2 arrested trying to throw parcels with drugs, contraband into Magazine PrisonPolice officers have arrested two suspects who were allegedly trying to deliver drugs and other contraband to inmates at the Magazine Prison in Borella by throwing them over the prison wall.1h agoEight killed and 10 more injured after bus overturns in northern IndiaAt least eight people were killed and 10 others injured Saturday after a private bus skidded off the road and fell onto a lower road in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, police said.1h agoIndia, Sri Lanka ministers review key power projects; agree to strengthen energy partnershipIndia and Sri Lanka on Friday reviewed bilateral cooperation in the power sector at a meeting in New Delhi. 2h agoIndia, Sri Lanka ministers review key power projects; agree to strengthen energy partnershipIndia and Sri Lanka on Friday reviewed bilateral cooperation in the power sector at a meeting in New Delhi. 2h agoSri Lanka’s official reserves rise to USD 6.59 billion in JulyThe Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) stated that the country’s total official foreign reserves stood at USD 6,591 million at the end of July.3h agoSri Lanka’s official reserves rise to USD 6.59 billion in JulyThe Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) stated that the country’s total official foreign reserves stood at USD 6,591 million at the end of July.3h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in some parts of the island tomorrowAccording to the Department of Meteorology, showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Sabaragamuwa and Western provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara districts tomorrow.3h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in some parts of the island tomorrowAccording to the Department of Meteorology, showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Sabaragamuwa and Western provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara districts tomorrow.3h agoTodd Blanche, Trump's ex-lawyer, confirmed as US attorney generalPresident Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche has been confirmed as US attorney general - the nation's top law enforcement official.4h agoTodd Blanche, Trump's ex-lawyer, confirmed as US attorney generalPresident Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche has been confirmed as US attorney general - the nation's top law enforcement official.4h agoSri Lanka’s dengue death toll rises to 64, cases cross 89,000The number of dengue-related deaths reported in Sri Lanka has risen to 64 so far this year, according to the latest data released by the National Dengue Control Unit.5h agoSri Lanka’s dengue death toll rises to 64, cases cross 89,000The number of dengue-related deaths reported in Sri Lanka has risen to 64 so far this year, according to the latest data released by the National Dengue Control Unit.5h agoSLCERT warns public of large-scale, organised social media extortion racketThe Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has uncovered information about a large-scale organised extortion racket being carried out through social media and messaging platforms such as Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp.5h agoSLCERT warns public of large-scale, organised social media extortion racketThe Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has uncovered information about a large-scale organised extortion racket being carried out through social media and messaging platforms such as Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp.5h agoIndian govt pursuing early release of fishermen held in Sri Lanka: JaishankarThe Indian government has been consistently engaging with Sri Lanka through bilateral mechanisms and diplomatic channels to secure the early release and repatriation of Indian fishermen and their boats, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed Parliament.6h agoIndian govt pursuing early release of fishermen held in Sri Lanka: JaishankarThe Indian government has been consistently engaging with Sri Lanka through bilateral mechanisms and diplomatic channels to secure the early release and repatriation of Indian fishermen and their boats, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed Parliament.6h agoWestern Province branch of Petroleum Distributors’ Association to be launched tomorrowThe Western Province branch of the Petroleum Distributors’ Association is scheduled to be inaugurated tomorrow (9), according to the association.6h agoWestern Province branch of Petroleum Distributors’ Association to be launched tomorrowThe Western Province branch of the Petroleum Distributors’ Association is scheduled to be inaugurated tomorrow (9), according to the association.6h agoCAA seizes canned fish worth Rs. 1.5 million from unlicensed facility in PannalaThe Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) raided a canned fish manufacturing facility operating without a valid licence from the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) in the Alabadagama area of Pannala.8h agoCAA seizes canned fish worth Rs. 1.5 million from unlicensed facility in