Central Expressway to be extended to Gannoruwa?The government has planned to extend the Central expressway to Gannoruwa in the future, Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake said in Parliament today (09). 2m agoPresident calls for internationally recognised healthcare standards in Sri LankaPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized that the government’s aim is to transform Sri Lanka’s healthcare sector beyond mere reforms and elevate it to internationally recognised standards of quality.53m agoWeather advisory issued for strong windsAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds affecting the Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-central provinces and in Puttalam, Hambantota, Mannar and Trincomalee districts. 53m agoWeather advisory issued for strong windsAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds affecting the Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-central provinces and in Puttalam, Hambantota, Mannar and Trincomalee districts. 53m agoUS Dollar selling rate surpasses Rs. 340The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar.1h agoUS Dollar selling rate surpasses Rs. 340The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar.1h agoNEWS ALERTDengue death toll in Sri Lanka climbs to 45; 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businessman arrestedAn individual has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle gold worth over Rs. 11.8 million into the country without a permit and without declaring it to Customs.1h agoGold worth over Rs. 11.8 million seized at BIA; businessman arrestedAn individual has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle gold worth over Rs. 11.8 million into the country without a permit and without declaring it to Customs.1h agoIran says it hit US bases in Kuwait and BahrainIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it struck US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in response to the latest wave of US strikes, in a statement published by state broadcaster IRIB.2h agoIran says it hit US bases in Kuwait and BahrainIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it struck US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in response to the latest wave of US strikes, in a statement published by state broadcaster IRIB.2h agoFour accused in Nuwara Eliya Physiotherapist murder case produced before court The four individuals arrested and remanded in connection with the murder of a female physiotherapist in Nuwara Eliya have been produced before the Nuwara Eliya Magistrate's Court again today (09).2h agoFour accused in Nuwara Eliya Physiotherapist murder case produced before court The four individuals arrested and remanded in connection with the murder of a female physiotherapist in Nuwara Eliya have been produced before the Nuwara Eliya Magistrate's Court again today (09).2h agoTrump says Iran conflict is not a ‘war’ but an effort to prevent nuclear weaponsUS President Donald Trump has claimed that the ongoing conflict with Iran is not a "war."2h agoTrump says Iran conflict is not a ‘war’ but an effort to prevent nuclear weaponsUS President Donald Trump has claimed that the ongoing conflict with Iran is not a "war."2h agoNEWS ALERT71 Colombo University students contract dengue; academic activities move onlineA total of 71 students of the University of Colombo have been diagnosed with dengue fever, while five students are currently receiving treatment after being admitted to hospital, Vice Chancellor Professor Indika Karunathilake said. 3h agoNEWS ALERT71 Colombo University students contract dengue; academic activities move onlineA total of 71 students of the University of Colombo have been diagnosed with dengue fever, while five students are currently receiving treatment after being admitted to hospital, Vice Chancellor Professor Indika Karunathilake said. 3h agoEl Niño risk prompts government to strengthen water management measuresThe government is taking the necessary steps to strengthen water management in anticipation of possible El Niño conditions in the coming months, the Minister Housing Construction and Water Supply, Susil Ranasinghe has stated.3h agoEl Niño risk prompts government to strengthen water management measuresThe government is taking the necessary steps to strengthen water management in anticipation of possible El Niño conditions in the coming months, the Minister Housing Construction and Water Supply, Susil Ranasinghe has stated.3h agoTyphoon Bavi churns towards Taiwan as China braces for landfallTyphoon Bavi churned southeast of Taiwan in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, its winds easing overnight to just shy of 200 kph (124 mph), as authorities urged residents to stock up on supplies and brace for what could be the most powerful typhoon since 2024. 4h agoTyphoon Bavi churns towards Taiwan as China braces for landfallTyphoon Bavi churned southeast of Taiwan in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, its winds easing overnight to just shy of 200 kph (124 mph), as authorities urged residents to stock up on supplies and brace for what could be the most powerful typhoon since 2024. 4h agoMore people seeking treatment for skin conditions, specialist saySkin diseases have emerged as a serious health concern, according to dermatology specialists.4h agoMore people seeking treatment for skin conditions, specialist saySkin diseases have emerged as a serious health concern, according to dermatology specialists.4h agoIran to bury Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei today in hometown amid US strikesIranians were preparing on Thursday to bury their slain leader Ali Khamenei in his hometown of Mashhad in northeast Iran, as new US strikes threatened to trigger a fresh escalation in the Middle East war.5h agoIran to bury Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei today in hometown amid US strikesIranians were preparing on Thursday to bury their slain leader Ali Khamenei in his hometown of Mashhad in northeast Iran, as new US strikes threatened to trigger a fresh escalation in the Middle East war.5h agoMP Ponnambalam requests Ramanathan Archchuna’s seat be changed in ParliamentAll Ceylon Tamil Congress Member of Parliament G.G. Ponnambalam has requested that the seating position of MP Ramanathan Archchuna in Parliament be changed, alleging that conduct of the Jaffna District Parliamentarian towards him has become disruptive.5h agoMP Ponnambalam requests Ramanathan Archchuna’s seat be changed in ParliamentAll Ceylon Tamil Congress Member of Parliament G.G. Ponnambalam has requested that the seating position of MP Ramanathan Archchuna in Parliament be changed, alleging that conduct of the Jaffna District Parliamentarian towards him has become disruptive.5h agoSeveral female inmates including foreign nationals relocated from Negombo PrisonA group of female inmates previously held at the Negombo Prison has been transferred to other correctional facilities, according to the Department of Prisons. 5h agoSeveral female inmates including foreign nationals relocated from Negombo PrisonA group of female inmates previously held at the Negombo Prison has been transferred to other correctional facilities, according to the Department of Prisons. 5h agoRear Admiral Buddhika Liyanagamage appointed as Deputy Chief of Staff of NavyRear Admiral Buddhika Liyanagamage has been appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy effective from July 01, 2026. 6h agoRear Admiral Buddhika Liyanagamage appointed as Deputy Chief of Staff of NavyRear Admiral Buddhika Liyanagamage has been appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy effective from July 01, 2026. 6h agoIndian national among inmates killed in Negombo Prison Clash An Indian national is among the inmates who died in clashes with the Negombo Prison on Monday (06), officials have stated.6h agoIndian national among inmates killed in Negombo Prison Clash An Indian national is among the inmates who died in clashes with the Negombo Prison on Monday (06), officials have stated.6h ago
