SLPA to develop new logistics hub at Colombo Port under PPP modelThe Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has decided to pursue the development of a new logistics hub within the Port of Colombo through a Public–Private Partnership (PPP) following the decision of the shareholders not to proceed with the previously proposed joint venture...11m agoNEWS ALERTTusker ‘Agbo’ found in Nachchaduwa Reserve following search operationThe tusker ‘Agbo,’ who had been missing for several days, has been spotted this morning (19), in the Nachchaduwa Reservoir Forest Reserve following a joint search operation by the Sri Lanka Army and wildlife officers, according to Spokesman of the Ministry of Defence.49m agoFunding shortages force World Food Programme to cut aid to GazaOne of the main suppliers of food aid to the Gaza Strip, the World Food Programme (WFP), says that it is being forced to "rastically reduce lifesaving assistance" to the Palestinian territory due to funding shortages. 1h agoFunding shortages force World Food Programme to cut aid to GazaOne of the main suppliers of food aid to the Gaza Strip, the World Food Programme (WFP), says that it is being forced to "rastically reduce lifesaving assistance" to the Palestinian territory due to funding shortages. 1h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightningAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-central, Eastern, Uva and Southern provinces and, Kurunegala, Jaffna, Vavuniya and Mullaitivu districts. 2h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightningAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-central, Eastern, Uva and Southern provinces and, Kurunegala, Jaffna, Vavuniya and Mullaitivu districts. 2h agoFormer Puttalam UC member arrested with Kerala cannabisA former member of the Puttalam Urban Council has been arrested with a stock of Kerala cannabis.2h agoFormer Puttalam UC member arrested with Kerala cannabisA former member of the Puttalam Urban Council has been arrested with a stock of Kerala cannabis.2h agoLitro Gas says distribution to return to normal from todayLitro Gas Lanka Limited says LP gas cylinder distribution across the island is expected to return to normal from this evening (19).2h agoLitro Gas says distribution to return to normal from todayLitro Gas Lanka Limited says LP gas cylinder distribution across the island is expected to return to normal from this evening (19).2h agoFive more suspects arrested over shooting of ‘Kawanthissa’ tuskerFive more suspects allegedly involved in the shooting of the ‘Kawanthissa’ tusker and related illegal activities have been arrested.2h agoFive more suspects arrested over shooting of ‘Kawanthissa’ tuskerFive more suspects allegedly involved in the shooting of the ‘Kawanthissa’ tusker and related illegal activities have been arrested.2h agoUPDATEFour dead, several injured in multi-vehicle crash in AkuranaAt least four people have been killed and eight others injured in a multiple-vehicle collision near Kurugoda Junction in Akurana, along the Kandy–Matale main road.2h agoUPDATEFour dead, several injured in multi-vehicle crash in AkuranaAt least four people have been killed and eight others injured in a multiple-vehicle collision near Kurugoda Junction in Akurana, along the Kandy–Matale main road.2h agoTwo passengers including woman arrested with foreign cigarettes consignment at BIATwo Sri Lankan passengers have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake earlier today (19) for illegally smuggling a consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes into the country. 3h agoTwo passengers including woman arrested with foreign cigarettes consignment at BIATwo Sri Lankan passengers have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake earlier today (19) for illegally smuggling a consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes into the country. 3h agoSearch operation to locate tusker ‘Agbo’ continues for second dayA joint search operation by the Sri Lanka Army and wildlife officers to locate the tusker ‘Agbo’ is underway for the second consecutive day today (19).4h agoSearch operation to locate tusker ‘Agbo’ continues for second dayA joint search operation by the Sri Lanka Army and wildlife officers to locate the tusker ‘Agbo’ is underway for the second consecutive day today (19).4h agoSri Lanka records USD 2.24 bln in tourism earnings in first nine monthsAccording to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), tourism earnings exceeded USD 2,200 million during the first nine months of the year, from January to September.4h agoSri Lanka records USD 2.24 bln in tourism earnings in first nine monthsAccording to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), tourism earnings exceeded USD 2,200 million during the first nine months of the year, from January to September.4h agoSriLankan Airlines warns of fake mobile applications impersonating national carrierSriLankan Airlines has issued a public advisory warning passengers about fraudulent mobile applications impersonating the national carrier.4h agoSriLankan Airlines warns of fake mobile applications impersonating national carrierSriLankan Airlines has issued a public advisory warning passengers about fraudulent mobile applications impersonating the national carrier.4h agoPublic urged to intensify dengue prevention measures amid rainy weatherAmid the prevailing rainy weather and the increased risk of dengue mosquito breeding, the National Dengue Control Unit has urged the public to take immediate measures to eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites.5h agoPublic urged to intensify dengue prevention measures amid rainy weatherAmid the prevailing rainy weather and the increased risk of dengue mosquito breeding, the National Dengue Control Unit has urged the public to take immediate measures to eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites.5h agoMacron calls for 'calm and order' after riots across FranceFrench President Emmanuel Macron has called for "calm and order" after a major day of protests turned into rioting and looting on Saturday, and as some disorder continued in Paris on Sunday. 6h agoMacron calls for 'calm and order' after riots across FranceFrench President Emmanuel Macron has called for "calm and order" after a major day of protests turned into rioting and looting on Saturday, and as some disorder continued in Paris on Sunday. 6h agoOver 7,600 people affected by adverse weather conditions over the islandThe Disaster Management Centre (DMC) says 7,651 people belonging to 2,106 families have been affected by adverse weather conditions across Sri Lanka since September 19, 2026.6h agoOver 7,600 people affected by adverse weather conditions over the islandThe Disaster Management Centre (DMC) says 7,651 people belonging to 2,106 families have been affected by adverse weather conditions across Sri Lanka since September 19, 2026.6h agoKenya confirms eighth Ebola case as regional outbreak spreadsKenya has confirmed one more Ebola case, bringing the total number of infections in the country to eight, Director-General for Health Patrick Amoth said on Sunday.6h agoKenya confirms eighth Ebola case as regional outbreak spreadsKenya has confirmed one more Ebola case, bringing the total number of infections in the country to eight, Director-General for Health Patrick Amoth said on Sunday.6h ago65-year-old woman found murdered in DankotuwaA 65-year-old woman has been murdered by having her throat slit using a sharp weapon in the Gonawila area within the Dankotuwa Police Division.6h ago65-year-old woman found murdered in DankotuwaA 65-year-old woman has been murdered by having her throat slit using a sharp weapon in the Gonawila area within the Dankotuwa Police Division.6h agoAustrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv diverts to Sofia on bomb threat, Sky News saysAn Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv with 57 aboard made an emergency landing in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia after a "bomb threat signal", Sky news said on Sunday, citing the country's transport ministry.7h agoAustrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv diverts to Sofia on bomb threat, Sky News saysAn Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv with 57 aboard made an emergency landing in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia after a "bomb threat signal", Sky news said on Sunday, citing the country's transport ministry.7h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the islandShowers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m., today (19), the Department of Meteorology said.8h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the islandShowers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m., today (19), the Department of Meteorology said.8h agoSatyagraha at Viharamahadevi Park demanding Gnanasara Thero’s release enters fourth dayA Satyagraha launched by a group of Buddhist monks at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, calling for the release of Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, is continuing for the fourth consecutive day today (19).8h agoSatyagraha at Viharamahadevi Park demanding Gnanasara Thero’s release enters fourth dayA Satyagraha launched by a group of Buddhist monks at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, calling for the release of Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, is continuing for the fourth consecutive day today (19).8h ago
