NBRI warns of increased landslide risk in Cyclone Ditwah-affected areasThe National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has warned of an increased risk of landslides in several areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah, following continued heavy rainfall.12m agoSri Lanka, Thailand agree to further strengthen bilateral tiesSri Lanka and Thailand have agreed to further strengthen longstanding bilateral relations, following a productive meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath and Thailand’s Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Sarun Charoensuwan in Bangkok.45m agoSaudi Arabia says Houthis target Mecca, warn of 'red line'The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis accused the rebels on Wednesday (Sep 16) of targeting Islam's holy city Mecca, sparking outrage across the Muslim world and deepening the conflict roiling the region.1h agoSaudi Arabia says Houthis target Mecca, warn of 'red line'The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis accused the rebels on Wednesday (Sep 16) of targeting Islam's holy city Mecca, sparking outrage across the Muslim world and deepening the conflict roiling the region.1h agoNew Chinese Ambassador meets ex-President Ranil WickremesingheNew Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Wei Huaxiang met with former President Ranil Wickremesinghe at his political office on Flower Road in Colombo.1h agoNew Chinese Ambassador meets ex-President Ranil WickremesingheNew Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Wei Huaxiang met with former President Ranil Wickremesinghe at his political office on Flower Road in Colombo.1h agoGnanasara Thero defamation case to be called again on Sep. 30The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Attorney General against the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena Organisation, Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, alleging that he defamed Islam, be called again on September 30.1h agoGnanasara Thero defamation case to be called again on Sep. 30The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Attorney General against the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena Organisation, Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, alleging that he defamed Islam, be called again on September 30.1h agoFamily rejects claims Shiranthi Rajapaksa ignored earlier FCID summonsA member of the Rajapaksa family has denied reports that Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, left the country despite being summoned by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) to provide a statement.2h agoFamily rejects claims Shiranthi Rajapaksa ignored earlier FCID summonsA member of the Rajapaksa family has denied reports that Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, left the country despite being summoned by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) to provide a statement.2h agoPolgolla Dam to be emptied for maintenance work next weekThe Polgolla Dame in Kandy will be emptied for around two and a half days from September 25 to facilitate essential repair work on its gates, Director of the Water Management Secretariat Engineer Nilantha Dhanapala said.2h agoPolgolla Dam to be emptied for maintenance work next weekThe Polgolla Dame in Kandy will be emptied for around two and a half days from September 25 to facilitate essential repair work on its gates, Director of the Water Management Secretariat Engineer Nilantha Dhanapala said.2h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightningAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Uva, Eastern, Central and North Central provinces, and in the Mullaittivu District.2h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightningAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Uva, Eastern, Central and North Central provinces, and in the Mullaittivu District.2h agoSri Lanka to experience widespread rainfall in the next 10 days: Met. Dept.Widespread rainfall is expected across Sri Lanka within the next 10 days, according to the Department of Meteorology, which has warned of the possibility of heavy rain, landslides and flooding.2h agoSri Lanka to experience widespread rainfall in the next 10 days: Met. Dept.Widespread rainfall is expected across Sri Lanka within the next 10 days, according to the Department of Meteorology, which has warned of the possibility of heavy rain, landslides and flooding.2h agoLevel 1 landslide warning issued for three districtsThe National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued a Level 1 landslide early warning for several areas in three districts.2h agoLevel 1 landslide warning issued for three districtsThe National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued a Level 1 landslide early warning for several areas in three districts.2h agoJohnston Fernando case over alleged illegal possession of luxury vehicle fixed for Oct. 28The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (16) ordered that the case filed against former Minister Johnston Fernando, who is currently out on bail in connection with the alleged illegal possession of a luxury vehicle, be called on October 28.2h agoJohnston Fernando case over alleged illegal possession of luxury vehicle fixed for Oct. 28The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (16) ordered that the case filed against former Minister Johnston Fernando, who is currently out on bail in connection with the alleged illegal possession of a luxury vehicle, be called on October 28.2h agoDrivers advised to use headlights on expressways amid adverse weatherThe Road Development Authority (RDA) has advised motorists to switch on their headlights while travelling on expressways due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions and reduced visibility.2h agoDrivers advised to use headlights on expressways amid adverse weatherThe Road Development Authority (RDA) has advised motorists to switch on their headlights while travelling on expressways due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions and reduced visibility.2h agoUS set to approve $2.8 billion arms package for Israel: ReportThe US federal government is on track to approve a $2.8 billion arms package for Israel, US media reported Tuesday, with the sale of 40,000 one-ton bombs among the largest munitions packages sold in recent years.2h agoUS set to approve $2.8 billion arms package for Israel: ReportThe US federal government is on track to approve a $2.8 billion arms package for Israel, US media reported Tuesday, with the sale of 40,000 one-ton bombs among the largest munitions packages sold in recent years.2h agoSecurity tightened at Fort Magistrate’s Court ahead of Namal Rajapaksa’s appearancePolice have taken measures to beef up security around the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court premises.3h agoSecurity tightened at Fort Magistrate’s Court ahead of Namal Rajapaksa’s appearancePolice have taken measures to beef up security around the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court premises.3h ago8.6 million Sri Lankans remain outside the labour force in 2025More than 8.6 million Sri Lankans aged 15 and above were not in the labour force in 2025, according to the Sri Lanka Labour Force Survey 2025. 4h ago8.6 million Sri Lankans remain outside the labour force in 2025More than 8.6 million Sri Lankans aged 15 and above were not in the labour force in 2025, according to the Sri Lanka Labour Force Survey 2025. 4h agoIndia, others face 100% US tariffs as House advances Russia sanctions bill; final vote tomorrowThe US House of Representatives on Wednesday advanced a bill that could allow tariffs of up to 100% to be imposed on India and four other countries over their purchases of Russian energy, setting up a final vote on the controversial legislation on Thursday.4h agoIndia, others face 100% US tariffs as House advances Russia sanctions bill; final vote tomorrowThe US House of Representatives on Wednesday advanced a bill that could allow tariffs of up to 100% to be imposed on India and four other countries over their purchases of Russian energy, setting up a final vote on the controversial legislation on Thursday.4h agoNo immediate flood risk despite rising river levels: Irrigation Dept.Although water levels in several major rivers have risen, there is currently no indication of an imminent flood threat in any of the country’s major rivers, the Irrigation Department said.5h agoNo immediate flood risk despite rising river levels: Irrigation Dept.Although water levels in several major rivers have risen, there is currently no indication of an imminent flood threat in any of the country’s major rivers, the Irrigation Department said.5h agoShiranthi Rajapaksa leaves for Singapore for medical treatmentFormer First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa departed Sri Lanka for Singapore early this morning (16) for medical treatment.5h agoShiranthi Rajapaksa leaves for Singapore for medical treatmentFormer First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa departed Sri Lanka for Singapore early this morning (16) for medical treatment.5h agoUniversity academics to meet PM amid ongoing trade union actionThe Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (16) to discuss the issues faced by university academics. 5h agoUniversity academics to meet PM amid ongoing trade union actionThe Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (16) to discuss the issues faced by university academics. 5h ago19-year-old arrested with 950 narcotic pills in Peliyagoda A 19-year-old individual has been arrested with 950 narcotic pills during a raid in Peliyagoda yesterday (15), the Western Province North Crime Division said.5h ago19-year-old arrested with 950 narcotic pills in Peliyagoda A 19-year-old individual has been arrested with 950 narcotic pills during a raid in Peliyagoda yesterday (15), the Western Province North Crime Division said.5h ago
