Iran will halt attacks as long as US maintains pause, Iranian source saysIran will halt its own attacks as long as the United States maintains its latest pause on air strikes, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Sunday, after President Donald Trump abruptly called off his two-week-old bombing campaign.48m agoDry spell intensifies across Sri Lanka amid El Niño warningThe ongoing El Niño weather pattern is intensifying hot and dry conditions across Sri Lanka, severely impacting water resources, agriculture, and hydropower reservoirs as the country grapples with a prolonged lack of rainfall.1h agoCoast Guard to lead national drowning prevention frameworkA progress review meeting on the formulation of a comprehensive National Mechanism for Drowning Prevention and Lifesaving was held at the Parliament Complex.2h agoCoast Guard to lead national drowning prevention frameworkA progress review meeting on the formulation of a comprehensive National Mechanism for Drowning Prevention and Lifesaving was held at the Parliament Complex.2h agoOil tanker explodes in Strait of Hormuz after hitting naval mine: Iranian mediaAn oil tanker exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a naval mine when it deviated from a navigation route designated by Iran, Iranian media reported Sunday.2h agoOil tanker explodes in Strait of Hormuz after hitting naval mine: Iranian mediaAn oil tanker exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a naval mine when it deviated from a navigation route designated by Iran, Iranian media reported Sunday.2h agoUS Embassy launches public health program to support Sri Lanka’s dengue responseThe United States has launched a public health pest control and vector-borne disease response program in Sri Lanka to help strengthen the country’s efforts to combat a major nationwide dengue outbreak.3h agoUS Embassy launches public health program to support Sri Lanka’s dengue responseThe United States has launched a public health pest control and vector-borne disease response program in Sri Lanka to help strengthen the country’s efforts to combat a major nationwide dengue outbreak.3h agoIsraeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians sayIsraeli settlers have set fire to two mosques, as well as cars and agricultural land in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials say, as tensions in the territory continue to flare.3h agoIsraeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians sayIsraeli settlers have set fire to two mosques, as well as cars and agricultural land in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials say, as tensions in the territory continue to flare.3h agoStricter animal protection laws proposed under new welfare billA new Animal Welfare Bill has been introduced with proposals to strengthen laws protecting animals and prevent acts of cruelty in Sri Lanka.4h agoStricter animal protection laws proposed under new welfare billA new Animal Welfare Bill has been introduced with proposals to strengthen laws protecting animals and prevent acts of cruelty in Sri Lanka.4h agoNEWS ALERTPolice recommends dropping Kavadi segment from Devinuwara PeraheraThe Kavadi dance segment has been removed from this year’s annual procession of the Devinuwara Uthpalawanna Sri Vishnu Maha Devalaya following security concerns raised over a reported dispute involving organised criminal groups.4h agoNEWS ALERTPolice recommends dropping Kavadi segment from Devinuwara PeraheraThe Kavadi dance segment has been removed from this year’s annual procession of the Devinuwara Uthpalawanna Sri Vishnu Maha Devalaya following security concerns raised over a reported dispute involving organised criminal groups.4h agoPolice discover decomposed body in Karapitiya residenceThe decomposed body of a 58-year-old man has been discovered inside a bathroom of a house in Karapitiya, Galle.4h agoPolice discover decomposed body in Karapitiya residenceThe decomposed body of a 58-year-old man has been discovered inside a bathroom of a house in Karapitiya, Galle.4h agoTourist arrivals in July top 138,000A total of 138,730 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in the month of July, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows.5h agoTourist arrivals in July top 138,000A total of 138,730 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in the month of July, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows.5h ago18-year-old monk dies after drowning in Kirindi OyaAn 18-year-old monk has died after drowning while bathing in the Kirindi Oya in the Thelulla area, in Wellawaya.5h ago18-year-old monk dies after drowning in Kirindi OyaAn 18-year-old monk has died after drowning while bathing in the Kirindi Oya in