Kosovo's ex-President Thaci convicted of war crimes, sentenced to 25 years in prisonA European Union-backed court on Wednesday convicted former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci of four counts of war crimes committed during his country's war for independence from Serbia and sentenced him to 25 years in prison. 10m agoEx-MP Thisakutti Arachchi leaves Illegal Assets Investigation Division after recording statement Former Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Thisakutti Arachchi, who arrived at the Illegal Assets Investigation Division of Sri Lanka Police to provide a statement, has left the premises.38m agoSix night trains reportedly cancelled ahead of planned railway strikeIt is reported that six train services scheduled to operate tonight (16) are set to be cancelled due to the railway strike scheduled to take place tomorrow (17).40m agoSix night trains reportedly cancelled ahead of planned railway strikeIt is reported that six train services scheduled to operate tonight (16) are set to be cancelled due to the railway strike scheduled to take place tomorrow (17).40m agoAt least 20 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapsesAt least 20 people have been killed, including five children, and dozens are missing after a war-damaged building collapsed in the Gaza Strip, according to rescue teams. 57m agoAt least 20 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapsesAt least 20 people have been killed, including five children, and dozens are missing after a war-damaged building collapsed in the Gaza Strip, according to rescue teams. 57m agoNational Youth Policy expected to be finalised by first quarter of 2027: PMPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the new National Youth Policy, being formulated to address the current challenges faced by Sri Lanka’s youth and fulfil their aspirations for the future, is scheduled to be finalised and implemented by the first quarter of 2027.1h agoNational Youth Policy expected to be finalised by first quarter of 2027: PMPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the new National Youth Policy, being formulated to address the current challenges faced by Sri Lanka’s youth and fulfil their aspirations for the future, is scheduled to be finalised and implemented by the first quarter of 2027.1h ago3 people killed when news helicopter crashes while covering LA bus accidentA news helicopter crashed in a Los Angeles neighborhood on Tuesday and burst into flames, killing at least three people while reporters were covering the collision of an SUV and a city bus, officials and the news outlet said.1h ago3 people killed when news helicopter crashes while covering LA bus accidentA news helicopter crashed in a Los Angeles neighborhood on Tuesday and burst into flames, killing at least three people while reporters were covering the collision of an SUV and a city bus, officials and the news outlet said.1h agoNamal Rajapaksa remanded until Sept. 23 in airbus caseParliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has been remanded until September 23 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (16), after being produced before the court as a suspect in an investigation 2h agoNamal Rajapaksa remanded until Sept. 23 in airbus caseParliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has been remanded until September 23 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (16), after being produced before the court as a suspect in an investigation 2h agoMLAM Hizbullah named SLMC Chairman Member of Parliament M.L.A.M. Hizbullah has been unanimously elected as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress.2h agoMLAM Hizbullah named SLMC Chairman Member of Parliament M.L.A.M. Hizbullah has been unanimously elected as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress.2h agoShiranthi Rajapaksa summoned by FCID over Siriliya Saviya account, police reveal Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been directed to appear before the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) on September 24 to provide a statement regarding the Siriliya Saviya account, police have clarified.2h agoShiranthi Rajapaksa summoned by FCID over Siriliya Saviya account, police reveal Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been directed to appear before the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) on September 24 to provide a statement regarding the Siriliya Saviya account, police have clarified.2h agoPoll shows rising trust in global institutions, less comfort with US as global leaderA new poll of over 35,000 people worldwide shows continued support for global cooperation and rising trust in international institutions, but less comfort with the United States or China taking leadership roles. In fact, many view both as a threat.2h agoPoll shows rising trust in global institutions, less comfort with US as global leaderA new poll of over 35,000 people worldwide shows continued support for global cooperation and rising trust in international institutions, but less comfort with the United States or China taking leadership roles. In fact, many view both as a threat.2h agoConstruction begins on Rs. 600 million emergency unit at Mannar HospitalConstruction of a new Accident and Emergency Treatment Unit at the Mannar District General Hospital commenced today (16) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.3h agoConstruction begins on Rs. 