Istanbul-bound flight lands safely at BIA following bird strike incidentA passenger aircraft bound for Istanbul, Türkiye, which departed from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), has safely landed back in Katunayake after being struck by a bird during the flight.17m agoIran foreign minister to visit Oman for talks on bilateral ties, Strait of HormuzIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Oman on Saturday as the head of a diplomatic delegation for talks on bilateral relations and regional developments, with a particular focus on the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian media reported Friday. 23m agoSri Lanka to strengthen preparedness for potential El Niño-related climate changesThe Department of Meteorology has stated that although the El Niño climate phenomenon, originating in the Pacific Ocean, has commenced and is currently at a weak level, it could intensify during the upcoming months of October and November.1h agoSri Lanka to strengthen preparedness for potential El Niño-related climate changesThe Department of Meteorology has stated that although the El Niño climate phenomenon, originating in the Pacific Ocean, has commenced and is currently at a weak level, it could intensify during the upcoming months of October and November.1h agoColombo–Istanbul flight struck by bird; emergency landing preparations underwayAn Airbus A330 passenger aircraft that departed from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for Istanbul, Türkiye, this morning (11), was reportedly struck by a bird during the flight.1h agoColombo–Istanbul flight struck by bird; emergency landing preparations underwayAn Airbus A330 passenger aircraft that departed from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for Istanbul, Türkiye, this morning (11), was reportedly struck by a bird during the flight.1h agoKuwait Fund provides Rs. 2.1 bln support for migrant workers’ pension schemeForeign Affairs and Foreign Employment Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra has stated that a more structured and attractive pension scheme for migrant workers will be introduced expeditiously.2h agoKuwait Fund provides Rs. 2.1 bln support for migrant workers’ pension schemeForeign Affairs and Foreign Employment Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra has stated that a more structured and attractive pension scheme for migrant workers will be introduced expeditiously.2h agoCommittee report on presidential pardons submitted to Justice Ministry Retired Supreme Court Justice S. Thurairaja has handed over a report prepared to establish a systematic, fair, and transparent mechanism for granting presidential pardons to convicted prison inmates to the Secretary of the Ministry of Justice2h agoCommittee report on presidential pardons submitted to Justice Ministry Retired Supreme Court Justice S. Thurairaja has handed over a report prepared to establish a systematic, fair, and transparent mechanism for granting presidential pardons to convicted prison inmates to the Secretary of the Ministry of Justice2h agoShowers and strong winds expected across parts of Sri Lanka todaySeveral spells of showers will occur in the Sabaragamuwa province and in the Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (11), the Department of Meteorology stated. 5h agoShowers and strong winds expected across parts of Sri Lanka todaySeveral spells of showers will occur in the Sabaragamuwa province and in the Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (11), the Department of Meteorology stated. 5h agoUS expects Iran to issue public statement declaring Strait of Hormuz openThe United States expects Iran to issue a public statement in the coming days that the Strait of Hormuz is open and that commercial vessels attempting to transit the waterway won’t be attacked, according to senior US officials.6h agoUS expects Iran to issue public statement declaring Strait of Hormuz openThe United States expects Iran to issue a public statement in the coming days that the Strait of Hormuz is open and that commercial vessels attempting to transit the waterway won’t be attacked, according to senior US officials.6h agoSri Lanka’s remittances dip to USD 695 million in JuneSri Lanka received USD 695 million in workers’ remittances in June 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).6h agoSri Lanka’s remittances dip to USD 695 million in JuneSri Lanka received USD 695 million in workers’ remittances in June 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).6h agoPolice impose traffic restrictions in several areas in YatiyanthotaPolice have announced temporary traffic restrictions in Yatiyanthota due to the annual Esala Maha Perahera of the Kabulumulla Rajamaha Paththini Devalaya. 12h agoPolice impose traffic restrictions in several areas in YatiyanthotaPolice have announced temporary traffic restrictions in Yatiyanthota due to the annual Esala Maha Perahera of the Kabulumulla Rajamaha Paththini Devalaya. 12h agoTrump says US agreed to Iran's request to continue talks, but ceasefire is overU.