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May 12, 2025
Teachers' union condemns alleged bid to defend suspect
Ceylon Teachers' Union General Secretary Joseph Stalin has called for an investigation into a complaint that a group of teachers at a girls' school in Colombo have been collecting signatures from parents for a petition in defence of a teacher accused of having sexually abused a 16-year-old student, who committed suicide subsequently.
1 min
Tragedy claims 21 lives: Bus was speeding down curvy road - survivor
Twenty-one passengers were killed and 35 others were injured in a tragic road accident in the early hours of yesterday.
1 min
Vesak celebrations: Over 8,000 police personnel deployed in Colombo
Over 8,000 policemen would be deployed in Colombo starting today (12) to ensure the safety of the public visiting the city for Vesak celebrations, said Colombo DIG Udithe Priyantha Liyanage.
1 min
Actress Semini gets bail
The Colombo Magistrate yesterday (11) granted bail to popular actress Semini Iddamalgoda, arrested in connection with several warrants issued over alleged non-payment of dues.
1 min
Vesak 2025: Presidential pardon for some prisoners
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has given a special presidential pardon to 384 inmates in view of Vesak 2025.
1 min
Indo-Pak ceasefire tenuous. India says: 'Operation Sindoor is still on. Any act of terrorism will be treated as an act of war'
India and Pakistan on Saturday called off the bloodiest armed confrontation in half a century between the two nuclear-armed neighbours after four days of fighting in which latest drones and missiles were used to attack each other.
5 mins
Female tutor at large after assaulting student
The police are looking for a popular private tutor known as 'Teacher Amma,' for assaulting a male student allegedly over a social media post which she took exception to.
1 min
Bangladesh strengthens commitment to regional climate resilience at 4th RIMES Ministerial Conference
Bangladesh has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to strengthening regional cooperation in climate resilience and disaster risk reduction during the 4th Ministerial Conference of the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES), held in Colombo, the High Commission of Bangladesh said in a release.
2 mins
Tax BCCI's IPL profits to fund research and innovation: IISc Professor
A Bengaluru professor has made a case for taxing the Indian Premier League (IPL).
2 mins
First group of Lankan pilgrims depart for Hajj
Saudi Arabian Ambassador Khalid bin Hamoud Alkahtani met the first group of Lankan pilgrims who left on Hajj pilgrmage, at the Bandaranaike International Airport yesterday morning.
1 min
19 killed in drone strike on prison in Sudan: sources
IANS: At least 19 inmates were killed and more than 45 others injured in a drone strike targetting a central prison in El Obeid in western Sudan’s North Kordofan State on Saturday, according to a medical source and eyewitnesses.
1 min
Lanka at inaugural WAVES Summit 2025 in Mumbai
A delegation from Sri Lanka, comprising professionals from the fields of music, filmmaking, acting, film production and distribution, animation, and gaming participated in the inaugural edition of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 held at the Jio World Convention Centre, in Mumbai, India, from 1 to 4 May, the Indian High Commission said in a release.
1 min
Allu Arjun made INR3 billion from Telugu film, becomes the highest-paid Indian actor in over a century
Telugu actor Allu Arjun has earned a staggering sum of INR3 billion for appearing in Pushpa 2: The Rule, the blockbuster which globally grossed INR17.86 billion in 2024, according to a report in Forbes India magazine.
2 mins
Putin proposes direct talks with Kyiv in Istanbul to end Russia-Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed holding direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, hours after Kyiv and European leaders called for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire to start on Monday.
2 mins
Why 4.22 percent can't dictate to the rest
After global ministers of finance and central bankers met for the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington at the end of April, the buzz is the future of the international monetary system anchored on the dollar.
4 mins
All in the mind!
The Buddha, born as Prince Siddhartha, attained Enlightenment and Parinibbana all on a Vesak full-moon day, would have never anticipated that millions of followers of his doctrine would be celebrating this day, all over the world with festivities, over 2500 years later.
4 mins
Dhammam Saranam
After a Dhamma session I attended, a participant inquired about the meaning of taking refuge in the Three Jewels (Triratna).
7 mins
Jairam Ramesh's “THE LIGHT OF ASIA: The poem that defined THE BUDDHA” - I
Dedicated to the memory of Lakshman Kadirgamar, who was instrumental in winning official recognition for Vesak as an international holiday at the United Nations in September 1999, on the eve of the 3rd Millennium
6 mins
Scientists find cellular culprit behind age-related abdominal fat
Ateam of US researchers has uncovered the cellular culprit behind age-related abdominal fat, providing new insights into why our midsections widen with middle age.
2 mins
Pillu becomes India's first cat to get a pacemaker after rare surgery
In a rare surgery in India, a seven-year-old cat named Pillu received a pacemaker at a veterinary clinic in Pune (Maharashtra) on Monday.
