One dead, 172 rescued as second ferry in days catches fire in IndonesiaOne woman died and more than 170 were rescued after a ferry caught fire off the Indonesian tourist island of Bali on Wednesday (Aug 12), a rescue official said, in the second such incident in days.18m agoAmber advisory issued for strong winds and rough seasAn Amber-level advisory has been issued for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota, and from Chilaw to Kankesanthurai via Mannar and Puttalam.25m agoBASL delegation at Presidential Secretariat for discussion with President over judges’ retirement age proposal A delegation from the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has arrived at the Presidential Secretariat today (12) for a meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to discuss the proposed extension of the retirement age of Supreme Court and Court of Appeal judges.57m agoBASL delegation at Presidential Secretariat for discussion with President over judges’ retirement age proposal A delegation from the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has arrived at the Presidential Secretariat today (12) for a meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to discuss the proposed extension of the retirement age of Supreme Court and Court of Appeal judges.57m agoRain pounds Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin sweeps through ChinaChina's strongest typhoon this year lashed wide swathes of the country, battering the capital with bouts of intense rain that flooded key roads and stranded vehicles, after setting new rainfall records in central and eastern provinces.1h agoRain pounds Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin sweeps through ChinaChina's strongest typhoon this year lashed wide swathes of the country, battering the capital with bouts of intense rain that flooded key roads and stranded vehicles, after setting new rainfall records in central and eastern provinces.1h agoSujeewa makes public Chief Prelates’ letter opposing 22nd AmendmentSJB Parliamentarian Sujeewa Senasinghe today (12) made public a letter sent to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake by the Chief Prelates of the three Buddhist chapters regarding the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.1h agoSujeewa makes public Chief Prelates’ letter opposing 22nd AmendmentSJB Parliamentarian Sujeewa Senasinghe today (12) made public a letter sent to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake by the Chief Prelates of the three Buddhist chapters regarding the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.1h agoYoshitha Rajapaksa leaves CID after recording statementYoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) after recording a statement. 1h agoYoshitha Rajapaksa leaves CID after recording statementYoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) after recording a statement. 1h agoNEWS ALERTSugeeshwara Bandara further remandedFormer private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Sugeeshwara Bandara, has been further remanded until August 25 after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate's Court, Ada Derana reporter stated.2h agoNEWS ALERTSugeeshwara Bandara further remandedFormer private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Sugeeshwara Bandara, has been further remanded until August 25 after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate's Court, Ada Derana reporter stated.2h agoUS military operations killed 153 civilians in 2025, Pentagon saysU.S. military operations killed 153 civilians and wounded 243 others in 2025, according to Pentagon assessments cited by a U.S. official on Tuesday.2h agoUS military operations killed 153 civilians in 2025, Pentagon saysU.S. military operations killed 153 civilians and wounded 243 others in 2025, according to Pentagon assessments cited by a U.S. official on Tuesday.2h agoJoint Opposition to challenge judges’ retirement age amendment in courtLegal action will be taken next week against the government’s proposed constitutional amendment to extend the retirement age of judges, former Minister Professor G. L. Peiris stated.2h agoJoint Opposition to challenge judges’ retirement age amendment in courtLegal action will be taken next week against the government’s proposed constitutional amendment to extend the retirement age of judges, former Minister Professor G. L. Peiris stated.2h agoSugeeshwara Bandara brought before courtSugeeshwara Bandara, the former private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has been brought before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court this morning (12).2h agoSugeeshwara Bandara brought before courtSugeeshwara Bandara, the former private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has been brought before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court this morning (12).2h agoDengue cases in Sri Lanka near 91,000A total of 90,695 dengue cases and 65 dengue-related deaths have been recorded in Sri Lanka so far in 2026, according to the latest data released by the National Dengue Control Unit. 3h agoDengue cases in Sri Lanka near 91,000A total of 90,695 dengue cases and 65 dengue-related deaths have been recorded in Sri Lanka so far in 2026, according to the latest data released by the National Dengue Control Unit. 3h agoOil prices rise as doubts over US-Iran deal heighten supply concernsOil prices rose on Wednesday morning as doubts about a U.S.-Iran peace deal and attacks on two ships fuelled concerns about Middle East supply disruptions, even as industry data showed U.S. crude inventories expanded.3h agoOil prices rise as doubts over US-Iran deal heighten supply concernsOil prices rose on Wednesday morning as doubts about a U.S.-Iran peace deal and attacks on two ships fuelled concerns about Middle East supply disruptions, even as industry data showed U.S. crude inventories expanded.3h agoGunmen open fire at fisherman’s residence in TangalleTwo unidentified individuals who arrived on a motorcycle opened fire at a residence in Kudawella, Tangalle early this morning (12), police stated.3h agoGunmen open fire at fisherman’s residence in TangalleTwo unidentified individuals who arrived on a motorcycle opened fire at a residence in Kudawella, Tangalle early this morning (12), police stated.3h agoYoshitha Rajapaksa arrives at CIDYoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago.4h agoYoshitha Rajapaksa arrives at CIDYoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago.4h agoTrump says he switched planes after Nato summit because of possible threatPresident Donald Trump has confirmed that he secretly swapped planes as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month due to a possible threat.4h agoTrump says he switched planes after Nato summit because of possible threatPresident Donald Trump has confirmed that he secretly swapped planes as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month due to a possible threat.4h agoWildlife Dept. deploys water bowsers to drought-hit national parksThe Department of Wildlife Conservation has commenced distributing water to animals in national parks using bowsers amid the prevailing dry weather conditions.4h agoWildlife Dept. deploys water bowsers to drought-hit national parksThe Department of Wildlife Conservation has commenced distributing water to animals in national parks using bowsers amid the prevailing dry weather conditions.4h agoYouth arrested with live grenade, narcotics and weapons in DiganaA 25-year-old man has been arrested in Digana for allegedly possessing a foreign-manufactured live hand grenade, stock of crystal methamphetamine and other weapons, police stated.4h agoYouth arrested with live grenade, narcotics and weapons in DiganaA 25-year-old man has been arrested in Digana for allegedly possessing a foreign-manufactured live hand grenade, stock of crystal methamphetamine and other weapons, police stated.4h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTAccomplice of underworld figure ‘Gagana’ arrested with ‘Ice’ and narcotic pillsAn accomplice of the underworld figure known as “Gagana,” who is believed to be operating from overseas, has been arrested in Homagama with a consignment of narcotics, police said.5h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTAccomplice of underworld figure ‘Gagana’ arrested with ‘Ice’ and narcotic pillsAn accomplice of the underworld figure known as “Gagana,” who is believed to be operating from overseas, has been arrested in Homagama with a consignment of narcotics, police said.5h ago436 Atapirikara and Pirikara items seized in island-wide raidsThe Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has confirmed it has conducted 119 special raids across the country to monitor the sale of Atapirikara and other Pirikara items.5h ago436 Atapirikara and Pirikara items seized in island-wide raidsThe Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has confirmed it has conducted 119 special raids across the country to monitor the sale of Atapirikara and other Pirikara items.5h agoWorld Elephant Day: Sri Lanka records 180 elephant deaths so far in 2026World Elephant Day is being marked today (12), as concerns continue to grow over the rising threats faced by Sri Lanka’s wild elephant population. 5h agoWorld Elephant Day: Sri Lanka records 180 elephant deaths so far in 2026World Elephant Day is being marked today (12), as concerns continue to grow over the rising threats faced by Sri Lanka’s wild elephant population. 5h ago
