Cabinet to reconsider legality of electronic visa issuance agreements, court toldThe Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today that the current Cabinet of Ministers has decided to reconsider the legality of the agreements entered into during the tenure of the previous government to hand over electronic visa issuance operations to private companies.3m agoBASL urges President to expedite appointments to fill vacancies in top courts The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to take immediate steps to fill four vacancies in the Supreme Court and four vacancies in the Court of Appeal, 10m agoAppeals Court to consider intermediary petitions in Suresh Sallay case on July 17The Court of Appeal has ordered that all intermediary petitions filed seeking permission to make submissions in support of the writ petition filed by former Head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Suresh Sallay, 19m agoAppeals Court to consider intermediary petitions in Suresh Sallay case on July 17The Court of Appeal has ordered that all intermediary petitions filed seeking permission to make submissions in support of the writ petition filed by former Head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Suresh Sallay, 19m agoPaddy Marketing Board to commence paddy purchasing from MondayThe Chairman of the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB), Manjula Pinnalanda, has stated that the PMB plans to commence paddy purchasing from next Monday (13).36m agoPaddy Marketing Board to commence paddy purchasing from MondayThe Chairman of the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB), Manjula Pinnalanda, has stated that the PMB plans to commence paddy purchasing from next Monday (13).36m agoDengue cases in Western Province nears 35,000The National Dengue Control Unit has stated that the number of dengue cases reported from the Western Province is approaching the 35,000-mark, as it remains the worst impacted province.50m agoDengue cases in Western Province nears 35,000The National Dengue Control Unit has stated that the number of dengue cases reported from the Western Province is approaching the 35,000-mark, as it remains the worst impacted province.50m agoPathahewaheta PS Chairman arrested over bribery convictionThe Chairman of the Pathahewaheta Pradeshiya Sabha, who had been evading arrest after being convicted of bribery charges and sentenced to imprisonment by court, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).1h agoPathahewaheta PS Chairman arrested over bribery convictionThe Chairman of the Pathahewaheta Pradeshiya Sabha, who had been evading arrest after being convicted of bribery charges and sentenced to imprisonment by court, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).1h agoIsrael shared intelligence with US of Iranian plot to assassinate Trump, reports sayIsrael shared intelligence with the United States that Iran had recently devised a new plan to assassinate President Donald Trump, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN, adding another layer of tension as a ceasefire deal between the countries comes under strain.1h agoIsrael shared intelligence with US of Iranian plot to assassinate Trump, reports sayIsrael shared intelligence with the United States that Iran had recently devised a new plan to assassinate President Donald Trump, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN, adding another layer of tension as a ceasefire deal between the countries comes under strain.1h agoTourism sector earns over USD 1.5 bln as arrivals approach 1.2 mln - State MinisterState Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe has stated that the number of tourists who have visited Sri Lanka so far in 2026 has reached nearly 1.2 million. 1h agoTourism sector earns over USD 1.5 bln as arrivals approach 1.2 mln - State MinisterState Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe has stated that the number of tourists who have visited Sri Lanka so far in 2026 has reached nearly 1.2 million. 1h agoTwelve die in wildfire in Spain as heatwave continues in southern EuropeAt least 12 people have died in a wildfire in Los Gallardos in the southeastern province of Almería, according to the Andalusian regional government, while six have been injured.2h agoTwelve die in wildfire in Spain as heatwave continues in southern EuropeAt least 12 people have died in a wildfire in Los Gallardos in the southeastern province of Almería, according to the Andalusian regional government, while six have been injured.2h agoVeteran Sri Lankan singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke passes away Veteran vocalist Mariazelle Goonetilleke has passed away at the age of 68, according to family sources. 3h agoVeteran Sri Lankan singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke passes away Veteran vocalist Mariazelle Goonetilleke has passed away at the age of 68, according to family sources. 