Israel says it destroyed Hezbollah underground complex at Lebanon's Ali al-TaherThe Israeli military destroyed Hezbollah underground infrastructure at the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday, adding that the operation completed the consolidation of a security zone in the area.just nowNEWS ALERTEx-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrives at FCIDFormer President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (11) to record a statement regarding investigations into the MiG aircraft deal.23m agoFive killed and 67 injured in Russian strike on shopping centre, Ukraine saysUkrainian officials say five people were killed and 67 others were wounded when a Russian drone hit a shopping mall in Pavlohrad, a city in Dnipropetrovsk region.1h agoFive killed and 67 injured in Russian strike on shopping centre, Ukraine saysUkrainian officials say five people were killed and 67 others were wounded when a Russian drone hit a shopping mall in Pavlohrad, a city in Dnipropetrovsk region.1h agoThree police teams deployed to probe fatal hand grenade attack in DehiwalaSri Lanka Police state that three police teams have been deployed to investigate a hand grenade attack on a residence in the Sirisangabo Mawatha area, within the Dehiwala Police Division.1h agoThree police teams deployed to probe fatal hand grenade attack in DehiwalaSri Lanka Police state that three police teams have been deployed to investigate a hand grenade attack on a residence in the Sirisangabo Mawatha area, within the Dehiwala Police Division.1h agoEx-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa summoned to FCID today?Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has reportedly been summoned to the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (11) to record a statement regarding the transaction involving the purchase of MiG aircraft.1h agoEx-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa summoned to FCID today?Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has reportedly been summoned to the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (11) to record a statement regarding the transaction involving the purchase of MiG aircraft.1h agoOil prices soar to $108 for the first time since May as bond yields jumpThe price of oil surged again Thursday, with Brent crude briefly surpassing $108 per barrel for the first time since May and U.S. crude oil jumping above $102 per barrel, also its highest level since mid-May.1h agoOil prices soar to $108 for the first time since May as bond yields jumpThe price of oil surged again Thursday, with Brent crude briefly surpassing $108 per barrel for the first time since May and U.S. crude oil jumping above $102 per barrel, also its highest level since mid-May.1h agoSeveral spells of showers expected in parts of the country todaySeveral spells of showers will occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. 3h agoSeveral spells of showers expected in parts of the country todaySeveral spells of showers will occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. 3h agoNEWS ALERTTwo children killed in hand grenade attack on Dehiwala houseTwo children have been killed in a hand grenade attack on a house along Sirisangabo Road in Kawdana, Dehiwala early this morning (11), police said.3h agoNEWS ALERTTwo children killed in hand grenade attack on Dehiwala houseTwo children have been killed in a hand grenade attack on a house along Sirisangabo Road in Kawdana, Dehiwala early this morning (11), police said.3h agoTrump administration proposes waiving grace period for H-1B holders after job lossThe Trump administration has proposed eliminating a 60-day grace period that allows certain immigrants, including skilled workers on H-1B visas, to stay in the United States and find a new sponsor after losing their job, according to a government notice posted online Thursday.11h agoTrump administration proposes waiving grace period for H-1B holders after job lossThe Trump administration has proposed eliminating a 60-day grace period that allows certain immigrants, including skilled workers on H-1B visas, to stay in the United States and find a new sponsor after losing their job, according to a government notice posted online Thursday.11h agoHouthis advance along Yemeni coast, threaten Saudi oil exports in the Red SeaIran-aligned Houthis seized control of Yemen's port city of Mocha on Thursday and advanced down the Red Sea coast to strategic islands, military sources said, hours after President Donald Trump said he expected the Iran war to end after midterm elections.11h agoHouthis advance along Yemeni coast, threaten Saudi oil exports in the Red SeaIran-aligned Houthis seized control of Yemen's port city of Mocha on Thursday and advanced down the Red Sea coast to strategic islands, military sources said, hours after President Donald Trump said he expected the Iran war to end after midterm elections.11h agoRs. 70 million in compensation awarded to families of 50 deceased migrant workers - SLBFEThe Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has taken steps to increase the death compensation payable to dependents of registered Sri Lankan migrant workers who die while employed overseas to Rs. 2 million.11h agoRs. 