NEWS ALERTState of Emergency will not be extended - Cabinet SpokespersonThe state of emergency declared following the impact of Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka will not be extended beyond this month, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.8m agoNEWS ALERTBus fares increased; Minimum fare up to Rs. 34The National Transport Commission (NTC) and the Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) have agreed to increase the bus fares effective from July 6. 43m agoNEWS ALERTFort Magistrate orders Suresh Sallay to provide phone, laptop passwords to CIDThe Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has ordered former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay to provide the passwords to his mobile phone and laptop to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to facilitate further investigations. MORE..59m agoNEWS ALERTFort Magistrate orders Suresh Sallay to provide phone, laptop passwords to CIDThe Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has ordered former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay to provide the passwords to his mobile phone and laptop to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to facilitate further investigations. MORE..59m agoWorld Bank approves USD 150 million to support Sri Lanka’s reform agendaThe World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved USD 150 million in financing to support Sri Lanka’s reform agenda aimed at boosting investment, strengthening competitiveness, and creating jobs. MORE..1h agoWorld Bank approves USD 150 million to support Sri Lanka’s reform agendaThe World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved USD 150 million in financing to support Sri Lanka’s reform agenda aimed at boosting investment, strengthening competitiveness, and creating jobs. MORE..1h agoNEWS ALERTCabinet approves revision of bus fares The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal submitted by the Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development to revise bus fares. 1h agoNEWS ALERTCabinet approves revision of bus fares The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal submitted by the Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development to revise bus fares. 1h agoGovt highlights zero-tolerance policy towards torture during UN Subcommittee’s Sri Lanka visit The United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) has concluded its second official visit to Sri Lanka.1h agoGovt highlights zero-tolerance policy towards torture during UN Subcommittee’s Sri Lanka visit The United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) has concluded its second official visit to Sri Lanka.1h agoSpain's record June heat wave blamed for over 1,000 heat-related deathsSpain saw more than 1,000 heat-related deaths in June, making it the deadliest June since records began in 2015 after an extraordinary month of extreme temperatures, according to excess mortality data released Wednesday. MORE..2h agoSpain's record June heat wave blamed for over 1,000 heat-related deathsSpain saw more than 1,000 heat-related deaths in June, making it the deadliest June since records began in 2015 after an extraordinary month of extreme temperatures, according to excess mortality data released Wednesday. MORE..2h agoVice Admiral Damian Fernando assumes duties as 27th Navy Commander Vice Admiral Damian Fernando has assumed office as the 27th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy today (01).2h agoVice Admiral Damian Fernando assumes duties as 27th Navy Commander Vice Admiral Damian Fernando has assumed office as the 27th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy today (01).2h agoSri Lanka faces 63% probability of strong El Niño event – officialsBased on the current assessment of the El Niño situation, there is a 63% probability of a strong El Niño event in Sri Lanka and a 33% probability of a weak event, according to officials.2h agoSri Lanka faces 63% probability of strong El Niño event – officialsBased on the current assessment of the El Niño situation, there is a 63% probability of a strong El Niño event in Sri Lanka and a 33% probability of a weak event, according to officials.2h agoStation Masters urge immediate resumption of Talaimannar train servicesThe Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association (SLSMA) has stated that, although more than a month has passed since the completion of reconstruction work on the Talaimannar railway line, 2h agoStation Masters urge immediate resumption of Talaimannar train servicesThe Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association (SLSMA) has stated that, although more than a month has passed since the completion of reconstruction work on the Talaimannar railway line, 2h agoFarmer crisis now a national issue, govt. must prioritise solutions – Dilith JayaweeraIssues faced by the farming community have escalated into a national-level crisis that requires urgent government attention, the leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera has stated.3h agoFarmer crisis now a national issue, govt. must prioritise solutions – Dilith JayaweeraIssues faced by the farming community have escalated into a national-level crisis that requires urgent government attention, the leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera has stated.3h agoSeven killed, 22 injured in bus accident on Delhi-Mumbai ExpresswaySeven people were killed and 22 more injured after a sleeper bus they were travelling in collided with a trailer and then burst into flames on the Delhi-Mumbai expressway near Rajasthan's Dausa.3h agoSeven killed, 22 injured in bus accident on Delhi-Mumbai ExpresswaySeven people were killed and 22 more injured after a sleeper bus they were travelling in collided with a trailer and then burst into flames on the Delhi-Mumbai expressway near Rajasthan's Dausa.3h agoNEWS ALERTFormer SIS Director Suresh Sallay calls off hunger strikeThe former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, has called off his hunger strike.4h agoNEWS ALERTFormer SIS Director Suresh Sallay calls off hunger strikeThe former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, has called off his hunger strike.4h agoNEWS ALERTSugeeshwara Bandara further remandedFormer private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, political activist Sugeeshwara Bandara, has been further remanded until July 08 after being produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court. 4h agoNEWS ALERTSugeeshwara Bandara further remandedFormer private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, political activist Sugeeshwara Bandara, has been further remanded until July 08 after being produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court. 4h agoUS deports first migrant to Pacific nation PalauThe United States has started deporting migrants to a sparsely populated archipelago in the tropical Pacific, the island nation of Palau told AFP on Wednesday (Jul 1).5h agoUS deports first migrant to Pacific nation PalauThe United States has started deporting migrants to a sparsely populated archipelago in the tropical Pacific, the island nation of Palau told AFP on Wednesday (Jul 1).5h agoSri Lankan Rupee marginally strengthens against US DollarThe Sri Lankan Rupee, which had been depreciating against the US dollar, has marginally strengthened today (01). 5h agoSri Lankan Rupee marginally strengthens against US DollarThe Sri Lankan Rupee, which had been depreciating against the US dollar, has marginally strengthened today (01). 5h agoCardinal Malcolm Ranjith attends Pope Leo XIV’s Extraordinary Consistory at the VaticanHis Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith participated in the second Extraordinary Consistory convened by Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on June 26 and 27.5h agoCardinal Malcolm Ranjith attends Pope Leo XIV’s Extraordinary Consistory at the VaticanHis Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith participated in the second Extraordinary Consistory convened by Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on June 26 and 27.5h agoCSE trading commences after technical issue with CDS accountsThe Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) extended the Opening Market Auction Call after certain active Central Depository System (CDS) accounts were inadvertently suspended during the deactivation of long-dormant accounts.5h agoCSE trading commences after technical issue with CDS accountsThe Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) extended the Opening Market Auction Call after certain active Central Depository System (CDS) accounts were inadvertently suspended during the deactivation of long-dormant accounts.5h agoNEWS ALERTADB approves $200 million emergency assistance for Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone Ditwah recoveryThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million emergency assistance package for Sri Lanka’s recovery and reconstruction following Cyclone Ditwah.5h agoNEWS ALERTADB approves $200 million emergency assistance for Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone Ditwah recoveryThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million emergency assistance package for Sri Lanka’s recovery and reconstruction following Cyclone Ditwah.5h agoDengue cases exceed 55,000 in Sri Lanka; death toll rises to 32The number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka thus far in 2026 has exceeded 55,000.6h agoDengue cases exceed 55,000 in Sri Lanka; death toll rises to 32The number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka thus far in 2026 has exceeded 55,000.6h ago
