Indians aboard Turkish ship attacked by Russian drones, captain killed: ZelenskyA Russian drone strike on a civilian vessel in Black Sea on Monday killed the ship’s captain, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said, adding that Indian and an Azerbaijani citizens were also on board the ship. 12m agoAt least 22 dead after two boats collide on Congo river, official saysAt least 22 people have died after two boats collided on the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of Congo, an official said. 22m agoNEWS ALERTShiranthi Rajapaksa informed to appear before FCID on Oct. 13 - policeFormer First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who returned to Sri Lanka last night, has been informed to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) on October 13, according to police.26m agoNEWS ALERTShiranthi Rajapaksa informed to appear before FCID on Oct. 13 - policeFormer First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who returned to Sri Lanka last night, has been informed to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) on October 13, according to police.26m agoEight Indian nationals arrested over online gambling in ThalawathugodaEight Indian nationals have been arrested by officers of the Thalangama Police for allegedly engaging in illegal online gambling for money. 1h agoEight Indian nationals arrested over online gambling in ThalawathugodaEight Indian nationals have been arrested by officers of the Thalangama Police for allegedly engaging in illegal online gambling for money. 1h agoBridge collapse disrupts traffic on Galaha–Deltota RoadTraffic on the Galaha–Deltota Road has been completely disrupted after a section of a bridge in the Deltota area collapsed amid heavy rainfall. 1h agoBridge collapse disrupts traffic on Galaha–Deltota RoadTraffic on the Galaha–Deltota Road has been completely disrupted after a section of a bridge in the Deltota area collapsed amid heavy rainfall. 1h agoSigning of SJB no-confidence motion against Speaker to commence todayThe Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has decided to submit a no-confidence motion against Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, this Friday (09). 1h agoSigning of SJB no-confidence motion against Speaker to commence todayThe Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has decided to submit a no-confidence motion against Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, this Friday (09). 1h agoPrivate fuel distributors urged to maintain uninterrupted fuel suppliesThe Ministry of Energy has decided to instruct private fuel distribution companies to ensure the uninterrupted distribution of fuel. 1h agoPrivate fuel distributors urged to maintain uninterrupted fuel suppliesThe Ministry of Energy has decided to instruct private fuel distribution companies to ensure the uninterrupted distribution of fuel. 1h agoNew York declares first US measles disaster emergency since 2025 surgeNew York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on Monday over a measles outbreak, the first such declaration by a U.S. state since cases began surging in 2025. 1h agoNew York declares first US measles disaster emergency since 2025 surgeNew York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on Monday over a measles outbreak, the first such declaration by a U.S. state since cases began surging in 2025. 1h agoYemen's Houthis claim strikes on multiple Saudi targets, Saudi-led coalition says foiled Red Sea plotYemen's Houthi group said late Monday that it struck airports, an oil facility and military sites across Saudi Arabia with missiles and drones, while the Saudi-led coalition said it foiled a Houthi plot targeting southern Red Sea waterways. 2h agoYemen's Houthis claim strikes on multiple Saudi targets, Saudi-led coalition says foiled Red Sea plotYemen's Houthi group said late Monday that it struck airports, an oil facility and military sites across Saudi Arabia with missiles and drones, while the Saudi-led coalition said it foiled a Houthi plot targeting southern Red Sea waterways. 2h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTFormer CMC councillor Mahinda Kahandagama arrestedFormer Colombo Municipal Councillor Mahinda Kahandagama and another person have been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) on charges of drug trafficking, Police said. 2h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTFormer CMC councillor Mahinda Kahandagama arrestedFormer Colombo Municipal Councillor Mahinda Kahandagama and another person have been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) on charges of drug trafficking, Police said. 2h agoTrump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF FairfordPresident Donald Trump has said the US moved its bombers out of RAF Fairford because of "some threats" to the base. 3h agoTrump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF FairfordPresident Donald Trump has said the US moved its bombers out of RAF Fairford because of "some threats" to the base. 3h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the islandShowers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western and Southern provinces and in Anuradhapura and Mannar districts after 1.00 p.m, today (06), the Department of Meteorology said. 3h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the islandShowers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western and Southern provinces and in Anuradhapura and Mannar districts after 1.00 p.m, today (06), the Department of Meteorology said. 3h agoNEWS ALERTFormer First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa returns to Sri LankaFormer First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has reportedly returned to the island a short while ago. 9h agoNEWS ALERTFormer First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa returns to Sri LankaFormer First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has reportedly returned to the island a short while ago. 9h agoSJB to submit no-confidence motion against Speaker this weekThe Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) says it expects to submit a no-confidence motion against Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne during this week. 10h agoSJB to submit no-confidence motion against Speaker this weekThe Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) says it expects to submit a no-confidence motion against Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne during this week. 10h agoAt Oct 7 memorial, Netanyahu says will be no Hamas rule in GazaIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Oct 5) vowed there would be no Hamas rule in Gaza as he attended a memorial event marking three years since the militant group's Oct 7, 2023 attack.10h agoAt Oct 7 memorial, Netanyahu says will be no Hamas rule in GazaIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Oct 5) vowed there would be no Hamas rule in Gaza as he attended a memorial event marking three years since the militant group's Oct 7, 2023 attack.10h agoGovt. should provide relief instead of burdening public - Opposition Leader Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says the present government should focus on providing relief to the public instead of continuing agreements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a manner that places further burdens on the people.11h agoGovt. should provide relief instead of burdening public - Opposition Leader Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says the present government should focus on providing relief to the public instead of continuing agreements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a manner that places further burdens on the people.11h agoLandslide warning issued for several areas extended The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has extended the landslide early warning issued for several areas in five districts.12h agoLandslide warning issued for several areas extended The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has extended the landslide early warning issued for several areas in five districts.12h agoUK insists RAF Fairford base is safe after US withdraws bombersDowning Street has insisted RAF Fairford is safe, after the US withdrew all of its bombers from the military base.12h agoUK insists RAF Fairford base is safe after US withdraws bombersDowning Street has insisted RAF Fairford is safe, after the US withdrew all of its bombers from the military base.12h agoAir Chief Marshal Kolitha Gunathilake appointed KDU ChancellorPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Air Chief Marshal Kolitha A. Gunathilake (Retd.) as the new Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU).13h agoAir Chief Marshal Kolitha Gunathilake appointed KDU ChancellorPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Air Chief Marshal Kolitha A. Gunathilake (Retd.) as the new Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU).13h agoFuel dealers warn of possible shortages amid supply restrictionsFuel distributors have warned that shortages could emerge in the country if the ongoing issue concerning fuel pricing and supply is not resolved.14h agoFuel dealers warn of possible shortages amid supply restrictionsFuel distributors have warned that shortages could emerge in the country if the ongoing issue concerning fuel pricing and supply is not resolved.14h ago
