US military may require some troops in Mideast to surrender cell phones, sources sayThe top U.S. commander for the Middle East has warned troops that cellphone videos shared online can help Iran target American bases, and sources told Reuters some deployed personnel could soon be ordered to surrender their phones. 16m agoColombo Port Health Office inaugurated to strengthen border health securityThe new Colombo Port Health Office has been officially inaugurated under the patronage of Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa and Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Akio Isomata. 25m agoFire breaks out at plastic goods shop in MataraA fire has broken out at a plastic goods shop located in front of a fuel station on the Matara–Galle main road destroying the premises completely. 46m agoFire breaks out at plastic goods shop in MataraA fire has broken out at a plastic goods shop located in front of a fuel station on the Matara–Galle main road destroying the premises completely. 46m agoBASL unanimously adopts seven resolutions on proposal to extend judges' retirement ageThe Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has called on the government to refrain from proceeding with the proposed Constitutional Amendment aimed at extending the retirement age of judges, including those serving in the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal...1h agoBASL unanimously adopts seven resolutions on proposal to extend judges' retirement ageThe Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has called on the government to refrain from proceeding with the proposed Constitutional Amendment aimed at extending the retirement age of judges, including those serving in the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal...1h agoCyberattack risk identified in Sri Lanka Parliament's digital systemsA risk of cyberattacks targeting the Sri Lankan Parliament's digital systems has been identified in the Parliament's 2025 Annual Performance Report. 1h agoCyberattack risk identified in Sri Lanka Parliament's digital systemsA risk of cyberattacks targeting the Sri Lankan Parliament's digital systems has been identified in the Parliament's 2025 Annual Performance Report. 1h agoS&P assessment reflects rising investor confidence and economic stability - MinisterThe Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr Anil Jayantha Fernando says Sri Lanka's latest assessment by S&P Global Ratings reflects growing investor confidence and continued economic stability...1h agoS&P assessment reflects rising investor confidence and economic stability - MinisterThe Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr Anil Jayantha Fernando says Sri Lanka's latest assessment by S&P Global Ratings reflects growing investor confidence and continued economic stability...1h agoZelenskiy says he told Trump, senators that Ukraine needs anti-ballistic systems, missilesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday said he shared Ukraine's need for anti-ballistic missile systems and interceptors with U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. senators during his visit to Washington. 3h agoZelenskiy says he told Trump, senators that Ukraine needs anti-ballistic systems, missilesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday said he shared Ukraine's need for anti-ballistic missile systems and interceptors with U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. senators during his visit to Washington. 3h agoAgriculture Minister reveals paddy production cost per kilogramThe government has prepared a production cost report for paddy cultivated during the 2026 Yala season, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, K.D. Lalkantha, announced. 3h agoAgriculture Minister reveals paddy production cost per kilogramThe government has prepared a production cost report for paddy cultivated during the 2026 Yala season, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, K.D. Lalkantha, announced. 3h agoSaudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militias in IraqSaudi Arabia and the US have carried out strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, in a potential escalation of the Middle East conflict. 3h agoSaudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militias in IraqSaudi Arabia and the US have carried out strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, in a potential escalation of the Middle East conflict. 3h agoOpposition Leader accuses govt. of undermining judicial independenceOpposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has alleged that the government is attempting to undermine judicial independence by proposing a constitutional amendment to alter the retirement age of judges. 4h agoOpposition Leader accuses govt. of undermining judicial independenceOpposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has alleged that the government is attempting to undermine judicial independence by proposing a constitutional amendment to alter the retirement age of judges. 