Education 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.5h 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.7h 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.7h 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.7h 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.8h 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.8h 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.8h 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.8h 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.8h 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.8h 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.9h 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.9h 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).9h 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).9h 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.9h 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.9h 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.10h 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.10h 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, 2027.10h 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, 2027.10h 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).10h 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).10h agoPM Harini highlights Sri Lanka’s healthcare commitments and investment opportunities at CHOGMPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has highlighted Sri Lanka’s commitment to universal healthcare and presented investment opportunities in climate-resilient agriculture and green port development at two high-level Commonwealth gatherings held in Antigua and Barbuda.10h agoPM Harini highlights Sri Lanka’s healthcare commitments and investment opportunities at CHOGMPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has highlighted Sri Lanka’s commitment to universal healthcare and presented investment opportunities in climate-resilient agriculture and green port development at two high-level Commonwealth gatherings held in Antigua and Barbuda.10h agoRussia-Ukraine war widens in the Black Sea in a test of NATO red linesAfter seven strikes on cargo ships near NATO members Romania and Bulgaria last month, the US-led military alliance said it would deploy maritime patrol aircraft, radars and drones to bolster its eastern flank in the Black Sea.11h agoRussia-Ukraine war widens in the Black Sea in a test of NATO red linesAfter seven strikes on cargo ships near NATO members Romania and Bulgaria last month, the US-led military alliance said it would deploy maritime patrol aircraft, radars and drones to bolster its eastern flank in the Black Sea.11h agoNEWS ALERTThree LAUGFS LPG shipments expected in November LAUGFS Gas PLC has announced that three LPG shipments are scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka in November as the company takes steps to restore domestic gas supplies.11h agoNEWS ALERTThree LAUGFS LPG shipments expected in November LAUGFS Gas PLC has announced that three LPG shipments are scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka in November as the company takes steps to restore domestic gas supplies.11h agoIndia and Sri Lanka reaffirm commitment to maritime security cooperation The Indian and Sri Lankan Coast Guards have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation, with particular emphasis on regional maritime security, operational coordination and disaster response.11h agoIndia and Sri Lanka reaffirm commitment to maritime security cooperation The Indian and Sri Lankan Coast Guards have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation, with particular emphasis on regional maritime security, operational coordination and disaster response.11h agoMarried couple die from suspected toxic smoke inhalation in Nuwara EliyaA married couple residing in a rented house in the Meepilimana area of Nuwara Eliya was found dead early this morning (03) with the deaths suspected to have been caused by inhaling toxic smoke.11h agoMarried couple die from suspected toxic smoke inhalation in Nuwara EliyaA married couple residing in a rented house in the Meepilimana area of Nuwara Eliya was found dead early this morning (03) with the deaths suspected to have been caused by inhaling toxic smoke.11h agoSpecial National Dengue Prevention Week scheduled for Nov. 9–14A Special National Dengue Prevention Week has been declared from November 9 to 14, covering 74 high-risk Medical Officer of Health (MOH) areas across the country.12h agoSpecial National Dengue Prevention Week scheduled for Nov. 9–14A Special National Dengue Prevention Week has been declared from November 9 to 14, covering 74 high-risk Medical Officer of Health (MOH) areas across the country.12h agoTourist arrivals top 168,000 in October Sri Lanka welcomed 168,625 international tourists in October, with India continuing to dominate the tourism market, according to the latest figures released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).12h agoTourist arrivals top 168,000 in October Sri Lanka welcomed 168,625 international tourists in October, with India continuing to dominate the tourism market, according to the latest figures released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).12h agoParliamentary committee reviews measures to address prison overcrowding A series of legal, administrative and institutional measures to address prison overcrowding, including amendments to the Prisons Ordinance and the rehabilitation of individuals with drug addiction have been reviewed at the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection.12h agoParliamentary committee reviews measures to address prison overcrowding A series of legal, administrative and institutional measures to address prison overcrowding, including amendments to the Prisons Ordinance and the rehabilitation of individuals with drug addiction have been reviewed at the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection.12h ago