NEWS ALERTHealthcare assistant dies from injuries after explosion at Polonnaruwa Nephrology HospitalA 36-year-old Healthcare Assistant who was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Polonnaruwa General Hospital following this morning’s gas cylinder explosion at the Polonnaruwa Kidney Hospital has succumbed to his injuries, 38m agoThai capital Bangkok declared disaster zone amid widespread floodingBangkok’s governor on Saturday declared Thailand’s capital city a disaster-affected zone after torrential rain led to widespread flooding, while the weather agency forecast thunderstorms over the weekend.1h agoSri Lanka’s dengue death toll rises to 77 as cases exceed 99,000The number of dengue-related deaths recorded in Sri Lanka so far this year has risen to 77. 1h agoSri Lanka’s dengue death toll rises to 77 as cases exceed 99,000The number of dengue-related deaths recorded in Sri Lanka so far this year has risen to 77. 1h agoWater levels in several rivers continue to declineThe Department of Irrigation states that the water levels of rivers that had risen due to heavy rainfall are currently receding.1h agoWater levels in several rivers continue to declineThe Department of Irrigation states that the water levels of rivers that had risen due to heavy rainfall are currently receding.1h agoMet. Department warns of increased rainfall and flood risk in coming monthsThe Department of Meteorology states that an increase in rainfall across the island during the upcoming months of October and November could increase the risk of flooding due to the strengthening El Niño conditions. 2h agoMet. Department warns of increased rainfall and flood risk in coming monthsThe Department of Meteorology states that an increase in rainfall across the island during the upcoming months of October and November could increase the risk of flooding due to the strengthening El Niño conditions. 2h agoSignature campaign launched seeking presidential pardon for Gnanasara TheroA special initiative to collect five million signatures for a petition seeking a presidential pardon for Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero commenced today (26) at the Mihintale sacred premises.2h agoSignature campaign launched seeking presidential pardon for Gnanasara TheroA special initiative to collect five million signatures for a petition seeking a presidential pardon for Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero commenced today (26) at the Mihintale sacred premises.2h ago2 police teams deployed to probe gas cylinder explosion at Polonnaruwa Nephrology HospitalTwo police teams have been deployed to investigate the explosion that occurred in the kitchen premises of the National Nephrology Hospital in Polonnaruwa.4h ago2 police teams deployed to probe gas cylinder explosion at Polonnaruwa Nephrology HospitalTwo police teams have been deployed to investigate the explosion that occurred in the kitchen premises of the National Nephrology Hospital in Polonnaruwa.4h agoVeteran music industry figure Ananda Ganegoda passes awayThe founder of ‘Singlanka’, a renowned name in the Sri Lankan music industry, Ananda Ganegoda, has passed away. 4h agoVeteran music industry figure Ananda Ganegoda passes awayThe founder of ‘Singlanka’, a renowned name in the Sri Lankan music industry, Ananda Ganegoda, has passed away. 4h agoPolice raid luxury house allegedly used by drug trafficker “DJ Chathu” in PanaduraPolice raided a luxurious three-storey house in the Nalluruwa area of Panadura last evening (25), which had allegedly been rented by a large-scale drug trafficker known as “DJ Chathu” and was reportedly used for packaging drugs, distributing them, and printing various logos for drug packets.5h agoPolice raid luxury house allegedly used by drug trafficker “DJ Chathu” in PanaduraPolice raided a luxurious three-storey house in the Nalluruwa area of Panadura last evening (25), which had allegedly been rented by a large-scale drug trafficker known as “DJ Chathu” and was reportedly used for packaging drugs, distributing them, and printing various logos for drug packets.5h agoTrump says will meet Xi again in November, DecemberUS President Donald Trump said Friday that he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping again in November in China and at the G20 summit in Miami, Florida in December, following Xi’s three-day state visit to Washington.6h agoTrump says will meet Xi again in November, DecemberUS President Donald Trump said Friday that he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping again in November in China and at the G20 summit in Miami, Florida in December, following Xi’s three-day state visit to Washington.6h agoNEWS ALERT2025 O/L exam re-scrutiny results releasedThe Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka, has officially released the re-scrutiny results of the 2025 (2026) G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination today (26).6h agoNEWS ALERT2025 O/L exam re-scrutiny results releasedThe Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka, has officially released the re-scrutiny results of the 2025 (2026) G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination today (26).6h agoMet. Department issues ‘amber’ advisory for high wavesThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for high waves in the sea areas extending from Chilaw to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, and Matara.6h agoMet. Department issues ‘amber’ advisory for high wavesThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for high waves in the sea areas extending from Chilaw to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, and Matara.6h agoDR Congo plane crash kills at least 14, including 2 top military officialsAt least 14 people, including 2 senior military officials, were killed in a devastating plane crash in Congo on Friday. 7h agoDR Congo plane crash kills at least 14, including 2 top military officialsAt least 14 people, including 2 senior military officials, were killed in a devastating plane crash in Congo on Friday. 7h agoTrump rejects Iran's 7-day peace plan, war likely to resume after US polls: report President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected Iran's proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and is likely to resume bombing Tehran after the November mid-term elections in the US.7h agoTrump rejects Iran's 7-day peace plan, war likely to resume after US polls: report President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected Iran's proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and is likely to resume bombing Tehran after the November mid-term elections in the US.7h agoTwo more suspects arrested over Dehiwala grenade attackTwo more suspects accused of aiding and abetting the hand grenade attack on a house on Sirisangabo Mawatha, Dehiwala, which resulted in the murder of two children, were arrested yesterday (25).8h agoTwo more suspects arrested over Dehiwala grenade attackTwo more suspects accused of aiding and abetting the hand grenade attack on a house on Sirisangabo Mawatha, Dehiwala, which resulted in the murder of two children, were arrested yesterday (25).8h agoIran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven daysIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says his country has proposed a deal to the US that would see the Strait of Hormuz reopened within a week. 9h agoIran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven daysIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says his country has proposed a deal to the US that would see the Strait of Hormuz reopened within a week. 9h agoShowers expected in several areas todayShowers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (26), the Department of Meteorology stated.9h agoShowers expected in several areas todayShowers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (26), the Department of Meteorology stated.9h agoSeven injured in gas cylinder explosion at Polonnaruwa Nephrology HospitalAt least seven individuals have sustained injuries in an explosion at the Polonnaruwa Nephrology Hospital, police stated.9h agoSeven injured in gas cylinder explosion at Polonnaruwa Nephrology HospitalAt least seven individuals have sustained injuries in an explosion at the Polonnaruwa Nephrology Hospital, police stated.9h agoPeradeniya University retains No. 1 position in Sri Lanka in 2026 UI GreenMetric rankingsThe University of Peradeniya has once again secured the No. 1 position in Sri Lanka in the 2026 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings. 18h agoPeradeniya University retains No. 1 position in Sri Lanka in 2026 UI GreenMetric rankingsThe University of Peradeniya has once again secured the No. 1 position in Sri Lanka in the 2026 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings. 18h agoNew High Court judges sworn in before Chief JusticeThree Justices who were recently appointed as High Court Judges have been sworn in before Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena today (25). 18h agoNew High Court judges sworn in before Chief JusticeThree Justices who were recently appointed as High Court Judges have been sworn in before Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena today (25). 18h ago
