India seeks to quell public backlash on ethanol-mixed fuel after 'experiment' remarkIndia's government on Friday sought to contain a growing backlash against its mandatory use of 20% ethanol-blended petrol, as consumers unhappy about lower fuel efficiency and vehicle performance, planned a protest against the policy.5h agoSuspect in Akuregoda double murder arrested in Maldives, extraditedA suspect wanted in connection with the assassination of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda has been arrested by security forces in the Maldives.5h agoTwo more locally manufactured firearms recovered in ModaraTwo locally manufactured firearms, identical to the 18 weapons recently recovered in Dematagoda, have been seized in the Modara area by officers of the Central Criminal Investigation Bureau (CCIB).6h agoTwo more locally manufactured firearms recovered in ModaraTwo locally manufactured firearms, identical to the 18 weapons recently recovered in Dematagoda, have been seized in the Modara area by officers of the Central Criminal Investigation Bureau (CCIB).6h agoSri Lanka, Pakistan discuss potential collaboration in maritime security, disaster managementThe Secretary of the Ministry of Defence of Pakistan, Lieutenant General (Retd) Muhammad Ali, has paid a courtesy call on Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara, at his office in Colombo. 7h agoSri Lanka, Pakistan discuss potential collaboration in maritime security, disaster managementThe Secretary of the Ministry of Defence of Pakistan, Lieutenant General (Retd) Muhammad Ali, has paid a courtesy call on Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara, at his office in Colombo. 7h agoKeiko Fujimori declared winner of Peru’s presidential electionAfter weeks of reviewing contested ballots, protests and accusations of fraud in a razor-thin race, conservative Keiko Fujimori was officially declared the winner of Peru’s presidential race by the country’s electoral office on Friday.8h agoKeiko Fujimori declared winner of Peru’s presidential electionAfter weeks of reviewing contested ballots, protests and accusations of fraud in a razor-thin race, conservative Keiko Fujimori was officially declared the winner of Peru’s presidential race by the country’s electoral office on Friday.8h agoChina reaffirms long-term development partnership with Sri Lanka at forum in ColomboChina has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening development cooperation with Sri Lanka, emphasizing long-term partnership, mutual modernization, and expanded economic collaboration across key sectors, according to remarks delivered at a high-level forum in Colombo.10h agoChina reaffirms long-term development partnership with Sri Lanka at forum in ColomboChina has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening development cooperation with Sri Lanka, emphasizing long-term partnership, mutual modernization, and expanded economic collaboration across key sectors, according to remarks delivered at a high-level forum in Colombo.10h agoNavy nabs 27 for illegal fishing during islandwide operationsThe Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 27 individuals for engaging in illegal fishing activities during operations conducted in local waters between June 16 and June 30.11h agoNavy nabs 27 for illegal fishing during islandwide operationsThe Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 27 individuals for engaging in illegal fishing activities during operations conducted in local waters between June 16 and June 30.11h agoDefence Secretary chairs meeting on Colombo garbage crisis and rising dengue threatThe Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), chaired a meeting on Friday at the Ministry of Defence to address pressing garbage disposal and waste management issues affecting the Colombo Municipal Council area.12h agoDefence Secretary chairs meeting on Colombo garbage crisis and rising dengue threatThe Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), chaired a meeting on Friday at the Ministry of Defence to address pressing garbage disposal and waste management issues affecting the Colombo Municipal Council area.12h agoTrump says US gave Iran a 'week off' for Khamenei's funeralAs Iran commenced the funeral ceremonies of its late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday (July 4), US President Donald Trump remarked that Washington had effectively given Tehran "a week off" to conduct the final rites. 12h agoTrump says US gave Iran a 'week off' for Khamenei's funeralAs Iran commenced the funeral ceremonies of its late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday (July 4), US President Donald Trump remarked that Washington had effectively given Tehran "a week off" to conduct the final rites. 