PannalaThe Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) raided a canned fish manufacturing facility operating without a valid licence from the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) in the Alabadagama area of Pannala.8h agoAdvisory issued for strong windsThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds affecting the North-Central, North-Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces and Trincomalee district.8h agoAdvisory issued for strong windsThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds affecting the North-Central, North-Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces and Trincomalee district.8h ago2026 A/L Exam to begin on August 10; Special announcement issued to candidatesCommissioner General of Examinations, Indika Kumari Liyanage said that all arrangements have been made to hold the 2026 General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) Advanced Level Examination (A/L) starting from August 10 to September 5 at 2,532 examination centres across the island.9h ago2026 A/L Exam to begin on August 10; Special announcement issued to candidatesCommissioner General of Examinations, Indika Kumari Liyanage said that all arrangements have been made to hold the 2026 General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) Advanced Level Examination (A/L) starting from August 10 to September 5 at 2,532 examination centres across the island.9h agoTyphoon Dolphin hits Japan's Okinawa, China shuts ports ahead of landfallTyphoon Dolphin lashed Japan's southern Okinawa prefecture on Saturday, injuring five people and cutting power to 14,000 buildings, while China shut ports and ferry routes ahead of the storm's expected arrival on its east coast.9h agoTyphoon Dolphin hits Japan's Okinawa, China shuts ports ahead of landfallTyphoon Dolphin lashed Japan's southern Okinawa prefecture on Saturday, injuring five people and cutting power to 14,000 buildings, while China shut ports and ferry routes ahead of the storm's expected arrival on its east coast.9h agoUS Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that seeks 100% tariffs on India, four othersThe US Senate voted overwhelmingly to approve a bill to punish Russia and key buyers of its petroleum products, such as China and India, claiming that such trade helps fuel the Ukraine war.10h agoUS Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that seeks 100% tariffs on India, four othersThe US Senate voted overwhelmingly to approve a bill to punish Russia and key buyers of its petroleum products, such as China and India, claiming that such trade helps fuel the Ukraine war.10h agoRed advisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued a “Red” level advisory for strong winds and rough seas for sea areas extending from Chilaw to Mannar via Kalpitiya and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.10h agoRed advisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued a “Red” level advisory for strong winds and rough seas for sea areas extending from Chilaw to Mannar via Kalpitiya and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.10h agoSpecial announcement on tomorrow’s Grade 5 Scholarship ExamCommissioner General of Examinations Indika Kumari Liyanage stated that this year’s Grade 5 Scholarship Examination will be held tomorrow (09) at 2,723 examination centres islandwide.11h agoSpecial announcement on tomorrow’s Grade 5 Scholarship ExamCommissioner General of Examinations Indika Kumari Liyanage stated that this year’s Grade 5 Scholarship Examination will be held tomorrow (09) at 2,723 examination centres islandwide.11h agoChemmani mass grave: Human remains of over 500 persons excavated from single site for first time Human skeletal remains belonging to 501 individuals have been excavated from the mass grave located near the Siththupaththu Cemetery in Chemmani, Jaffna.11h agoChemmani mass grave: Human remains of over 500 persons excavated from single site for first time Human skeletal remains belonging to 501 individuals have been excavated from the mass grave located near the Siththupaththu Cemetery in Chemmani, Jaffna.11h agoMotorcyclists account for highest number of road accident deaths According to the National Council for Road Safety, motorcyclists currently account for the highest number of deaths in road accidents.11h agoMotorcyclists account for highest number of road accident deaths According to the National Council for Road Safety, motorcyclists currently account for the highest number of deaths in road accidents.11h agoDPA issues new circular ahead of personal data protection lawThe Data Protection Authority (DPA) has issued Personal Data Protection Circular No. 01/2026, providing guidance to Ministries, Government Departments, Provincial Councils, Local Authorities, Public Corporations, Statutory Institutions and State-Owned Enterprises 11h agoDPA issues new circular ahead of personal data protection lawThe Data Protection Authority (DPA) has issued Personal Data Protection Circular No. 01/2026, providing guidance to Ministries, Government Departments, Provincial Councils, Local Authorities, Public Corporations, Statutory Institutions and State-Owned Enterprises 11h ago
