Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until conditions are metThe Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until seven Iranian conditions set out in a June interim agreement with the United States are met, state media reported Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf as saying on Sunday (Oct 4).2m agoSri Lankan delegation to seek appeal in Anojan death sentence caseA five-member Sri Lankan delegation is scheduled to travel to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday (06) to explore legal avenues to appeal the death sentence imposed on Sri Lankan national Sivarasa Anojan.25m agoLandslide warnings issued for 13 divisional secretariat areasThe National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued landslide warnings for 13 Divisional Secretariat Divisions across five districts.56m agoLandslide warnings issued for 13 divisional secretariat areasThe National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued landslide warnings for 13 Divisional Secretariat Divisions across five districts.56m agoNo US pressure on Sri Lanka over Iranian vessels: Foreign MinisterThe Sri Lankan government will make decisions while safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and identity, while remaining prepared to intervene when necessary on humanitarian grounds, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has stated.1h agoNo US pressure on Sri Lanka over Iranian vessels: Foreign MinisterThe Sri Lankan government will make decisions while safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and identity, while remaining prepared to intervene when necessary on humanitarian grounds, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has stated.1h agoAmber alert issued for rough seas along western and northern coastThe Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for rough seas, warning of hazardous sea conditions along the coastal waters stretching from Kankesanthurai to Galle via Mannar, Puttalam and Colombo.1h agoAmber alert issued for rough seas along western and northern coastThe Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for rough seas, warning of hazardous sea conditions along the coastal waters stretching from Kankesanthurai to Galle via Mannar, Puttalam and Colombo.1h agoWorkers must understand health sector’s direction to better serve public: MinisterMinister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has stressed the importance of health sector personnel having a clear understanding of the direction in which the country’s health service is moving, saying this would help improve the delivery of healthcare services to the public.1h agoWorkers must understand health sector’s direction to better serve public: MinisterMinister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has stressed the importance of health sector personnel having a clear understanding of the direction in which the country’s health service is moving, saying this would help improve the delivery of healthcare services to the public.1h agoAustralia investigating Flydubai co-pilot's links to countryAustralian authorities are investigating the links between the country and a Flydubai co-pilot who attempted to take control of a plane travelling to Israel.2h agoAustralia investigating Flydubai co-pilot's links to countryAustralian authorities are investigating the links between the country and a Flydubai co-pilot who attempted to take control of a plane travelling to Israel.2h ago5,000 houses to be opened across the country for World Habitat DayA programme has been organized to open 5,000 houses across the country tomorrow (05), in view of the World Habitat Day, Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply Susil Ranasinghe stated.2h ago5,000 houses to be opened across the country for World Habitat DayA programme has been organized to open 5,000 houses across the country tomorrow (05), in view of the World Habitat Day, Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply Susil Ranasinghe stated.2h agoNEWS ALERTSix arrested during cost-of-living protest granted bailSix individuals who were arrested while participating in a protest organized by the People’s Struggle Movement have been granted bail.3h agoNEWS ALERTSix arrested during cost-of-living protest granted bailSix individuals who were arrested while participating in a protest organized by the People’s Struggle Movement have been granted bail.3h agoWarm weather advisory issued for several areasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level warm weather advisory for several parts of the country, warning of increased heat conditions during the daytime tomorrow (05).3h agoWarm weather advisory issued for several areasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level warm weather advisory for several parts of the country, warning of increased heat conditions during the daytime tomorrow (05).3h agoIndians protest election chief as police probe harassment claimsIndians rallied for a third day on Sunday (Oct 4) demanding the election commission chief's resignation, while police launched an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against officers during protests in New Delhi a day earlier.3h agoIndians protest election chief as police probe harassment claimsIndians rallied for a third day on Sunday (Oct 4) demanding the election commission chief's resignation, while police launched an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against officers during protests in New Delhi a day earlier.3h agoSri Lanka records slight decline in tourist arrivals in SeptemberSri Lanka has recorded a slight decline in foreign tourist arrivals in September 2026, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).4h agoSri Lanka records slight decline in tourist arrivals in SeptemberSri Lanka has recorded a slight decline in foreign tourist arrivals in September 2026, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).4h agoNEWS ALERTGalagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero remanded until tomorrowThe General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) organization, Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, who was arrested on outstanding warrants has been remanded until tomorrow (05).4h agoNEWS ALERTGalagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero remanded until tomorrowThe General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) organization, Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, who was arrested on outstanding warrants has been remanded until tomorrow (05).4h agoNEWS ALERTLitro gas prices to remain unchanged for October Litro Gas Lanka Limited has announced that it has decided not to revise the price of LP gas cylinders for the month of October 2026.4h agoNEWS ALERTLitro gas prices to remain unchanged for October Litro Gas Lanka Limited has announced that it has decided not to revise the price of LP gas cylinders for the month of October 2026.4h agoPolice urge drivers to exercise extreme caution amid heavy rainPolice have urged drivers to exercise extreme caution when travelling along the Hatton–Nuwara Eliya and Hatton–Colombo main roads as heavy rainfall continues to affect the central hills.4h agoPolice urge drivers to exercise extreme caution amid heavy rainPolice have urged drivers to exercise extreme caution when travelling along the Hatton–Nuwara Eliya and Hatton–Colombo main roads as heavy rainfall continues to affect the central hills.4h agoPhilippines arrests 244 foreign workers in online scam crackdownPhilippines authorities have arrested more than 200 foreign workers in the country's largest crackdown on illegal online gaming operators this year, the immigration bureau said.5h agoPhilippines arrests 244 foreign workers in online scam crackdownPhilippines authorities have arrested more than 200 foreign workers in the country's largest crackdown on illegal online gaming operators this year, the immigration bureau said.5h agoDistrict anti-trafficking forums to strengthen response to human traffickingThe establishment of District Anti-Trafficking Forums emerged as a key focus at a stakeholder meeting of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF), held at the Ministry of Defence.5h agoDistrict anti-trafficking forums to strengthen response to human traffickingThe establishment of District Anti-Trafficking Forums emerged as a key focus at a stakeholder meeting of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF), held at the Ministry of Defence.5h agoRare tornado rips through Australia townA tornado ripped through an Australian town, sending outdoor furniture flying and prompting cries of disbelief from passers-by. 5h agoRare tornado rips through Australia townA tornado ripped through an Australian town, sending outdoor furniture flying and prompting cries of disbelief from passers-by. 5h agoSix arrested at cost-of-living protest produced before courtSix individuals arrested while being part of a protest organized by the People’s Struggle Movement have been brought before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (4).5h agoSix arrested at cost-of-living protest produced before courtSix individuals arrested while being part of a protest organized by the People’s Struggle Movement have been brought before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (4).5h agoOver 4,300 people affected by adverse weather conditions across Sri Lanka A total of 4,360 people have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country.5h agoOver 4,300 people affected by adverse weather conditions across Sri Lanka A total of 4,360 people have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country.5h ago
