Yala National Park's Blocks 1 & 2 to reopen on October 16Blocks 1 and 2 of Yala National Park, which were closed due to dry weather conditions, are scheduled to reopen to tourists on October 16. 3m agoUPDATENEWS ALERTChinese national arrested over alleged extortion at Colombo Port CityA Chinese national, allegedly linked to an organised crime group in China, has been arrested by the Central Crimes Investigation Bureau (CCIB) for allegedly engaging in extortion at the Colombo Port City, Police said.13m agoNEWS ALERTOil ticks lower as Russia diesel supply prospects counter Gulf supply risksOil prices edged lower on Tuesday after climbing by nearly $2 a barrel in the previous session, as traders assessed supply risks from attacks on Saudi Arabia while weighing the prospect of additional diesel supplies from Russia. 24m agoNEWS ALERTOil ticks lower as Russia diesel supply prospects counter Gulf supply risksOil prices edged lower on Tuesday after climbing by nearly $2 a barrel in the previous session, as traders assessed supply risks from attacks on Saudi Arabia while weighing the prospect of additional diesel supplies from Russia. 24m agoMagnitude 6 earthquake strikes PanamaAn earthquake of magnitude 6 struck Panama on Monday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. 44m agoMagnitude 6 earthquake strikes PanamaAn earthquake of magnitude 6 struck Panama on Monday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. 44m agoFoot march calling for Gnanasara Thero’s release continues for fourth dayA foot march organized under the leadership of the Maha Sangha in support of Most Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, who is currently in prison, and in defence of the religious rights of Buddhist monks, is continuing for the fourth consecutive day today (13). 46m agoFoot march calling for Gnanasara Thero’s release continues for fourth dayA foot march organized under the leadership of the Maha Sangha in support of Most Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, who is currently in prison, and in defence of the religious rights of Buddhist monks, is continuing for the fourth consecutive day today (13). 46m agoHeavy rainfall expected in parts of the island todayA low-pressure area may form over the southeastern Bay of Bengal today (13), the Department of Meteorology said. 46m agoHeavy rainfall expected in parts of the island todayA low-pressure area may form over the southeastern Bay of Bengal today (13), the Department of Meteorology said. 46m agoOne dead and several hurt after rollercoaster incident at amusement park in USOne person has died and several others were injured after an incident on a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, an amusement park in the US state of Georgia. 47m agoOne dead and several hurt after rollercoaster incident at amusement park in USOne person has died and several others were injured after an incident on a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, an amusement park in the US state of Georgia. 47m agoGreenland lawmakers signal support for Trump security dealA majority of Greenlandic lawmakers signalled support for the Arctic island's recent security agreement with US President Donald Trump in a debate on Monday, although some opposition party members questioned the deal's economic value. 8h agoGreenland lawmakers signal support for Trump security dealA majority of Greenlandic lawmakers signalled support for the Arctic island's recent security agreement with US President Donald Trump in a debate on Monday, although some opposition party members questioned the deal's economic value. 8h agoUkraine says Russia hits energy targets despite Trump ceasefire announcementRussia hit at least six energy targets during a night and morning of deadly airstrikes across Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday, adding this showed Moscow had no interest in an energy ceasefire announced by Donald Trump. 8h agoUkraine says Russia hits energy targets despite Trump ceasefire announcementRussia hit at least six energy targets during a night and morning of deadly airstrikes across Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday, adding this showed Moscow had no interest in an energy ceasefire announced by Donald Trump. 8h agoEx-CJ Sarath N. Silva claims sentence imposed on Gnanasara Thero unlawfulFormer Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva has alleged that a conspiracy is underway to imprison patriotic Sinhala leaders amid what he described as a malicious campaign targeting the Maha Sangha. 9h agoEx-CJ Sarath N. Silva claims sentence imposed on Gnanasara Thero unlawfulFormer Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva has alleged that a conspiracy is underway to imprison patriotic Sinhala leaders amid what he described as a malicious campaign targeting the Maha Sangha. 9h agoRiyadh airport extends shutdown after deadly attacksSaudi authorities on Monday (October 12, 2026) extended the suspension of operations at Riyadh’s international airport following a series of deadly Houthi attacks. 10h agoRiyadh airport extends shutdown after deadly attacksSaudi authorities on Monday (October 12, 2026) extended the suspension of operations at Riyadh’s international airport following a series of deadly Houthi attacks. 10h agoAdvisory issued for heavy rainThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for heavy rains affecting the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern provinces and Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya districts.10h agoAdvisory issued for heavy rainThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for heavy rains affecting the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern provinces and Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya districts.10h agoSaudi Arabia faces new missile and drone fire after major attacks on airportsSaudi Arabia said it was facing a new barrage of incoming fire on Monday and that Riyadh airport would remain shut for now, days after Saturday's deadly missile strike on a departure terminal that was claimed by Yemen's Iran-allied Houthis. 11h agoSaudi Arabia faces new missile and drone fire after major attacks on airportsSaudi Arabia said it was facing a new barrage of incoming fire on Monday and that Riyadh airport would remain shut for now, days after Saturday's deadly missile strike on a departure terminal that was claimed by Yemen's Iran-allied Houthis. 11h agoNEWS ALERTMP Chamara Sampath remandedFormer Minister and current Member of Parliament (MP) Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, who was arrested by the Bribery Commission on charges of allegedly soliciting bribes, has been remanded by the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court until October 23, 2026.12h agoNEWS ALERTMP Chamara Sampath remandedFormer Minister and current Member of Parliament (MP) Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, who was arrested by the Bribery Commission on charges of allegedly soliciting bribes, has been remanded by the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court until October 23, 2026.12h agoLandslide early warnings issued for several districtsThe National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for several areas in multiple districts due to prevailing rainy weather.14h agoLandslide early warnings issued for several districtsThe National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for several areas in multiple districts due to prevailing rainy weather.14h agoMP Chamara Sampath produced before courtFormer Minister and current Member of Parliament Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been brought before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. 14h agoMP Chamara Sampath produced before courtFormer Minister and current Member of Parliament Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been brought before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. 14h agoShashi Weerawansa's passport case to be called again on October 26The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the case concerning Shashi Weerawansa, the wife of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, be called again on October 26. 14h agoShashi Weerawansa's passport case to be called again on October 26The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the case concerning Shashi Weerawansa, the wife of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, be called again on October 26. 14h agoSri Lanka retains Tier 2 status in US Trafficking in Persons Report for fifth consecutive yearSri Lanka is proud to have secured Tier 2 status in the United States Department of State's 2026 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report for the fifth consecutive year, reflecting the continued efforts of the Government of Sri Lanka15h agoSri Lanka retains Tier 2 status in US Trafficking in Persons Report for fifth consecutive yearSri Lanka is proud to have secured Tier 2 status in the United States Department of State's 2026 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report for the fifth consecutive year, reflecting the continued efforts of the Government of Sri Lanka15h agoNEWS ALERTAmericans Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford awarded the Nobel Prize in economicsAmerican professors Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford have won the 2026 Nobel Prize in economics for “microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilizations.”15h agoNEWS ALERTAmericans Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford awarded the Nobel Prize in economicsAmerican professors Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford have won the 2026 Nobel Prize in economics for “microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilizations.”15h agoNEWS ALERTHeavy rainfall of around 100-150 mm expected in several provincesA low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeastern Bay of Bengal by October 13, the Department of Meteorology said.15h agoNEWS ALERTHeavy rainfall of around 100-150 mm expected in several provincesA low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeastern Bay of Bengal by October 13, the Department of Meteorology said.15h ago
