Japan to provide Sri Lanka with surveillance boats under security aid programJapan will provide the Sri Lanka Navy with surveillance boats worth 1 billion yen ($6.3 million) under its security aid framework designed to support like-minded partners, the Japanese government said Tuesday.2m agoADB approves US$ 300 million for water supply and sanitation projects in Sri LankaThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved two projects worth a total of US$300 million to expand and strengthen water supply and sanitation services across Sri Lanka.27m agoNEWS ALERTNishantha Ranatunga granted bail The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court has ordered the release on bail of former Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), Nishantha Ranatunga.29m agoNEWS ALERTNishantha Ranatunga granted bail The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court has ordered the release on bail of former Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), Nishantha Ranatunga.29m agoCSE surges as ASPI crosses 22,000 mark, gains 2.75%The Colombo Stock Exchange's (CSE) All Share Price Index (ASPI) crossed the 22,000-point mark today (10), marking its first return above the level since July 6, 2026.35m agoCSE surges as ASPI crosses 22,000 mark, gains 2.75%The Colombo Stock Exchange's (CSE) All Share Price Index (ASPI) crossed the 22,000-point mark today (10), marking its first return above the level since July 6, 2026.35m agoPoor drainage and unauthorised constructions contributed to Colombo flooding: MinisterCabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has attributed the recent flooding in several parts of the Colombo Municipal Council area to a combination of inadequate drainage infrastructure, unauthorised constructions, irregular settlements and improper waste disposal.53m agoPoor drainage and unauthorised constructions contributed to Colombo flooding: MinisterCabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has attributed the recent flooding in several parts of the Colombo Municipal Council area to a combination of inadequate drainage infrastructure, unauthorised constructions, irregular settlements and improper waste disposal.53m agoFR petition filed over alleged assault on satyagraha participants near Ruwanweli Maha SeyaA Fundamental Rights (FR) petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking an order directing the police to investigate an assault on individuals participating in a satyagraha campaign near the Ruwanweli Maha Seya.57m agoFR petition filed over alleged assault on satyagraha participants near Ruwanweli Maha SeyaA Fundamental Rights (FR) petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking an order directing the police to investigate an assault on individuals participating in a satyagraha campaign near the Ruwanweli Maha Seya.57m agoIndia to provide grant for 100 new ambulances to 1990 Suwa Seriya serviceThe government of India has agreed to provide a financial grant to Sri Lanka for the procurement of 100 new ambulances for the 1990 Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service.1h agoIndia to provide grant for 100 new ambulances to 1990 Suwa Seriya serviceThe government of India has agreed to provide a financial grant to Sri Lanka for the procurement of 100 new ambulances for the 1990 Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service.1h agoNBRI urges public to remain vigilant amid heavy rains and rising disaster risksThe National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has urged the general public to remain vigilant amid prevailing heavy rainfall, which has resulted in landslides, floods and other natural disasters.1h agoNBRI urges public to remain vigilant amid heavy rains and rising disaster risksThe National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has urged the general public to remain vigilant amid prevailing heavy rainfall, which has resulted in landslides, floods and other natural disasters.1h agoCabinet approves new railway bridge and suburban rail development in KandyThe Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to construct a new railway bridge across the Mahaweli River between Sarasavi Uyana and Peradeniya, with the aim of integrating the Matale railway line into the national railway network.2h agoCabinet approves new railway bridge and suburban rail development in KandyThe Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to construct a new railway bridge across the Mahaweli River between Sarasavi Uyana and Peradeniya, with the aim of integrating the Matale railway line into the national railway network.2h agoAppeals Court sets hearing date for Bribery Commission appeal against Sarana Gunawardena's acquittalThe Court of Appeal has scheduled a hearing on an appeal filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), challenging a decision by the Colombo High Court to acquit former Minister Sarana Gunawardena in a case involving corruption charges.2h agoAppeals Court sets hearing date for Bribery Commission appeal against Sarana Gunawardena's acquittalThe Court of Appeal has scheduled a hearing on an appeal filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), challenging a decision by the Colombo High Court to acquit former Minister Sarana Gunawardena in a case involving corruption charges.2h agoPetitioners seek assurance against passing coal import losses on to electricity consumersThe petitioners have expressed their willingness to withdraw the legal action challenging the importation