7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes near Vanuatu, tsunami warning issuedA magnitude-7.2 earthquake struck waters near the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on Saturday, prompting the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center to issue a tsunami warning.35m agoSeven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, officials saySeven people have been killed in an attack on a funeral in central Jordan, officials have said.1h agoSatyagraha demanding release of Gnanasara Thero enters ninth dayThe satyagraha launched by a group of Buddhist monks at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, demanding the release of the imprisoned Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, enters its ninth day today (24).1h agoSatyagraha demanding release of Gnanasara Thero enters ninth dayThe satyagraha launched by a group of Buddhist monks at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, demanding the release of the imprisoned Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, enters its ninth day today (24).1h agoNEWS ALERTGazette temporarily suspends registration of National Sports Association for Automobile SportsAn Extraordinary Gazette has been issued temporarily suspending the registration of the National Sports Association for Automobile Sports.2h agoNEWS ALERTGazette temporarily suspends registration of National Sports Association for Automobile SportsAn Extraordinary Gazette has been issued temporarily suspending the registration of the National Sports Association for Automobile Sports.2h agoNEWS ALERTSacks suspected to contain narcotics recovered from Talalla BeachA stock of sacks suspected to contain narcotics was recovered from Talalla Beach in Matara this morning (24), the Sri Lanka Navy said.2h agoNEWS ALERTSacks suspected to contain narcotics recovered from Talalla BeachA stock of sacks suspected to contain narcotics was recovered from Talalla Beach in Matara this morning (24), the Sri Lanka Navy said.2h agoOil prices jump $3 on Houthi attacks, oil spill, highest settlement since AprilOil prices settled more than $3 higher on Friday, their highest in nearly six months after Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia stoked concerns over further disruption to energy supplies from the Middle East, where UAE authorities also reported an oil spill.4h agoOil prices jump $3 on Houthi attacks, oil spill, highest settlement since AprilOil prices settled more than $3 higher on Friday, their highest in nearly six months after Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia stoked concerns over further disruption to energy supplies from the Middle East, where UAE authorities also reported an oil spill.4h agoNEWS ALERTRainfall to increase across Sri Lanka as Bay of Bengal system strengthensA low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, near the North Andaman Islands, is likely to intensify into a depression today (24), with further strengthening expected over the next two days. 4h agoNEWS ALERTRainfall to increase across Sri Lanka as Bay of Bengal system strengthensA low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, near the North Andaman Islands, is likely to intensify into a depression today (24), with further strengthening expected over the next two days. 4h agoLow-pressure system in Bay of Bengal likely to develop into cycloneThe low-pressure area that was located near Sri Lanka is moving westwards, away from the island, while a new low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal near the North Andaman Islands, the Department of Meteorology said.12h agoLow-pressure system in Bay of Bengal likely to develop into cycloneThe low-pressure area that was located near Sri Lanka is moving westwards, away from the island, while a new low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal near the North Andaman Islands, the Department of Meteorology said.12h agoOil spill washes up on UAE beaches after tanker strikeAn oil spill from a tanker attacked near the Strait of Hormuz is spreading along the United Arab Emirates (UAE) coastline, forcing the closure of some beaches and coastal areas.12h agoOil spill washes up on UAE beaches after tanker strikeAn oil spill from a tanker attacked near the Strait of Hormuz is spreading along the United Arab Emirates (UAE) coastline, forcing the closure of some beaches and coastal areas.12h agoPresident inspects progress of Rs. 7.7 billion Anuradhapura Sacred City development projectPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the Anuradhapura Sacred City this afternoon to inspect the progress of the proposed Sacred Area Development Project, which aims to improve infrastructure and visitor facilities while preserving the historic and religious significance of the ancient city.13h agoPresident inspects progress of Rs. 7.7 billion Anuradhapura Sacred City development projectPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the Anuradhapura Sacred City this afternoon to inspect the progress of the proposed Sacred Area Development Project, which aims to improve infrastructure and visitor facilities while preserving the historic and religious significance of the ancient city.13h agoAppeals Court case against Dilith Jayaweera and several others to be taken up in NovemberA case relating to a reference made by the Colombo Fort Magistrate to the Court of