UPDATENEWS ALERTAppeals Court orders enforcement of remaining prison term for Gnanasara TheroThe Court of Appeal today (05) ordered that steps be taken to enforce the remaining period of imprisonment imposed on Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, after he was found guilty of contempt of court. 35m agoExtreme heat putting pregnant women, newborns at risk: UN climate chiefExtreme heat is putting pregnant mothers and their newborns at increasing risk, United Nations climate chief Simon Stiell will warn on Monday (Oct 5). 47m agoRe-railing of derailed Peradeniya-Colombo train underway; Upcountry train services suspendedThe derailed express train operating from Peradeniya to Colombo Fort is currently being re-railed, the Department of Railways said. 52m agoRe-railing of derailed Peradeniya-Colombo train underway; Upcountry train services suspendedThe derailed express train operating from Peradeniya to Colombo Fort is currently being re-railed, the Department of Railways said. 52m agoAdvisory issued for severe lightningAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the North-western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Western, Southern and North-central provinces and in Mannar district. 1h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightningAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the North-western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Western, Southern and North-central provinces and in Mannar district. 1h agoSupporters of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan march to Pakistan capitalThousands of supporters of Pakistan's jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan are marching to the capital Islamabad as they call for his release. 2h agoSupporters of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan march to Pakistan capitalThousands of supporters of Pakistan's jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan are marching to the capital Islamabad as they call for his release. 2h agoSri Lanka’s apparel export earnings fall by 7.4% in AugustSri Lanka’s apparel export earnings have declined by 7.4% in August 2026 compared to the corresponding month last year. 3h agoSri Lanka’s apparel export earnings fall by 7.4% in AugustSri Lanka’s apparel export earnings have declined by 7.4% in August 2026 compared to the corresponding month last year. 3h agoNEWS ALERTGnanasara Thero produced before Court of AppealThe General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) organization, Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, has been produced before the Court of Appeal, a short while ago.3h agoNEWS ALERTGnanasara Thero produced before Court of AppealThe General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) organization, Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, has been produced before the Court of Appeal, a short while ago.3h agoUS military says it struck vessel in Caribbean, killing fourThe US military said on Sunday four people were killed in a strike on a vessel in the Caribbean Sea, the latest in a series of attacks that Washington says target "narco-terrorists" but human rights experts condemn as extrajudicial killings.3h agoUS military says it struck vessel in Caribbean, killing fourThe US military said on Sunday four people were killed in a strike on a vessel in the Caribbean Sea, the latest in a series of attacks that Washington says target "narco-terrorists" but human rights experts condemn as extrajudicial killings.3h agoTrump unveils 'Super Intelligence Force' to oversee AI policyUS President Donald Trump says he has created a new task force focused on artificial intelligence, which will be led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton. 4h agoTrump unveils 'Super Intelligence Force' to oversee AI policyUS President Donald Trump says he has created a new task force focused on artificial intelligence, which will be led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton. 4h agoUPDATESuspected gunman in Ahungalla shooting incident arrestedUpdate - The arrested suspect has been identified as the shooter involved in the shooting incident, police said. 4h agoUPDATESuspected gunman in Ahungalla shooting incident arrestedUpdate - The arrested suspect has been identified as the shooter involved in the shooting incident, police said. 4h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTSri Lanka and IMF reach staff-level agreement on seventh reviewInternational Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the Seventh Review of Sri Lanka's reform program supported by the IMF's Extended Fund Facility (EFF). 4h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTSri Lanka and IMF reach staff-level agreement on seventh reviewInternational Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the Seventh Review of Sri Lanka's reform program supported by the IMF's Extended Fund Facility (EFF). 4h agoIndian police accused of sexually harassing journalists at protestThree female journalists have accused police officers in India of sexual harassment during street protests in the capital Delhi. 5h agoIndian police accused of sexually harassing journalists at protestThree female journalists have accused police officers in India of sexual harassment during street protests in the capital Delhi. 5h agoIran's oil minister resigns for personal reasons, state media reportsIran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has resigned for personal reasons, and Hamid Bovard, chief executive of the government-owned National Iranian Oil Company, will be acting minister, state media said on Sunday. 5h agoIran's oil minister resigns for personal reasons, state media reportsIran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has resigned for personal reasons, and Hamid Bovard, chief executive of the government-owned National Iranian Oil Company, will be acting minister, state media said on Sunday. 5h agoAnother suspect arrested over aiding and abetting Baddegama triple murderA suspect who allegedly aided and abetted the shooting and killing of a man and two women travelling in a three-wheeler in the Baddegama area has been arrested by the Galle District Crime Division. 5h agoAnother suspect arrested over aiding and abetting Baddegama triple murderA suspect who allegedly aided and abetted the shooting and killing of a man and two women travelling in a three-wheeler in the Baddegama area has been arrested by the Galle District Crime Division. 5h agoGnanasara Thero to be produced before Court of Appeal todayThe General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) organization, Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, is scheduled to be produced before the Court of Appeal today (05). 6h agoGnanasara Thero to be produced before Court of Appeal todayThe General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) organization, Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, is scheduled to be produced before the Court of Appeal today (05). 6h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTPeradeniya-Colombo train derails after crashing with fallen earthThe train travelling from Peradeniya to Colombo Fort on the repaired railway track has derailed this morning (05) after crashing into a mound of fallen earth and rocks between the Gangoda and Kadigamuwa railway stations, Ada Derana reporter said.6h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTPeradeniya-Colombo train derails after crashing with fallen earthThe train travelling from Peradeniya to Colombo Fort on the repaired railway track has derailed this morning (05) after crashing into a mound of fallen earth and rocks between the Gangoda and Kadigamuwa railway stations, Ada Derana reporter said.6h agoUS removes all bombers from RAF Fairford baseThe US has withdrawn all of its bombers from RAF Fairford, the British military base at the centre of an incident being investigated by counter terror police. 6h agoUS removes all bombers from RAF Fairford baseThe US has withdrawn all of its bombers from RAF Fairford, the British military base at the centre of an incident being investigated by counter terror police. 6h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the most part of the island after 1.00 p.m, today (05), the Department of Meteorology said. 6h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the most part of the island after 1.00 p.m, today (05), the Department of Meteorology said. 6h agoMassive turnout marks successful conclusion of 2026 Colombo Book FairThe 2026 Colombo International Book Fair, which commenced on September 25, concluded today (October 4) after drawing large crowds over its 10-day run.15h agoMassive turnout marks successful conclusion of 2026 Colombo Book FairThe 2026 Colombo International Book Fair, which commenced on September 25, concluded today (October 4) after drawing large crowds over its 10-day run.15h agoYemen announces military campaign to reclaim land from Iran-backed HouthisYemen's Saudi-backed government has announced a major military operation to retake territory from the Iran-backed Houthis.16h agoYemen announces military campaign to reclaim land from Iran-backed HouthisYemen's Saudi-backed government has announced a major military operation to retake territory from the Iran-backed Houthis.16h ago
