Heavy showers above 100 mm expected in several parts of Sri Lanka tomorrow Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some locations in several parts of Sri Lanka tomorrow (09), with the Department of Meteorology warning of showers and thundershowers across the island.9m agoCoPF highlights need for independent fuel pricing regulator in Sri LankaThe Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has highlighted the need for an independent regulatory mechanism to ensure transparency in fuel pricing and fair competition among fuel suppliers in Sri Lanka.18m agoPolice seek public assistance to arrest two suspects over Baddegama triple murderPolice have launched investigations to apprehend two suspects wanted in connection with a triple murder committed in the Wavulagala area within the Baddegama Police Division on September 27, 2026.24m agoPolice seek public assistance to arrest two suspects over Baddegama triple murderPolice have launched investigations to apprehend two suspects wanted in connection with a triple murder committed in the Wavulagala area within the Baddegama Police Division on September 27, 2026.24m agoGMOA to stage protest in Colombo tomorrowThe Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) will stage a protest outside the Colombo National Hospital tomorrow (10), demanding solutions to several issues affecting doctors and the country's healthcare system.47m agoGMOA to stage protest in Colombo tomorrowThe Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) will stage a protest outside the Colombo National Hospital tomorrow (10), demanding solutions to several issues affecting doctors and the country's healthcare system.47m agoNEWS ALERTTattoo-related provisions to be removed from Organised Crime Bill - AG tells courtThe Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court that provisions relating to tattoos and body marks in the proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill will be removed through amendments to the legislation.58m agoNEWS ALERTTattoo-related provisions to be removed from Organised Crime Bill - AG tells courtThe Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court that provisions relating to tattoos and body marks in the proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill will be removed through amendments to the legislation.58m agoRs. 1.1 billion allocated for 751 rural development projects in Colombo: MinisterA total of Rs. 1.107 billion has been allocated for 751 development projects in the Colombo District under the government's 'Prajashakthi' programme, with 122,908 people expected to benefit directly.1h agoRs. 1.1 billion allocated for 751 rural development projects in Colombo: MinisterA total of Rs. 1.107 billion has been allocated for 751 development projects in the Colombo District under the government's 'Prajashakthi' programme, with 122,908 people expected to benefit directly.1h agoAround 4 million Sri Lankans yet to register for TIN numbers - IRDApproximately four million Sri Lankans aged 18 and above are yet to obtain a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and register with the Inland Revenue Department, Commissioner Nandana Kumara has revealed.1h agoAround 4 million Sri Lankans yet to register for TIN numbers - IRDApproximately four million Sri Lankans aged 18 and above are yet to obtain a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and register with the Inland Revenue Department, Commissioner Nandana Kumara has revealed.1h agoMan arrested during Anuradhapura protest found to have used heroin and cannabisAn individual arrested on charges of obstructing police duties during a protest at the Anuradhapura Sacred City has been found to have used heroin and cannabis, according to investigations.1h agoMan arrested during Anuradhapura protest found to have used heroin and cannabisAn individual arrested on charges of obstructing police duties during a protest at the Anuradhapura Sacred City has been found to have used heroin and cannabis, according to investigations.1h agoNEWS ALERTFlood warning issued for low-lying areas along Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal OyaThe Department of Irrigation has warned of a potential flood risk in low-lying areas along the Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya valleys due to rising water levels following heavy rainfall.2h agoNEWS ALERTFlood warning issued for low-lying areas along Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal OyaThe Department of Irrigation has warned of a potential flood risk in low-lying areas along the Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya valleys due to rising water levels following heavy rainfall.2h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightningThe Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level advisory for severe lightning affecting several areas across the island.2h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightningThe Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level advisory for severe lightning affecting several areas across the island.2h agoNEWS ALERTEx-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa leaves CCIB after giving statementFormer President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has left the Central Criminal Investigation Bureau (CCIB) a short while ago after providing a statement regarding allegations that his former Private Secretary, Sugeeshwara Bandara, had drawn two salaries during his tenure.3h agoNEWS ALERTEx-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa leaves CCIB after giving statementFormer President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has left the Central Criminal Investigation