Kenya confirms second Ebola case - a relative of the first victimKenya has confirmed a second case of Ebola, 10 days after a businessman died of the virus after he had travelled to the East African nation from the Democratic Republic of Congo.46m agoRise in influenza cases observed in Sri Lanka, health officials sayThe Epidemiology Unit says an increase in influenza cases has been observed in Sri Lanka in recent weeks.52m agoItalian national dies after being struck by train in NegomboA 76-year-old Italian national has succumbed after being hit by a train at Kattuwa Railway Station in Negombo, police said.1h agoItalian national dies after being struck by train in NegomboA 76-year-old Italian national has succumbed after being hit by a train at Kattuwa Railway Station in Negombo, police said.1h agoSuspect wanted over murder arrested in IngiriyaA suspect wanted in connection with a murder has been arrested by the Ingiriya Police.2h agoSuspect wanted over murder arrested in IngiriyaA suspect wanted in connection with a murder has been arrested by the Ingiriya Police.2h agoMusk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speedsElon Musk has suggested that the US government may be behind restrictions on the speed at which some of Ukraine's weapons can travel and stay connected to SpaceX's Starlink internet network. 2h agoMusk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speedsElon Musk has suggested that the US government may be behind restrictions on the speed at which some of Ukraine's weapons can travel and stay connected to SpaceX's Starlink internet network. 2h agoHeavy rainfall expected in parts of the island todayShowers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m, today (15), the Department of Meteorology said.2h agoHeavy rainfall expected in parts of the island todayShowers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m, today (15), the Department of Meteorology said.2h agoMarch demanding Gnanasara Thero’s release to conclude in Colombo todayThe “Justice for the Robe – National Pledge Offering and Freedom March,” organised under the leadership of the Maha Sangha calling for the release of Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, is scheduled to reach Colombo today (15), marking the conclusion of the march.2h agoMarch demanding Gnanasara Thero’s release to conclude in Colombo todayThe “Justice for the Robe – National Pledge Offering and Freedom March,” organised under the leadership of the Maha Sangha calling for the release of Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, is scheduled to reach Colombo today (15), marking the conclusion of the march.2h agoNetanyahu says he is not seeking to attack Iran again before Israel electionIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that he was not in favour of a preemptive strike against Iran before Israel's October 27 election but also warned Tehran and its proxies against striking Israel.2h agoNetanyahu says he is not seeking to attack Iran again before Israel electionIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that he was not in favour of a preemptive strike against Iran before Israel's October 27 election but also warned Tehran and its proxies against striking Israel.2h agoTwo spill gates of Daduru Oya Reservoir openedDue to heavy rainfall currently being received in the Daduru Oya river basin and catchment areas, two spill gates of the Daduru Oya Reservoir have been opened by one foot each to regulate the inflow of water, according to the Irrigation Department.10h agoTwo spill gates of Daduru Oya Reservoir openedDue to heavy rainfall currently being received in the Daduru Oya river basin and catchment areas, two spill gates of the Daduru Oya Reservoir have been opened by one foot each to regulate the inflow of water, according to the Irrigation Department.10h agoYemen's Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hitYemen's Houthis vowed on Wednesday to press on with attacks on airports and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, a day after a strike that sources said caused extensive damage to the headquarters of oil giant Saudi Aramco.11h agoYemen's Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hitYemen's Houthis vowed on Wednesday to press on with attacks on airports and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, a day after a strike that sources said caused extensive damage to the headquarters of oil giant Saudi Aramco.11h agoSri Lanka to host inaugural BIMSTEC Health Ministers’ Meeting in NovemberSri Lanka is to host the inaugural BIMSTEC Health Ministers’ Meeting and the BIMSTEC Health Secretaries’ Meeting in November, to advance cooperation on pandemic preparedness and the One Health approach, according to Acting Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra. 12h agoSri Lanka to host inaugural BIMSTEC Health Ministers’ Meeting in NovemberSri Lanka is to host the inaugural BIMSTEC Health Ministers’ Meeting and the BIMSTEC Health Secretaries’ Meeting in November, to advance cooperation on pandemic preparedness and the One Health approach, according to Acting Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra. 12h ago‘Matter of immense joy’ that Saudi Supreme Court overturned Anojan’s death sentence – SajithSri Lanka’s Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says it is a matter of immense joy to learn that the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has taken steps to overturn the death sentence imposed on Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa, who was sentenced to death by a Saudi court. 