Sri Lanka to introduce legal provisions to curb chemical fruit ripeningThe government has planned to introduce legal provisions to prevent the use of toxic chemicals for artificial fruit ripening, Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe said. 18m agoParliament to reconvene today; Opposition submit no-confidence motion against Justice MinisterParliament is scheduled to reconvene today (21) chaired by the Speaker of the House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, the Office of the Secretary-General of Parliament said. 40m agoMan arrested with 56 liters of illegal liquor in Negombo raidA 32-year-old man has been arrested with 56 liters and 250 milliliters of illegal liquor during a raid conducted by the Negombo Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau. 44m agoMan arrested with 56 liters of illegal liquor in Negombo raidA 32-year-old man has been arrested with 56 liters and 250 milliliters of illegal liquor during a raid conducted by the Negombo Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau. 44m agoNicaragua's Ortega says 'never again' for elections after two decades in powerNicaragua's long-serving president Daniel Ortega said the Central American country will no longer hold elections, eliminating the possibility of an electoral challenge when his term ends next year and further entrenching the rule he shares with his wife. 1h agoNicaragua's Ortega says 'never again' for elections after two decades in powerNicaragua's long-serving president Daniel Ortega said the Central American country will no longer hold elections, eliminating the possibility of an electoral challenge when his term ends next year and further entrenching the rule he shares with his wife. 1h agoSeveral spells of showers expected in parts of the islandSeveral spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, today (21), the Department of Meteorology said. 1h agoSeveral spells of showers expected in parts of the islandSeveral spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, today (21), the Department of Meteorology said. 1h agoUS launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiersThe US military says it has begun a new round of strikes against Iran to "further degrade" its capabilities to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. 1h agoUS launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiersThe US military says it has begun a new round of strikes against Iran to "further degrade" its capabilities to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. 1h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTDonald Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian importsUS President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from Canada, in retaliation for what he called "unequal treatment" of US cars, dairy and alcohol. 3h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTDonald Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian importsUS President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from Canada, in retaliation for what he called "unequal treatment" of US cars, dairy and alcohol. 3h agoDengue prevention guidelines introduced for all universitiesA national guideline on dengue surveillance, prevention and clinical management for all universities in Sri Lanka was launched today (20), with the aim of strengthening efforts to control the spread of the disease. 9h agoDengue prevention guidelines introduced for all universitiesA national guideline on dengue surveillance, prevention and clinical management for all universities in Sri Lanka was launched today (20), with the aim of strengthening efforts to control the spread of the disease. 9h agoHamas names Khalil Al-Hayya as new overall leaderHamas has named Khalil Al-Hayya as its overall leader, according to a statement from the Palestinian militant group on Monday (Jul 20), in a move an analyst says could signal a tougher stance by the group towards disarmament calls.10h agoHamas names Khalil Al-Hayya as new overall leaderHamas has named Khalil Al-Hayya as its overall leader, according to a statement from the Palestinian militant group on Monday (Jul 20), in a move an analyst says could signal a tougher stance by the group towards disarmament calls.10h ago2025 GIT Examination results releasedThe results of the 2025 General Information Technology (GIT) Examination have been released today (20). 10h ago2025 GIT Examination results releasedThe results of the 2025 General Information Technology (GIT) Examination have been released today (20). 10h agoWorkshop on AI for public sector transformation gets underway in ColomboA three-day National Workshop on Data Governance and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Public Sector Transformation commenced in Colombo today (20), with the aim of strengthening Sri Lanka's digital governance and accelerating the country's public sector transformation.11h agoWorkshop on AI for public sector transformation gets underway in ColomboA three-day National Workshop on Data Governance and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Public Sector Transformation commenced in Colombo today (20), with the aim of strengthening Sri Lanka's digital governance and accelerating the country's public sector transformation.11h agoTen killed as Russian attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea intensifyThe death toll of a Russian strike on a cargo ship off the coast of the Ukrainian city of Odesa has risen to 10.11h agoTen killed as Russian attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea intensifyThe death toll of a Russian strike on a cargo ship off the coast of the Ukrainian city of Odesa has risen to 10.11h agoPresident appoints new chairperson and members to Finance CommissionPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed N. R. Anees as the new Chairperson and a member of the Finance Commission.12h agoPresident appoints new chairperson and members to Finance CommissionPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed N. R. Anees as the new Chairperson and a member of the Finance Commission.12h agoWarm weather advisory issued for several districtsA warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Eastern province and in the Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Polonnaruwa and Monaragala districts.12h agoWarm weather advisory issued for several districtsA warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Eastern province and in the Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Polonnaruwa and Monaragala districts.12h agoFormer IGP CD Wickramaratne laid to rest with full police honoursFormer Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne was laid to rest today amid police honours and ceremonial gun salutes.13h agoFormer IGP CD Wickramaratne laid to rest with full police honoursFormer Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne was laid to rest today amid police honours and ceremonial gun salutes.13h agoThree-vehicle collision on Panadura-Horana Road leaves two injuredTwo individuals have been injured following a three-vehicle collision on the Panadura-Horana Road at the Kurusa Junction in Alubomulla this evening (20), police stated.13h agoThree-vehicle collision on Panadura-Horana Road leaves two injuredTwo individuals have been injured following a three-vehicle collision on the Panadura-Horana Road at the Kurusa Junction in Alubomulla this evening (20), police stated.13h agoYemen's Iran-backed Houthis announce maritime blockade of Saudi ArabiaYemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Monday announced a maritime embargo of their foe Saudi Arabia, after the pair traded fire last week for the first time in years.13h agoYemen's Iran-backed Houthis announce maritime blockade of Saudi ArabiaYemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Monday announced a maritime embargo of their foe Saudi Arabia, after the pair traded fire last week for the first time in years.13h agoPresident reviews measures to address challenges facing prison systemPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a discussion today (20) at the Presidential Secretariat on the challenges currently affecting Sri Lanka’s prison system and the measures needed to address them.14h agoPresident reviews measures to address challenges facing prison systemPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a discussion today (20) at the Presidential Secretariat on the challenges currently affecting Sri Lanka’s prison system and the measures needed to address them.14h agoTrain derails at Colombo Fort Railway Station, disrupting evening servicesTrain services at the Colombo Fort Railway Station have been disrupted after a train derailed at the station a short while ago, blocking operations on two platforms.14h agoTrain derails at Colombo Fort Railway Station, disrupting evening servicesTrain services at the Colombo Fort Railway Station have been disrupted after a train derailed at the station a short while ago, blocking operations on two platforms.14h agoNEWS ALERTAndy Burnham becomes new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has formally become the British Prime Minister after meeting King Charles at Buckingham Palace, a short while ago. 14h agoNEWS ALERTAndy Burnham becomes new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has formally become the British Prime Minister after meeting King Charles at Buckingham Palace, a short while ago. 14h ago