70 million in compensation awarded to families of 50 deceased migrant workers - SLBFEThe Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has taken steps to increase the death compensation payable to dependents of registered Sri Lankan migrant workers who die while employed overseas to Rs. 2 million.11h agoPresident and Catholic religious leaders discuss Easter attacks probe, reconciliation programmeA meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Catholic religious leaders, led by His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Archbishop of Colombo, was held at the Presidential Secretariat today (10).13h agoPresident and Catholic religious leaders discuss Easter attacks probe, reconciliation programmeA meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Catholic religious leaders, led by His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Archbishop of Colombo, was held at the Presidential Secretariat today (10).13h agoSri Lanka Police launch new mobile app for emergency assistance with 'SOS' featureSri Lanka Police says it has taken steps to introduce a new mobile app to enable the public to promptly notify the police in the event of an emergency. 13h agoSri Lanka Police launch new mobile app for emergency assistance with 'SOS' featureSri Lanka Police says it has taken steps to introduce a new mobile app to enable the public to promptly notify the police in the event of an emergency. 13h agoTwenty-five dead after fire on cargo ship in eastern ChinaTwenty-five people have been killed in a fire on a foreign-flagged cargo ship docked at a port in eastern China, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.14h agoTwenty-five dead after fire on cargo ship in eastern ChinaTwenty-five people have been killed in a fire on a foreign-flagged cargo ship docked at a port in eastern China, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.14h agoCompensation given to families of deceased migrant workers increased to Rs. 2 millionThe government has taken steps to increase the compensation amount paid to families of Sri Lankan migrant workers who pass away while employed overseas to Rs. 2 million.14h agoCompensation given to families of deceased migrant workers increased to Rs. 2 millionThe government has taken steps to increase the compensation amount paid to families of Sri Lankan migrant workers who pass away while employed overseas to Rs. 2 million.14h agoNo ethnic conflict allowed to arise in country during past two years – PresidentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that one of the Government’s foremost objectives is to create an environment in which no community feels insecure or fearful in society because of its cultural identity, while ensuring their psychological security.14h agoNo ethnic conflict allowed to arise in country during past two years – PresidentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that one of the Government’s foremost objectives is to create an environment in which no community feels insecure or fearful in society because of its cultural identity, while ensuring their psychological security.14h agoRestaurant fined Rs. 750,000 for selling bottled drinking water at Rs. 130A restaurant in Valaichchenai has been fined Rs.750,000 after being found guilty of selling bottled drinking water above the applicable Maximum Retail Price (MRP).15h agoRestaurant fined Rs. 750,000 for selling bottled drinking water at Rs. 130A restaurant in Valaichchenai has been fined Rs.750,000 after being found guilty of selling bottled drinking water above the applicable Maximum Retail Price (MRP).15h agoIndia hosts BRICS summit as Iran war tests bloc unityIndia will host the BRICS Leaders' Summit this weekend, seeking to lift the bloc's global profile even as the US-led war on Iran splits its membership, with Tehran and Abu Dhabi on opposing sides of the conflict.15h agoIndia hosts BRICS summit as Iran war tests bloc unityIndia will host the BRICS Leaders' Summit this weekend, seeking to lift the bloc's global profile even as the US-led war on Iran splits its membership, with Tehran and Abu Dhabi on opposing sides of the conflict.15h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTSuspect arrested over USD 80 million overseas transfers remandedThe individual who was arrested in Maradana by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) of the Police for allegedly transferring USD 80 million, equivalent to more than Rs. 23 billion, to overseas accounts through telegraphic transfers (T/T)16h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTSuspect arrested over USD 80 million overseas transfers remandedThe individual who was arrested in Maradana by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) of the Police for allegedly transferring USD 80 million, equivalent to more than Rs. 23 billion, to overseas accounts through telegraphic transfers (T/T)16h agoWarm weather advisory issued for tomorrowA warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the North-Central, Eastern provinces and Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Kurunegala, Monaragala and Hambantota districts. 16h agoWarm weather advisory issued for tomorrowA warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the North-Central, Eastern provinces and Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Kurunegala, Monaragala and Hambantota districts. 16h ago