13h ago‘Matter of immense joy’ that Saudi Supreme Court overturned Anojan’s death sentence – SajithSri Lanka’s Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says it is a matter of immense joy to learn that the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has taken steps to overturn the death sentence imposed on Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa, who was sentenced to death by a Saudi court. 13h agoNEWS ALERTBuddhist monks taken outside prison to be permitted to wear monastic robesMinister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara says that according to the recommendations of the interim committee report, a Buddhist monk who is taken outside the prison is permitted to wear his monastic robe, unless the chapter to which he belongs objects to it.15h agoNEWS ALERTBuddhist monks taken outside prison to be permitted to wear monastic robesMinister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara says that according to the recommendations of the interim committee report, a Buddhist monk who is taken outside the prison is permitted to wear his monastic robe, unless the chapter to which he belongs objects to it.15h agoRussian strikes leave 600,000 without power in Ukraine, Zelensky saysAt least 600,000 people across Ukraine are now without electricity after deadly overnight Russian missile and drone strikes, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.16h agoRussian strikes leave 600,000 without power in Ukraine, Zelensky saysAt least 600,000 people across Ukraine are now without electricity after deadly overnight Russian missile and drone strikes, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.16h agoFire breaks out at apartment complex in BambalapitiyaA fire has broken out this afternoon (14) in an apartment on the fourth floor of a residential apartment complex located in the Castle Lane area of Bambalapitiya.16h agoFire breaks out at apartment complex in BambalapitiyaA fire has broken out this afternoon (14) in an apartment on the fourth floor of a residential apartment complex located in the Castle Lane area of Bambalapitiya.16h agoNEWS ALERTASPI falls below 20,000 points for first time since August 2025The Colombo Stock Exchange’s (CSE) All Share Price Index (ASPI) fell below the 20,000-points mark today (14) for the first time since August 14, 2025, declining by 281.42 points to close at 19,796.06. 16h agoNEWS ALERTASPI falls below 20,000 points for first time since August 2025The Colombo Stock Exchange’s (CSE) All Share Price Index (ASPI) fell below the 20,000-points mark today (14) for the first time since August 14, 2025, declining by 281.42 points to close at 19,796.06. 16h agoInterim report on amendments to prison regulations handed over to President’s SecretaryThe interim report of the special committee appointed to update the rules, regulations and standing orders made under the Prisons Ordinance was handed over to the Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake this morning (14) at the Presidential Secretariat.17h agoInterim report on amendments to prison regulations handed over to President’s SecretaryThe interim report of the special committee appointed to update the rules, regulations and standing orders made under the Prisons Ordinance was handed over to the Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake this morning (14) at the Presidential Secretariat.17h agoPresident welcomes Saudi court decision to set aside Anojan Sivarasa’s death sentencePresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has welcomed the decision by the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia to set aside the death sentence imposed on Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa.18h agoPresident welcomes Saudi court decision to set aside Anojan Sivarasa’s death sentencePresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has welcomed the decision by the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia to set aside the death sentence imposed on Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa.18h agoNEWS ALERTSri Lanka Customs achieves 2026 revenue target ahead of schedule Sri Lanka Customs has announced that it has achieved its 2026 revenue target of Rs. 2,207 billion by October 13, 2026. 18h agoNEWS ALERTSri Lanka Customs achieves 2026 revenue target ahead of schedule Sri Lanka Customs has announced that it has achieved its 2026 revenue target of Rs. 2,207 billion by October 13, 2026. 18h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightning across all provincesThe Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning across all provinces of Sri Lanka.20h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightning across all provincesThe Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning across all provinces of Sri Lanka.20h ago
