Iran threatens to block more vital seaways as Trump orders renewed Iran blockadeIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to close "all other export corridors that benefit the U.S. and its allies", Iranian media reported, after Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. reimposed a naval blockade of Iranian ports.2m agoTwo killed, pregnant woman seriously injured in Anuradhapura accidentTwo people have been killed while a pregnant woman sustained serious injuries in a road accident involving a motorcycle and a “Sisu Seriya” bus in Mihindupura area of Anuradhapura this morning (15), police stated.12m agoMan arrested over alleged vehicle robbery scheme using Facebook advertisementsAn individual has been arrested in connection with an alleged organised vehicle robbery operation in which vehicles advertised for sale through Facebook were later robbed from purchasers, police stated.39m agoMan arrested over alleged vehicle robbery scheme using Facebook advertisementsAn individual has been arrested in connection with an alleged organised vehicle robbery operation in which vehicles advertised for sale through Facebook were later robbed from purchasers, police stated.39m agoMiddle East airspace closure disrupts two SriLankan Airlines flightsTwo SriLankan Airlines flights bound for Kuwait City and Dammam returned safely to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), after airspace in parts of the Middle East was closed following the sudden escalation of tensions 56m agoMiddle East airspace closure disrupts two SriLankan Airlines flightsTwo SriLankan Airlines flights bound for Kuwait City and Dammam returned safely to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), after airspace in parts of the Middle East was closed following the sudden escalation of tensions 56m agoRs. 11.83 billion in July Aswesuma benefits to be credited todayThe Aswesuma welfare benefits for the month of July will be credited to beneficiaries' bank accounts today (15), the Welfare Benefits Board has announced.1h agoRs. 11.83 billion in July Aswesuma benefits to be credited todayThe Aswesuma welfare benefits for the month of July will be credited to beneficiaries' bank accounts today (15), the Welfare Benefits Board has announced.1h agoEx-Minister SB Dissanayake’s brother arrestedFormer Provincial Councillor Jayalath Bandara Dissanayake, the brother of former Minister S.B. Dissanayake, has been arrested in connection with an alleged financial fraud, police stated.1h agoEx-Minister SB Dissanayake’s brother arrestedFormer Provincial Councillor Jayalath Bandara Dissanayake, the brother of former Minister S.B. Dissanayake, has been arrested in connection with an alleged financial fraud, police stated.1h agoGovt. revises leave provisions for public officers elected as Deputy Mayors and Vice ChairpersonsThe government has introduced revised leave provisions for public officers with political rights who contest local government elections and are subsequently elected as Deputy Mayors or Vice Chairpersons of local authorities.1h agoGovt. revises leave provisions for public officers elected as Deputy Mayors and Vice ChairpersonsThe government has introduced revised leave provisions for public officers with political rights who contest local government elections and are subsequently elected as Deputy Mayors or Vice Chairpersons of local authorities.1h agoDengue death toll climbs to 49The number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has surpassed 71,000, according to the National Dengue Control Unit.2h agoDengue death toll climbs to 49The number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has surpassed 71,000, according to the National Dengue Control Unit.2h agoAdani group fastest to enter India's top 10 most valuable brands: reportThe Adani Group has become the fastest brand to enter India's 'Top 10 Most Valuable Brands' for the first time, while Adani Power became the country's top energy brand in the 'Brand Finance India 100 Report 2026', it was announced on Tuesday. 2h agoAdani group fastest to enter India's top 10 most valuable brands: reportThe Adani Group has become the fastest brand to enter India's 'Top 10 Most Valuable Brands' for the first time, while Adani Power became the country's top energy brand in the 'Brand Finance India 100 Report 2026', it was announced on Tuesday. 