Donald Trump to meet Iran war mediator Qatar, no imminent deal seen to end the warUS President Donald Trump will meet the prime minister of key mediator Qatar on Monday as efforts to end the Iran war ramp up following last week's midterm elections, though senior US and Gulf officials cast doubt on the chances of an imminent deal.4h agoNEWS ALERTGovt. proposes amendments to Organised Crime Prevention Bill, reducing detention period to 48 hoursThe government has proposed a series of amendments to the Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill currently before parliament, including a reduction in the maximum period of detention without being produced before a Magistrate from 72 hours to 48 hours.4h agoLandslide warnings issued for several areas across nine districts The National Building Research institute (NBRI) has issued landslide early warnings for several areas across nine districts due to prevailing rainy weather conditions.5h agoLandslide warnings issued for several areas across nine districts The National Building Research institute (NBRI) has issued landslide early warnings for several areas across nine districts due to prevailing rainy weather conditions.5h agoPolice intervene following heated confrontation at Ruwanweli Maha Seya protest siteA tense situation arose between an individual and several Buddhist monks participating in a satyagraha near the historic Ruwanweli Maha Seya in Anuradhapura.5h agoPolice intervene following heated confrontation at Ruwanweli Maha Seya protest siteA tense situation arose between an individual and several Buddhist monks participating in a satyagraha near the historic Ruwanweli Maha Seya in Anuradhapura.5h agoMP Nalin Bandara clarifies importation of 39 drones and 16 microphonesSamagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Nalin Bandara has issued a clarification regarding the importation of 39 drones and 16 microphones into Sri Lanka without the required approval from the Ministry of Defence (MOD).6h agoMP Nalin Bandara clarifies importation of 39 drones and 16 microphonesSamagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Nalin Bandara has issued a clarification regarding the importation of 39 drones and 16 microphones into Sri Lanka without the required approval from the Ministry of Defence (MOD).6h agoFlood warning issued for low-lying areas along Gin GangaThe Department of Irrigation has warned of a risk of minor flooding in low-lying areas of the Gin Ganga Valley within the next 24 hours due to significant rainfall recorded across the Gin Ganga Basin catchment areas. 7h agoFlood warning issued for low-lying areas along Gin GangaThe Department of Irrigation has warned of a risk of minor flooding in low-lying areas of the Gin Ganga Valley within the next 24 hours due to significant rainfall recorded across the Gin Ganga Basin catchment areas. 7h agoNew secretaries appointed to Digital Economy and Youth Affairs ministriesAttorney-at-Law Roshan Gamage, a Special Grade officer of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service (SLAS), has been appointed as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Digital Economy.7h agoNew secretaries appointed to Digital Economy and Youth Affairs ministriesAttorney-at-Law Roshan Gamage, a Special Grade officer of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service (SLAS), has been appointed as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Digital Economy.7h agoHatton–Nuwara Eliya road partially reopens after landslideTraffic movement along the Hatton–Nuwara Eliya main road has partially resumed following a landslide in the Kudagama area.7h agoHatton–Nuwara Eliya road partially reopens after landslideTraffic movement along the Hatton–Nuwara Eliya main road has partially resumed following a landslide in the Kudagama area.7h ago34 dead after Europe-bound migrant boat sinks off SenegalAt least 34 people have died after a boat carrying migrants sank off the coast of Senegal, the Senegalese Press Agency (APS) reports, citing an official source.8h ago34 dead after Europe-bound migrant boat sinks off SenegalAt least 34 people have died after a boat carrying migrants sank off the coast of Senegal, the Senegalese Press Agency (APS) reports, citing an official source.8h agoChief Prelate writes to Prisons Chief over Gnanasara Thero’s re-donning of robesThe Chief Prelate of the Kotte Chapter of the Siyam Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Dr. Ittapana Dhammalankara Thero, has formally requested the Commissioner General of Prisons to make arrangements for Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero to undergo the re-donning of monastic robes.8h agoChief Prelate writes to Prisons Chief over Gnanasara Thero’s re-donning of robesThe Chief Prelate of the Kotte Chapter of the Siyam Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Dr. Ittapana Dhammalankara Thero, has formally requested the Commissioner General of Prisons to make arrangements for Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero to undergo the re-donning of monastic robes.8h agoFallen tree blocks high-level road in Padukka, damages carA large tree has fallen across the High-Level Road near the Thunnana filling station in Padukka, damaging a car travelling along the road.8h agoFallen tree blocks high-level