Grama Niladhari Officers to launch 'sick leave' campaign from todayGrama Niladhari Officers have decided not to report for duty islandwide from today (10) until tomorrow (11), by taking sick leave, citing the authorities’ failure to increase their travel allowance and address several other demands... 15m agoIran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on several demandsIran said it was nearing a final pact with Oman defining new shipping lanes between them through the Strait of Hormuz but repeated that the U.S. must meet other conditions, including compensation and an end to sanctions and military threats, before the strategic waterway is reopened. 1h agoSeveral spells of showers expected in parts of the islandShowers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, today (10), the Department of Meteorology said. 1h agoSeveral spells of showers expected in parts of the islandShowers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, today (10), the Department of Meteorology said. 1h ago2026 A/L Exam to begin todayThe 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination is scheduled to commence today (10), and will continue until September 5, the Department of Examinations announced. 1h ago2026 A/L Exam to begin todayThe 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination is scheduled to commence today (10), and will continue until September 5, the Department of Examinations announced. 1h agoKegalle private hospital fined Rs. 520,000 over expired medical supplies and overchargingThe management of a private hospital in Kegalle has been fined Rs. 520,000 after being found guilty of using and storing expired medical supplies and chemicals, as well as overcharging patients for a blood test.8h agoKegalle private hospital fined Rs. 520,000 over expired medical supplies and overchargingThe management of a private hospital in Kegalle has been fined Rs. 520,000 after being found guilty of using and storing expired medical supplies and chemicals, as well as overcharging patients for a blood test.8h agoPentagon asks companies to ramp up weapons production amid concerns over stockpileThe US Defense Department has urged US military contractors to ramp up weapons production amid concerns that stockpiles are running low as the Iran war continues.9h agoPentagon asks companies to ramp up weapons production amid concerns over stockpileThe US Defense Department has urged US military contractors to ramp up weapons production amid concerns that stockpiles are running low as the Iran war continues.9h ago2026 A/L Exam to begin tomorrowThe 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination is scheduled to commence tomorrow, August 10, and will continue until September 5, the Department of Examinations has announced.9h ago2026 A/L Exam to begin tomorrowThe 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination is scheduled to commence tomorrow, August 10, and will continue until September 5, the Department of Examinations has announced.9h agoTyphoon Dolphin hits China's east coast, over 1 million evacuatedTyphoon Dolphin, the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit China this year, made landfall on the country's eastern coast on Sunday, bringing torrential rain and strong winds and triggering warnings of flooding and landslides.10h agoTyphoon Dolphin hits China's east coast, over 1 million evacuatedTyphoon Dolphin, the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit China this year, made landfall on the country's eastern coast on Sunday, bringing torrential rain and strong winds and triggering warnings of flooding and landslides.10h agoSpill gates of Kotmale Reservoir opened The spill gates of the Kotmale Gamini Dissanayake Reservoir were opened slightly at 7.00 p.m. today (9) after the reservoir’s water level reached near its maximum capacity.11h agoSpill gates of Kotmale Reservoir opened The spill gates of the Kotmale Gamini Dissanayake Reservoir were opened slightly at 7.00 p.m. today (9) after the reservoir’s water level reached near its maximum capacity.11h agoSmall fishing boats warned against going to sea from Matara to PottuvilThe Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has issued an urgent warning advising small fishing vessels and one-day fishing boats to refrain from going to sea from Matara to Pottuvil due to dangerous sea conditions.12h agoSmall fishing boats warned against going to sea from Matara to PottuvilThe Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has issued an urgent warning advising small fishing vessels and one-day fishing boats to refrain from going to sea from Matara to Pottuvil due to dangerous sea conditions.12h agoDuo arrested during raid on illegal liquor production centre in KaradiyanaTwo individuals have been arrested during a raid on an illegal liquor production and distribution centre operating at the Weras Ganga Park near the Karadiyana garbage dump.13h agoDuo arrested during raid on illegal liquor production centre in KaradiyanaTwo individuals have been arrested during a raid on an illegal liquor production and distribution centre operating at the Weras Ganga Park near the Karadiyana garbage