Five dead following shooting in Stade, northern GermanyFive people are dead following a shooting in Stade, northern Germany.1h agoYouth arrested with 9mm firearm, ammunition and drugs in WaskaduwaA 29-year-old individual has been arrested in Waskaduwa in possession of a 9mm pistol, live ammunition and narcotics, police stated. 1h agoCoconut exports climb to US$ 514 million despite global trade disruptionsSri Lanka’s coconut export earnings rose to US$ 514 million during the January–May period this year, marking a 21% increase compared to the same period in 2025, according to the Coconut Development Authority.1h agoCoconut exports climb to US$ 514 million despite global trade disruptionsSri Lanka’s coconut export earnings rose to US$ 514 million during the January–May period this year, marking a 21% increase compared to the same period in 2025, according to the Coconut Development Authority.1h agoUS-Iran meeting will take place in Doha on Tuesday: Trump US President Donald Trump said the US will meet with Iran in Doha on Tuesday.2h agoUS-Iran meeting will take place in Doha on Tuesday: Trump US President Donald Trump said the US will meet with Iran in Doha on Tuesday.2h agoIranian President says US$ 6 billion of assets frozen in Qatar will be returnedIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that half of Iran’s frozen assets held in Qatar will be returned to Tehran.2h agoIranian President says US$ 6 billion of assets frozen in Qatar will be returnedIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that half of Iran’s frozen assets held in Qatar will be returned to Tehran.2h agoTwo drown after boat capsizes in Loggal Oya reservoirTwo individuals have died after an improvised raft overturned in the Loggal Oya reservoir in Rideemaliyadda, police stated.2h agoTwo drown after boat capsizes in Loggal Oya reservoirTwo individuals have died after an improvised raft overturned in the Loggal Oya reservoir in Rideemaliyadda, police stated.2h agoMet Dept. warns of showers above 50mm, gusty winds across several districts Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts tomorrow (30), the Department of Meteorology has predicted. 3h agoMet Dept. warns of showers above 50mm, gusty winds across several districts Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts tomorrow (30), the Department of Meteorology has predicted. 3h agoMan arrested for impersonating Inland Revenue officer and defrauding public An individual has been arrested by the Kompannavidiya Police for allegedly impersonating an official of the Inland Revenue Department and defrauding several individuals of money.3h agoMan arrested for impersonating Inland Revenue officer and defrauding public An individual has been arrested by the Kompannavidiya Police for allegedly impersonating an official of the Inland Revenue Department and defrauding several individuals of money.3h agoGold prices fall as Gulf tensions fuel global inflation fearsGold fell on Monday as recent hostilities in the Gulf fueled inflation concerns that added to U.S. Federal Reserve rate-hike expectations, pressuring the non-yielding metal.4h agoGold prices fall as Gulf tensions fuel global inflation fearsGold fell on Monday as recent hostilities in the Gulf fueled inflation concerns that added to U.S. Federal Reserve rate-hike expectations, pressuring the non-yielding metal.4h agoOver 7,000 Poson dansals inspected across Sri Lanka: PHIsMore than 7,000 dansals set up for Poson Poya have been inspected across the country, The Public Health Inspectors’ (PHI) Union has stated.4h agoOver 7,000 Poson dansals inspected across Sri Lanka: PHIsMore than 7,000 dansals set up for Poson Poya have been inspected across the country, The Public Health Inspectors’ (PHI) Union has stated.4h agoStrong national identity key to Sri Lanka's future, says PMTrue national development is achieved not merely through the advancement of physical infrastructure, but by fostering and strengthening a sense of national identity, moral values, and cultural bonds, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated.4h agoStrong national identity key to Sri Lanka's future, says PMTrue national development is achieved not merely through the advancement of physical infrastructure, but by fostering and strengthening a sense of national identity, moral values, and cultural bonds, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated.4h agoNew Cath Lab and advanced patient care facilities to open at Kalubowila Hospital tomorrow Several advanced patient care facilities, including the newly established cardiac catheterisation laboratory at the South Colombo Teaching Hospital, Kalubowila, is scheduled to be officially opened for public use tomorrow (30) 5h agoNew Cath Lab and advanced patient care facilities to open at Kalubowila Hospital tomorrow Several advanced patient care facilities, including the newly established cardiac catheterisation laboratory at the South Colombo Teaching Hospital, Kalubowila, is scheduled to be officially opened for public use tomorrow (30) 5h ago124 high-risk areas identified as dengue infections surpasses 53,000 Sri Lanka is witnessing a sharp rise in dengue cases as the prevailing rainy weather continues to fuel the spread of the disease, according to health authorities.5h ago124 high-risk areas identified as dengue infections surpasses 53,000 Sri Lanka is witnessing a sharp rise in dengue cases as the prevailing rainy weather continues to fuel the spread of the disease, according to health authorities.5h agoPolice announce traffic restrictions in several areas due to Poson PeraherasPolice have announced that traffic will be restricted on several roads in the Matara District today (29) and over the coming days due to a number of Poson Peraheras. 6h agoPolice announce traffic restrictions in several areas due to Poson PeraherasPolice have announced that traffic will be restricted on several roads in the Matara District today (29) and over the coming days due to a number of Poson Peraheras. 6h agoSri Lanka’s govt. revenue expected to decline in 2026 – Finance MinistrySri Lanka’s total government revenue is expected to decline in 2026 compared to 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance. 7h agoSri Lanka’s govt. revenue expected to decline in 2026 – Finance MinistrySri Lanka’s total government revenue is expected to decline in 2026 compared to 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance. 7h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Pottuvil via Mannar, Colombo, Galle and Hambantota. 8h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Pottuvil via Mannar, Colombo, Galle and Hambantota. 8h agoChinese woman arrested with foreign-made cigarettes at BIAA 40-year-old Chinese businesswoman has been arrested by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, earlier today (29) for attempting to smuggle a large consignment of foreign-made cigarettes into Sri Lanka. 8h agoChinese woman arrested with foreign-made cigarettes at BIAA 40-year-old Chinese businesswoman has been arrested by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, earlier today (29) for attempting to smuggle a large consignment of foreign-made cigarettes into Sri Lanka. 8h agoVenezuela quake death toll nears 1,500 as rescue work goes onRescue teams raced on Sunday to find more survivors of the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela this week, with signs of life bringing occasional relief to a grim quest to whittle down a list of tens of thousands missing. 10h agoVenezuela quake death toll nears 1,500 as rescue work goes onRescue teams raced on Sunday to find more survivors of the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela this week, with signs of life bringing occasional relief to a grim quest to whittle down a list of tens of thousands missing. 10h agoFour killed in separate road accidents across the islandFour people have been killed in four separate road accidents reported across the country, according to police. 10h agoFour killed in separate road accidents across the islandFour people have been killed in four separate road accidents reported across the country, according to police. 10h agoOver 18,000 Dansals registered island wide for Poson PoyaMore than 18,000 Dansals have been registered across the island for the Poson Poya festival, according to the Public Health Inspectors' (PHI) Union. 11h agoOver 18,000 Dansals registered island wide for Poson PoyaMore than 18,000 Dansals have been registered across the island for the Poson Poya festival, according to the Public Health Inspectors' (PHI) Union. 11h ago
