Fire breaks out at vehicle spare parts shop in Akurana A fire has broken out at a motor vehicle spare parts shop in Kudugala, Akurana this morning (04), police said.18m agoPuttalam court suspends controversial transfer of Anamaduwa school principalThe Puttalam Provincial High Court has issued an interim injunction suspending the transfer of the principal of Anamaduwa Mudalakkulia Vijaya Maha Vidyalaya, restraining the Secretary to the North Western Provincial Chief Ministry from implementing the transfer order.1h agoSpanish transport minister resigns days after deadly train crashSpain's Transport Minister Óscar Puente has resigned - six days after the high-speed train collision in which at least 69 people were killed and dozens injured.1h agoSpanish transport minister resigns days after deadly train crashSpain's Transport Minister Óscar Puente has resigned - six days after the high-speed train collision in which at least 69 people were killed and dozens injured.1h agoWoman found dead at home in Saliyawewa; husband suspected in murderPolice have launched an investigation after a 32-year-old woman was found dead inside a house in the Kumbukkalla area in Saliyawewa last evening (03), police stated.1h agoWoman found dead at home in Saliyawewa; husband suspected in murderPolice have launched an investigation after a 32-year-old woman was found dead inside a house in the Kumbukkalla area in Saliyawewa last evening (03), police stated.1h agoTwo arrested over alleged pyramid financial scheme in NegomboTwo individuals have been arrested in Negombo in connection with an alleged pyramid financial scheme, police stated.2h agoTwo arrested over alleged pyramid financial scheme in NegomboTwo individuals have been arrested in Negombo in connection with an alleged pyramid financial scheme, police stated.2h agoPolls begin closing in crucial US midterm electionsPolls began closing on Tuesday (Nov 3) in the US midterms with Democrats poised to seize the House and potentially the Senate, threatening to shatter US President Donald Trump's grip on Washington and curtail his power for the rest of his presidency.2h agoPolls begin closing in crucial US midterm electionsPolls began closing on Tuesday (Nov 3) in the US midterms with Democrats poised to seize the House and potentially the Senate, threatening to shatter US President Donald Trump's grip on Washington and curtail his power for the rest of his presidency.2h agoHeavy showers above 75 mm expected in several parts of the country todayFairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely in several parts of the island today (04), according to the Department of Meteorology.2h agoHeavy showers above 75 mm expected in several parts of the country todayFairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely in several parts of the island today (04), according to the Department of Meteorology.2h agoKing calls slave trade a 'shameful chapter' during Commonwealth addressKing Charles has described the transatlantic slave trade as a "shameful chapter of history" that filled him with "profound sorrow" as he opened a summit of Commonwealth leaders in the Caribbean. 3h agoKing calls slave trade a 'shameful chapter' during Commonwealth addressKing Charles has described the transatlantic slave trade as a "shameful chapter of history" that filled him with "profound sorrow" as he opened a summit of Commonwealth leaders in the Caribbean. 3h agoEducation Ministry issues circular on school timetables under new education reformsThe Ministry of Education has issued a circular outlining guidelines for the preparation of school timetables in line with the implementation of the new education reforms.9h agoEducation Ministry issues circular on school timetables under new education reformsThe Ministry of Education has issued a circular outlining guidelines for the preparation of school timetables in line with the implementation of the new education reforms.9h agoDonald Trump says US will stop $4 billion in funding to Israel at end of 2026President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he made a deal with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Washington would stop $4 billion in funding to Israel after the end of this year.11h agoDonald Trump says US will stop $4 billion in funding to Israel at end of 2026President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he made a deal with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Washington would stop $4 billion in funding to Israel after the end of this year.11h agoNEWS ALERTCI Varuni Bogahawatta remanded until Nov. 6Chief Inspector Varuni Bogahawatta, the Officer-in-Charge of the Administration Branch at the Kotawila Police Station, has been remanded until November 6 by the Matara Magistrate's Court.11h agoNEWS ALERTCI Varuni Bogahawatta remanded until Nov. 6Chief Inspector Varuni Bogahawatta, the Officer-in-Charge of the Administration Branch at the Kotawila Police Station, has been