of substandard coal, provided an assurance is given that the financial losses incurred as a result will not be passed on to electricity consumers.2h agoPetitioners seek assurance against passing coal import losses on to electricity consumersThe petitioners have expressed their willingness to withdraw the legal action challenging the importation of substandard coal, provided an assurance is given that the financial losses incurred as a result will not be passed on to electricity consumers.2h agoNorth Korea accuses UN chief of siding with South Korea over border tensionsNorth Korea expressed regret over comments by the UN secretary-general urging the two Koreas to ease tensions through dialogue following a landmine blast at the border, accusing him of taking Seoul's side, state media reported on Tuesday (Nov 10).2h agoNorth Korea accuses UN chief of siding with South Korea over border tensionsNorth Korea expressed regret over comments by the UN secretary-general urging the two Koreas to ease tensions through dialogue following a landmine blast at the border, accusing him of taking Seoul's side, state media reported on Tuesday (Nov 10).2h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTNishantha Ranatunga arrested by Bribery CommissionFormer Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) Nishantha Ranatunga has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).3h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTNishantha Ranatunga arrested by Bribery CommissionFormer Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) Nishantha Ranatunga has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).3h agoPillayan and two military intelligence informants further remandedThe Batticaloa Magistrate today (10) ordered the further remand of three individuals, including former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan, and two military intelligence informants, until November 23.3h agoPillayan and two military intelligence informants further remandedThe Batticaloa Magistrate today (10) ordered the further remand of three individuals, including former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan, and two military intelligence informants, until November 23.3h agoPetroleum distributors stage silent protest in ColomboThe Petroleum Distributors’ Association staged a silent protest in front of the World Trade Centre (WTC) in Colombo this morning (10), based on several demands.3h agoPetroleum distributors stage silent protest in ColomboThe Petroleum Distributors’ Association staged a silent protest in front of the World Trade Centre (WTC) in Colombo this morning (10), based on several demands.3h agoFloodwaters and mud inundate around 30 houses in HattonAround 30 houses in the Pilihatara area in Hatton have reportedly been inundated with floodwater and mud following the overflowing of the Hatton Oya.3h agoFloodwaters and mud inundate around 30 houses in HattonAround 30 houses in the Pilihatara area in Hatton have reportedly been inundated with floodwater and mud following the overflowing of the Hatton Oya.3h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTSpeaker receives Supreme Court determination on PSTA BillThe Supreme Court determination on the petitions filed challenging the Protection of the State from Terrorism (PSTA) Bill has been received by the Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker's Office confirmed today (10). 5h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTSpeaker receives Supreme Court determination on PSTA BillThe Supreme Court determination on the petitions filed challenging the Protection of the State from Terrorism (PSTA) Bill has been received by the Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker's Office confirmed today (10). 5h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTDeath toll rises to five in Rambewa bus collision, over 50 injuredAt least five people have been killed and around 70 others were injured in a collision involving three buses on the Kandy–Jaffna A-09 Highway near the Rambewa–Weli-Oya junction, police said.5h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTDeath toll rises to five in Rambewa bus collision, over 50 injuredAt least five people have been killed and around 70 others were injured in a collision involving three buses on the Kandy–Jaffna A-09 Highway near the Rambewa–Weli-Oya junction, police said.5h agoPossible low-pressure system to affect Sri Lanka from Nov. 15 - Met Dept.The Department of Meteorology states that data indicates an atmospheric disturbance over the South-East Bay of Bengal is expected to develop into a low-pressure area and subsequently intensify into a depression.5h agoPossible low-pressure system to affect Sri Lanka from Nov. 15 - Met Dept.The Department of Meteorology states that data indicates an atmospheric disturbance over the South-East Bay of Bengal is expected to develop into a low-pressure area and subsequently intensify into a depression.5h agoNational guidelines to be introduced to ensure child protection; over 10,000 annual child abuse complaints – NCPA The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has taken steps to introduce a national code of guidelines to ensure child protection in Sri Lanka. 6h agoNational guidelines to be introduced to ensure child protection; over 10,000 annual child abuse complaints – NCPA The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has taken steps to introduce a national code of guidelines to ensure child protection in Sri Lanka. 6h ago
