Four dead, several feared trapped after six-storey building collapses in DelhiAt least four people have died, two are in critical condition, and several others are feared trapped under debris after a six-storey building collapsed in Delhi's Satya Niketan this afternoon.40m agoSajith calls out President’s U-turn on referendum for constitutional amendment The Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa has questioned President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on why a referendum is not required for the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, when he himself had previously called for one over the 20th Amendment.56m agoSriLankan Airlines flights rerouted amid Indonesia volcanic activityTwo SriLankan Airlines flights scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka from Sydney and Melbourne tonight are being rerouted due to volcanic activity in Indonesia, according to reports.1h agoSriLankan Airlines flights rerouted amid Indonesia volcanic activityTwo SriLankan Airlines flights scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka from Sydney and Melbourne tonight are being rerouted due to volcanic activity in Indonesia, according to reports.1h agoProlonged dry spell drains major reservoirs in Eastern ProvinceWater levels in nine major irrigation reservoirs in the Ampara District have plunged to just 21.5%, amid the severe dry weather prevailing across the country, the Irrigation Department said today (6).1h agoProlonged dry spell drains major reservoirs in Eastern ProvinceWater levels in nine major irrigation reservoirs in the Ampara District have plunged to just 21.5%, amid the severe dry weather prevailing across the country, the Irrigation Department said today (6).1h ago25, mostly children, killed after bus plunges into deep ravine in Cape VerdeAt least 25 people, mostly children and teenagers, were killed in a bus crash on Cape Verde's Fogo Island, public radio network RCV said on Sunday.1h ago25, mostly children, killed after bus plunges into deep ravine in Cape VerdeAt least 25 people, mostly children and teenagers, were killed in a bus crash on Cape Verde's Fogo Island, public radio network RCV said on Sunday.1h agoRs. 10 million worth of pigeons allegedly smuggled by sea seized in KalpitiyaA total of four individuals have been arrested while nearly 200 pigeons have been seized during a special police operation near the port area close to the Kalpitiya Fort.2h agoRs. 10 million worth of pigeons allegedly smuggled by sea seized in KalpitiyaA total of four individuals have been arrested while nearly 200 pigeons have been seized during a special police operation near the port area close to the Kalpitiya Fort.2h agoSri Lanka delegation heads to Dili for WHO regional health meetingMinister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa will lead Sri Lanka’s delegation to the 79th session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia, which will be held in Dili, Timor-Leste, from September 7 to 10.2h agoSri Lanka delegation heads to Dili for WHO regional health meetingMinister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa will lead Sri Lanka’s delegation to the 79th session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia, which will be held in Dili, Timor-Leste, from September 7 to 10.2h agoUS envoys meet Zelensky in Ukraine after talks with Putin in RussiaPresident Volodymyr Zelensky is holding talks with Donald Trump's top envoys, in their first visit to Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion.3h agoUS envoys meet Zelensky in Ukraine after talks with Putin in RussiaPresident Volodymyr Zelensky is holding talks with Donald Trump's top envoys, in their first visit to Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion.3h agoSecond phase of third school term begins tomorrow The second phase of the third school term for all government schools will commence tomorrow (7), according to the Ministry of Education. 3h agoSecond phase of third school term begins tomorrow The second phase of the third school term for all government schools will commence tomorrow (7), according to the Ministry of Education. 3h agoCardinal appeals to fishing community to help combat drug menaceThe Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has urged the fishing community to support efforts to combat the country’s growing drug menace and refrain from allowing fishing boats to be used for drug trafficking.3h agoCardinal appeals to fishing community to help combat drug menaceThe Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has urged the fishing community to support efforts to combat the country’s growing drug menace and refrain from allowing fishing boats to be used for drug trafficking.3h agoPresident assures national elections will be held as scheduledPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has assured that national elections will not be postponed under any circumstances and will be held as scheduled.4h agoPresident assures national elections will be held as scheduledPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has assured that national elections will not be postponed under any circumstances and will be held as scheduled.4h agoIran to tackle economic issues, says further attacks will be 'more painful'Iran said it will step up efforts to tackle problems created by the U.S. sanctions that are crippling its economy, while a senior Iranian official warned of a "painful response" if it comes under further attack.4h agoIran to tackle economic issues, says further attacks will be 'more painful'Iran said it will step up efforts to tackle problems created by the U.S. sanctions that are crippling its economy, while a senior Iranian official warned of a "painful response" if it comes under further attack.4h agoFire breaks out at coconut timber products factory in MadampeA fire broke out at a factory producing coconut timber-based products in Madampe this evening (06).4h agoFire breaks out at coconut timber products factory in MadampeA fire broke out at a factory producing coconut timber-based products in Madampe this evening (06).4h agoNEWS ALERTPresident vows not to reverse proposed 22nd AmendmentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has vowed that the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution will not be reversed under any circumstances, stressing that the government will proceed with the amendment once a Supreme Court determination is received.5h agoNEWS ALERTPresident vows not to reverse proposed 22nd AmendmentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has vowed that the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution will not be reversed under any circumstances, stressing that the government will proceed with the amendment once a Supreme Court determination is received.5h agoDaily electricity demand declines over four-day periodDaily electricity demand in Sri Lanka declined over the four-day period from August 31 to September 3, while electricity generation remained on an upward trend, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.5h agoDaily electricity demand declines over four-day periodDaily electricity demand in Sri Lanka declined over the four-day period from August 31 to September 3, while electricity generation remained on an upward trend, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.5h agoAzur Air, British Airways to resume direct flights to Sri LankaRussian airline Azur Air has decided to resume direct flights between Russia and Sri Lanka.5h agoAzur Air, British Airways to resume direct flights to Sri LankaRussian airline Azur Air has decided to resume direct flights between Russia and Sri Lanka.5h agoUS aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln departs Thailand after port callThousands of United States sailors aboard an aircraft carrier departed from Thailand on Sunday (Sep 6), AFP journalists said, concluding its first port call following reports of deteriorating living conditions on board after nine months at sea.5h agoUS aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln departs Thailand after port callThousands of United States sailors aboard an aircraft carrier departed from Thailand on Sunday (Sep 6), AFP journalists said, concluding its first port call following reports of deteriorating living conditions on board after nine months at sea.5h agoIndia, Sri Lanka to deepen maritime security and defence cooperation during Indian Defence Minister’s visitIndia’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from September 8 to 10, with maritime security and defence cooperation expected to feature prominently in discussions with Sri Lankan leadership.6h agoIndia, Sri Lanka to deepen maritime security and defence cooperation during Indian Defence Minister’s visitIndia’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from September 8 to 10, with maritime security and defence cooperation expected to feature prominently in discussions with Sri Lankan leadership.6h agoAmber heat advisory issued for several areasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an amber warm weather advisory for several parts of the country, warning that the heat index could reach the Caution’ level during the daytime tomorrow (07).6h agoAmber heat advisory issued for several areasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an amber warm weather advisory for several parts of the country, warning that the heat index could reach the Caution’ level during the daytime tomorrow (07).6h agoCBSL absorbs US$579 million from forex market in AugustThe Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) absorbed US$579 million from the domestic foreign exchange market in August 2026, based on value-date transactions, as the country continued to strengthen its foreign exchange position.6h agoCBSL absorbs US$579 million from forex market in AugustThe Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) absorbed US$579 million from the domestic foreign exchange market in August 2026, based on value-date transactions, as the country continued to strengthen its foreign exchange position.6h ago