2h agoPolice probe underway into death threats against Millaniya PS ChairmanThe Horana Headquarters Police have launched an investigation following a complaint that the Chairman of the Millaniya Pradeshiya Sabha, Saman Sujeewa Jayathunga received death threats through an anonymous telephone call.3h agoPolice probe underway into death threats against Millaniya PS ChairmanThe Horana Headquarters Police have launched an investigation following a complaint that the Chairman of the Millaniya Pradeshiya Sabha, Saman Sujeewa Jayathunga received death threats through an anonymous telephone call.3h agoCoast Guard seizes narcotics and contraband worth over Rs. 90 million in six monthsThe Sri Lanka Coast Guard has seized stocks of narcotics and contraband worth over Rs. 90 million during the first six months of this year.3h agoCoast Guard seizes narcotics and contraband worth over Rs. 90 million in six monthsThe Sri Lanka Coast Guard has seized stocks of narcotics and contraband worth over Rs. 90 million during the first six months of this year.3h agoNEWS ALERTCentral Province Governor Prof. Sarath Abayakoon resigns from postThe Governor of the Central Province, Prof. Sarath Abayakoon has submitted his letter of resignation from the post of Governor to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. 3h agoNEWS ALERTCentral Province Governor Prof. Sarath Abayakoon resigns from postThe Governor of the Central Province, Prof. Sarath Abayakoon has submitted his letter of resignation from the post of Governor to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. 3h agoNew insurance scheme to be introduced to protect mushroom farmersThe Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board, operating under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, is planning to introduce a new insurance scheme for mushroom cultivations.4h agoNew insurance scheme to be introduced to protect mushroom farmersThe Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board, operating under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, is planning to introduce a new insurance scheme for mushroom cultivations.4h agoKuwait says its air defenses responding to ‘hostile’ drone attacksKuwait’s army said early Wednesday that its air defense systems were responding to “hostile” drone attacks following what it described as an Iranian attack.4h agoKuwait says its air defenses responding to ‘hostile’ drone attacksKuwait’s army said early Wednesday that its air defense systems were responding to “hostile” drone attacks following what it described as an Iranian attack.4h agoSri Lanka completes South Asia’s longest irrigation tunnelSri Lanka has marked a major milestone in its irrigation history with the successful completion of excavation work on South Asia’s longest irrigation tunnel, officials said.4h agoSri Lanka completes South Asia’s longest irrigation tunnelSri Lanka has marked a major milestone in its irrigation history with the successful completion of excavation work on South Asia’s longest irrigation tunnel, officials said.4h agoDonald Trump threatens to hit Iran power plants, bridges next week if no dealUS President Donald Trump told Fox News on Tuesday he would expand US strikes on Iran next week to target power plants and bridges if Tehran does not make a deal.5h agoDonald Trump threatens to hit Iran power plants, bridges next week if no dealUS President Donald Trump told Fox News on Tuesday he would expand US strikes on Iran next week to target power plants and bridges if Tehran does not make a deal.5h agoPolice recover two bodies in Galewela and DeraniyagalaPolice have launched investigations after two bodies were discovered in separate incidents in Galewela and Deraniyagala.5h agoPolice recover two bodies in Galewela and DeraniyagalaPolice have launched investigations after two bodies were discovered in separate incidents in Galewela and Deraniyagala.5h agoFew showers, gusty winds expected across several parts of the island todayA few showers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North Western provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (15), according to the Department of Meteorology.6h agoFew showers, gusty winds expected across several parts of the island todayA few showers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North Western provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (15), according to the Department of Meteorology.6h agoUS resumes Hormuz blockade against Iran, launches new strikesThe US military said Tuesday that it has reimposed its blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran's attacks on commercial ships on the Strait of Hormuz, as the interim ceasefire deal unravels and concerns grow about a return to all-out war.7h agoUS resumes Hormuz blockade against Iran, launches new strikesThe US military said Tuesday that it has reimposed its blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran's attacks on commercial ships on the Strait of Hormuz, as the interim ceasefire deal unravels and concerns grow about a return to all-out war.7h agoApplications open for A/L 2026 practical exam examinersApplications have been called for the selection of examiners for the practical examination panels of the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination.13h agoApplications open for A/L 2026 practical exam examinersApplications have been called for the selection of examiners for the practical examination panels of the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination.13h ago
