China rains: Thousands stranded after record downpour
(UTV|COLOMBO) – At least five people have been killed and thousands more have been left stranded after record rainfall hit southern China, officials say. Hundreds of...
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Virginia Beach shooting: 12 killed after city worker opens fire at colleagues
(UTV|COLOMBO) – At least 12 people were killed and several injured on Friday in a mass shooting at a government building in the US state of...
Australia returns 20 Sri Lankan asylum seekers after boat intercepted
(UTV|COLOMBO) – A boat carrying 20 Sri Lankan asylum seekers has been intercepted on its way to Australia. The Department of Home Affairs and deputy prime...
Michelle Williams on workplace culture after #MeToo
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Actress Michelle Williams has noticed a difference in the workplace culture after the #MeToo movement, and says “you don’t get a morning grope, you...
After slippers, stones, eggs thrown at Kamal Haasan
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Stones and eggs were thrown by two persons at the dais where actor-politician Kamal Haasan addressed an election rally at Aravakuruchi in Tamil Nadu....
China to host 2023 Asian Cup after Korea withdraw bid
(UTV|COLOMBO) – South Korea have abandoned their bid to stage football’s Asian Cup in 2023, authorities said, leaving the sole other bidders China with a free...
Bangladesh reach tri-series final after victory over Windies
(UTV|COLOMBO) – An excellent all-round display by Bangladesh secured their spot in the tri-series final with a game to spare after they clinched a five-wicket victory...
15 bodies found after explosions in Kalmunai residence
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The bodies of 15 persons have been found during a search operation, conducted following an explosion triggered by a group of suspected militants in...
Finland election: Tough coalition talks after split poll
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Social Democratic Party has won a narrow victory in Finland’s general election with 17.7% of the vote. But the far-right Finns Party was...
Charges for Sri lankan Air space likely to be increased after Three decades
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Government is planning to increase the rates for use of Sri Lanka’s air space by international airlines and other flights, ground handling and...