Amber alert issued for severe lightning in several provincesThe Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level severe lightning advisory for several parts of the country.1h agoNEWS ALERTAppeals Court issues open warrant for Gnanasara TheraThe Court of Appeal has issued an open warrant to arrest Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, the Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena organisation, who is serving a prison sentence in connection with a contempt of court conviction and produce him in court. 1h agoEx-minister Manusha Nanayakkara arrives at Bribery CommissionFormer Minister Manusha Nanayakkara has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), a short while ago. 2h agoEx-minister Manusha Nanayakkara arrives at Bribery CommissionFormer Minister Manusha Nanayakkara has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), a short while ago. 2h agoPaperless customs declaration process takes effect todaySri Lanka Customs is set to launch its new Paperless Customs Declaration Process today (October 1), marking a major step in the digitalisation and modernisation of the country’s customs clearance system, the President’s Media Division stated.2h agoPaperless customs declaration process takes effect todaySri Lanka Customs is set to launch its new Paperless Customs Declaration Process today (October 1), marking a major step in the digitalisation and modernisation of the country’s customs clearance system, the President’s Media Division stated.2h ago5.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan: NCSAn earthquake of magnitude 5.3 struck Afghanistan on Thursday morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. 2h ago5.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan: NCSAn earthquake of magnitude 5.3 struck Afghanistan on Thursday morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. 2h agoSri Lanka, US discuss strengthening defence cooperationSri Lanka and the United States have discussed measures to strengthen defence cooperation, with a focus on joint training, interoperability and responding to emerging security challenges.3h agoSri Lanka, US discuss strengthening defence cooperationSri Lanka and the United States have discussed measures to strengthen defence cooperation, with a focus on joint training, interoperability and responding to emerging security challenges.3h agoPresident pushes for removal of obstacles to revive construction sectorPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stressed the need to remove existing obstacles facing Sri Lanka’s construction industry and revive the sector, citing its direct contribution to economic activity and national development.3h agoPresident pushes for removal of obstacles to revive construction sectorPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stressed the need to remove existing obstacles facing Sri Lanka’s construction industry and revive the sector, citing its direct contribution to economic activity and national development.3h agoNEWS ALERTBribery Commission records statement from PB Jayasundara over Airbus dealThe Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has recorded a statement from Dr. P.B. Jayasundara, the former Treasury Secretary and former Secretary to the President, at his residence.3h agoNEWS ALERTBribery Commission records statement from PB Jayasundara over Airbus dealThe Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has recorded a statement from Dr. P.B. Jayasundara, the former Treasury Secretary and former Secretary to the President, at his residence.3h agoUS Supreme Court sides with Tennessee to allow its first execution of a woman in 200 yearsThe United States Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday (Sep 30) that Tennessee could proceed with its first execution of a woman in 200 years, clearing the way for Christa Pike to be put to death by lethal injection for murdering a schoolmate as an 18-year-old three decades ago.3h agoUS Supreme Court sides with Tennessee to allow its first execution of a woman in 200 yearsThe United States Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday (Sep 30) that Tennessee could proceed with its first execution of a woman in 200 years, clearing the way for Christa Pike to be put to death by lethal injection for murdering a schoolmate as an 18-year-old three decades ago.3h agoRussia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since springRussia has launched the largest attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure since the spring, primarily targeting Kyiv and the surrounding region, Ukraine's Prime Minister has said.4h agoRussia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since springRussia has launched the largest attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure since the spring, primarily targeting Kyiv and the surrounding region, Ukraine's Prime Minister has said.4h agoPolice probe alleged dereliction of duty over Colombo Port drug seizureAn internal investigation by the Police Special Investigation Unit has found that SDIG Ranmal Kodithuwakku and several other officers allegedly failed to take appropriate action after receiving information about a consignment of narcotics inside containers at the Colombo Port.4h agoPolice probe alleged dereliction of duty over Colombo Port drug seizureAn internal investigation by the Police Special Investigation Unit has found that SDIG Ranmal Kodithuwakku and several other officers allegedly failed to take appropriate action after receiving information about a consignment of narcotics inside containers at the Colombo Port.4h agoWoman dies after air rifle discharged in GalleA 57-year-old woman has died after being injured when an air rifle was discharged in Ambalanwatta, Galle, police stated.4h agoWoman dies after air rifle discharged in GalleA 57-year-old woman has died after being injured when an air rifle was discharged in Ambalanwatta, Galle, police stated.4h agoWorld Elders’ Day marked todaySri Lanka is witnessing a rapid increase in its elderly population, with the Ministry of Health implementing special programmes to protect the health and wellbeing of senior citizens. 4h agoWorld Elders’ Day marked todaySri Lanka is witnessing a rapid increase in its elderly population, with the Ministry of Health implementing special programmes to protect the health and wellbeing of senior citizens. 4h agoUK PM says 'strong indications' Iran involved in airbase incidentBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Wednesday (Sep 30) said there were "strong indications" Iran was involved in suspicious activity at a UK airbase that triggered a major security incident this weekend.4h agoUK PM says 'strong indications' Iran involved in airbase incidentBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Wednesday (Sep 30) said there were "strong indications" Iran was involved in suspicious activity at a UK airbase that triggered a major security incident this weekend.4h agoTrio arrested with over 4kg of heroin, cocaine and ‘Ice’ in three areasThree individuals have been arrested with more than four kilograms of narcotics, including heroin, crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) and cocaine, in separate raids carried out in three areas. 5h agoTrio arrested with over 4kg of heroin, cocaine and ‘Ice’ in three areasThree individuals have been arrested with more than four kilograms of narcotics, including heroin, crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) and cocaine, in separate raids carried out in three areas. 5h agoFuel price increases take effect from todayRevised fuel prices announced by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) came into effect today (October 1), with increases recorded for Auto Diesel, Super Diesel and Petrol 92 Octane.5h agoFuel price increases take effect from todayRevised fuel prices announced by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) came into effect today (October 1), with increases recorded for Auto Diesel, Super Diesel and Petrol 92 Octane.5h agoOil prices slip below $100 as Iran talks advanceOil prices slipped below the $100 per barrel mark on Wednesday as diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran raised hopes of an easing in tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments.5h agoOil prices slip below $100 as Iran talks advanceOil prices slipped below the $100 per barrel mark on Wednesday as diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran raised hopes of an easing in tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments.5h agoPolice issue warning over high-interest online loan schemesSri Lanka Police have urged the general public to carefully read and fully understand the terms and conditions imposed by online lending institutions before obtaining instant loans through digital platforms.5h agoPolice issue warning over high-interest online loan schemesSri Lanka Police have urged the general public to carefully read and fully understand the terms and conditions imposed by online lending institutions before obtaining instant loans through digital platforms.5h agoTwo hand grenades and ammunition found near Angulana CemeteryA bag containing two live hand grenades and a quantity of ammunition has been discovered at a garbage collection site near the Modarawatta Cemetery in Angulana, police stated.5h agoTwo hand grenades and ammunition found near Angulana CemeteryA bag containing two live hand grenades and a quantity of ammunition has been discovered at a garbage collection site near the Modarawatta Cemetery in Angulana, police stated.5h agoWorld Children’s Day celebrated todayWorld Children’s Day is being celebrated today, October 1, under the theme “Strengthened Minds – Enriched Children.”6h agoWorld Children’s Day celebrated todayWorld Children’s Day is being celebrated today, October 1, under the theme “Strengthened Minds – Enriched Children.”6h ago