12h agoSpecial dengue prevention operation in Western Province from tomorrowA special dengue prevention operation will be launched tomorrow (05), targeting 23 high-risk dengue zones across the Western Province.13h agoSpecial dengue prevention operation in Western Province from tomorrowA special dengue prevention operation will be launched tomorrow (05), targeting 23 high-risk dengue zones across the Western Province.13h agoNetanyahu, Trump agree to meet in US 'soon' during phone callIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump agreed to meet in the United States in the near future during a phone conversation on Friday, according to a report by the Times of Israel, citing a statement from the Israeli Prime Minister's Office (PMO).13h agoNetanyahu, Trump agree to meet in US 'soon' during phone callIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump agreed to meet in the United States in the near future during a phone conversation on Friday, according to a report by the Times of Israel, citing a statement from the Israeli Prime Minister's Office (PMO).13h agoTri-forces launch dengue prevention programme in Western ProvinceActively contributing to the national effort to combat the dengue menace, a special dengue prevention programme with the full participation of the Tri-Forces commenced this morning (04), centred in the Western Province.14h agoTri-forces launch dengue prevention programme in Western ProvinceActively contributing to the national effort to combat the dengue menace, a special dengue prevention programme with the full participation of the Tri-Forces commenced this morning (04), centred in the Western Province.14h agoPM Harini commends National Women’s Commission on women’s empowerment effortsThe Chairperson and Commissioners of the Independent National Women’s Commission of Sri Lanka met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees on Friday.14h agoPM Harini commends National Women’s Commission on women’s empowerment effortsThe Chairperson and Commissioners of the Independent National Women’s Commission of Sri Lanka met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees on Friday.14h agoDengue death toll climbs to 39 as Colombo's cases surpass 12,000The National Dengue Control Unit states that the number of dengue patients reported from the Colombo District has exceeded 12,000.15h agoDengue death toll climbs to 39 as Colombo's cases surpass 12,000The National Dengue Control Unit states that the number of dengue patients reported from the Colombo District has exceeded 12,000.15h agoWeather advisory issued for strong windsAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds affecting the Central, Northern, and North-Central provinces, as well as the Ratnapura, Hambantota, and Trincomalee districts.15h agoWeather advisory issued for strong windsAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds affecting the Central, Northern, and North-Central provinces, as well as the Ratnapura, Hambantota, and Trincomalee districts.15h agoFormer MP criticises President’s remarks on judicial appointmentsFormer Member of Parliament and Attorney-at-Law Premnath C. Dolawatta has stated that remarks made by the President in Parliament regarding delays by the Executive in appointing judges to the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal are contrary to the rule of law prevailing in the country.15h agoFormer MP criticises President’s remarks on judicial appointmentsFormer Member of Parliament and Attorney-at-Law Premnath C. Dolawatta has stated that remarks made by the President in Parliament regarding delays by the Executive in appointing judges to the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal are contrary to the rule of law prevailing in the country.15h agoPrices of multiple food items reduced from midnight todayThe All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has announced that, effective from midnight today (4), food prices will be reduced following the reduction in the price of domestic LP gas cylinders.15h agoPrices of multiple food items reduced from midnight todayThe All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has announced that, effective from midnight today (4), food prices will be reduced following the reduction in the price of domestic LP gas cylinders.15h agoUniversities may be closed if dengue clusters reported - Deputy Minister The Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education, Madhura Senevirathna, has stated that universities will be closed on the advice of health authorities if dengue cases are reported in clusters within university premises. 16h agoUniversities may be closed if dengue clusters reported - Deputy Minister The Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education, Madhura Senevirathna, has stated that universities will be closed on the advice of health authorities if dengue cases are reported in clusters within university premises. 16h agoAmerica’s Independence Day Parade canceled due to extreme heat conditionsOrganizers of America’s Independence Day Parade have canceled the annual event, citing dangerous heat conditions forecast for the D.C. region. 18h agoAmerica’s Independence Day Parade canceled due to extreme heat conditionsOrganizers of America’s Independence Day Parade have canceled the annual event, citing dangerous heat conditions forecast for the D.C. region. 18h agoSri Lanka Customs revenue exceeds first-half target by Rs. 313 billionThe Sri Lanka Customs Department has generated revenue of Rs. 1,373.7 billion during the elapsed period of this year. 18h agoSri Lanka Customs revenue exceeds first-half target by Rs. 313 billionThe Sri Lanka Customs Department has generated revenue of Rs. 1,373.7 billion during the elapsed period of this year. 18h ago