road in Padukka, damages carA large tree has fallen across the High-Level Road near the Thunnana filling station in Padukka, damaging a car travelling along the road.8h ago‘Gampaha Osman’ remanded until Nov. 13 over Ganemulla Sanjeewa murderUnderworld figure ‘Gampaha Osman’ has been further remanded until November 13 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate in connection with the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa.9h ago‘Gampaha Osman’ remanded until Nov. 13 over Ganemulla Sanjeewa murderUnderworld figure ‘Gampaha Osman’ has been further remanded until November 13 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate in connection with the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa.9h agoLandslide warnings issued for nine districts amid heavy rainfallThe National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued Level 1 and Level 2 landslide warnings for several areas across nine districts due to prevailing heavy rainfall.9h agoLandslide warnings issued for nine districts amid heavy rainfallThe National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued Level 1 and Level 2 landslide warnings for several areas across nine districts due to prevailing heavy rainfall.9h agoNEWS ALERTLandslide blocks Hatton–Nuwara Eliya main road in KudagamaTraffic along the Hatton–Nuwara Eliya main road came to a complete standstill after a large mound of earth collapsed onto the roadway in the Kudagama area at around 5.00 p.m. today (09).9h agoNEWS ALERTLandslide blocks Hatton–Nuwara Eliya main road in KudagamaTraffic along the Hatton–Nuwara Eliya main road came to a complete standstill after a large mound of earth collapsed onto the roadway in the Kudagama area at around 5.00 p.m. today (09).9h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTSC concludes hearing on Organised Crime Prevention Bill; AG proposes key amendmentsThe Supreme Court has concluded its hearing on the constitutionality of the Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill presented to Parliament by the government and announced that its confidential determination will be communicated to the Speaker of House and the President. 10h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTSC concludes hearing on Organised Crime Prevention Bill; AG proposes key amendmentsThe Supreme Court has concluded its hearing on the constitutionality of the Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill presented to Parliament by the government and announced that its confidential determination will be communicated to the Speaker of House and the President. 10h agoTrump signals he may stay out of 2028 Republican succession race, withhold endorsementUS President Donald Trump said he might refrain from endorsing a candidate to succeed him in the 2028 presidential election, suggesting that staying out of the race could be the better option.10h agoTrump signals he may stay out of 2028 Republican succession race, withhold endorsementUS President Donald Trump said he might refrain from endorsing a candidate to succeed him in the 2028 presidential election, suggesting that staying out of the race could be the better option.10h agoTourist arrivals in 2026 surpass 1.9 millionThe number of tourists who have arrived in Sri Lanka so far this year has surpassed 1.9 million, according to latest data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).10h agoTourist arrivals in 2026 surpass 1.9 millionThe number of tourists who have arrived in Sri Lanka so far this year has surpassed 1.9 million, according to latest data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).10h agoKrakow shooting suspect has died in hospital, police sayA gunman suspected of killing six people in central Krakow and his parents and sister at their home has died in hospital, Polish police say.11h agoKrakow shooting suspect has died in hospital, police sayA gunman suspected of killing six people in central Krakow and his parents and sister at their home has died in hospital, Polish police say.11h agoNEWS ALERTVen. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and four others ordered to appear in court on Nov. 20The Anuradhapura Magistrate's Court has ordered Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and four others, who are staging a Satyagraha near the Ruwanweliseya, to appear before court on November 20.11h agoNEWS ALERTVen. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and four others ordered to appear in court on Nov. 20The Anuradhapura Magistrate's Court has ordered Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and four others, who are staging a Satyagraha near the Ruwanweliseya, to appear before court on November 20.11h agoNEWS ALERTASPI surges 291 points as Colombo Stock Market records Rs. 3.33 billion turnoverThe Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded a strong performance today (09), with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) gaining 291.72 points, or 1.37%, to close at 21,531.37.11h agoNEWS ALERTASPI surges 291 points as Colombo Stock Market records Rs. 3.33 billion turnoverThe Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded a strong performance today (09), with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) gaining 291.72 points, or 1.37%, to close at 21,531.37.11h ago