Six among 21 foreign nationals arrested during Maradana raid remanded Six of the 21 foreign nationals arrested during a raid in Maradana have been remanded until tomorrow (04) by the Maligakanda Magistrate's Court.18m agoNEWS ALERTGovt. removes Rs. 65 per kilo import levy on two rice categoriesThe government has removed the Special Commodity Levy of Rs. 65 per kilogram imposed on two categories of imported rice, effective from today (03).36m agoLandslide warnings issued for several districts amid heavy rainsThe National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued landslide early warning to several areas in view of the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country.45m agoLandslide warnings issued for several districts amid heavy rainsThe National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued landslide early warning to several areas in view of the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country.45m agoPolls open in closely contested US midterm elections 2026Polls have opened in some parts of the United States for Tuesday’s pivotal midterm elections, with all 435 House of Representatives seats and 35 of the Senate’s 100 seats being contested.1h agoPolls open in closely contested US midterm elections 2026Polls have opened in some parts of the United States for Tuesday’s pivotal midterm elections, with all 435 House of Representatives seats and 35 of the Senate’s 100 seats being contested.1h agoCourt to consider corruption case against MP Chamara Sampath in February 2027The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered that the corruption case filed against Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dissanayake by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) be taken up again on February 9, 2027.1h agoCourt to consider corruption case against MP Chamara Sampath in February 2027The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered that the corruption case filed against Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dissanayake by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) be taken up again on February 9, 2027.1h agoPrior appointments made mandatory for one-day services at DMT head officeThe Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has made prior appointments mandatory for all one-day services provided at its head office in Narahenpita, with the new system coming into effect from yesterday (02).1h agoPrior appointments made mandatory for one-day services at DMT head officeThe Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has made prior appointments mandatory for all one-day services provided at its head office in Narahenpita, with the new system coming into effect from yesterday (02).1h agoPM Harini highlights Sri Lanka’s healthcare commitments and investment opportunities at CHOGMPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has highlighted Sri Lanka’s commitment to universal healthcare and presented investment opportunities in climate-resilient agriculture and green port development at two high-level Commonwealth gatherings held in Antigua and Barbuda.1h agoPM Harini highlights Sri Lanka’s healthcare commitments and investment opportunities at CHOGMPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has highlighted Sri Lanka’s commitment to universal healthcare and presented investment opportunities in climate-resilient agriculture and green port development at two high-level Commonwealth gatherings held in Antigua and Barbuda.1h agoRussia-Ukraine war widens in the Black Sea in a test of NATO red linesAfter seven strikes on cargo ships near NATO members Romania and Bulgaria last month, the US-led military alliance said it would deploy maritime patrol aircraft, radars and drones to bolster its eastern flank in the Black Sea.2h agoRussia-Ukraine war widens in the Black Sea in a test of NATO red linesAfter seven strikes on cargo ships near NATO members Romania and Bulgaria last month, the US-led military alliance said it would deploy maritime patrol aircraft, radars and drones to bolster its eastern flank in the Black Sea.2h agoNEWS ALERTThree LAUGFS LPG shipments expected in November LAUGFS Gas PLC has announced that three LPG shipments are scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka in November as the company takes steps to restore domestic gas supplies.2h agoNEWS ALERTThree LAUGFS LPG shipments expected in November LAUGFS Gas PLC has announced that three LPG shipments are scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka in November as the company takes steps to restore domestic gas supplies.2h agoIndia and Sri Lanka reaffirm commitment to maritime security cooperation The Indian and Sri Lankan Coast Guards have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation, with particular emphasis on regional maritime security, operational coordination and disaster response.2h agoIndia and Sri Lanka reaffirm commitment to maritime security cooperation The Indian and Sri Lankan Coast Guards have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation, with particular emphasis on regional maritime security, operational coordination and disaster response.2h agoMarried couple die from suspected toxic smoke inhalation in Nuwara EliyaA married couple residing in a rented house in the Meepilimana area of Nuwara Eliya was found dead early this morning (03) with the deaths suspected to have been caused by inhaling toxic smoke.2h agoMarried couple die from suspected toxic smoke inhalation in Nuwara EliyaA married couple residing in a rented house in the Meepilimana area of Nuwara Eliya was found dead early this morning (03) with the deaths suspected to have been caused by inhaling toxic smoke.2h agoSpecial National Dengue Prevention Week scheduled for Nov. 9–14A Special National Dengue Prevention Week has been declared from November 9 to 14, covering 74 high-risk Medical Officer of Health (MOH) areas across the country.2h agoSpecial National Dengue Prevention Week scheduled for Nov. 9–14A Special National Dengue Prevention Week has been declared from November 9 to 14, covering 74 high-risk Medical Officer of Health (MOH) areas across the country.2h agoTourist arrivals top 168,000 in October Sri Lanka welcomed 168,625 international tourists in October, with India continuing to dominate the tourism market, according to the latest figures released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).3h agoTourist arrivals top 168,000 in October Sri Lanka welcomed 168,625 international tourists in October, with India continuing to dominate the tourism market, according to the latest figures released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).3h agoParliamentary committee reviews measures to address prison overcrowding A series of legal, administrative and institutional measures to address prison overcrowding, including amendments to the Prisons Ordinance and the rehabilitation of individuals with drug addiction have been reviewed at the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection.3h agoParliamentary committee reviews measures to address prison overcrowding A series of legal, administrative and institutional measures to address prison overcrowding, including amendments to the Prisons Ordinance and the rehabilitation of individuals with drug addiction have been reviewed at the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection.3h agoCabinet approves contracts worth over Rs. 3.3 billion to repair roads damaged by Cyclone DitwahThe Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of contracts to repair and upgrade several road sections damaged by Cyclone Ditwah.3h agoCabinet approves contracts worth over Rs. 3.3 billion to repair roads damaged by Cyclone DitwahThe Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of contracts to repair and upgrade several road sections damaged by Cyclone Ditwah.3h agoEU to provide €10 million grant to promote sustainable trade with Sri LankaThe European Union (EU) has agreed to support a project aimed at promoting sustainable trade between Sri Lanka and the European Union.4h agoEU to provide €10 million grant to promote sustainable trade with Sri LankaThe European Union (EU) has agreed to support a project aimed at promoting sustainable trade between Sri Lanka and the European Union.4h agoUN Women highlights need to turn female political representation into meaningful leadership in Sri Lanka UN Women has stressed that the next major challenge for Sri Lanka is to ensure that increased representation of women in politics translates into meaningful participation, political influence and leadership.4h agoUN Women highlights need to turn female political representation into meaningful leadership in Sri Lanka UN Women has stressed that the next major challenge for Sri Lanka is to ensure that increased representation of women in politics translates into meaningful participation, political influence and leadership.4h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTNamal Rajapaksa granted bail in ‘Krrish’ deal caseThe Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of SLPP National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, who had been remanded in connection with the controversial ‘Krrish’ deal.4h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTNamal Rajapaksa granted bail in ‘Krrish’ deal caseThe Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of SLPP National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, who had been remanded in connection with the controversial ‘Krrish’ deal.4h agoNew directors appointed to five major hospitals in Sri LankaNew directors have been appointed to five major hospitals across the country.4h agoNew directors appointed to five major hospitals in Sri LankaNew directors have been appointed to five major hospitals across the country.4h agoOver 21,000 affected by adverse weather across Sri LankaA total of 21,452 people belonging to 5,829 families have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has reported.4h agoOver 21,000 affected by adverse weather across Sri LankaA total of 21,452 people belonging to 5,829 families have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has reported.4h ago