3h agoPresident to inaugurate Thambuttegama water supply project todayThe Thambuttegama Water Supply Project will be officially inaugurated today (July 10) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.4h agoPresident to inaugurate Thambuttegama water supply project todayThe Thambuttegama Water Supply Project will be officially inaugurated today (July 10) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.4h agoStrong winds, showers expected across parts of the countrySeveral spells of showers are expected across the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North Western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts today (10), the Department of Meteorology stated.5h agoStrong winds, showers expected across parts of the countrySeveral spells of showers are expected across the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North Western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts today (10), the Department of Meteorology stated.5h agoUS and Iran trade attacks as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is buriedThe US and Iran again traded strikes in exchanges that continued into Thursday, as observers reported a "dramatic" drop in the number of ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz.7h agoUS and Iran trade attacks as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is buriedThe US and Iran again traded strikes in exchanges that continued into Thursday, as observers reported a "dramatic" drop in the number of ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz.7h agoGovt to allocate emergency contingency fund for every district under next BudgetPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the Government plans to allocate a separate contingency fund for every district under the forthcoming Budget, enabling District Secretaries to carry out urgent repairs to bridges, roads and public buildings... 13h agoGovt to allocate emergency contingency fund for every district under next BudgetPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the Government plans to allocate a separate contingency fund for every district under the forthcoming Budget, enabling District Secretaries to carry out urgent repairs to bridges, roads and public buildings... 13h agoFactory fire kills at least 28 in China's 'shoe capital'A fire at a shoe factory in the south-eastern Chinese city of Jinjiang has killed at least 28 people, according to the state news agency. 14h agoFactory fire kills at least 28 in China's 'shoe capital'A fire at a shoe factory in the south-eastern Chinese city of Jinjiang has killed at least 28 people, according to the state news agency. 14h agoSri Lankan medical team successfully separates conjoined twins after complex surgeryA team of Sri Lankan doctors has successfully separated twin girls who were conjoined at the pelvis in a highly complex surgery, marking a landmark achievement in the country's medical history.14h agoSri Lankan medical team successfully separates conjoined twins after complex surgeryA team of Sri Lankan doctors has successfully separated twin girls who were conjoined at the pelvis in a highly complex surgery, marking a landmark achievement in the country's medical history.14h agoDeath threats against prison officer who opened fire during Negombo Prison clash?A prison officer who opened fire to prevent inmates from breaking through the main gate of the prison and escaping during the recent riot at the Negombo Prison has reportedly received death threats from the prisoners.15h agoDeath threats against prison officer who opened fire during Negombo Prison clash?A prison officer who opened fire to prevent inmates from breaking through the main gate of the prison and escaping during the recent riot at the Negombo Prison has reportedly received death threats from the prisoners.15h agoNew chairman and members appointed to Public Service CommissionPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed S. A. Nimal Saranatissa as the new Chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC), according to the President's Media Division (PMD).15h agoNew chairman and members appointed to Public Service CommissionPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed S. A. Nimal Saranatissa as the new Chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC), according to the President's Media Division (PMD).15h agoUNFPA and Parliament sign MoU to strengthen use of population data and evidence in policymakingThe United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Parliament of Sri Lanka have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the use of population data and evidence in policymaking...16h agoUNFPA and Parliament sign MoU to strengthen use of population data and evidence in policymakingThe United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Parliament of Sri Lanka have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the use of population data and evidence in policymaking...16h agoChina’s Xi mourns ‘heavy losses’ in shoe factory blazeA deadly fire at a shoe factory in eastern China on Thursday (Jul 9) resulted in “heavy human losses”, President Xi Jinping said, as dozens of fire and rescue personnel raced to extinguish the blaze.17h agoChina’s Xi mourns ‘heavy losses’ in shoe factory blazeA deadly fire at a shoe factory in eastern China on Thursday (Jul 9) resulted in “heavy human losses”, President Xi Jinping said, as dozens of fire and rescue personnel raced to extinguish the blaze.17h ago
