UPDATEYouth drowns, 3 females missing while bathing in Maha OyaUPDATE: The body of one of the four missing persons, swept away while bathing in the Ma Oya at Badalgama, has been recovered, according to police.1h agoGovt urged to pursue urgent diplomatic intervention at ‘highest level’ to help Anojan SivarasaSri Lanka’s former foreign minister Ali Sabry has expressed deep concern regarding the reported escalation of Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa’s five-year prison sentence to a death sentence in Saudi Arabia. 2h agoNEWS ALERTCID requests Interpol ‘Blue Notice’ on ex-Minister Basil RajapaksaSri Lanka Police said that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has requested Interpol for the issuance of ‘Blue Notice’ for the arrest of former Minister Basil Rajapaksa in connection with three allegations. 3h agoNEWS ALERTCID requests Interpol ‘Blue Notice’ on ex-Minister Basil RajapaksaSri Lanka Police said that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has requested Interpol for the issuance of ‘Blue Notice’ for the arrest of former Minister Basil Rajapaksa in connection with three allegations. 3h agoNEWS ALERTDMT introduces new WhatsApp number for motor traffic complaintsA new WhatsApp number has been introduced by the Commissioner General of Motor Traffic to enable the public to submit written complaints regarding issues encountered during the registration of motor vehicles and inconveniences caused to the public by vehicles.3h agoNEWS ALERTDMT introduces new WhatsApp number for motor traffic complaintsA new WhatsApp number has been introduced by the Commissioner General of Motor Traffic to enable the public to submit written complaints regarding issues encountered during the registration of motor vehicles and inconveniences caused to the public by vehicles.3h agoUPDATEPolice sergeant among two arrested over armed robbery at liquor storeSri Lanka Police said that two suspects have been arrested within an hour in connection with an armed robbery at a liquor store near Anuradhapura Junction in Trincomalee.4h agoUPDATEPolice sergeant among two arrested over armed robbery at liquor storeSri Lanka Police said that two suspects have been arrested within an hour in connection with an armed robbery at a liquor store near Anuradhapura Junction in Trincomalee.4h agoAdvance preparedness essential to control flooding caused by monsoon rains – PMPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that development projects can deliver results to the people more quickly when the political authority and the public service work together towards a common, people-oriented objective.4h agoAdvance preparedness essential to control flooding caused by monsoon rains – PMPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that development projects can deliver results to the people more quickly when the political authority and the public service work together towards a common, people-oriented objective.4h agoMan attacks and murders elder brother who was assaulting their mother A 37-year-old man was killed in an attack carried out by his younger brother using a sharp weapon in the Pethigamuwa Kanda area of Anguruwatota. 5h agoMan attacks and murders elder brother who was assaulting their mother A 37-year-old man was killed in an attack carried out by his younger brother using a sharp weapon in the Pethigamuwa Kanda area of Anguruwatota. 5h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightning in several areasAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Uva, Eastern provinces and in Jaffna, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and Polonnaruwa districts.5h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightning in several areasAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Uva, Eastern provinces and in Jaffna, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and Polonnaruwa districts.5h agoTrump extends push for $100,000 H-1B visas by another yearPresident Donald Trump has extended an executive order that would impose a fee of $100,000 for H-1B non-immigrant visas by another year, the White House said on Friday.6h agoTrump extends push for $100,000 H-1B visas by another yearPresident Donald Trump has extended an executive order that would impose a fee of $100,000 for H-1B non-immigrant visas by another year, the White House said on Friday.6h agoDeath toll at 31 in Pakistan police compound attackThe death toll in a suicide attack at a police compound in northwest Pakistan has reached 31, AFP reported on Saturday, citing a police official.6h agoDeath toll at 31 in Pakistan police compound attackThe death toll in a suicide attack at a police compound in northwest Pakistan has reached 31, AFP reported on Saturday, citing a police official.6h agoSeat belts mandatory for all expressway passengers from todayWearing seat belts has become mandatory for all passengers travelling in vehicles on expressways from today (19).7h agoSeat belts mandatory for all expressway passengers from todayWearing seat belts has become mandatory for all passengers travelling in vehicles on expressways from today (19).7h agoNEWS ALERTTrump signs sweeping Russia sanctions law that could slap 100% tariffs on China, IndiaUS President Donald Trump signed a bill yesterday authorising new sanctions designed to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine, shortly after it received congressional approval this week.8h agoNEWS ALERTTrump signs sweeping Russia sanctions law that could slap 100% tariffs on China, IndiaUS President Donald Trump signed a bill yesterday authorising new sanctions designed to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine, shortly after it received congressional approval this week.8h agoWoman arrested over online scam via TelegramA 38-year-old woman from Batuwatta area has been arrested in connection with an investigation into an online scam, Sri Lanka Police said.8h agoWoman arrested over online scam via TelegramA 38-year-old woman from Batuwatta area has been arrested in connection with an investigation into an online scam, Sri Lanka Police said.8h ago48-hour railway strike endsThe 48-hour token strike launched by several railway trade unions, including the Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association (SLRSMA) over several demands, has now ended.9h ago48-hour railway strike endsThe 48-hour token strike launched by several railway trade unions, including the Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association (SLRSMA) over several demands, has now ended.9h agoUS and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump annexation threatsThe US and Denmark have announced a deal on Greenland's security, resolving a diplomatic dispute sparked by President Donald Trump's threats to seize the territory by force.10h agoUS and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump annexation threatsThe US and Denmark have announced a deal on Greenland's security, resolving a diplomatic dispute sparked by President Donald Trump's threats to seize the territory by force.10h agoTrump says he is banning media outlets CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White HouseUS President Donald Trump said on Friday he is banning three major news outlets – CNN, MS NOW and Politico – from the White House in his latest threat to the independent press.10h agoTrump says he is banning media outlets CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White HouseUS President Donald Trump said on Friday he is banning three major news outlets – CNN, MS NOW and Politico – from the White House in his latest threat to the independent press.10h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island todayShowery weather in the Southwestern parts of the island is likely to increase during the next few days starting from today (19), the Department of Meteorology said. 10h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island todayShowery weather in the Southwestern parts of the island is likely to increase during the next few days starting from today (19), the Department of Meteorology said. 10h ago48-hour railway strike to end at midnightThe 48-hour strike launched by Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association (SLRSMA) over several demands, including the removal of the General Manager of Sri Lanka Railways, is scheduled to end at midnight today (18).18h ago48-hour railway strike to end at midnightThe 48-hour strike launched by Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association (SLRSMA) over several demands, including the removal of the General Manager of Sri Lanka Railways, is scheduled to end at midnight today (18).18h agoWHO flags growing health workforce gap as workers and patients ageThe World Health Organization warned on Friday (Sep 18) of a gap in the medical workforce around the world in the 2030s, with a quarter of doctors set to retire in the next decade.19h agoWHO flags growing health workforce gap as workers and patients ageThe World Health Organization warned on Friday (Sep 18) of a gap in the medical workforce around the world in the 2030s, with a quarter of doctors set to retire in the next decade.19h agoSarvajana Balaya formed to empower Sri Lanka’s youth, says Dilith JayaweeraSarvajana Balaya was formed with the aim of empowering the country’s youth, its leader Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera said.19h agoSarvajana Balaya formed to empower Sri Lanka’s youth, says Dilith JayaweeraSarvajana Balaya was formed with the aim of empowering the country’s youth, its leader Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera said.19h ago
