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Heat index Advisory issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at 4.00 p.m. 14 April 2024, valid for 15 April 2024 The heat index, the temperature felt on human body is expected to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western and North-Western provinces and Mannar district. The Heat Index Forecast is […]
- Heat Index at Caution level in Northern, North-central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern, Souther... (Category: Breaking News)
- Heat Index at ‘Caution’ level in Northern and North-Western provinces and Colombo, Gampaha, Anur... (Category: Breaking News)
- Heat Index at Caution level in Northern, North-central, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and North-Western ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Heat Index at Caution level in Northern, North-central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern, Southern... (Category: Breaking News)
Mitchell Starc finally found some success as he spearheaded a clinical bowling display for Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Sunday (April 14), which was followed by an enterprising knock from Phil Salt as Kolkata KKR registered their first win against Lucknow Super Giants. Starc’s 3 for 28 restricted LSG to 161/7 before Salt […]
- Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer outmuscle Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Chinnaswamy (Category: Breaking News)
- Buttler nullifies Narine to orchestrate Rajasthan Royal’s thrilling win (Category: Breaking News)
- Miller stands tall amidst ruins as South Africa fold for 212 (Category: Breaking News)
- Jadeja empowers CSK to end KKR’s early-season invincibility (Category: Breaking News)
The New Year celebrations held in Meepilimana, Nuwara Eliya, organized by the “Api Youth Club” in partnership with the Nuwara Eliya District Secretariat and the Nuwara Eliya Divisional Secretariat, took place today (14th). President Ranil Wickremesinghe graced the occasion with his presence.
- Two persons have died due to Diarrhoea in the Lindula (Category: Breaking News)
- Nuwara Eliya flower show concluded (Category: Breaking News)
- Graphite deposit found in Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka's Central Province (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka police arrest two JVP members in Nuwara Eliya (Category: Breaking News)
The heat index, the temperature felt on the human body, is expected to increase up to the Caution level (39°C  45°C) in some places in Western and North-Western provinces and Mannar district, says the Department of Meteorology.
Iran has warned Israel of a larger attack on its territory should it retaliate against Tehran’s overnight drone and missile attacks, adding that the United States should not back an Israeli military action. “If the Zionist regime [Israel] or its supporters demonstrate reckless behaviour, they will receive a decisive and much stronger response,” Iran’s President […]
- Massive cyber-attack discovered (Category: Technology)
- Israel’s existence ‘insult to all humanity’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran launches dozens of drones and missiles toward Israel amid escalating tensions (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankans living in Israel safe amidst Iranian attacks  Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
Two individuals including a child have been killed after a van toppled down a precipice in the Helboda area of Pussellawa on Sunday.
A total of 607 search and rescue personnel and 10 helicopters were involved, including teams from Turkey s emergency response agency, AFAD, the Coast Guard, firefighting teams and mountain rescue teams from different parts of Turkey, officials said.
- Cricket-Sri Lanka win toss as March, Prasanna debut (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan elect to bat v Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka ask England to bat in second test (Category: Breaking News)
- High school basketball perseveres through first week (Category: USA, Maine)
The Sri Lanka Navy media has reported that approximately 179kg and 906g of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) and about 83kg and 582g of heroin (with their packages) has been detected in the local multi-day fishing trawler intercepted by the Sri Lanka Navy about 133 nautical miles (246 km) off Dondra on 12th April 2024. The consignment […]
- Sri Lanka New Navy Commander (Category: Breaking News)
- India to train 100 Sri Lankan student Navy officers (Category: Breaking News)
- Military Moves (Category: Business)
- Another boat arrives off WA coast (Category: Western Australia)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe attended the New Year celebrations held in Meepilimana, Nuwara Eliya, organized by the “Api Youth Club” in partnership with the Nuwara Eliya District Secretariat and the Nuwara Eliya Divisional Secretariat, today (14th). The President interacted with community of Meepilimana and promised to resolve the issues that he was made aware of. […]
- Two persons have died due to Diarrhoea in the Lindula (Category: Breaking News)
- Nuwara Eliya flower show concluded (Category: Breaking News)
- Graphite deposit found in Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka's Central Province (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka police arrest two JVP members in Nuwara Eliya (Category: Breaking News)
The Meteorology Department has issued an advisory for severe lightning in five provinces today (April 14).
Advisory for Severe Lightning issued by the natural hazards early warning center at 01.30 p.m. on 14 April 2024 for the period until 11.30 p.m. 14 April 2024 Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central and North-western provinces. There may be temporary localized strong winds […]
- Met. dept. warns of strong winds and lightning (Category: Breaking News)
- Showers in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and Galle and Matara districts (Category: Breaking News)
- Advisory for severe lightning in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Southern and North-western... (Category: Breaking News)
- Showers in most parts of the island today (Category: Breaking News)
Special train services are in operation from this evening (April 14) for people to return to Colombo after the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holidays, the Railways Department said.
The Sri Lankan Ambassador to Israel, Nimal Bandara has assured that all Sri Lankans living in Israel are safe amidst attacks carried out by Iran.
- Migration heaven (Category: Technology)
- Developed Nation (Category: Business)
- Banned Bombs (Category: Business)
- Hard act to Folau (Category: Australia, Queensland)
The local multi-day fishing trawler seized by Sri Lanka Navy while carrying a large haul of narcotics off Dondra, in southern Sri Lanka has been brought to the Galle Harbour, along with the arrested suspects.
Israel on Sunday hailed its successful air defenses in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran, saying it and its allies thwarted 99% of the more than 300 drones and missiles launched toward its territory. But regional tensions remain high, amid fears of further escalation in the event of a possible Israeli counter-strike.
