Woman dies after wild elephant attack in LaggalaA 45-year-old woman has succumbed to her injuries after being attacked by a wild elephant in the Kivulawadiya area of the Laggala Police Division, police said. 12m agoVenezuela quakes have killed 4,333, injured 16,740, National Assembly president saysThe death toll from the two earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 4,333, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez told reporters on Saturday, announcing that the distribution of housing to those affected will begin next week. 24m agoWoman arrested with 'Ice' and heroin haul in WattalaA 36-year-old woman has been arrested with large quantities of narcotics in the Wattala Police Division after officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) conducted a raid based on intelligence received. 25m agoWoman arrested with 'Ice' and heroin haul in WattalaA 36-year-old woman has been arrested with large quantities of narcotics in the Wattala Police Division after officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) conducted a raid based on intelligence received. 25m agoUS launches fresh strikes as Iran closes Strait of HormuzThe US said it launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran after Tehran struck a ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz. 43m agoUS launches fresh strikes as Iran closes Strait of HormuzThe US said it launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran after Tehran struck a ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz. 43m agoChina's second typhoon in a week makes landfallA powerful typhoon has made landfall in China, the second to hit the country in a week, with nearly two million people evacuated from areas in the path of the storm. 45m agoChina's second typhoon in a week makes landfallA powerful typhoon has made landfall in China, the second to hit the country in a week, with nearly two million people evacuated from areas in the path of the storm. 45m agoFew showers expected in parts of the countrySeveral spells of showers will occur in Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (12), the Department of Meteorology said. 1h agoFew showers expected in parts of the countrySeveral spells of showers will occur in Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (12), the Department of Meteorology said. 1h agoNEWS ALERTIran declares Strait of Hormuz closed after firing warning shot at vesselIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) closed the Strait of Hormuz after firing a warning shot at a vessel attempting to use an unauthorized route to cross the waterway, the IRGC’s Navy arm announced early Sunday morning local time.2h agoNEWS ALERTIran declares Strait of Hormuz closed after firing warning shot at vesselIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) closed the Strait of Hormuz after firing a warning shot at a vessel attempting to use an unauthorized route to cross the waterway, the IRGC’s Navy arm announced early Sunday morning local time.2h ago10 killed after small plane crashes in BahamasA small plane crashed in the Bahamas on Friday, killing 10 people and prompting the government to temporarily ground Flamingo Air flights.9h ago10 killed after small plane crashes in BahamasA small plane crashed in the Bahamas on Friday, killing 10 people and prompting the government to temporarily ground Flamingo Air flights.9h agoShooting reported at residence in MatugamaA shooting incident has been reported at a residence in the Naeboda area of Matugama.9h agoShooting reported at residence in MatugamaA shooting incident has been reported at a residence in the Naeboda area of Matugama.9h agoNEWS ALERTSJB Ambalangoda PS member arrested for illegal firearm possessionAn Ambalangoda Pradeshiya Sabha member representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has been arrested by the Galle District Crime Division for the alleged illegal possession of a repeater-type firearm, said police. 10h agoNEWS ALERTSJB Ambalangoda PS member arrested for illegal firearm possessionAn Ambalangoda Pradeshiya Sabha member representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has been arrested by the Galle District Crime Division for the alleged illegal possession of a repeater-type firearm, said police. 10h agoNegombo Prison riot probe uncovers stock of weapons allegedly used to attack officersA large stockpile of sharp weapons, allegedly used by inmates to attack prison officers during the clashes at the Negombo Prison, has been discovered by police during their investigations. 10h agoNegombo Prison riot probe uncovers stock of weapons allegedly used to attack officersA large stockpile of sharp weapons, allegedly used by inmates to attack prison officers during the clashes at the Negombo Prison, has been discovered by police during their investigations. 10h agoIran supreme leader vows revenge for father's killingIran's supreme leader on Saturday vowed revenge for the US-Israeli killing of his father and predecessor, hours after President Donald Trump warned against any attempt to assassinate him.10h agoIran supreme leader vows revenge for father's killingIran's supreme leader on Saturday vowed revenge for the US-Israeli killing of his father and predecessor, hours after President Donald Trump warned against any attempt to assassinate him.10h agoBoat carrying tourists capsizes off Vietnam's Phu Quoc island, killing 15 IndiansAt least 15 Indian tourists died when a boat capsized off Vietnam’s southern island of Phu Quoc on Saturday, VnExpress reported, citing local authorities.12h agoBoat carrying tourists capsizes off Vietnam's Phu Quoc island, killing 15 IndiansAt least 15 Indian tourists died when a boat capsized off Vietnam’s southern island of Phu Quoc on Saturday, VnExpress reported, citing local authorities.12h agoNEWS ALERTAyomal Akalanka smashes 26-year-old Sri Lankan 400m hurdles recordRising Sri Lankan athletics star Ayomal Akalanka has made history by shattering a 26-year-old Sri Lankan national track and field record during an athletics championship in China.13h agoNEWS ALERTAyomal Akalanka smashes 26-year-old Sri Lankan 400m hurdles recordRising Sri Lankan athletics star Ayomal Akalanka has made history by shattering a 26-year-old Sri Lankan national track and field record during an athletics championship in China.13h agoRs. 2.1 million in fines imposed by court over dengue breeding sites The Gangodawila Magistrate’s Court has imposed fines totalling Rs. 2.1 million on a group of individuals, including homeowners, for maintaining premises conducive to the breeding of dengue mosquitoes.15h agoRs. 2.1 million in fines imposed by court over dengue breeding sites The Gangodawila Magistrate’s Court has imposed fines totalling Rs. 2.1 million on a group of individuals, including homeowners, for maintaining premises conducive to the breeding of dengue mosquitoes.15h agoNational security safeguarded to highest level since govt took office - Dy Minister Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekera has stated that national security has been safeguarded at the highest level since the incumbent government assumed office.15h agoNational security safeguarded to highest level since govt took office - Dy Minister Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekera has stated that national security has been safeguarded at the highest level since the incumbent government assumed office.15h agoIndian police arrest dozens after violent protests over rape, murder of 11-year-old girlIndian police said on Friday they had arrested dozens of people for violence and vandalism during protests this week over the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in an eastern state.16h agoIndian police arrest dozens after violent protests over rape, murder of 11-year-old girlIndian police said on Friday they had arrested dozens of people for violence and vandalism during protests this week over the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in an eastern state.16h agoVehicle import restrictions could lead to market complications, analyst warnsEconomic analyst Dhananath Fernando has stated that restrictions imposed on vehicle imports could lead to serious market complications.16h agoVehicle import restrictions could lead to market complications, analyst warnsEconomic analyst Dhananath Fernando has stated that restrictions imposed on vehicle imports could lead to serious market complications.16h agoJudicial Service Association's President Pasan Amarasena resignsMagistrate Pasan Amarasena has reportedly resigned from the position of President of the Judicial Service Association, which represents the country's Magistrates and District Judges.17h agoJudicial Service Association's President Pasan Amarasena resignsMagistrate Pasan Amarasena has reportedly resigned from the position of President of the Judicial Service Association, which represents the country's Magistrates and District Judges.17h agoSri Lanka’s dengue death toll rises to 47 as cases exceed 67,000The National Dengue Control Unit has stated that the number of dengue-related deaths reported in the country has increased to 47.19h agoSri Lanka’s dengue death toll rises to 47 as cases exceed 67,000The National Dengue Control Unit has stated that the number of dengue-related deaths reported in the country has increased to 47.19h ago