4h agoPrivate hospital fined Rs. 500,000 for overcharging FBC test in VavuniyaA private hospital in Vavuniya has been fined Rs. 500,000 for charging above the government-controlled price for a Full Blood Count (FBC) test. 4h agoPrivate hospital fined Rs. 500,000 for overcharging FBC test in VavuniyaA private hospital in Vavuniya has been fined Rs. 500,000 for charging above the government-controlled price for a Full Blood Count (FBC) test. 4h agoIran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks, sources sayIran is expected to receive within weeks a first shipment out of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air-defence missile launchers, three sources familiar with the deal told Reuters, as it rebuilds its defences amid war with the United States. 5h agoIran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks, sources sayIran is expected to receive within weeks a first shipment out of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air-defence missile launchers, three sources familiar with the deal told Reuters, as it rebuilds its defences amid war with the United States. 5h agoNavy arrests 12 suspects for smuggling over 14,000 sea cucumbersA total of 12 individuals have been arrested during a search operation conducted in Mannar by the Sri Lanka Navy. 5h agoNavy arrests 12 suspects for smuggling over 14,000 sea cucumbersA total of 12 individuals have been arrested during a search operation conducted in Mannar by the Sri Lanka Navy. 5h agoNEWS ALERTBASL unanimously rejects proposal to extend judges’ retirement ageThe Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has unanimously opposed the government’s proposal to extend the retirement age of judges, with BASL President Rajeev Amarasuriya stating that the entire legal profession of the country is firmly against the move. 5h agoNEWS ALERTBASL unanimously rejects proposal to extend judges’ retirement ageThe Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has unanimously opposed the government’s proposal to extend the retirement age of judges, with BASL President Rajeev Amarasuriya stating that the entire legal profession of the country is firmly against the move. 5h agoEbola cases in DR Congo top 3,200, nearing record of country’s worst outbreakEbola cases in DR Congo have reached 3,262 - making it the 'fastest outbreak on record', according to officials. 6h agoEbola cases in DR Congo top 3,200, nearing record of country’s worst outbreakEbola cases in DR Congo have reached 3,262 - making it the 'fastest outbreak on record', according to officials. 6h agoDefence Secretary assures action on concerns raised by explosive licenseeThe Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) has held discussions with explosive licensees at the Ministry of Defence premises to address key challenges affecting the explosives sector and explore measures to enhance regulatory and operational efficiency.6h agoDefence Secretary assures action on concerns raised by explosive licenseeThe Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) has held discussions with explosive licensees at the Ministry of Defence premises to address key challenges affecting the explosives sector and explore measures to enhance regulatory and operational efficiency.6h ago‘Dinana Dakuna’ warns proposed judicial reforms could undermine independence of judiciaryThe “Dinana Dakuna” collective has voiced strong opposition and concern over the Cabinet approval recently granted to amend the Constitution and the Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978, under the stated objective of “making the judicial process more efficient and streamlined.”6h ago‘Dinana Dakuna’ warns proposed judicial reforms could undermine independence of judiciaryThe “Dinana Dakuna” collective has voiced strong opposition and concern over the Cabinet approval recently granted to amend the Constitution and the Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978, under the stated objective of “making the judicial process more efficient and streamlined.”6h ago10 Iran-backed militia fighters killed in US-Saudi strikes on IraqIraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) said on Wednesday that several of its official headquarters across the country were hit in co-ordinated attacks by US and Saudi forces.7h ago10 Iran-backed militia fighters killed in US-Saudi strikes on IraqIraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) said on Wednesday that several of its official headquarters across the country were hit in co-ordinated attacks by US and Saudi forces.7h agoBASL special general meeting underway in ColomboThe Special General Meeting of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) is currently underway at the association's headquarters in Colombo.8h agoBASL special general meeting underway in ColomboThe Special General Meeting of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) is currently underway at the association's headquarters in Colombo.8h agoWeather advisory issued for strong windsThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds for the sea areas off the coasts extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil and from Kalpitiya to Mullaitivu via Mannar and Kankesanthurai.8h agoWeather advisory issued for strong windsThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds for the sea areas off the coasts extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil and from Kalpitiya to Mullaitivu via Mannar and Kankesanthurai.8h ago
