‘Red’ warning issued for strong winds, rough seas in Bay of BengalThe Department of Meteorology has issued a Red Warning for strong winds and rough seas for multi-day boats operating in the deep-sea areas of the Bay of Bengal.3m agoIMF calls for continued reforms as Sri Lanka faces external risksThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Sri Lanka to maintain prudent economic policies and accelerate structural reforms as the country faces continued risks from the Middle East war, global trade policy uncertainty and the impact of El Niño.30m agoSugeeshwara Bandara further remandedFormer private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Sugeeshwara Bandara, has been further remanded until October 07 after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate's Court, Ada Derana reporter stated.33m agoSugeeshwara Bandara further remandedFormer private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Sugeeshwara Bandara, has been further remanded until October 07 after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate's Court, Ada Derana reporter stated.33m agoChief of Defence Staff Post ceases to exist as repeal act comes into forceThe office of the Chief of Defence Staff has ceased to exist following the enactment of the Chief of Defence Staff (Repeal) Act, No. 22 of 2026.38m agoChief of Defence Staff Post ceases to exist as repeal act comes into forceThe office of the Chief of Defence Staff has ceased to exist following the enactment of the Chief of Defence Staff (Repeal) Act, No. 22 of 2026.38m ago'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Polo intensifies to rare category 5 stormHurricane Polo has rapidly intensified off the coast of Mexico to become one of the most powerful storms of the season in the Pacific Ocean.45m ago'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Polo intensifies to rare category 5 stormHurricane Polo has rapidly intensified off the coast of Mexico to become one of the most powerful storms of the season in the Pacific Ocean.45m agoSugeeshwara Bandara brought before courtSugeeshwara Bandara, the former private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has been brought before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court this morning (23).1h agoSugeeshwara Bandara brought before courtSugeeshwara Bandara, the former private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has been brought before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court this morning (23).1h agoNew Bill gazetted to replace Prevention of Terrorism ActThe government has gazetted a new bill titled the Protection of the State from Terrorism, proposing legislation to strengthen the legal framework for addressing terrorism and related offences in Sri Lanka.1h agoNew Bill gazetted to replace Prevention of Terrorism ActThe government has gazetted a new bill titled the Protection of the State from Terrorism, proposing legislation to strengthen the legal framework for addressing terrorism and related offences in Sri Lanka.1h agoIndia-Sri Lanka relations report adopted by Indian Parliamentary PanelIndia’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs chaired by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, has adopted its draft report on “India-Sri Lanka Relations and the Way Ahead” following a detailed discussion.2h agoIndia-Sri Lanka relations report adopted by Indian Parliamentary PanelIndia’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs chaired by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, has adopted its draft report on “India-Sri Lanka Relations and the Way Ahead” following a detailed discussion.2h agoIndia's PM Modi expected to visit Canada in December to sign trade deal, Globe and Mail reportsIndia's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada in December to sign a trade deal, the Globe and Mail reported Tuesday.2h agoIndia's PM Modi expected to visit Canada in December to sign trade deal, Globe and Mail reportsIndia's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada in December to sign a trade deal, the Globe and Mail reported Tuesday.2h agoUnpackaged coconut oil sales to be bannedSteps are being taken to prohibit the sale of unpackaged coconut oil in the local market, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) said.3h agoUnpackaged coconut oil sales to be bannedSteps are being taken to prohibit the sale of unpackaged coconut oil in the local market, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) said.3h agoUN chief calls for AI curbs and end to wars in his last assembly addressUnited Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres used his final address to the General Assembly on Tuesday to urge world leaders to regulate artificial intelligence, end wars, focus on climate change and overhaul UN institutions he warned are struggling to confront mounting global challenges.3h agoUN chief calls for AI curbs and end to wars in his last assembly addressUnited Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres used his final address to the General Assembly on Tuesday to urge world leaders to regulate artificial intelligence, end wars, focus on climate change and overhaul UN institutions he warned are struggling to confront mounting global challenges.3h agoHeavy Rain Advisory: Over 100mm rainfall expected in several provincesThe Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level advisory for heavy rain, warning of heavy rainfall in several parts of the country.3h agoHeavy Rain Advisory: Over 100mm rainfall expected in several provincesThe Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level advisory for heavy rain, warning of heavy rainfall in several parts of the country.3h agoZelensky says Russia planning new mass attack on UkraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia was planning a new major attack on his country, in comments published on Tuesday.4h agoZelensky says Russia planning new mass attack on UkraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia was planning a new major attack on his country, in comments published on Tuesday.4h agoNEWS ALERTSuspect arrested over alleged Rs. 24.85 billion foreign currency transferThe Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) has arrested a person in Kotikawatta over the alleged transfer of foreign currency equivalent to Rs. 24.8 billion to overseas accounts through Telegraphic Transfers (TT).4h agoNEWS ALERTSuspect arrested over alleged Rs. 24.85 billion foreign currency transferThe Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) has arrested a person in Kotikawatta over the alleged transfer of foreign currency equivalent to Rs. 24.8 billion to overseas accounts through Telegraphic Transfers (TT).4h agoPolice seize 3.5kg of kush cannabis, 2.4kg of hashish from overseas courier packageA consignment containing 3.599kg of kush cannabis and 2.409kg of hashish, allegedly imported into Sri Lanka through a private courier service, has been seized following information provided by a suspect held under a detention order, police stated.4h agoPolice seize 3.5kg of kush cannabis, 2.4kg of hashish from overseas courier packageA consignment containing 3.599kg of kush cannabis and 2.409kg of hashish, allegedly imported into Sri Lanka through a private courier service, has been seized following information provided by a suspect held under a detention order, police stated.4h agoOil prices slip below $100 per barrelInternational oil prices fell below $100 a barrel amid expectations of a recovery in crude oil supplies in the Middle East.4h agoOil prices slip below $100 per barrelInternational oil prices fell below $100 a barrel amid expectations of a recovery in crude oil supplies in the Middle East.4h agoAssets worth Rs. 47.5 million frozen in money laundering investigationAuthorities have frozen assets worth approximately Rs. 47.5 million allegedly acquired through illegal means by a 47-year-old man and his wife in Padavi Parakramapura, police stated.4h agoAssets worth Rs. 47.5 million frozen in money laundering investigationAuthorities have frozen assets worth approximately Rs. 47.5 million allegedly acquired through illegal means by a 47-year-old man and his wife in Padavi Parakramapura, police stated.4h agoDeep depression intensifies over Bay of Bengal; Heavy showers above 100mm expectedThe Department of Meteorology says the depression over the Northwest Bay of Bengal, northeast of Sri Lanka, has intensified into a deep depression.5h agoDeep depression intensifies over Bay of Bengal; Heavy showers above 100mm expectedThe Department of Meteorology says the depression over the Northwest Bay of Bengal, northeast of Sri Lanka, has intensified into a deep depression.5h agoCourt orders confiscation of property belonging to 15 Easter Sunday Attack convictsThe Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar has ordered the confiscation by the State of all movable and immovable property belonging to the 15 individuals convicted in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks.5h agoCourt orders confiscation of property belonging to 15 Easter Sunday Attack convictsThe Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar has ordered the confiscation by the State of all movable and immovable property belonging to the 15 individuals convicted in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks.5h agoTrump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran in UN speech as officials meet on sidelinesPresident Donald Trump has told the United Nations General Assembly he faces a "big decision" on whether to strike Iran again or pursue a peace deal.6h agoTrump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran in UN speech as officials meet on sidelinesPresident Donald Trump has told the United Nations General Assembly he faces a "big decision" on whether to strike Iran again or pursue a peace deal.6h ago