remanded until November 6 by the Matara Magistrate's Court.11h agoBomb threats on flights in Europe cause disruption but no devices foundAt least four flights in Europe were subjected to bomb threats on Tuesday after one on Monday, forcing some to divert and an airport in Poland to briefly close, although no confirmed devices were discovered.12h agoBomb threats on flights in Europe cause disruption but no devices foundAt least four flights in Europe were subjected to bomb threats on Tuesday after one on Monday, forcing some to divert and an airport in Poland to briefly close, although no confirmed devices were discovered.12h agoRail services disrupted after tree falls on train near PolgahawelaRail services along the Main Line have been disrupted after a tree fell onto a train travelling from Colombo Fort to Rambukkana near the Polgahawela Railway Station.12h agoRail services disrupted after tree falls on train near PolgahawelaRail services along the Main Line have been disrupted after a tree fell onto a train travelling from Colombo Fort to Rambukkana near the Polgahawela Railway Station.12h agoIsraeli opposition bloc gathers to see how to oust NetanyahuThe Israeli opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot gathered on Tuesday (Nov 3) for the first time since elections as they strategise how to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with divisions on whether to ally with Arab lawmakers.12h agoIsraeli opposition bloc gathers to see how to oust NetanyahuThe Israeli opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot gathered on Tuesday (Nov 3) for the first time since elections as they strategise how to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with divisions on whether to ally with Arab lawmakers.12h agoSix among 21 foreign nationals arrested during Maradana raid remanded Six of the 21 foreign nationals arrested during a raid in Maradana have been remanded until tomorrow (04) by the Maligakanda Magistrate's Court.13h agoSix among 21 foreign nationals arrested during Maradana raid remanded Six of the 21 foreign nationals arrested during a raid in Maradana have been remanded until tomorrow (04) by the Maligakanda Magistrate's Court.13h agoNEWS ALERTGovt. removes Rs. 65 per kilo import levy on two rice categoriesThe government has removed the Special Commodity Levy of Rs. 65 per kilogram imposed on two categories of imported rice, effective from today (03).13h agoNEWS ALERTGovt. removes Rs. 65 per kilo import levy on two rice categoriesThe government has removed the Special Commodity Levy of Rs. 65 per kilogram imposed on two categories of imported rice, effective from today (03).13h agoLandslide warnings issued for several districts amid heavy rainsThe National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued landslide early warning to several areas in view of the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country.13h agoLandslide warnings issued for several districts amid heavy rainsThe National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued landslide early warning to several areas in view of the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country.13h agoPolls open in closely contested US midterm elections 2026Polls have opened in some parts of the United States for Tuesday’s pivotal midterm elections, with all 435 House of Representatives seats and 35 of the Senate’s 100 seats being contested.14h agoPolls open in closely contested US midterm elections 2026Polls have opened in some parts of the United States for Tuesday’s pivotal midterm elections, with all 435 House of Representatives seats and 35 of the Senate’s 100 seats being contested.14h agoCourt to consider corruption case against MP Chamara Sampath in February 2027The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered that the corruption case filed against Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dissanayake by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) be taken up again on February 9, 2027.14h agoCourt to consider corruption case against MP Chamara Sampath in February 2027The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered that the corruption case filed against Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dissanayake by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) be taken up again on February 9, 2027.14h agoPrior appointments made mandatory for one-day services at DMT head officeThe Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has made prior appointments mandatory for all one-day services provided at its head office in Narahenpita, with the new system coming into effect from yesterday (02).14h agoPrior appointments made mandatory for one-day services at DMT head officeThe Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has made prior appointments mandatory for all one-day services provided at its head office in Narahenpita, with the new system coming into effect from yesterday (02).14h ago