600 million emergency unit at Mannar HospitalConstruction of a new Accident and Emergency Treatment Unit at the Mannar District General Hospital commenced today (16) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.3h agoNamal Rajapaksa produced before Fort Magistrate’s CourtParliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who has been named as a suspect in the controversial Airbus aircraft procurement case, has been brought to the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court by prison officials.3h agoNamal Rajapaksa produced before Fort Magistrate’s CourtParliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who has been named as a suspect in the controversial Airbus aircraft procurement case, has been brought to the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court by prison officials.3h agoPakistani ship collides with Indian navy unit, Delhi summons Islamabad's envoyNew Delhi has lodged a strong protest after a Pakistani naval ship collided with an Indian Navy vessel in international waters. 3h agoPakistani ship collides with Indian navy unit, Delhi summons Islamabad's envoyNew Delhi has lodged a strong protest after a Pakistani naval ship collided with an Indian Navy vessel in international waters. 3h agoNEWS ALERTTurkish Airlines to compensate Rumesh Tharanga for damaged equipmentTurkish Airlines has agreed to compensate Sri Lankan Javelin Champion Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage for damage caused to his sports equipment following his return to Sri Lanka last morning (15).3h agoNEWS ALERTTurkish Airlines to compensate Rumesh Tharanga for damaged equipmentTurkish Airlines has agreed to compensate Sri Lankan Javelin Champion Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage for damage caused to his sports equipment following his return to Sri Lanka last morning (15).3h agoNBRI warns of increased landslide risk in Cyclone Ditwah-affected areasThe National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has warned of an increased risk of landslides in several areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah, following continued heavy rainfall.3h agoNBRI warns of increased landslide risk in Cyclone Ditwah-affected areasThe National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has warned of an increased risk of landslides in several areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah, following continued heavy rainfall.3h agoSri Lanka, Thailand agree to further strengthen bilateral tiesSri Lanka and Thailand have agreed to further strengthen longstanding bilateral relations, following a productive meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath and Thailand’s Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Sarun Charoensuwan in Bangkok.4h agoSri Lanka, Thailand agree to further strengthen bilateral tiesSri Lanka and Thailand have agreed to further strengthen longstanding bilateral relations, following a productive meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath and Thailand’s Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Sarun Charoensuwan in Bangkok.4h agoSaudi Arabia says Houthis target Mecca, warn of 'red line'The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis accused the rebels on Wednesday (Sep 16) of targeting Islam's holy city Mecca, sparking outrage across the Muslim world and deepening the conflict roiling the region.5h agoSaudi Arabia says Houthis target Mecca, warn of 'red line'The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis accused the rebels on Wednesday (Sep 16) of targeting Islam's holy city Mecca, sparking outrage across the Muslim world and deepening the conflict roiling the region.5h agoNew Chinese Ambassador meets ex-President Ranil WickremesingheNew Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Wei Huaxiang met with former President Ranil Wickremesinghe at his political office on Flower Road in Colombo.5h agoNew Chinese Ambassador meets ex-President Ranil WickremesingheNew Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Wei Huaxiang met with former President Ranil Wickremesinghe at his political office on Flower Road in Colombo.5h agoGnanasara Thero defamation case to be called again on Sep. 30The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Attorney General against the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena Organisation, Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, alleging that he defamed Islam, be called again on September 30.5h agoGnanasara Thero defamation case to be called again on Sep. 30The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Attorney General against the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena Organisation, Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, alleging that he defamed Islam, be called again on September 30.5h agoFamily rejects claims Shiranthi Rajapaksa ignored earlier FCID summonsA member of the Rajapaksa family has denied reports that Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, left the country despite being summoned by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) to provide a statement.5h agoFamily rejects claims Shiranthi Rajapaksa ignored earlier FCID summonsA member of the Rajapaksa family has denied reports that Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, left the country despite being summoned by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) to provide a statement.5h ago