Attacker flees after failed shooting attempt on ‘Kudu Noni’An individual who arrived at a house in the Welikanda area, within the Ahungalla Police Division, attempted to shoot a woman this evening (14), but the firearm failed to discharge.4h agoGovt. committed to building disciplined, law-abiding future generation: Justice MinisterThe government is fully committed to strengthening infrastructure in the education sector to help produce a disciplined and law-abiding future generation, the Minister of Justice and National Integration, Harshana Nanayakkara said.5h agoPolice uncover new details in Dehiwala grenade attackPolice have uncovered several new details surrounding the hand grenade attack on a house in Dehiwala that claimed the lives of two innocent children. 6h agoPolice uncover new details in Dehiwala grenade attackPolice have uncovered several new details surrounding the hand grenade attack on a house in Dehiwala that claimed the lives of two innocent children. 6h agoHouthis target Saudi base as Iran denies involvement in Yemen warYemen's Houthis launched a fresh barrage of missile and drone attacks on Saudi military targets on Monday (Sep 14), as Iran denied any involvement in the country's revived civil war.6h agoHouthis target Saudi base as Iran denies involvement in Yemen warYemen's Houthis launched a fresh barrage of missile and drone attacks on Saudi military targets on Monday (Sep 14), as Iran denied any involvement in the country's revived civil war.6h agoSeptember Aswesuma payments to be credited on Wednesday The Aswesuma welfare payments for the month of September will be credited to beneficiaries’ bank accounts on Wednesday (16), according to the Welfare Benefits Board.7h agoSeptember Aswesuma payments to be credited on Wednesday The Aswesuma welfare payments for the month of September will be credited to beneficiaries’ bank accounts on Wednesday (16), according to the Welfare Benefits Board.7h agoRailway unions to proceed with two-day token strikeThe Railway Joint Trade Union Alliance has decided to proceed with its planned two-day token strike on September 17 and 18, after talks with the Ministry of Transport failed to produce a decision on the future of the incumbent General Manager of Railways.7h agoRailway unions to proceed with two-day token strikeThe Railway Joint Trade Union Alliance has decided to proceed with its planned two-day token strike on September 17 and 18, after talks with the Ministry of Transport failed to produce a decision on the future of the incumbent General Manager of Railways.7h agoChina criticises idea it is in 'malicious competition' over AIChina has hit out against what it has called "threat narratives" over AI governance and warned against "engaging in confrontation and malicious competition".8h agoChina criticises idea it is in 'malicious competition' over AIChina has hit out against what it has called "threat narratives" over AI governance and warned against "engaging in confrontation and malicious competition".8h agoAppeals Court to hear Dilith Jayaweera’s writ petition on Sept. 18The Court of Appeal today (14) ordered that a writ petition filed by the leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera challenging a referral by the Colombo Fort Magistrate over alleged contempt of court be taken up for support on September 18.8h agoAppeals Court to hear Dilith Jayaweera’s writ petition on Sept. 18The Court of Appeal today (14) ordered that a writ petition filed by the leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera challenging a referral by the Colombo Fort Magistrate over alleged contempt of court be taken up for support on September 18.8h agoChina offers new technology to grow rice in saline conditionsChina is prepared to share advanced agricultural technology with Sri Lanka, including hybrid rice varieties that can be cultivated even under saline conditions, Chinese Ambassador in Colombo Wei Huaxiang has said.8h agoChina offers new technology to grow rice in saline conditionsChina is prepared to share advanced agricultural technology with Sri Lanka, including hybrid rice varieties that can be cultivated even under saline conditions, Chinese Ambassador in Colombo Wei Huaxiang has said.8h agoTwo brothers killed in Dehiwala grenade attack laid to restThe final rites of two brothers who were killed in a grenade attack on a house along Sirisangabo Mawatha in Dehiwala, were held at the Mount Lavinia Public Cemetery this evening (14).9h agoTwo brothers killed in Dehiwala grenade attack laid to restThe final rites of two brothers who were killed in a grenade attack on a house along Sirisangabo Mawatha in Dehiwala, were held at the Mount Lavinia Public Cemetery this evening (14).9h agoSri Lanka, Thailand sign labour agreements for recruitment of 10,000 workersSri Lanka and Thailand today signed two key labour agreements, paving the way for the recruitment of an initial 10,000 Sri Lankan workers under a structured and transparent employment framework.9h agoSri Lanka, Thailand sign labour agreements for recruitment of 10,000 workersSri Lanka and Thailand today signed two key labour agreements, paving the way for the recruitment of an initial 10,000 Sri