Family rejects claims Shiranthi Rajapaksa ignored earlier FCID summonsA member of the Rajapaksa family has denied reports that Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, left the country despite being summoned by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) to provide a statement.4m agoPolgolla Dam to be drained for maintenance work next weekThe Polgolla Dam will be temporarily drained for around two and a half days from September 25 to facilitate essential repair work on its gates, the Director of the Water Management Secretariat Engineer Nilantha Dhanapala said.9m agoAdvisory issued for severe lightningAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Uva, Eastern, Central and North Central provinces, and in the Mullaittivu District.10m agoAdvisory issued for severe lightningAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Uva, Eastern, Central and North Central provinces, and in the Mullaittivu District.10m agoSri Lanka to experience widespread rainfall in the next 10 days: Met. Dept.Widespread rainfall is expected across Sri Lanka within the next 10 days, according to the Department of Meteorology, which has warned of the possibility of heavy rain, landslides and flooding.13m agoSri Lanka to experience widespread rainfall in the next 10 days: Met. Dept.Widespread rainfall is expected across Sri Lanka within the next 10 days, according to the Department of Meteorology, which has warned of the possibility of heavy rain, landslides and flooding.13m agoLevel 1 landslide warning issued for three districtsThe National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued a Level 1 landslide early warning for several areas in three districts.22m agoLevel 1 landslide warning issued for three districtsThe National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued a Level 1 landslide early warning for several areas in three districts.22m agoJohnston Fernando case over alleged illegal possession of luxury vehicle fixed for Oct. 28The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (16) ordered that the case filed against former Minister Johnston Fernando, who is currently out on bail in connection with the alleged illegal possession of a luxury vehicle, be called on October 28.27m agoJohnston Fernando case over alleged illegal possession of luxury vehicle fixed for Oct. 28The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (16) ordered that the case filed against former Minister Johnston Fernando, who is currently out on bail in connection with the alleged illegal possession of a luxury vehicle, be called on October 28.27m agoDrivers advised to use headlights on expressways amid adverse weatherThe Road Development Authority (RDA) has advised motorists to switch on their headlights while travelling on expressways due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions and reduced visibility.48m agoDrivers advised to use headlights on expressways amid adverse weatherThe Road Development Authority (RDA) has advised motorists to switch on their headlights while travelling on expressways due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions and reduced visibility.48m agoUS set to approve $2.8 billion arms package for Israel: ReportThe US federal government is on track to approve a $2.8 billion arms package for Israel, US media reported Tuesday, with the sale of 40,000 one-ton bombs among the largest munitions packages sold in recent years.53m agoUS set to approve $2.8 billion arms package for Israel: ReportThe US federal government is on track to approve a $2.8 billion arms package for Israel, US media reported Tuesday, with the sale of 40,000 one-ton bombs among the largest munitions packages sold in recent years.53m agoSecurity tightened at Fort Magistrate’s Court ahead of Namal Rajapaksa’s appearancePolice have taken measures to beef up security around the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court premises.1h agoSecurity tightened at Fort Magistrate’s Court ahead of Namal Rajapaksa’s appearancePolice have taken measures to beef up security around the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court premises.1h ago8.6 million Sri Lankans remain outside the labour force in 2025More than 8.6 million Sri Lankans aged 15 and above were not in the labour force in 2025, according to the Sri Lanka Labour Force Survey 2025. 2h ago8.6 million Sri Lankans remain outside the labour force in 2025More than 8.6 million Sri Lankans aged 15 and above were not in the labour force in 2025, according to the Sri Lanka Labour Force Survey 2025. 2h agoIndia, others face 100% US tariffs as House advances Russia sanctions bill; final vote tomorrowThe US House of Representatives on Wednesday advanced a bill that could allow tariffs of up to 100% to be imposed on India and four other countries over their purchases of Russian energy, setting up a final vote on the controversial legislation on Thursday.2h agoIndia, others face 100% US tariffs as House advances Russia sanctions bill; final vote tomorrowThe US House of Representatives on Wednesday advanced a bill that could allow tariffs of up to 100% to be imposed on India and four other countries over their purchases of Russian energy, setting up a final vote on the controversial legislation on Thursday.2h agoNo immediate flood risk despite rising river levels: Irrigation Dept.Although water levels in several major rivers have risen, there is currently no indication of an imminent flood threat in any of the country’s major rivers, the Irrigation Department said.3h agoNo immediate flood risk despite rising river levels: Irrigation Dept.Although water levels in several major rivers have risen, there is currently no indication of an imminent flood threat in any of the country’s major rivers, the Irrigation Department said.3h agoShiranthi Rajapaksa leaves for Singapore for medical treatmentFormer First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa departed Sri Lanka for Singapore early this morning (16) for medical treatment.3h agoShiranthi Rajapaksa leaves for Singapore for medical treatmentFormer First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa departed Sri Lanka for Singapore early this morning (16) for medical treatment.3h agoUniversity academics to meet PM amid ongoing trade union actionThe Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (16) to discuss the issues faced by university academics. 3h agoUniversity academics to meet PM amid ongoing trade union actionThe Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (16) to discuss the issues faced by university academics. 3h ago19-year-old arrested with 950 narcotic pills in Peliyagoda A 19-year-old individual has been arrested with 950 narcotic pills during a raid in Peliyagoda yesterday (15), the Western Province North Crime Division said.3h ago19-year-old arrested with 950 narcotic pills in Peliyagoda A 19-year-old individual has been arrested with 950 narcotic pills during a raid in Peliyagoda yesterday (15), the Western Province North Crime Division said.3h agoSaudi Arabia issues wide-ranging security alerts after week of strikesSaudi Arabia issued security alerts over a range of territory on Tuesday, including in the holy city of Mecca and its second-largest city Jeddah, following a week of attacks from Iran-aligned fighters that have drawn it deeper into the Middle East war.3h agoSaudi Arabia issues wide-ranging security alerts after week of strikesSaudi Arabia issued security alerts over a range of territory on Tuesday, including in the holy city of Mecca and its second-largest city Jeddah, following a week of attacks from Iran-aligned fighters that have drawn it deeper into the Middle East war.3h ago73-year-old arrested over alleged fraudulent sale of Colombo 7 propertyA 73-year-old man has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with an alleged property fraud involving a forged deed for a property in Barnes Place, Colombo 07, police stated.4h ago73-year-old arrested over alleged fraudulent sale of Colombo 7 propertyA 73-year-old man has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with an alleged property fraud involving a forged deed for a property in Barnes Place, Colombo 07, police stated.4h agoTwo women killed after being struck by train in KalutaraA woman and her niece have been killed after being struck by a train near the Kalutara Railway Station at around 4:30 a.m. today (16), police said.4h agoTwo women killed after being struck by train in KalutaraA woman and her niece have been killed after being struck by a train near the Kalutara Railway Station at around 4:30 a.m. today (16), police said.4h agoSeptember Aswesuma payments to be credited todayAswesuma welfare payments for September will be credited to beneficiaries’ bank accounts today (16), according to the Welfare Benefits Board.5h agoSeptember Aswesuma payments to be credited todayAswesuma welfare payments for September will be credited to beneficiaries’ bank accounts today (16), according to the Welfare Benefits Board.5h agoFairly heavy rainfall of 75mm expected in several areas todayFairly heavy rainfall of around 75 mm is expected at some places today (16), as showers and thundershowers continue across several parts of the country, according to the Department Meteorology.5h agoFairly heavy rainfall of 75mm expected in several areas todayFairly heavy rainfall of around 75 mm is expected at some places today (16), as showers and thundershowers continue across several parts of the country, according to the Department Meteorology.5h ago
