Sri Lanka CERT warns public over foreign university scams on social mediaSri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) says it has received complaints from several parents and students who have lost hundreds of thousands of rupees after falling victim to advertisements posted on social media offering admission to foreign universities.6h agoIndia steps up security ahead of a major protest in New Delhi over voter listsAuthorities stepped up security in the Indian capital on Friday and announced transport restrictions ahead of a planned demonstration by India’s “Cockroach” movement, seeking to limit access to a growing campaign against a contentious revision of voter lists that has led to nationwide protests.7h agoSri Lanka says no immediate plan to help Iranian ships near its waters with depleting food and fuelSri Lanka's government says that it has no immediate plans to help 19 Iranian ships that have been anchored in the international waters near the island nation facing food, water and fuel shortages. 7h agoSri Lanka says no immediate plan to help Iranian ships near its waters with depleting food and fuelSri Lanka's government says that it has no immediate plans to help 19 Iranian ships that have been anchored in the international waters near the island nation facing food, water and fuel shortages. 7h agoSri Lanka welcomes Indian Supreme Court’s observations on Katchatheevu issueSri Lanka’s Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Ramalingam Chandrasekar has welcomed the observations made by the Indian Supreme Court regarding the issue of the Katchatheevu Island. 8h agoSri Lanka welcomes Indian Supreme Court’s observations on Katchatheevu issueSri Lanka’s Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Ramalingam Chandrasekar has welcomed the observations made by the Indian Supreme Court regarding the issue of the Katchatheevu Island. 8h agoWrit petition filed challenging decision to remove Gnanasara Thero’s monastic robesA writ petition has been filed before the Court of Appeal seeking an order invalidating the decision by prison authorities to remove the monastic robes of Venerable Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero, who is serving a prison sentence. 9h agoWrit petition filed challenging decision to remove Gnanasara Thero’s monastic robesA writ petition has been filed before the Court of Appeal seeking an order invalidating the decision by prison authorities to remove the monastic robes of Venerable Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero, who is serving a prison sentence. 9h agoDiscussion held to review progress of ‘Clean Colombo’ programmeA discussion to review the progress of the Clean Sri Lanka ‘Clean Colombo’ programme has been held at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (09), under the chairmanship of Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President. 9h agoDiscussion held to review progress of ‘Clean Colombo’ programmeA discussion to review the progress of the Clean Sri Lanka ‘Clean Colombo’ programme has been held at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (09), under the chairmanship of Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President. 9h agoUPDATEFormer UN human rights chief Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace PrizeFormer UN human rights chief and International Court of Justice judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her contributions to international law, the Nobel jury announced on Friday in Oslo, Norway. 10h agoUPDATEFormer UN human rights chief Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace PrizeFormer UN human rights chief and International Court of Justice judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her contributions to international law, the Nobel jury announced on Friday in Oslo, Norway. 10h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTOpposition hands over no-confidence motion against SpeakerA no-confidence motion against Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, signed by 44 opposition MPs, has been officially handed over to the Secretary-General of Parliament.10h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTOpposition hands over no-confidence motion against SpeakerA no-confidence motion against Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, signed by 44 opposition MPs, has been officially handed over to the Secretary-General of Parliament.10h agoGotabaya files appeal against rejection of petition seeking to prevent arrestFormer President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has filed an appeal petition before the Supreme Court challenging a Court of Appeal ruling that dismissed his writ petition seeking an order preventing his arrest...11h agoGotabaya files appeal against rejection of petition seeking to prevent arrestFormer President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has filed an appeal petition before the Supreme Court challenging a Court of Appeal ruling that dismissed his writ petition seeking an order preventing his arrest...11h agoForest field assistant arrested over alleged Rs. 10,000 bribeA forest field assistant attached to the Wellawaya Range Forest Office has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over alleged bribery. 11h agoForest field assistant arrested over alleged Rs. 10,000 bribeA forest field assistant attached to the Wellawaya Range Forest Office has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over alleged bribery. 