Petitioners seek assurance against passing coal import losses on to electricity consumersThe petitioners have expressed their willingness to withdraw the legal action challenging the importation of substandard coal, provided an assurance is given that the financial losses incurred as a result will not be passed on to electricity consumers.just nowNorth Korea accuses UN chief of siding with South Korea over border tensionsNorth Korea expressed regret over comments by the UN secretary-general urging the two Koreas to ease tensions through dialogue following a landmine blast at the border, accusing him of taking Seoul's side, state media reported on Tuesday (Nov 10).6m agoUPDATENEWS ALERTNishantha Ranatunga arrested by Bribery CommissionFormer Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) Nishantha Ranatunga has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).33m agoUPDATENEWS ALERTNishantha Ranatunga arrested by Bribery CommissionFormer Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) Nishantha Ranatunga has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).33m agoPillayan and two military intelligence informants further remandedThe Batticaloa Magistrate today (10) ordered the further remand of three individuals, including former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan, and two military intelligence informants, until November 23.40m agoPillayan and two military intelligence informants further remandedThe Batticaloa Magistrate today (10) ordered the further remand of three individuals, including former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan, and two military intelligence informants, until November 23.40m agoPetroleum distributors stage silent protest in ColomboThe Petroleum Distributors’ Association staged a silent protest in front of the World Trade Centre (WTC) in Colombo this morning (10), based on several demands.1h agoPetroleum distributors stage silent protest in ColomboThe Petroleum Distributors’ Association staged a silent protest in front of the World Trade Centre (WTC) in Colombo this morning (10), based on several demands.1h agoFloodwaters and mud inundate around 30 houses in HattonAround 30 houses in the Pilihatara area in Hatton have reportedly been inundated with floodwater and mud following the overflowing of the Hatton Oya.1h agoFloodwaters and mud inundate around 30 houses in HattonAround 30 houses in the Pilihatara area in Hatton have reportedly been inundated with floodwater and mud following the overflowing of the Hatton Oya.1h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTSpeaker receives Supreme Court determination on PSTA BillThe Supreme Court determination on the petitions filed challenging the Protection of the State from Terrorism (PSTA) Bill has been received by the Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker's Office confirmed today (10). 2h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTSpeaker receives Supreme Court determination on PSTA BillThe Supreme Court determination on the petitions filed challenging the Protection of the State from Terrorism (PSTA) Bill has been received by the Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker's Office confirmed today (10). 2h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTDeath toll rises to five in Rambewa bus collision, over 50 injuredUPDATE: The death toll from the multiple-bus collision in Rambewa, Anuradhapura, has risen to five, with more than 50 people injured, police said.3h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTDeath toll rises to five in Rambewa bus collision, over 50 injuredUPDATE: The death toll from the multiple-bus collision in Rambewa, Anuradhapura, has risen to five, with more than 50 people injured, police said.3h agoPossible low-pressure system to affect Sri Lanka from Nov. 15 - Met Dept.The Department of Meteorology states that data indicates an atmospheric disturbance over the South-East Bay of Bengal is expected to develop into a low-pressure area and subsequently intensify into a depression.3h agoPossible low-pressure system to affect Sri Lanka from Nov. 15 - Met Dept.The Department of Meteorology states that data indicates an atmospheric disturbance over the South-East Bay of Bengal is expected to develop into a low-pressure area and subsequently intensify into a depression.3h agoNational guidelines to be introduced to ensure child protection; over 10,000 annual child abuse complaints – NCPA The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has taken steps to introduce a national code of guidelines to ensure child protection in Sri Lanka. 3h agoNational guidelines to be introduced to ensure child protection; over 10,000 annual child abuse complaints – NCPA The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has taken steps to introduce a national code of guidelines to ensure child protection in Sri Lanka. 