose country has served as a mediator. Trump said…

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has declined a request to grant daily legal access to former Head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, who is currently receiving treatment at the National Hospital in Colombo after commencing a hunger strike while in CID custody under a detention order.The decision was communicated in writing by CID Director Shani Abeysekara to Sallay’s wife, Manori Sallay.According to reports, Manori Sallay had requested the CID to allow her husband’s lawyer, Asitha Siriwardena, to meet him five days a week. Responding to the request, the CID Director stated that Sallay is…

A Dengue Prevention Week has been declared from today (15) until June 20 in response to the increasing risk posed by the spread of dengue fever across the country.As part of this initiative, public places such as cities, drainage systems, commercial complexes, religious sites, and bus stations will be cleaned from today until June 17.In addition, all educational institutions and their surrounding areas, including schools, pre-schools, and private tuition classes, are scheduled to be cleaned on June 18.The cleaning of all public and private institutions, as well as factory premises, has been scheduled for June 19. Meanwhile, the cleaning of…