11h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTJSC decides to dismiss former Chief Magistrate Thilina GamageThe Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has decided to remove interdicted former Chief Magistrate and District Judge of Moratuwa, Thilina Gamage, from his post after finding him guilty of all the charges against him in the course of an inquiry. 11h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTJSC decides to dismiss former Chief Magistrate Thilina GamageThe Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has decided to remove interdicted former Chief Magistrate and District Judge of Moratuwa, Thilina Gamage, from his post after finding him guilty of all the charges against him in the course of an inquiry. 11h agoPrivate bus involved in collision with Metro bus issued temporary suspension orderA private bus that collided with a Metro bus in front of the 170 bus stop in Athurugiriya town has been issued a temporary suspension order. 11h agoPrivate bus involved in collision with Metro bus issued temporary suspension orderA private bus that collided with a Metro bus in front of the 170 bus stop in Athurugiriya town has been issued a temporary suspension order. 11h agoTrump administration is suspending Microsoft from green card program, alleging fraudPresident Donald Trump’s administration announced Thursday it was suspending Microsoft and several other firms from a program allowing foreign workers to apply for green cards, as it also lashed out at universities that bring international students to the U.S. on exchange programs. 12h agoTrump administration is suspending Microsoft from green card program, alleging fraudPresident Donald Trump’s administration announced Thursday it was suspending Microsoft and several other firms from a program allowing foreign workers to apply for green cards, as it also lashed out at universities that bring international students to the U.S. on exchange programs. 12h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightningThe Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-Western and Southern provinces, as well as the Anuradhapura and Mannar districts.12h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightningThe Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-Western and Southern provinces, as well as the Anuradhapura and Mannar districts.12h agoShiranthi Rajapaksa taken back to prison after eye examination by specialistFormer First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who was taken to the Colombo National Eye Hospital this morning (09) while in remand custody, has since been returned to prison custody.12h agoShiranthi Rajapaksa taken back to prison after eye examination by specialistFormer First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who was taken to the Colombo National Eye Hospital this morning (09) while in remand custody, has since been returned to prison custody.12h agoSLPP and SLFP hold special meeting to discuss political situationA special meeting between representatives of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) was held this morning (09) at the SLFP headquarters.13h agoSLPP and SLFP hold special meeting to discuss political situationA special meeting between representatives of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) was held this morning (09) at the SLFP headquarters.13h agoOil falls as Trump comments on Iran talks ease supply concernsOil prices fell on Friday as Middle East supply concerns eased somewhat after US President Donald Trump said the country will not attack Iran before US elections next month amid productive talks to end their war that has disrupted the market. 13h agoOil falls as Trump comments on Iran talks ease supply concernsOil prices fell on Friday as Middle East supply concerns eased somewhat after US President Donald Trump said the country will not attack Iran before US elections next month amid productive talks to end their war that has disrupted the market. 13h agoNEWS ALERTRemanded Shiranthi Rajapaksa brought to National Eye HospitalRemanded former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa was brought to the National Eye Hospital today (09) for specialist medical treatment.14h agoNEWS ALERTRemanded Shiranthi Rajapaksa brought to National Eye HospitalRemanded former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa was brought to the National Eye Hospital today (09) for specialist medical treatment.14h agoParliament informed of SC ruling on Dangerous Drugs Ordinance AmendmentsDeputy Speaker Dr. Rizvie Salih has informed Parliament that the Supreme Court has determined that two amendment bills to the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance can be passed by a simple majority.14h agoParliament informed of SC ruling on Dangerous Drugs Ordinance AmendmentsDeputy Speaker Dr. Rizvie Salih has informed Parliament that the Supreme Court has determined that two amendment bills to the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance can be passed by a simple majority.14h ago1,500 patients await radiation therapy as CT simulator at Apeksha Hospital remains inoperativeThe Society of Government Radiological Technologists of Sri Lanka has stated that patients requiring radiation therapy are facing severe difficulties due to the non-functioning of the CT Simulator machine at Maharagama Apeksha Hospital. 14h ago1,500 patients await radiation therapy as CT simulator at Apeksha Hospital remains inoperativeThe Society of Government Radiological Technologists of Sri Lanka has stated that patients requiring radiation therapy are facing severe difficulties due to the non-functioning of the CT Simulator machine at Maharagama Apeksha Hospital. 14h ago