China criticises idea it is in 'malicious competition' over AIChina has hit out against what it has called "threat narratives" over AI governance and warned against "engaging in confrontation and malicious competition".33m agoAppeals Court to hear Dilith Jayaweera’s writ petition on Sept. 18The Court of Appeal today (14) ordered that a writ petition filed by the leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera challenging a referral by the Colombo Fort Magistrate over alleged contempt of court be taken up for support on September 18.45m agoTwo brothers killed in Dehiwala grenade attack laid to restThe final rites of two brothers who were killed in a grenade attack on a house along Sirisangabo Mawatha in Dehiwala, were held at the Mount Lavinia Public Cemetery this evening (14).1h agoTwo brothers killed in Dehiwala grenade attack laid to restThe final rites of two brothers who were killed in a grenade attack on a house along Sirisangabo Mawatha in Dehiwala, were held at the Mount Lavinia Public Cemetery this evening (14).1h agoSri Lanka, Thailand sign labour agreements for recruitment of 10,000 workersSri Lanka and Thailand today signed two key labour agreements, paving the way for the recruitment of an initial 10,000 Sri Lankan workers under a structured and transparent employment framework.1h agoSri Lanka, Thailand sign labour agreements for recruitment of 10,000 workersSri Lanka and Thailand today signed two key labour agreements, paving the way for the recruitment of an initial 10,000 Sri Lankan workers under a structured and transparent employment framework.1h agoPM stresses urgent need to nurture future leaders for positive changePrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stressed that nurturing a future generation capable of providing leadership to society and contributing to positive change in the world is an urgent priority.2h agoPM stresses urgent need to nurture future leaders for positive changePrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stressed that nurturing a future generation capable of providing leadership to society and contributing to positive change in the world is an urgent priority.2h agoSpecial dengue control week begins in 62 MOH areasA special dengue control week will be conducted from today (14) until September 19 across 62 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) areas covering several provinces, Acting Director of the National Dengue Control Unit Dr. Kapila Kannangara said.2h agoSpecial dengue control week begins in 62 MOH areasA special dengue control week will be conducted from today (14) until September 19 across 62 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) areas covering several provinces, Acting Director of the National Dengue Control Unit Dr. Kapila Kannangara said.2h agoAt least 21 dead after multi-vehicle crash in South AfricaAt least 21 people have been killed and several others severely injured following a head-on collision between two minibus taxis and a third vehicle on a major highway in South Africa, authorities said on Monday.2h agoAt least 21 dead after multi-vehicle crash in South AfricaAt least 21 people have been killed and several others severely injured following a head-on collision between two minibus taxis and a third vehicle on a major highway in South Africa, authorities said on Monday.2h agoSocial cohesion, law and ethics modules to be introduced for Grades 12 and 13 students New modules on social cohesion, law and ethics are to be introduced for students in Grades 12 and 13 under the government’s education reforms scheduled for implementation from 2027.2h agoSocial cohesion, law and ethics modules to be introduced for Grades 12 and 13 students New modules on social cohesion, law and ethics are to be introduced for students in Grades 12 and 13 under the government’s education reforms scheduled for implementation from 2027.2h agoHeavy rainfall above 100 mm expected in several areas tomorrowThe low-level atmospheric disturbance currently prevailing in the vicinity of Sri Lanka continues to persist, according to the Department of Meteorology.2h agoHeavy rainfall above 100 mm expected in several areas tomorrowThe low-level atmospheric disturbance currently prevailing in the vicinity of Sri Lanka continues to persist, according to the Department of Meteorology.2h agoFurther hearing in Rajitha Senaratne case set for November The case filed against three defendants, including former Minister of Fisheries Rajitha Senaratne, over allegations that they caused a financial loss to the government by leasing the Mutwal Fisheries Harbour 3h agoFurther hearing in Rajitha Senaratne case set for November The case filed against three defendants, including former Minister of Fisheries Rajitha Senaratne, over allegations that they caused a financial loss to the government by leasing the Mutwal Fisheries Harbour 3h agoSajith calls for urgent action as El Niño risk risesLeader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa stated that, with the probability of El Niño conditions reaching 100%, the government, the opposition and the entire population of 22 million must unite to effectively address the challenges posed