dump.13h agoNEWS ALERTIsrael rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu saysIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected US President Donald Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, stating that no military pull-out will happen until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed.13h agoNEWS ALERTIsrael rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu saysIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected US President Donald Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, stating that no military pull-out will happen until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed.13h agoGovt. committed to protecting rights, culture of indigenous people: PM Harini The government is firmly committed to safeguarding the rights, cultural heritage and traditional way of life of Sri Lanka’s indigenous Vedda community, the Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated.13h agoGovt. committed to protecting rights, culture of indigenous people: PM Harini The government is firmly committed to safeguarding the rights, cultural heritage and traditional way of life of Sri Lanka’s indigenous Vedda community, the Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated.13h agoSenaka Palletenna appointed new media spokesperson of Prisons DepartmentSenaka Palletenna has been appointed as the new Media Spokesperson of the Department of Prisons, with effect from today (09).14h agoSenaka Palletenna appointed new media spokesperson of Prisons DepartmentSenaka Palletenna has been appointed as the new Media Spokesperson of the Department of Prisons, with effect from today (09).14h agoNew water purification facility opened for 1,300 families in ThirappaneA new water purification facility was opened today (09) to provide safe drinking water to around 1,300 families facing severe difficulties in accessing potable water in the Thirappane Divisional Secretariat area.14h agoNew water purification facility opened for 1,300 families in ThirappaneA new water purification facility was opened today (09) to provide safe drinking water to around 1,300 families facing severe difficulties in accessing potable water in the Thirappane Divisional Secretariat area.14h agoState of emergency declared as fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in sizeA state of emergency has been declared after thousands of people were forced to flee their homes as a fast-moving wildfire in a remote part of western Canada spread rapidly, doubling in size since it was first detected on Friday.14h agoState of emergency declared as fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in sizeA state of emergency has been declared after thousands of people were forced to flee their homes as a fast-moving wildfire in a remote part of western Canada spread rapidly, doubling in size since it was first detected on Friday.14h agoSajith accuses government of paving way for one-party ruleThe leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa has warned that increasing the retirement age of judges could be a step towards establishing one-party rule in Sri Lanka, alleging that the move could undermine democracy and the independence of the judiciary.15h agoSajith accuses government of paving way for one-party ruleThe leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa has warned that increasing the retirement age of judges could be a step towards establishing one-party rule in Sri Lanka, alleging that the move could undermine democracy and the independence of the judiciary.15h agoTwo traders fined Rs. 300,000 for selling rice above controlled pricesTwo traders in Wellawaya have been fined a total of Rs. 300,000 by the Wellawaya Magistrate’s Court for selling rice above the stipulated maximum retail prices, according to the Consumer Affairs Authority.15h agoTwo traders fined Rs. 300,000 for selling rice above controlled pricesTwo traders in Wellawaya have been fined a total of Rs. 300,000 by the Wellawaya Magistrate’s Court for selling rice above the stipulated maximum retail prices, according to the Consumer Affairs Authority.15h agoTyphoon Dolphin set to hit China's east coast, triggering flood warningsTyphoon Dolphin is set to make landfall on China's east coast on Sunday, bringing torrential rain and powerful winds, as authorities brace for flooding and landslides across a broad swathe of eastern China. 16h agoTyphoon Dolphin set to hit China's east coast, triggering flood warningsTyphoon Dolphin is set to make landfall on China's east coast on Sunday, bringing torrential rain and powerful winds, as authorities brace for flooding and landslides across a broad swathe of eastern China. 16h agoSri Lanka’s worker remittances surpass US$5 billion in first seven monthsRemittances sent by Sri Lankan migrant workers exceeded US$5 billion during the first seven months of the year, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).16h agoSri Lanka’s worker remittances surpass US$5 billion in first seven monthsRemittances sent by Sri Lankan migrant workers exceeded US$5 billion during the first seven months of the year, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).16h ago