2 mins
Championing Geckos, Conservation, and Cross-Disciplinary Research in Sri Lanka
In the vibrant tapestry of Sri Lanka's biodiversity, where rainforests pulse with life and endemic creatures lurk under every leaf, Dr. Nimal D. Rathnayake has carved a unique niche — one that combines the precision of a scientist with the strategic insight of a marketer.
4 mins
Vesak digital art experience lights up Colombo Lotus Tower
Pixel Bloom redefining Vesak celebrations for a new generation
1 min
DMASL Digital Summit 2025 set for July 24-25 in Colombo
The Digital Marketing Association of Sri Lanka (DMASL) has announced the DMASL Digital Summit 2025, South Asia’s ‘most anticipated’ digital innovation forum, scheduled for July 24-25 in Colombo. Marking its third edition, the summit is poised to be the largest and most transformative yet, uniting many industry leaders, creators, and visionaries to shape the region’s digital future.
1 min
Mastercard, LankaPay accelerate Sri Lanka's digital economy
Mastercard and LankaPay have partnered to accelerate Sri Lanka's digital economy through three key initiatives:
1 min
SLIM partners with IDB to promote national industry excellence
The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) and the Industrial Development Board (IDB) have entered into a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting the development of Local Industries and enhancing the recognition of Sri Lankan Brands on both Domestic and International platforms.
1 min
Emirates A350 showcases next-generation luxury at BIA
Emirates unveiled its new Airbus A350 at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on May 8, 2025, offering Sri Lankan industry leaders and business media an exclusive preview of the aircraft set to operate on the Colombo-Dubai route.
1 min
LIC Lanka secures Rs. 2 billion capital infusion from its Indian parent company
Timing aligns with Sri Lanka's hunger for FDI and LICL's ambition to shed its low-profile past
2 mins
Sri Lanka tea sees encouraging demand and price stability amid global interest
• Increased buyer activity from Asia and Africa bolsters market sentiment
2 mins
Melwa sponsors Avurudu celebrations across Sri Lanka
Melwa, Sri Lanka’s leading steel manufacturer, played a key role in this year’s (2025) Selalihini Wasanthaya in Nuwara Eliya by sponsoring both the festival and its major attraction, the Gregory’s Mud Challenge.
1 min
EKRO Lanka secures Gold Award at BWIO Awards 2025
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1 min
OTTO Bathware earns SLS certification
OTTO Bathware has received Sri Lanka Standards (SLS) certification from the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI).
1 min
ACHE recognised as Best Institute for American Standard Education in Sri Lanka
The American College of Higher Education (ACHE), which has been offering American-style education in Sri Lanka for nearly 30 years, was recently honoured as the Best Institute for American Standard Higher Education at the Global Business Excellence Awards 2025.
1 min
3K Holdings marks 20th Anniversary with Silver Award at PRISL Annual Awards
3K Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, a leading name in Sri Lanka’s tyre rebuilding industry, marked its 20th anniversary with a milestone achievement—winning the Silver Award in the SME sector at the Plastics and Rubber Institute of Sri Lanka (PRISL) Annual Awards 2024.
1 min
IIHS offers post-O/L pathway to global health careers
For students who want to skip the uncertainty and time delays of traditional A/Ls, the Foundation in Biological Studies at IIHS offers a powerful and proven alternative, a programme designed to fast-track students into global health careers straight after their Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination.
1 min
Nissan launches Nissan Magnite in Sri Lanka priced at LKR. 7.8 million onwards
The New Nissan Magnite continues its commitment to innovation and customer-centric design
1 min
IPL 2025 restart hinges on government nod, BCCI to consult stakeholders
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will consult the central government and all stakeholders before finalising a timeline for the resumption of IPL 2025.
2 mins
Canada claims inaugural World Relays mixed 4x100m crown in Guangzhou
Canada made history on the second day of the World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 25 on Sunday (11), becoming the first ever World Relays mixed 4x100m champions.
1 min
Sinner enjoys 'amazing feeling' in comeback win
Jannik Sinner said it was an \"amazing feeling\" to be back on court after beating Argentina’s Mariano Navone at the Italian Open in the first match since his doping ban.
3 mins
Kiwi craftsmanship outclasses gritty Tuskers in Colombo finale
A brisk Colombo evening, floodlit and full of promise, played host to a rare and richly symbolic rugby exchange.
1 min
Yodasinghe dazzles in Yupun's return
National champion Chamod Yodasinghe secured a creditable second place rank for an impressive performace of 10.27 seconds as he out did a strong field in the 100 metres at the Dubai Grand Prix on Friday.
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Verlag: Upali Newspapers
Kategorie: Newspaper
Sprache: English
Häufigkeit: Daily
A leading, trusted daily English Newspaper in Sri Lanka, since 1981, with a wide and varied readership island-wide.
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