Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina says ban on her party should be liftedBangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Wednesday that a ban on her Awami League party should be lifted and reiterated that she would return to her country in December, challenging the new government of her rival Bangladesh Nationalist Party.2h agoNEWS ALERTIran and Oman reach understanding on coordinates of route through Hormuz, Iran ministry saysIran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, and a joint announcement is being finalised, provided certain third parties did not interfere, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Wednesday.2h agoGovt to launch two-year national dengue eradication programme - Health Minister Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has stated that a planned and targeted national programme should be implemented with the aim of eradicating dengue within the next two years.3h agoGovt to launch two-year national dengue eradication programme - Health Minister Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has stated that a planned and targeted national programme should be implemented with the aim of eradicating dengue within the next two years.3h agoOver 16,000 affected by adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has reported that a total of 16,345 individuals from 4,151 families have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country.3h agoOver 16,000 affected by adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has reported that a total of 16,345 individuals from 4,151 families have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country.3h agoStrong El Niño could push 49 million more people into acute hunger, UN agency saysA powerful El Niño weather event could push an additional nearly 49 million people into acute food insecurity across some of the world's most vulnerable regions by the end of next year, the World Food Programme said on Wednesday.4h agoStrong El Niño could push 49 million more people into acute hunger, UN agency saysA powerful El Niño weather event could push an additional nearly 49 million people into acute food insecurity across some of the world's most vulnerable regions by the end of next year, the World Food Programme said on Wednesday.4h agoPM Harini and Indian Foreign Secretary discuss bilateral cooperation in educationPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has met with the Foreign Secretary of the Government of India, Vikram Misri, and the accompanying delegation today (5) at Temple Trees.5h agoPM Harini and Indian Foreign Secretary discuss bilateral cooperation in educationPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has met with the Foreign Secretary of the Government of India, Vikram Misri, and the accompanying delegation today (5) at Temple Trees.5h ago5-hour water cut in several areas of Kandy tomorrowThe National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that a five-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas of Kandy tomorrow (06) due to essential maintenance work.5h ago5-hour water cut in several areas of Kandy tomorrowThe National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that a five-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas of Kandy tomorrow (06) due to essential maintenance work.5h agoSri Lanka blocks 24 major online betting sites amid illegal gambling crackdownSri Lanka has blocked access to some of the world’s largest online betting sites as part of a crackdown on unauthorised gambling, the Digital Economy Ministry said on Wednesday (Aug 5).6h agoSri Lanka blocks 24 major online betting sites amid illegal gambling crackdownSri Lanka has blocked access to some of the world’s largest online betting sites as part of a crackdown on unauthorised gambling, the Digital Economy Ministry said on Wednesday (Aug 5).6h agoNEWS ALERTDr. Harsha Suranga Fernando appointed new Central Province Governor Retired public health specialist, Dr. Harsha Suranga Fernando, has taken oath as the new Governor of Central Province before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (05).6h agoNEWS ALERTDr. Harsha Suranga Fernando appointed new Central Province Governor Retired public health specialist, Dr. Harsha Suranga Fernando, has taken oath as the new Governor of Central Province before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (05).6h agoNew Army Commander calls on President Anura KumaraLieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne, who has been appointed as the 26th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, has met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (05).7h agoNew Army Commander calls on President Anura KumaraLieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne, who has been appointed as the 26th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, has met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (05).7h agoOver 450 pharmacies islandwide raided so far this year - CAAThe Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has conducted raids on a total of 471 pharmacies islandwide so far this year as part of special operations to ensure consumer health safety, resulting in fines exceeding Rs. 2.2 million.7h agoOver 450 pharmacies islandwide raided so far this year - CAAThe Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has conducted raids on a total of 471 pharmacies islandwide so far this year as part of special operations to ensure consumer health safety, resulting in fines exceeding Rs. 2.2 million.7h agoNEWS ALERTEx-Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam remandedFormer Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been remanded until August 18, 2026.8h agoNEWS ALERTEx-Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam remandedFormer Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been remanded until August 18, 2026.8h agoNEWS ALERTIndia Foreign Secretary calls on Sri Lanka President, review key bilateral projects Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo today (05). 8h agoNEWS ALERTIndia Foreign Secretary calls on Sri Lanka President, review key bilateral projects Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo today (05). 8h agoSri Lanka opens honorary consulate in Cambodia to boost trade and tourismSri Lanka has officially inaugurated its Honorary Consulate in Cambodia, with officials from both countries stating that the new office will strengthen trade, investment, tourism and diplomatic ties, while providing consular services for Sri Lankan nationals.9h agoSri Lanka opens honorary consulate in Cambodia to boost trade and tourismSri Lanka has officially inaugurated its Honorary Consulate in Cambodia, with officials from both countries stating that the new office will strengthen trade, investment, tourism and diplomatic ties, while providing consular services for Sri Lankan nationals.9h agoSea areas from Puttalam to Hambantota cleared for fishing as weather improvesThe Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has granted approval to resume fishing activities from Puttalam to Hambantota, following an improvement in prevailing weather conditions.9h agoSea areas from Puttalam to Hambantota cleared for fishing as weather improvesThe Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has granted approval to resume fishing activities from Puttalam to Hambantota, following an improvement in prevailing weather conditions.9h agoUN Assistant Secretary General and UNDP Asia Pacific Chief pledges further assistance for Sri Lanka The UN Assistant Secretary-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Kanni Wignaraja, has called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath, during an official mission to Sri Lanka. 9h agoUN Assistant Secretary General and UNDP Asia Pacific Chief pledges further assistance for Sri Lanka The UN Assistant Secretary-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Kanni Wignaraja, has called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath, during an official mission to Sri Lanka. 9h agoShowers over 100 mm expected tomorrow as southwest monsoon intensifiesThe Department of Meteorology has warned that showers exceeding 100 millimetres are likely in several areas tomorrow with the southwest monsoon intensifying over the island.10h agoShowers over 100 mm expected tomorrow as southwest monsoon intensifiesThe Department of Meteorology has warned that showers exceeding 100 millimetres are likely in several areas tomorrow with the southwest monsoon intensifying over the island.10h agoHeroin inside rice parcel: 2 arrested over attempt to smuggle drugs into Kalutara PrisonAnguruwatota Police officers have thwarted an alleged attempt to smuggle drugs into the Kalutara Prison, following the arrest of two suspects on a motorcycle at a police checkpoint on the Millaniya-Batagoda Road.10h agoHeroin inside rice parcel: 2 arrested over attempt to smuggle drugs into Kalutara PrisonAnguruwatota Police officers have thwarted an alleged attempt to smuggle drugs into the Kalutara Prison, following the arrest of two suspects on a motorcycle at a police checkpoint on the Millaniya-Batagoda Road.10h agoMinor flood warning issued for low-lying areas along Mahaweli RiverThe Irrigation Department has issued a minor flood warning for low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River, with a possible risk of flooding within the next 24 hours. 10h agoMinor flood warning issued for low-lying areas along Mahaweli RiverThe Irrigation Department has issued a minor flood warning for low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River, with a possible risk of flooding within the next 24 hours. 10h agoIndia’s Foreign Secretary holds talks with Foreign Minister Vijitha HerathThe Foreign Secretary of India, Vikram Misri met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath in Colombo for a round of discussions today (05).10h agoIndia’s Foreign Secretary holds talks with Foreign Minister Vijitha HerathThe Foreign Secretary of India, Vikram Misri met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath in Colombo for a round of discussions today (05).10h ago