Bureau (CCIB) a short while ago after providing a statement regarding allegations that his former Private Secretary, Sugeeshwara Bandara, had drawn two salaries during his tenure.3h agoSri Lanka’s dengue cases reach 107,829 this year; death toll rises to 81A total of 107,829 dengue cases have been reported across the country so far this year, the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) stated.3h agoSri Lanka’s dengue cases reach 107,829 this year; death toll rises to 81A total of 107,829 dengue cases have been reported across the country so far this year, the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) stated.3h agoMinistry warns public of fraudulent messages circulating under ‘GovPay’ nameThe Ministry of Digital Economy has issued a public notice warning the public about fraudulent SMS and iMessages circulating under the name “GovPay”, claiming to be from the Sri Lanka Police Traffic Division and requesting payments for speeding violations. 3h agoMinistry warns public of fraudulent messages circulating under ‘GovPay’ nameThe Ministry of Digital Economy has issued a public notice warning the public about fraudulent SMS and iMessages circulating under the name “GovPay”, claiming to be from the Sri Lanka Police Traffic Division and requesting payments for speeding violations. 3h agoIndian capital chokes with pollution after Diwali fireworks Toxic air in parts of India's capital New Delhi soared to more than 58 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily limit Monday, after fireworks for the Hindu festival of Diwali, air monitor data showed.3h agoIndian capital chokes with pollution after Diwali fireworks Toxic air in parts of India's capital New Delhi soared to more than 58 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily limit Monday, after fireworks for the Hindu festival of Diwali, air monitor data showed.3h agoNEWS ALERTInmates from three prisons not produced before courts today due to measles outbreakPrison authorities have informed the courts that inmates from the Colombo Remand Prison, Welikada Prison or Magazine Prison will not be produced before court today due to a measles outbreak, according to the Prisons Media Spokesperson.4h agoNEWS ALERTInmates from three prisons not produced before courts today due to measles outbreakPrison authorities have informed the courts that inmates from the Colombo Remand Prison, Welikada Prison or Magazine Prison will not be produced before court today due to a measles outbreak, according to the Prisons Media Spokesperson.4h agoApartment building fire in China's Shanxi province kills 14A fire that broke out in an apartment building in northern China killed at least 14 people, state media said on Monday (Nov 9), raising the death toll from the previous night. 4h agoApartment building fire in China's Shanxi province kills 14A fire that broke out in an apartment building in northern China killed at least 14 people, state media said on Monday (Nov 9), raising the death toll from the previous night. 4h agoFR petition filed seeking to produce Gnanasara Thero before court in monastic robesA fundamental rights petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking an order directing prison authorities to produce Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, who is currently serving a prison sentence, before court while dressed in his monastic robes.4h agoFR petition filed seeking to produce Gnanasara Thero before court in monastic robesA fundamental rights petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking an order directing prison authorities to produce Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, who is currently serving a prison sentence, before court while dressed in his monastic robes.4h agoNEWS ALERTAG informs Court of proposed amendments to Organised Crime Prevention BillThe Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court that it has been proposed to remove all offences relating to the Excise Ordinance included in the proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill, which was presented to Parliament by the Government.4h agoNEWS ALERTAG informs Court of proposed amendments to Organised Crime Prevention BillThe Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court that it has been proposed to remove all offences relating to the Excise Ordinance included in the proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill, which was presented to Parliament by the Government.4h agoFormer President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrives at CCIBFormer President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived at the Central Criminal Investigation Bureau (CCIB) today (09) to provide a statement in connection with an ongoing investigation.5h agoFormer President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrives at CCIBFormer President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived at the Central Criminal Investigation Bureau (CCIB) today (09) to provide a statement in connection with an ongoing investigation.5h agoAmendments to be introduced to Organised Crime Prevention Bill - AG tells courtThe Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court today (09) that amendments are to be introduced to the proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill, which has been presented to Parliament by the Government.5h agoAmendments to be introduced to Organised Crime Prevention Bill - AG tells courtThe Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court today (09) that amendments are to be introduced to the proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill, which has been presented to Parliament by the Government.5h ago