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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the last league game of IPL 2025 to finish second and secure their spot in Qualifier 1 against table-toppers Punjab Kings (PBKS) on May 29. As a result, Gujarat Titans (GT) finish third and will take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Eliminator on May 30.RCB chased down 228 against Lucknow Super Giants with half-centuries from Virat Kohli and stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma as Rishabh Pant’s 61-ball 118 went in vain, giving RCB their third Qualifier 1 appearance, having previously finished in the top two in 2011 and 2016.RCB and PBKS, who both had one…

A 36-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas in Kandy from 2:00 p.m. today (28), the Office of the Municipal Commissioner of the Kandy Municipal Council has announced.The water cut will be in effect until 2:00 a.m. on Friday (30), a statement from the office noted.Accordingly, the water supply will be suspended to residences and offices along the Peradeniya road, William Gopallawa Mawatha, from the Kandy Court Complex to the Municipal Council junction, Asgiriya, Kandy Lake Round, Rajapihilla Mawatha, Buwelikada, Tennekumbura, Gurudeniya, Ampitiya, and all roads within the Kandy city.The water cut has been attributed to the breakdown…

The Colombo High Court today (28) ordered the case filed against three individuals, including notorious underworld figure Nadun Chithaka Wickremeratne, alias ‘Harak Kata’, who are accused of conspiring to escape from the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department, be taken up on 9 June.Amidst strict security measures, the suspect, ‘Harak Kata’ was presented to court, Ada Reporter said.On September 10, 2023, ‘Harak Kata’, who was being interrogated by eight CID officers, had reportedly attempted to poison them, with the help of a Police Constable.During the questioning, “Harak Kata” had allegedly requested to go to the washroom and was escorted out…

Around 450kg of narcotics including heroin and crystal methamphetamine (ICE) have been found in the two multi-day fishing vessels detained in the deep seas off Sri Lanka’s southern coast yesterday (27), the Sri Lanka Navy said.A total of 11 fishermen have also been arrested in relation to the incident, according to the Navy.The fishermen are residents of Dondra, the Navy added.The two vessels, which were taken over by the Navy, have been brought to the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour.In a joint operation conducted in the deep seas off the southern coast, two multi-day fishing vessels carrying a large quantity of narcotics…

The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ level advisory for heavy rains in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Nuwara-Eliya, and Kandy districts, valid for the next 24 hours.The advisory stated that due to the active southwest monsoon, the prevailing rainy conditions are expected to continue in the southwestern parts of the island.Heavy rainfall above 100 mm is likely at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Nuwara-Eliya, and Kandy districts, the statement added.

Attention was drawn towards the decision by the government to provide state patronage to perform the final rites of late veteran actress Malini Fonseka, during today’s weekly Cabinet media briefing.Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa was questioned over the government’s decision to conduct the final rites of late actress Malini Fonseka, with state patronage at Independence Square in Colombo, instead of giving full state honors as announced earlier.Journalists raised questions as to why the government had previously stated that the funeral ceremony of Malini Fonseka would be given full state honors, but later provided state patronage.In response, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated…

The Election Commission has issued an urgent reminder to all political parties and independent groups to submit the names of their elected representatives to local government bodies, including the mandatory female members, before 12.00 midnight on May 30, 2025.Issuing a statement in this regard, the election regulatory body said that despite the conclusion of the Local Government Elections more than three weeks ago, many parties and groups have yet to nominate the full list of members due to be appointed to their respective councils. This delay comes in the lead-up to the official commencement of the new term of local government…

An Assistant Controller of the Department of Immigration and Emigration, who was arrested for allegedly issuing three forged passports for underworld kingpin Mandinu Padmasiri alias ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’, has been ordered to be remand in custody until May 29, 2025.This order was issued after he was produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (27).He was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today, according to Police Media Spokesman SSP Buddhika Manatunga.‘Kehelbaddara Padme’, who is currently hiding in Dubai, is also an accused in the murder of ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’.

Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says the government is closely monitoring the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant that is spreading in several countries worldwide, including neighbouring India.Speaking at the weekly Cabinet media briefing held today (27), the Minister assured that while there is currently no critical situation in Sri Lanka, precautionary measures have already been initiated, particularly at the airports.“There have been some reports in Singapore and India. We are paying close attention to that. There has been no indication so far of a crisis like what we experienced in the past, but interventions are already underway at…

Certain groups are attempting to undermine the tourism industry by spreading false information via social media, Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Chaminda Ranasingha said while clarifying reports of a purported ‘bikini ban in Arugam Bay.Addressing a press briefing, Deputy Minister Ranasingha stated that certain groups are attempting to disrupt activities of the government following the Local Government (LG) election.The Deputy Minister said various elements are attempting to sabotage the effort of the National People’s Power (NPP) to establish power in local government bodies with the support of the Muslim community and independent groups.Deputy Minister Ruwan Chaminda Ranasingha said, “We saw…