Lankan workers under a structured and transparent employment framework.9h agoPM stresses urgent need to nurture future leaders for positive changePrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stressed that nurturing a future generation capable of providing leadership to society and contributing to positive change in the world is an urgent priority.9h agoPM stresses urgent need to nurture future leaders for positive changePrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stressed that nurturing a future generation capable of providing leadership to society and contributing to positive change in the world is an urgent priority.9h agoSpecial dengue control week begins in 62 MOH areasA special dengue control week will be conducted from today (14) until September 19 across 62 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) areas covering several provinces, Acting Director of the National Dengue Control Unit Dr. Kapila Kannangara said.9h agoSpecial dengue control week begins in 62 MOH areasA special dengue control week will be conducted from today (14) until September 19 across 62 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) areas covering several provinces, Acting Director of the National Dengue Control Unit Dr. Kapila Kannangara said.9h agoAt least 21 dead after multi-vehicle crash in South AfricaAt least 21 people have been killed and several others severely injured following a head-on collision between two minibus taxis and a third vehicle on a major highway in South Africa, authorities said on Monday.10h agoAt least 21 dead after multi-vehicle crash in South AfricaAt least 21 people have been killed and several others severely injured following a head-on collision between two minibus taxis and a third vehicle on a major highway in South Africa, authorities said on Monday.10h agoSocial cohesion, law and ethics modules to be introduced for Grades 12 and 13 students New modules on social cohesion, law and ethics are to be introduced for students in Grades 12 and 13 under the government’s education reforms scheduled for implementation from 2027.10h agoSocial cohesion, law and ethics modules to be introduced for Grades 12 and 13 students New modules on social cohesion, law and ethics are to be introduced for students in Grades 12 and 13 under the government’s education reforms scheduled for implementation from 2027.10h agoHeavy rainfall above 100 mm expected in several areas tomorrowThe low-level atmospheric disturbance currently prevailing in the vicinity of Sri Lanka continues to persist, according to the Department of Meteorology.10h agoHeavy rainfall above 100 mm expected in several areas tomorrowThe low-level atmospheric disturbance currently prevailing in the vicinity of Sri Lanka continues to persist, according to the Department of Meteorology.10h agoFurther hearing in Rajitha Senaratne case set for November The case filed against three defendants, including former Minister of Fisheries Rajitha Senaratne, over allegations that they caused a financial loss to the government by leasing the Mutwal Fisheries Harbour 10h agoFurther hearing in Rajitha Senaratne case set for November The case filed against three defendants, including former Minister of Fisheries Rajitha Senaratne, over allegations that they caused a financial loss to the government by leasing the Mutwal Fisheries Harbour 10h agoSajith calls for urgent action as El Niño risk risesLeader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa stated that, with the probability of El Niño conditions reaching 100%, the government, the opposition and the entire population of 22 million must unite to effectively address the challenges posed by the extreme weather phenomenon.11h agoSajith calls for urgent action as El Niño risk risesLeader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa stated that, with the probability of El Niño conditions reaching 100%, the government, the opposition and the entire population of 22 million must unite to effectively address the challenges posed by the extreme weather phenomenon.11h agoNEWS ALERTNamal Rajapaksa named suspect in SriLankan Airlines Airbus probeThe Attorney General’s Department has taken steps to name Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa as a suspect in a money laundering investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding the procurement of Airbus aircraft by SriLankan Airlines, according to sources familiar with the investigation.11h agoNEWS ALERTNamal Rajapaksa named suspect in SriLankan Airlines Airbus probeThe Attorney General’s Department has taken steps to name Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa as a suspect in a money laundering investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding the procurement of Airbus aircraft by SriLankan Airlines, according to sources familiar with the investigation.11h agoSLMC MP Abdul Wahid resigns from ParliamentNational List Member of Parliament M.S. Abdul Wahid has resigned from parliament, with effect from today (14). 11h agoSLMC MP Abdul Wahid resigns from ParliamentNational List Member of Parliament M.S. Abdul Wahid has resigned from parliament, with effect from today (14). 11h ago