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran had asked to continue talks and the U.S. had agreed, but that the June ceasefire was "over". 13h agoTrump says US agreed to Iran's request to continue talks, but ceasefire is overU.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran had asked to continue talks and the U.S. had agreed, but that the June ceasefire was "over". 13h agoDengue risk in Western Province to rise in next two weeks, experts warnThe mosquito larval density in the Western Province has increased significantly, making the next two weeks a critical period in terms of dengue transmission...13h agoDengue risk in Western Province to rise in next two weeks, experts warnThe mosquito larval density in the Western Province has increased significantly, making the next two weeks a critical period in terms of dengue transmission...13h agoPrison officers killed in Negombo Prison riots posthumously promotedThe Department of Prisons has posthumously promoted the eight prison officers who lost their lives in the recent riots at the Negombo Prison. 14h agoPrison officers killed in Negombo Prison riots posthumously promotedThe Department of Prisons has posthumously promoted the eight prison officers who lost their lives in the recent riots at the Negombo Prison. 14h agoSLTB launches special bus services for Kataragama festivalThe Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has launched a special bus services to Kataragama to facilitate devotees travelling for the annual festival of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya. 15h agoSLTB launches special bus services for Kataragama festivalThe Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has launched a special bus services to Kataragama to facilitate devotees travelling for the annual festival of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya. 15h agoPresident says govt plans to expand rice market through rice-based productsThe Government has planned to expand the market for rice by encouraging its use in a wide range of value-added rice-based products rather than limiting it solely to consumption as a staple food, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said. 15h agoPresident says govt plans to expand rice market through rice-based productsThe Government has planned to expand the market for rice by encouraging its use in a wide range of value-added rice-based products rather than limiting it solely to consumption as a staple food, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said. 15h agoLegal action against 13 homeowners in Wattala over dengue mosquito breeding sitesLegal action has been taken against 13 homeowners after a special dengue control programme carried out in the Wattala area found mosquito breeding sites and larvae on their premises. 16h agoLegal action against 13 homeowners in Wattala over dengue mosquito breeding sitesLegal action has been taken against 13 homeowners after a special dengue control programme carried out in the Wattala area found mosquito breeding sites and larvae on their premises. 16h agoNew Navy Commander calls on Chief Prelates of Malwathu and Asgiri ChaptersThe newly appointed Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, has called on the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters and had received their blessings during a visit to Kandy. 17h agoNew Navy Commander calls on Chief Prelates of Malwathu and Asgiri ChaptersThe newly appointed Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, has called on the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters and had received their blessings during a visit to Kandy. 17h agoVeteran singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke’s final rites to be held on MondayThe final rites of veteran Sri Lankan singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke will be held on July 13 at the Borella General Cemetery. 17h agoVeteran singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke’s final rites to be held on MondayThe final rites of veteran Sri Lankan singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke will be held on July 13 at the Borella General Cemetery. 17h agoTwo inmates injured in clash at Magazine PrisonA clash has reportedly broken out involving around five inmates at the Magazine Prison this afternoon (10). 17h agoTwo inmates injured in clash at Magazine PrisonA clash has reportedly broken out involving around five inmates at the Magazine Prison this afternoon (10). 17h agoThai authorities foil syndicate’s attempt to traffic Sri Lankan family using Malaysian passportsThai immigration authorities at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok have dismantled an international smuggling operation that attempted to traffic a Sri Lankan family to Kazakhstan using Malaysian travel documents. 17h agoThai authorities foil syndicate’s attempt to traffic Sri Lankan family using Malaysian passportsThai immigration authorities at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok have dismantled an international smuggling operation that attempted to traffic a Sri Lankan family to Kazakhstan using Malaysian travel documents. 17h ago