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- Are Buddhist Research Studies Task Oriented? (Category: Breaking News)
- Buddha: The Scientist Of Suffering & Existence (Category: Breaking News)
- Radical Spiritual Voice Amplified Through Social Media (Category: Breaking News)
- Exploring Interfaith Dialogue & Cooperation: Sri Lanka’s Religious Landscape (Category: Breaking News)
The officers of the Narcotics Control Unit of Sri Lanka Customs have arrested a foreign national woman at the arrival terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle cocaine capsules by ingesting them.
Sri Lanka s State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe says that they expect fruitful engagements that will pave the way for unlocking the next tranche of essential IMF funding and a speedy debt resolution which will enhance economic stability, during the upcoming International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank ÂSpring Meetings 2024.
A knife-wielding man who killed six people in a Sydney shopping centre before being shot dead has been identified by Australian police. Joel Cauchi, 40, sent the crowded Westfield Bondi Junction complex into panic on Saturday when he began stabbing people with a long blade. Five women and a man died. Several others, including a […]
- Three suspected Chinese agents arrested in Germany (Category: Breaking News)
- Sydney church stabbing declared a ‘terrorist’ attack (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa investigators raid home of speaker of parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Lost power, a mayday call and the crash that brought down a Baltimore bridge (Category: Breaking News)
Shots were fired outside actor Salman Khan s house in Mumbai s Bandra on Sunday morning.
The Sinhala and Hindu New Year or Surya Mangalyaya (Solar Festival) is the greatest cultural festival of Sri Lanka, says Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.
Booms and air raid sirens sounded across Israel early Sunday after Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushed the Middle East closer to a regionwide war. In Washington, President Joe Biden said U.S. forces helped Israel down Ânearly all the drones and missiles..
- Iran launches dozens of drones and missiles toward Israel amid escalating tensions (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel-Hamas war death toll tops 1,500 as Gaza Strip is bombed, gun battles continue (Category: Breaking News)
- Israeli launches missile attack on Iran  media reports (Category: Breaking News)
- Asian stocks fall as concern over Middle East spurs selling (Category: Breaking News)
Iran has launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel, the country’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed, after Israel said Tehran had begun attacks. The IRGC said on Saturday that it had released the drones and missiles under the operation “True Promise”, adding that the move was part of the punishment for “Israeli crimes”. […]
- Israel’s Netanyahu says defences are ‘ready’ as Iran attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran warns Israel, US of ‘severe response’ in case of retaliation (Category: Breaking News)
- Yemen’s Houthis warn they will target all Israel-bound ships in Red Sea (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran Claims It Warned of Attack on Israel; U.S. Denies Receiving Notice (Category: Breaking News)
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central, North-western and Uva provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts.
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 14 April 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts during the morning. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central, North-western and […]
- Heavy rain expected (Category: Breaking News)
- Thunder showers expected (Category: Breaking News)
- Fairly heavy showers in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle and Matara districts (Category: Breaking News)
- Met Department predicts scattered showers in some areas of South and East (Category: Breaking News)
Rajasthan Royals produced an excellent bowling display but nearly fluffed their lines in a chase of 147 on a slow and two-paced surface at Mullanpur. Eventually what seemed a routine chase came down to the league leaders needing to get 34 off 18. Shimron Hetmyer scored a 10-ball 27* to take the team to their […]
- Pooran, bowlers edge past India to take 2-0 lead (Category: Breaking News)
- Tewatia finishes another chase after Gill’s match-defining 67 (Category: Breaking News)
- Buttler nullifies Narine to orchestrate Rajasthan Royal’s thrilling win (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka prevail in Super Over to register first win on the tour (Category: Breaking News)
Laura Wolvaardt’s third century since taking over the captaincy, and sixth overall, led South Africa to the highest successful chase in a women’s ODI in Kimberley and an unassailable 1-0 lead in the three-match series against Sri Lanka. In the process, Wolvaardt became South Africa’s leading run-scorer in ODI cricket, in her 94th game. Crucially, […]
- Athapaththu’s 195* trumps Wolvaardt’s 184* in epic Sri Lanka chase (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamari Athapaththu scores 195 in record chase (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamari Athapaththu is the new No. 1 batter in women’s ODIs (Category: Breaking News)
- Proteas beat Sri Lanka in ODI clash (Category: Breaking News)
A man who carried out a deadly stabbing rampage at a Westfield shopping centre in Bondi Junction in Sydney’s east yesterday afternoon has been identified as a 40-year-old from Queensland. Joel Cauchi has been named as the knife-wielding man who killed six people and injured at least a dozen more in the attack. The victims […]
- Five people killed in stabbing attack at Sydney mall (Category: Breaking News)
- Sydney bishop among multiple people stabbed at church in Sydney (Category: Breaking News)
- Popular K-Pop singer Park Boram dies aged 30 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankans fear deportation under proposed Australian migration bill (Category: Breaking News)
A Sydney university student says he has received “thousands” of messages and friend requests after being “dangerously” mistakenly online as the Westfield Bondi Junction attacker. NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley announced on Sunday morning the attacker – who was shot dead – is 40-year-old Queensland man Joel Cauchi. However, online trolls on Saturday night wrongly identified […]
- Church puts faith in God to ensure justice over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- India lifts export ban on onions for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Taj Samudra celebrates 40 years (Category: Breaking News)
- Probe sought on Piumi Hansamali’s assets (Category: Breaking News)
On the apparent northward relative motion of the sun, it is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka during 05th to 15th of April in this year. The nearest areas of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today (14th) Nainativu, Punkudutivu, Mandaitivu, Manalkadu and Uduthurai at about 12:10 noon.
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