NEWS ALERTSix arrested during cost-of-living protest granted bailSix individuals who were arrested while participating in a protest organized by the People’s Struggle Movement have been granted bail.26m agoWarm weather advisory issued for several areasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level warm weather advisory for several parts of the country, warning of increased heat conditions during the daytime tomorrow (05).32m agoIndians protest election chief as police probe harassment claimsIndians rallied for a third day on Sunday (Oct 4) demanding the election commission chief's resignation, while police launched an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against officers during protests in New Delhi a day earlier.53m agoIndians protest election chief as police probe harassment claimsIndians rallied for a third day on Sunday (Oct 4) demanding the election commission chief's resignation, while police launched an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against officers during protests in New Delhi a day earlier.53m agoSri Lanka records slight decline in tourist arrivals in SeptemberSri Lanka has recorded a slight decline in foreign tourist arrivals in September 2026, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).1h agoSri Lanka records slight decline in tourist arrivals in SeptemberSri Lanka has recorded a slight decline in foreign tourist arrivals in September 2026, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).1h agoNEWS ALERTGalagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero remanded until tomorrowThe General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) organization, Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero has been remanded until tomorrow.1h agoNEWS ALERTGalagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero remanded until tomorrowThe General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) organization, Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero has been remanded until tomorrow.1h agoNEWS ALERTLitro gas prices to remain unchanged for October Litro Gas Lanka Limited has announced that it has decided not to revise the price of LP gas cylinders for the month of October 2026.2h agoNEWS ALERTLitro gas prices to remain unchanged for October Litro Gas Lanka Limited has announced that it has decided not to revise the price of LP gas cylinders for the month of October 2026.2h agoPolice urge drivers to exercise extreme caution amid heavy rainPolice have urged drivers to exercise extreme caution when travelling along the Hatton–Nuwara Eliya and Hatton–Colombo main roads as heavy rainfall continues to affect the central hills.2h agoPolice urge drivers to exercise extreme caution amid heavy rainPolice have urged drivers to exercise extreme caution when travelling along the Hatton–Nuwara Eliya and Hatton–Colombo main roads as heavy rainfall continues to affect the central hills.2h agoPhilippines arrests 244 foreign workers in online scam crackdownPhilippines authorities have arrested more than 200 foreign workers in the country's largest crackdown on illegal online gaming operators this year, the immigration bureau said.2h agoPhilippines arrests 244 foreign workers in online scam crackdownPhilippines authorities have arrested more than 200 foreign workers in the country's largest crackdown on illegal online gaming operators this year, the immigration bureau said.2h agoDistrict anti-trafficking forums to strengthen response to human traffickingThe establishment of District Anti-Trafficking Forums emerged as a key focus at a stakeholder meeting of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF), held at the Ministry of Defence.2h agoDistrict anti-trafficking forums to strengthen response to human traffickingThe establishment of District Anti-Trafficking Forums emerged as a key focus at a stakeholder meeting of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF), held at the Ministry of Defence.2h agoRare tornado rips through Australia townA tornado ripped through an Australian town, sending outdoor furniture flying and prompting cries of disbelief from passers-by. 2h agoRare tornado rips through Australia townA tornado ripped through an Australian town, sending outdoor furniture flying and prompting cries of disbelief from passers-by. 2h agoSix arrested at cost-of-living protest produced before courtSix individuals arrested while being part of a protest organized by the People’s Struggle Movement have been brought before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (4).2h agoSix arrested at cost-of-living protest produced before courtSix individuals arrested while being part of a protest organized by the People’s Struggle Movement have been brought before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (4).2h agoOver 4,300 people affected by adverse weather conditions across Sri Lanka A total of 4,360 people have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country.3h agoOver 4,300 people affected by adverse weather conditions across Sri Lanka A total of 4,360 people have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country.3h agoPistol concealed inside grave recovered in Ganemulla following questioning of ‘Konda Ranjii’Police have recovered a pistol that had been concealed inside a grave at a cemetery in Ganemulla, based on information revealed during the questioning of a suspect known as ‘Konda Ranjii’. 3h agoPistol concealed inside grave recovered in Ganemulla following questioning of ‘Konda Ranjii’Police have recovered a pistol that had been concealed inside a grave at a cemetery in Ganemulla, based on information revealed during the questioning of a suspect known as ‘Konda Ranjii’. 3h agoSri Lanka’s unemployment rate rises to 4% in Q2 2026Sri Lanka’s unemployment rate increased to 4% in the second quarter of 2026, according to the Department of Census and Statistics.3h agoSri Lanka’s unemployment rate rises to 4% in Q2 2026Sri Lanka’s unemployment rate increased to 4% in the second quarter of 2026, according to the Department of Census and Statistics.3h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTGnanasara Thero produced before courtThe General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero who was arrested by police yesterday (03) following the issuance of an open warrant has been brought before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.3h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTGnanasara Thero produced before courtThe General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero who was arrested by police yesterday (03) following the issuance of an open warrant has been brought before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.3h agoDengue death toll rises to 78 as cases surpass 100,000 in Sri LankaThe number of dengue-related deaths reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has risen to 78. 4h agoDengue death toll rises to 78 as cases surpass 100,000 in Sri LankaThe number of dengue-related deaths reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has risen to 78. 4h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightningAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the North-Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Western and North Central provinces and Galle, Matara and Mannar districts.5h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightningAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the North-Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Western and North Central provinces and Galle, Matara and Mannar districts.5h agoNine Indian fishermen arrested for illegal poaching brought to KKS HarbourA total of nine Indian fishermen and their fishing boat, apprehended by the Sri Lanka Navy for engaging in illegal fishing south of Delft Island, Jaffna, were brought to Kankesanthurai Harbour this morning (04).5h agoNine Indian fishermen arrested for illegal poaching brought to KKS HarbourA total of nine Indian fishermen and their fishing boat, apprehended by the Sri Lanka Navy for engaging in illegal fishing south of Delft Island, Jaffna, were brought to Kankesanthurai Harbour this morning (04).5h agoSri Lanka’s fuel import expenditure rises 61% compared to last year – CBSLSri Lanka has spent USD 4,072.1 million on fuel imports during the first eight months of 2026, from January to August, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). 5h agoSri Lanka’s fuel import expenditure rises 61% compared to last year – CBSLSri Lanka has spent USD 4,072.1 million on fuel imports during the first eight months of 2026, from January to August, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). 5h agoWoman arrested with over 500g of ‘Ice’ in KotahenaA woman has been arrested with ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) in the Madampitiya area of Kotahena. 6h agoWoman arrested with over 500g of ‘Ice’ in KotahenaA woman has been arrested with ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) in the Madampitiya area of Kotahena. 6h ago