the Thelulla area, in Wellawaya.5h ago258 fires reported in Colombo and suburbs so far this yearA total of 258 fire incidents have been reported in Colombo and its suburbs from January to date, the Colombo Fire Service Department said.6h ago258 fires reported in Colombo and suburbs so far this yearA total of 258 fire incidents have been reported in Colombo and its suburbs from January to date, the Colombo Fire Service Department said.6h agoMore than 300,000 flee wildfires in France and SpainFirefighters are struggling to contain wildfires in south-west France as strong winds push flames towards the city of Bordeaux, with one official saying they “are far from having the fire under control.”6h agoMore than 300,000 flee wildfires in France and SpainFirefighters are struggling to contain wildfires in south-west France as strong winds push flames towards the city of Bordeaux, with one official saying they “are far from having the fire under control.”6h agoRs. 500,000 fine for selling imported rice above government-controlled priceA retail outlet in Akmeemana, Galle, has been fined Rs. 500,000 for selling imported Keeri Samba rice above the maximum retail price set by the government.6h agoRs. 500,000 fine for selling imported rice above government-controlled priceA retail outlet in Akmeemana, Galle, has been fined Rs. 500,000 for selling imported Keeri Samba rice above the maximum retail price set by the government.6h agoPolice Sub-Inspector suspended over alleged misconduct while on dutyA Sub-Inspector attached to the Wathupitiwala Export Processing Zone Police Post has been suspended over allegations of misconduct while on duty and making threatening remarks towards members of the public.6h agoPolice Sub-Inspector suspended over alleged misconduct while on dutyA Sub-Inspector attached to the Wathupitiwala Export Processing Zone Police Post has been suspended over allegations of misconduct while on duty and making threatening remarks towards members of the public.6h agoElla tourist hotel fined Rs. 1 million for overpricing bottled waterThe Bandarawela Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 1 million on a tourist establishment in Ella after finding the owner of the business guilty of selling bottled drinking water above the government-approved price.7h agoElla tourist hotel fined Rs. 1 million for overpricing bottled waterThe Bandarawela Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 1 million on a tourist establishment in Ella after finding the owner of the business guilty of selling bottled drinking water above the government-approved price.7h agoPolice suspect underworld feud behind Bellanwila murderNew details have emerged regarding the shooting incident that occurred last night (25) in Bellanwila.7h agoPolice suspect underworld feud behind Bellanwila murderNew details have emerged regarding the shooting incident that occurred last night (25) in Bellanwila.7h agoCabinet paper to be drafted on extending judges' retirement age: Justice MinisterMinister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara says he has been instructed to prepare a Cabinet paper on a proposal to extend the retirement age of superior court judges.7h agoCabinet paper to be drafted on extending judges' retirement age: Justice MinisterMinister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara says he has been instructed to prepare a Cabinet paper on a proposal to extend the retirement age of superior court judges.7h agoMandatory 5,000 km roadworthiness checks introduced for passenger busesAll passenger transport buses will be required to undergo a mandatory roadworthiness inspection after every 5,000 kilometres of operation, the National Council for Road Safety has announced.7h agoMandatory 5,000 km roadworthiness checks introduced for passenger busesAll passenger transport buses will be required to undergo a mandatory roadworthiness inspection after every 5,000 kilometres of operation, the National Council for Road Safety has announced.7h agoChief Inspector arrested after alleged hit-and-run incidents that injured two womenA Chief Inspector of Police serving as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Special Investigation Unit of the Homagama Senior Superintendent of Police Division has been arrested by Meegoda Police for allegedly being involved in two separate hit-and-run incidents...8h agoChief Inspector arrested after alleged hit-and-run incidents that injured two womenA Chief Inspector of Police serving as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Special Investigation Unit of the Homagama Senior Superintendent of Police Division has been arrested by Meegoda Police for allegedly being involved in two separate hit-and-run incidents...8h ago
