New maximum retail prices announced for bottled drinking waterThe Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has issued an Extraordinary Gazette notification setting new maximum retail prices for locally packaged or bottled drinking water (PET bottles), with effect from today (10). MORE..44m agoSeethawakapura police officers’ allowances mistakenly credited twiceIt has been reported that food, beverage and accommodation allowances for May 2026 paid to police officers attached to the Seethawakapura Division were mistakenly credited twice due to an oversight by the bank during the payment process. MORE..1h agoIndian naval ship INS Sharda arrives in ColomboThe Sri Lanka Navy stated that the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sharda arrived at the Port of Colombo today (10) for an operational turnaround visit. MORE..1h agoIndian naval ship INS Sharda arrives in ColomboThe Sri Lanka Navy stated that the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sharda arrived at the Port of Colombo today (10) for an operational turnaround visit. MORE..1h ago12-hour water cut in several areas tomorrowThe National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that a 12-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas due to essential maintenance work to relocate water pipelines in connection with the construction of the Central Expressway. MORE..2h ago12-hour water cut in several areas tomorrowThe National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that a 12-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas due to essential maintenance work to relocate water pipelines in connection with the construction of the Central Expressway. MORE..2h agoEnergy storage systems to be introduced to boost renewable energy use - PMPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government will introduce energy storage systems to maximise the utilisation of renewable energy. MORE..2h agoEnergy storage systems to be introduced to boost renewable energy use - PMPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government will introduce energy storage systems to maximise the utilisation of renewable energy. MORE..2h agoPakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting tensionsPakistan has launched deadly air strikes along its border with Afghanistan, breaking months of relative calm in the restive region. MORE..3h agoPakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting tensionsPakistan has launched deadly air strikes along its border with Afghanistan, breaking months of relative calm in the restive region. MORE..3h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTOne missing, 2 rescued after swept away by strong currents off Galle FaceTwo of the three individuals swept away by strong sea currents off the Galle Face Beach have been successfully rescued, while search operations are continuing for the missing person, police said.3h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTOne missing, 2 rescued after swept away by strong currents off Galle FaceTwo of the three individuals swept away by strong sea currents off the Galle Face Beach have been successfully rescued, while search operations are continuing for the missing person, police said.3h agoAdvisory issued for strong windsAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds for the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North-Central provinces and Trincomalee, Hambantota districts. MORE..3h agoAdvisory issued for strong windsAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds for the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North-Central provinces and Trincomalee, Hambantota districts. MORE..3h agoNEWS ALERTFormer Southern CM Shan Wijayalal remandedFormer Chief Minister of the Southern Province Shan Wijayalal De Silva has been remanded until June 12 by the Hulftsdorp Chief Magistrate’s Court.4h agoNEWS ALERTFormer Southern CM Shan Wijayalal remandedFormer Chief Minister of the Southern Province Shan Wijayalal De Silva has been remanded until June 12 by the Hulftsdorp Chief Magistrate’s Court.4h agoManhunt under way in South Africa after 12 killed in mass shooting in JohannesburgAt least 12 people have been killed in a mass shooting in an area of Johannesburg, police in South Africa say. MORE..4h agoManhunt under way in South Africa after 12 killed in mass shooting in JohannesburgAt least 12 people have been killed in a mass shooting in an area of Johannesburg, police in South Africa say. MORE..4h agoNEWS ALERTSatyagraha staged against Suresh Sallay's detention called offThe Satyagraha staged against the detention of former head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, opposite the Colombo Fort Railway Station has been temporarily called off. 5h agoNEWS ALERTSatyagraha staged against Suresh Sallay's detention called offThe Satyagraha staged against the detention of former head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, opposite the Colombo Fort Railway Station has been temporarily called off. 5h agoCourt appoints special medical board to examine Suresh Sallay’s conditionThe Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has appointed a five-member special medical board comprising psychiatric experts to examine whether the detained former head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay,5h agoCourt appoints special medical board to examine Suresh Sallay’s conditionThe Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has appointed a five-member special medical board comprising psychiatric experts to examine whether the detained former head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay,5h agoPhilippines earthquake death toll rises to 45, search for 17 missing continuesThe death toll from a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Mindanao in southern Philippines earlier this week rose to 45, while rescue teams continue searching for 17 missing people, disaster officials said on Wednesday. MORE..5h agoPhilippines earthquake death toll rises to 45, search for 17 missing continuesThe death toll from a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Mindanao in southern Philippines earlier this week rose to 45, while rescue teams continue searching for 17 missing people, disaster officials said on Wednesday. MORE..5h agoSecurity beefed up around Fort Magistrate’s Court ahead of Suresh Sallay case hearing Security has been strengthened in and around the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court complex, according to reports.6h agoSecurity beefed up around Fort Magistrate’s Court ahead of Suresh Sallay case hearing Security has been strengthened in and around the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court complex, according to reports.6h agoSri Lanka and France seek to strengthen bilateral ties The second round of political consultations between Sri Lanka and France has been held virtually, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism said in a statement. 6h agoSri Lanka and France seek to strengthen bilateral ties The second round of political consultations between Sri Lanka and France has been held virtually, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism said in a statement. 6h agoPrivate bus operators on Horana–Colombo 120 route withdraw from servicesPrivate bus workers operating on the Horana–Colombo (Route 120) have reportedly withdrawn from service over a dispute.6h agoPrivate bus operators on Horana–Colombo 120 route withdraw from servicesPrivate bus workers operating on the Horana–Colombo (Route 120) have reportedly withdrawn from service over a dispute.6h agoNEWS ALERTFormer Southern CM Shan Wijayalal De Silva arrested Former Chief Minister of the Southern Province Shan Wijayalal De Silva has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).6h agoNEWS ALERTFormer Southern CM Shan Wijayalal De Silva arrested Former Chief Minister of the Southern Province Shan Wijayalal De Silva has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).6h ago‘Red’ advisory issued for strong winds and rough seasA ‘Red’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds in sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankesanthurai to Kalpitiya via Mannar.7h ago‘Red’ advisory issued for strong winds and rough seasA ‘Red’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds in sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankesanthurai to Kalpitiya via Mannar.7h agoKuwait limits domestic worker recruitment to 10 countries, including Sri LankaKuwait has introduced new regulations governing the recruitment of domestic workers, limiting hiring to 10 approved source countries, including Sri Lanka, while prohibiting recruitment from 27 others.7h agoKuwait limits domestic worker recruitment to 10 countries, including Sri LankaKuwait has introduced new regulations governing the recruitment of domestic workers, limiting hiring to 10 approved source countries, including Sri Lanka, while prohibiting recruitment from 27 others.7h agoSDIG Waruna Jayasundera seeks court order preventing arrest over Easter Sunday probeSenior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) of Police Waruna Jayasundera has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal, seeking an order preventing his arrest 8h agoSDIG Waruna Jayasundera seeks court order preventing arrest over Easter Sunday probeSenior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) of Police Waruna Jayasundera has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal, seeking an order preventing his arrest 8h ago