by the extreme weather phenomenon.3h agoSajith calls for urgent action as El Niño risk risesLeader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa stated that, with the probability of El Niño conditions reaching 100%, the government, the opposition and the entire population of 22 million must unite to effectively address the challenges posed by the extreme weather phenomenon.3h agoNEWS ALERTNamal Rajapaksa named suspect in SriLankan Airlines Airbus probeThe Attorney General’s Department has taken steps to name Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa as a suspect in a money laundering investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding the procurement of Airbus aircraft by SriLankan Airlines, according to sources familiar with the investigation.4h agoNEWS ALERTNamal Rajapaksa named suspect in SriLankan Airlines Airbus probeThe Attorney General’s Department has taken steps to name Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa as a suspect in a money laundering investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding the procurement of Airbus aircraft by SriLankan Airlines, according to sources familiar with the investigation.4h agoSLMC MP Abdul Wahid resigns from ParliamentNational List Member of Parliament M.S. Abdul Wahid has resigned from parliament, with effect from today (14). 4h agoSLMC MP Abdul Wahid resigns from ParliamentNational List Member of Parliament M.S. Abdul Wahid has resigned from parliament, with effect from today (14). 4h agoLocal Government Week to focus on community needs and servicesThe Local Government Week will commence across the island today (14), with the participation of local government institutions, the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Professor A.H.M.H. Abayarathna said.5h agoLocal Government Week to focus on community needs and servicesThe Local Government Week will commence across the island today (14), with the participation of local government institutions, the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Professor A.H.M.H. Abayarathna said.5h agoStray dogs blamed for 30% of road accidents, veterinary expert saysAround 30% of road accidents in the country are caused by dogs, according to Dr. Chamith Nanayakkara, the founder of the Association of Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal Population.5h agoStray dogs blamed for 30% of road accidents, veterinary expert saysAround 30% of road accidents in the country are caused by dogs, according to Dr. Chamith Nanayakkara, the founder of the Association of Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal Population.5h agoDuo arrested over Dehiwala hand grenade attackPolice have arrested two individuals suspected of being involved in a hand grenade attack on a house along Sirisangabo Mawatha in Dehiwala.5h agoDuo arrested over Dehiwala hand grenade attackPolice have arrested two individuals suspected of being involved in a hand grenade attack on a house along Sirisangabo Mawatha in Dehiwala.5h agoFuel price revision likely at end of September – Energy MinisterMinister of Energy Anura Karunathilaka stated that a revision of fuel prices is likely to take place at the end of September, considering the recent increase in global crude oil prices and the prevailing situation in the Middle East.6h agoFuel price revision likely at end of September – Energy MinisterMinister of Energy Anura Karunathilaka stated that a revision of fuel prices is likely to take place at the end of September, considering the recent increase in global crude oil prices and the prevailing situation in the Middle East.6h agoSeveral families affected as flash floods reported in Kandy District amid heavy rainfallDisaster Management Centre (DMC) Director Pradeep Kodippili stated that flash floods have been reported in a Divisional Secretariat (DS) division in the Kandy District following heavy rainfall.6h agoSeveral families affected as flash floods reported in Kandy District amid heavy rainfallDisaster Management Centre (DMC) Director Pradeep Kodippili stated that flash floods have been reported in a Divisional Secretariat (DS) division in the Kandy District following heavy rainfall.6h agoCaroline Jurie and Chula Padmendra acquitted in case over Mrs. Sri Lanka crown incidentThe Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the acquittal and release of defendants Caroline Jurie and Chula Padmendra, who were charged with forcibly removing the crown from and assaulting Pushpika De Silva, 6h agoCaroline Jurie and Chula Padmendra acquitted in case over Mrs. Sri Lanka crown incidentThe Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the acquittal and release of defendants Caroline Jurie and Chula Padmendra, who were charged with forcibly removing the crown from and assaulting Pushpika De Silva, 6h agoOnly 50 of 98 locomotives operational, Railway Dept report revealsThe Railway Department currently has only 50 operational locomotives, according to a report issued by the department. 6h agoOnly 50 of 98 locomotives operational, Railway Dept report revealsThe Railway Department currently has only 50 operational locomotives, according to a report issued by the department. 6h ago
