Sajith calls for urgent action as El Niño risk risesLeader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa stated that, with the probability of El Niño conditions reaching 100%, the government, the opposition and the entire population of 22 million must unite to effectively address the challenges posed by the extreme weather phenomenon.6m agoNEWS ALERTNamal Rajapaksa named suspect in SriLankan Airlines Airbus probeThe Attorney General’s Department has taken steps to name Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa as a suspect in a money laundering investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding the procurement of Airbus aircraft by SriLankan Airlines, according to sources familiar with the investigation.26m agoSLMC MP Abdul Wahid resigns from ParliamentNational List Member of Parliament M.S. Abdul Wahid has resigned from parliament, with effect from today (14). 27m agoSLMC MP Abdul Wahid resigns from ParliamentNational List Member of Parliament M.S. Abdul Wahid has resigned from parliament, with effect from today (14). 27m agoLocal Government Week to focus on community needs and servicesThe Local Government Week will commence across the island today (14), with the participation of local government institutions, the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Professor A.H.M.H. Abayarathna said.1h agoLocal Government Week to focus on community needs and servicesThe Local Government Week will commence across the island today (14), with the participation of local government institutions, the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Professor A.H.M.H. Abayarathna said.1h agoStray dogs blamed for 30% of road accidents, veterinary expert saysAround 30% of road accidents in the country are caused by dogs, according to Dr. Chamith Nanayakkara, the founder of the Association of Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal Population.1h agoStray dogs blamed for 30% of road accidents, veterinary expert saysAround 30% of road accidents in the country are caused by dogs, according to Dr. Chamith Nanayakkara, the founder of the Association of Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal Population.1h agoDuo arrested over Dehiwala hand grenade attackPolice have arrested two individuals suspected of being involved in a hand grenade attack on a house along Sirisangabo Mawatha in Dehiwala.1h agoDuo arrested over Dehiwala hand grenade attackPolice have arrested two individuals suspected of being involved in a hand grenade attack on a house along Sirisangabo Mawatha in Dehiwala.1h agoFuel price revision likely at end of September – Energy MinisterMinister of Energy Anura Karunathilaka stated that a revision of fuel prices is likely to take place at the end of September, considering the recent increase in global crude oil prices and the prevailing situation in the Middle East.2h agoFuel price revision likely at end of September – Energy MinisterMinister of Energy Anura Karunathilaka stated that a revision of fuel prices is likely to take place at the end of September, considering the recent increase in global crude oil prices and the prevailing situation in the Middle East.2h agoSeveral families affected as flash floods reported in Kandy District amid heavy rainfallDisaster Management Centre (DMC) Director Pradeep Kodippili stated that flash floods have been reported in a Divisional Secretariat (DS) division in the Kandy District following heavy rainfall.2h agoSeveral families affected as flash floods reported in Kandy District amid heavy rainfallDisaster Management Centre (DMC) Director Pradeep Kodippili stated that flash floods have been reported in a Divisional Secretariat (DS) division in the Kandy District following heavy rainfall.2h agoCaroline Jurie and Chula Padmendra acquitted in case over Mrs. Sri Lanka crown incidentThe Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the acquittal and release of defendants Caroline Jurie and Chula Padmendra, who were charged with forcibly removing the crown from and assaulting Pushpika De Silva, 3h agoCaroline Jurie and Chula Padmendra acquitted in case over Mrs. Sri Lanka crown incidentThe Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the acquittal and release of defendants Caroline Jurie and Chula Padmendra, who were charged with forcibly removing the crown from and assaulting Pushpika De Silva, 3h agoOnly 50 of 98 locomotives operational, Railway Dept report revealsThe Railway Department currently has only 50 operational locomotives, according to a report issued by the department. 3h agoOnly 50 of 98 locomotives operational, Railway Dept report revealsThe Railway Department currently has only 50 operational locomotives, according to a report issued by the department. 