China due to introduce face scans for mobile users
(UTV|COLOMBO) – People in China are now required to have their faces scanned when registering new mobile phone services, as the authorities seek to verify the...
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Two flights diverted to Mattala due to bad weather
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Two Sri Lankan Airlines flights which were scheduled to land at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning have been diverted to...
Dutch tourist dies due to drowning
(UTV|COLOMBO) – A Dutch tourist has died due to drowning in the Nilaweli beach in Trincomalee yesterday (Sept 20). The victim has been identified as 70-year...
Parliament Road closed due to Samurdhi protest
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Parliament Road has been temporarily closed for traffic due to a protest, UTV news learns. A protest march organized by Samurdhi officers over...
UPDATE: Heavy traffic in Kotahena due to flooding
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Heavy traffic has been reported in Kotahena due to flooding near the Barber Street Junction along the main road connecting Nawaloka Roundabout and Pettah,...
Hong Kong Tennis Open postponed due to protests
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Hong Kong Tennis Open, due to start on 5 October, has been postponed because of ongoing protests. The organisers said they would be...
Jonas Brothers surprise fan after she missed concert due to chemotherapy
(UTV|COLOMBO) – In a sweet gesture, Jonas Brothers made a surprise visit to a hospital to see a fan who could not attend their concert due...
Lotus Road closed due to protest
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Lotus Road from Ceramic Junction towards Galle Road, outside the Finance Ministry, in Colombo has been closed due to a protest carried out...
“SL has not progressed due to internal divisions” – Karu Jayasuriya
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Speaker of the House Karu Jayasuriya says Sri Lanka which was on par with Japan economically in 1948, has faced drawbacks in all sectors...
20 % of undergrads give up Uni education due to ragging
(UTV|COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena said 20% of undergrads give up University education as they cannot stand ragging. “Some of them become mentally imbalanced for life...