3h agoFour Chinese nationals arrested for collecting rare insect and reptile species in Sinharaja forestFour Chinese nationals, including a woman, have been arrested by wildlife officers while allegedly collecting insect and reptile species within the Sinharaja Forest Reserve.4h agoFour Chinese nationals arrested for collecting rare insect and reptile species in Sinharaja forestFour Chinese nationals, including a woman, have been arrested by wildlife officers while allegedly collecting insect and reptile species within the Sinharaja Forest Reserve.4h ago38-year-old arrested for aiding and abetting murder in NochchiyagamaA 38-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting a murder committed in the Nochchiyagama Police Division on April 30, 2026, police said.4h ago38-year-old arrested for aiding and abetting murder in NochchiyagamaA 38-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting a murder committed in the Nochchiyagama Police Division on April 30, 2026, police said.4h agoMotorcyclist dies following collision with three-wheeler in AthurugiriyaA 38-year-old motorcyclist has died after a three-wheeler collided with his motorcycle on the Athurugiriya–Godagama Road in the Habarakada area last evening (9), police said.5h agoMotorcyclist dies following collision with three-wheeler in AthurugiriyaA 38-year-old motorcyclist has died after a three-wheeler collided with his motorcycle on the Athurugiriya–Godagama Road in the Habarakada area last evening (9), police said.5h agoRussian national drowns while bathing in sea off BentotaA 30-year-old Russian national has drowned while bathing in the sea off the coast of Bentota, police said.5h agoRussian national drowns while bathing in sea off BentotaA 30-year-old Russian national has drowned while bathing in the sea off the coast of Bentota, police said.5h ago16-year-old boy killed in sharp weapon attack following dispute in GandaraA 16-year-old boy from Devinuwara has died after sustaining cut injuries in an assault with a sharp weapon following a dispute between two groups in the Akkara 18 area, within the Gandara Police Division, last night (09), police said.5h ago16-year-old boy killed in sharp weapon attack following dispute in GandaraA 16-year-old boy from Devinuwara has died after sustaining cut injuries in an assault with a sharp weapon following a dispute between two groups in the Akkara 18 area, within the Gandara Police Division, last night (09), police said.5h agoWater levels rise in several rivers amid heavy rains; minor flooding in multiple areasWater levels in several rivers across the country are rising amid the prevailing rainy weather conditions, the Department of Irrigation stated.5h agoWater levels rise in several rivers amid heavy rains; minor flooding in multiple areasWater levels in several rivers across the country are rising amid the prevailing rainy weather conditions, the Department of Irrigation stated.5h agoNEWS ALERTOil falls over US$7 as Trump signals restraint on IranBrent crude futures continued tumbling after settlement on Monday, losing more than US$7 a barrel to hit their lowest level since late August, after US President Donald Trump downplayed the likelihood of renewed strikes on Iran. 6h agoNEWS ALERTOil falls over US$7 as Trump signals restraint on IranBrent crude futures continued tumbling after settlement on Monday, losing more than US$7 a barrel to hit their lowest level since late August, after US President Donald Trump downplayed the likelihood of renewed strikes on Iran. 6h agoNEWS ALERTTrump after meeting with Qatari PM says he believes war with Iran is militarily ‘effectively over’President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters he believes the war in Iran “militarily is effectively over,” suggesting that — at least for now — he’s not prepared to resume the bombardment that has devastated the Islamic Republic and caused reverberations across the global economy. 6h agoNEWS ALERTTrump after meeting with Qatari PM says he believes war with Iran is militarily ‘effectively over’President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters he believes the war in Iran “militarily is effectively over,” suggesting that — at least for now — he’s not prepared to resume the bombardment that has devastated the Islamic Republic and caused reverberations across the global economy. 6h agoSri Lanka’s proposed terrorism law must respect human rights – UN expertsThe Government of Sri Lanka must revise the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA), to ensure the bill is consistent with international human rights law, UN experts said.6h agoSri Lanka’s proposed terrorism law must respect human rights – UN expertsThe Government of Sri Lanka must revise the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA), to ensure the bill is consistent with international human rights law, UN experts said.6h agoGMOA to stage protest in Colombo todayThe Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has announced that it will stage a protest in Colombo today (10), citing several demands.6h agoGMOA to stage protest in Colombo todayThe Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has announced that it will stage a protest in Colombo today (10), citing several demands.6h ago