Appeal over alleged contempt of court by Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera, former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, Udaya Gammanpila, Asanka Navarathne and Sugeeshwara Bandara was taken up again today (23).13h agoAppeals Court case against Dilith Jayaweera and several others to be taken up in NovemberA case relating to a reference made by the Colombo Fort Magistrate to the Court of Appeal over alleged contempt of court by Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera, former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, Udaya Gammanpila, Asanka Navarathne and Sugeeshwara Bandara was taken up again today (23).13h agoFire breaks out at shop in NittambuwaA fire broke out at a shop in Nittambuwa town at around 7.30 p.m. today (23), according to the Nittambuwa Police.13h agoFire breaks out at shop in NittambuwaA fire broke out at a shop in Nittambuwa town at around 7.30 p.m. today (23), according to the Nittambuwa Police.13h agoLandslide early warning extended amid heavy rainfallThe National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has extended the landslide early warning issued due to prevailing heavy rainfall, with the warning remaining in effect until 4:00 p.m. tomorrow (24).13h agoLandslide early warning extended amid heavy rainfallThe National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has extended the landslide early warning issued due to prevailing heavy rainfall, with the warning remaining in effect until 4:00 p.m. tomorrow (24).13h ago2026 O/L aesthetic subject practical examination dates announcedThe Department of Examinations has announced the dates for the practical examinations in aesthetic subjects for the 2026 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination.14h ago2026 O/L aesthetic subject practical examination dates announcedThe Department of Examinations has announced the dates for the practical examinations in aesthetic subjects for the 2026 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination.14h agoAt least one dead and four injured in Paris suburb shootingOne person has been killed and four others wounded in a gun attack in a Parisian suburb which police have said they are treating as a terrorist incident.14h agoAt least one dead and four injured in Paris suburb shootingOne person has been killed and four others wounded in a gun attack in a Parisian suburb which police have said they are treating as a terrorist incident.14h agoThree Sri Lankans among 4 detained near Indo-Nepal borderIndia’s Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) detained four people, including three Sri Lankan nationals and a woman from Tamil Nadu, near the Rajjanwa checkpost along the India-Nepal border in Bahraich district, Indian media reported today.15h agoThree Sri Lankans among 4 detained near Indo-Nepal borderIndia’s Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) detained four people, including three Sri Lankan nationals and a woman from Tamil Nadu, near the Rajjanwa checkpost along the India-Nepal border in Bahraich district, Indian media reported today.15h agoTransport Minister’s clarification regarding driving licenses of Sri Lankans living abroadMinister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake, today provided a clarification in Parliament regarding the process for Sri Lankan citizens living abroad to obtain and use driving licenses within the country. 16h agoTransport Minister’s clarification regarding driving licenses of Sri Lankans living abroadMinister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake, today provided a clarification in Parliament regarding the process for Sri Lankan citizens living abroad to obtain and use driving licenses within the country. 16h ago'Red' warning issued for strong winds and rough seas in Bay of BengalThe Department of Meteorology has issued a Red-level warning for strong winds and rough seas for multi-day fishing boats operating in the deep-sea areas of the Bay of Bengal.17h ago'Red' warning issued for strong winds and rough seas in Bay of BengalThe Department of Meteorology has issued a Red-level warning for strong winds and rough seas for multi-day fishing boats operating in the deep-sea areas of the Bay of Bengal.17h agoNEWS ALERTTrain services between Rambukkana-Peradeniya, Gampola suspended on Oct. 24 and 25Train services between Rambukkana-Peradeniya and Gampola will be temporarily suspended on October 24 and 25, to carry out restoration work following an earth slip near the Kadugannawa Railway Station, the Railway Department has announced.17h agoNEWS ALERTTrain services between Rambukkana-Peradeniya, Gampola suspended on Oct. 24 and 25Train services between Rambukkana-Peradeniya and Gampola will be temporarily suspended on October 24 and 25, to carry out restoration work following an earth slip near the Kadugannawa Railway Station, the Railway Department has announced.17h agoNew low-pressure area to bring increased rainfall to parts of Sri Lanka in next few daysThe low-pressure area that was located near Sri Lanka is moving westwards, away from the island, according to the Department of Meteorology.18h agoNew low-pressure area to bring increased rainfall to parts of Sri Lanka in next few daysThe low-pressure area that was located near Sri Lanka is moving westwards, away from the island, according to the Department of Meteorology.18h ago