3h agoWater levels in Sri Lanka’s main reservoirs at 45% - Irrigation DeptAccording to the Irrigation Department, the water capacity currently stored in Sri Lanka’s main reservoirs stands at approximately 45%.4h agoWater levels in Sri Lanka’s main reservoirs at 45% - Irrigation DeptAccording to the Irrigation Department, the water capacity currently stored in Sri Lanka’s main reservoirs stands at approximately 45%.4h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightning in several provincesAn Amber advisory for severe lightning has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for the North Central, North Western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces, as well as the Ampara, Batticaloa and Mannar districts.5h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightning in several provincesAn Amber advisory for severe lightning has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for the North Central, North Western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces, as well as the Ampara, Batticaloa and Mannar districts.5h agoOver 2,100 Dengue cases reported in first 13 days of SeptemberThe National Dengue Control Unit says a total of 97,637 dengue cases have been reported in Sri Lanka so far this year. 5h agoOver 2,100 Dengue cases reported in first 13 days of SeptemberThe National Dengue Control Unit says a total of 97,637 dengue cases have been reported in Sri Lanka so far this year. 5h agoVeteran Sri Lankan artist Daya Nellampitiya passes away at 91Senior Sri Lankan artist, ‘Virindu’ vocalist, and veteran dance instructor Daya Nellampitiya has passed away at the age of 91.6h agoVeteran Sri Lankan artist Daya Nellampitiya passes away at 91Senior Sri Lankan artist, ‘Virindu’ vocalist, and veteran dance instructor Daya Nellampitiya has passed away at the age of 91.6h agoDiplomacy stumbles with postponement of meeting on Strait of Hormuz proposalMiddle East diplomacy appeared to falter heading into Monday with the postponement of a meeting between Iran and other Persian Gulf powers, while fresh attacks around the region's two most important oil transit routes deepened concern over global energy supplies. 7h agoDiplomacy stumbles with postponement of meeting on Strait of Hormuz proposalMiddle East diplomacy appeared to falter heading into Monday with the postponement of a meeting between Iran and other Persian Gulf powers, while fresh attacks around the region's two most important oil transit routes deepened concern over global energy supplies. 7h agoBlocks 1 & 2 of Yala National Park temporarily closed from todayBlocks 1 and 2 of the Yala National Park have been temporarily closed from today (14) due to the prevailing dry weather conditions, the Department of Wildlife Conservation and Forest Conservation said. 8h agoBlocks 1 & 2 of Yala National Park temporarily closed from todayBlocks 1 and 2 of the Yala National Park have been temporarily closed from today (14) due to the prevailing dry weather conditions, the Department of Wildlife Conservation and Forest Conservation said. 8h agoTrump says US could stay in Iran and keep oil, like Venezuela dealPresident Donald Trump suggested on Sunday the United States could stay in Iran and "keep the oil", drawing a parallel with a U.S. push to take control of a fifth of Venezuela's vast oil reserves. 8h agoTrump says US could stay in Iran and keep oil, like Venezuela dealPresident Donald Trump suggested on Sunday the United States could stay in Iran and "keep the oil", drawing a parallel with a U.S. push to take control of a fifth of Venezuela's vast oil reserves. 8h agoHeavy rainfall expected in parts of the islandDue to a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, cloudy skies are expected over the Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Uva provinces, with showers or thundershowers occurring at times, today (14), the Department of Meteorology said. 9h agoHeavy rainfall expected in parts of the islandDue to a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, cloudy skies are expected over the Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Uva provinces, with showers or thundershowers occurring at times, today (14), the Department of Meteorology said. 9h agoOil prices jump more than 2% after new strikes on Saudi, Strait of HormuzOil prices jumped more than 2% on Monday, after new Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and Iranian attacks on ships in the Gulf compounded supply concerns following the closure of a key Saudi oil pipeline. 9h agoOil prices jump more than 2% after new strikes on Saudi, Strait of HormuzOil prices jumped more than 2% on Monday, after new Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and Iranian attacks on ships in the Gulf compounded supply concerns following the closure of a key Saudi oil pipeline. 9h agoUgandan national arrested with cocaine haul worth over Rs. 50 mln at BIAA Ugandan national has been arrested by officers of the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Unit for allegedly attempting to smuggle cocaine worth more than Rs. 50 million into Sri Lanka by swallowing around 90 capsules containing the drug. 9h agoUgandan national arrested with cocaine haul worth over Rs. 50 mln at BIAA Ugandan national has been arrested by officers of the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Unit for allegedly attempting to smuggle cocaine worth more than Rs. 50 million into Sri Lanka by swallowing around 90 capsules containing the drug. 9h ago
