Dalai Lama turns 90 and vows to keep defying China for years

The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists, the Dalai Lama, turns 90 today (Jul 6) after a week of celebrations by followers during which he riled China again and spoke about his hope to live beyond 130 and reincarnate after dying.

The Nobel laureate is regarded as one of the world’s most influential religious leaders, with a following that extends w...

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Four arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle alcohol and cardamom stock worth Rs. 15M

A total of four Sri Lankans have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) early this morning (06) while attempting to smuggle a stock of alcohol and cardamom worth approximately Rs. 15 million into the country.

The individuals, residents of Colombo and Hatton have been arrested by Customs officials.

They arrived at the BIA at...

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Motorcyclist dies in train collision at unprotected railway crossing in Kochchikade

A person has died in an accident that occurred at an unprotected railway crossing on a by-road leading to Lurdu Mawatha in Kochchikade.

A motorcycle was hit by a train traveling from Chilaw to Colombo, police stated.

The motorcyclist died on the spot, while the pillion rider sustained serious injuries and was admitted to the Negombo Hospital.

He has...

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Elon Musk announces forming of America Party in further break from Trump

The tattered bromance between Republican President Donald Trump and his main campaign financier Elon Musk took another fractious turn on Saturday when the space and automotive billionaire announced the formation of a new political party, saying Trump’s “big, beautiful” tax bill would bankrupt America.

A day after asking his followers on his X...

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12-hour water cut in several areas of Gampaha tomorrow

A 12-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas in the Gampaha District tomorrow (07), the National Water Supply - Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced.

Accordingly, the water supply to the Peliyagoda, Wattala, Ja-Ela and the Katunayake-Seeduwa Urban Council areas and Kelaniya, Biyagama, Mahara, Dompe, Katana, Minuwangoda and Gampaha...

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Recommendations on admissions to KDU Medical Faculty- Annual admissions to be limited to 150

Recommendations have been submitted by a committee appointed by the Cabinet of Ministers to propose a framework for student admissions to the Faculty of Medicine (FOM) of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU).

The committee is co-chaired by the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) and...

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