NEWS ALERTNepal's disaster management agency says 538 bodies recoveredNepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) says 538 bodies have now been found as rescue and recovery operations continue.1m agoUgandan King Oyo Nyimba, once world's youngest monarch, dies at 34Oyo Nyimba, a Ugandan king, who became the world's youngest reigning monarch when he took the crown in 1995, has died aged 34, the prime minister of his kingdom announced.47m agoIran war diplomacy turns toward reopening Strait of HormuzIran war mediators have placed renewed emphasis on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran agreeing to draw up a list of conditions to restore normal traffic after a Qatari emissary pressed the Iranians to respect freedom of navigation.1h agoIran war diplomacy turns toward reopening Strait of HormuzIran war mediators have placed renewed emphasis on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran agreeing to draw up a list of conditions to restore normal traffic after a Qatari emissary pressed the Iranians to respect freedom of navigation.1h agoColombo Port enters global top 20 after strong container volume growthThe Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) said that the Port of Colombo has strengthened its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing major container hubs, handling 4.44 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) 1h agoColombo Port enters global top 20 after strong container volume growthThe Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) said that the Port of Colombo has strengthened its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing major container hubs, handling 4.44 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) 1h agoNEWS ALERTBill to establish Central Highlands Protection Authority to be presented to Parliament - PresidentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that steps are being taken to pass the Central Highlands Protection Authority Bill in Parliament by the end of this year or early next year, thereby granting the Authority all necessary powers to protect that ecosystem.2h agoNEWS ALERTBill to establish Central Highlands Protection Authority to be presented to Parliament - PresidentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that steps are being taken to pass the Central Highlands Protection Authority Bill in Parliament by the end of this year or early next year, thereby granting the Authority all necessary powers to protect that ecosystem.2h agoNorway’s King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes King Haakon VIIIKing Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland and refused a string of European noblewomen to marry his school sweetheart, died Friday. He was 89.3h agoNorway’s King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes King Haakon VIIIKing Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland and refused a string of European noblewomen to marry his school sweetheart, died Friday. He was 89.3h agoGovt pharmacists to launch one-day trade union action The Society of Government Pharmacists has decided to launch a one-day trade union action from 8:00 a.m. on Monday (August 31). 3h agoGovt pharmacists to launch one-day trade union action The Society of Government Pharmacists has decided to launch a one-day trade union action from 8:00 a.m. on Monday (August 31). 3h ago'High risk' of lake breaching and causing second flood, warns ChinaChina has warned there is a "high risk" that a lake which formed after the recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border may breach its banks, causing a second flood downstream.3h ago'High risk' of lake breaching and causing second flood, warns ChinaChina has warned there is a "high risk" that a lake which formed after the recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border may breach its banks, causing a second flood downstream.3h agoRescue operations suspended after lake near China-Nepal border overflowsA lake that formed near to the China-Nepal border after Wednesday's floods has overflowed, causing rescue operations in the area to be halted, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported.4h agoRescue operations suspended after lake near China-Nepal border overflowsA lake that formed near to the China-Nepal border after Wednesday's floods has overflowed, causing rescue operations in the area to be halted, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported.4h agoAnother petition filed supporting 22nd Amendment BillAnother intervenient petition has been filed before the Supreme Court in support of the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill, which was presented to the Parliament by the Government.4h agoAnother petition filed supporting 22nd Amendment BillAnother intervenient petition has been filed before the Supreme Court in support of the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill, which was presented to the Parliament by the Government.4h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankesanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar, from Mullaitivu to Trincomalee, and from Hambantota to Pottuvil. 5h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankesanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar, from Mullaitivu to Trincomalee, and from Hambantota to Pottuvil. 5h ago‘Navodayapuram’ housing project vested with public under Presidential patronageThe ‘Navodayapuram’ housing scheme, constructed for families who lost their homes due to the landslide at Kabaragala Mountain in Poonagala, Bandarawela, in 2023, was officially handed over to the public today (28). 5h ago‘Navodayapuram’ housing project vested with public under Presidential patronageThe ‘Navodayapuram’ housing scheme, constructed for families who lost their homes due to the landslide at Kabaragala Mountain in Poonagala, Bandarawela, in 2023, was officially handed over to the public today (28). 5h agoNEWS ALERTExpressways generate over Rs. 124 million in revenue during two-day holiday periodRoad Development Authority (RDA) stated that Rs. 124,574,925 in revenue was generated from vehicles using the expressway network during the two recent holidays on August 26 and 27.6h agoNEWS ALERTExpressways generate over Rs. 124 million in revenue during two-day holiday periodRoad Development Authority (RDA) stated that Rs. 124,574,925 in revenue was generated from vehicles using the expressway network during the two recent holidays on August 26 and 27.6h agoNEWS ALERTDeath toll in Nepal flood reaches 469, police sayNepalese police say the death toll in the floods has risen to 469.7h agoNEWS ALERTDeath toll in Nepal flood reaches 469, police sayNepalese police say the death toll in the floods has risen to 469.7h agoKandy Esala Perahera concludes with traditional water-cutting ceremonyThe water-cutting ceremony (Diya Kepeema), held to mark the ritualistic conclusion of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera, was conducted this morning (28) at the Mahaweli River in Gatambe. 7h agoKandy Esala Perahera concludes with traditional water-cutting ceremonyThe water-cutting ceremony (Diya Kepeema), held to mark the ritualistic conclusion of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera, was conducted this morning (28) at the Mahaweli River in Gatambe. 7h agoTrump says US ready to provide "anything" Nepal needs as floods leave 90 Americans 'missing'US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said that the United States has offered Nepal "any help that they need" following the devastating flash floods in the country's Rasuwa district, as Washington works to locate American citizens reported missing in the disaster.7h agoTrump says US ready to provide "anything" Nepal needs as floods leave 90 Americans 'missing'US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said that the United States has offered Nepal "any help that they need" following the devastating flash floods in the country's Rasuwa district, as Washington works to locate American citizens reported missing in the disaster.7h agoNEWS ALERTTrain services disrupted following derailment on Northern Railway LineTrain services on the Northern Railway Line have been disrupted following a train derailment. 7h agoNEWS ALERTTrain services disrupted following derailment on Northern Railway LineTrain services on the Northern Railway Line have been disrupted following a train derailment. 7h agoNEWS ALERT392 confirmed dead and more than 1,400 missing in Nepal floodsThe US Geological Survey (USGS) said Nepal floods and landslides were caused by a glacial collapse that triggered a vast flow of icy debris.9h agoNEWS ALERT392 confirmed dead and more than 1,400 missing in Nepal floodsThe US Geological Survey (USGS) said Nepal floods and landslides were caused by a glacial collapse that triggered a vast flow of icy debris.9h agoOver 75mm rainfall expected in several areas todayFairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 millimetres is expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today (28), according to the Department of Meteorology.9h agoOver 75mm rainfall expected in several areas todayFairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 millimetres is expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today (28), according to the Department of Meteorology.9h agoNepal flood death toll rises to 389, say policeThe number of people killed in Nepal by flash flooding has risen to 389, according to Nepal police.17h agoNepal flood death toll rises to 389, say policeThe number of people killed in Nepal by flash flooding has risen to 389, according to Nepal police.17h ago
