Farmer crisis now a national issue, govt. must prioritise solutions – Dilith JayaweeraIssues faced by the farming community have escalated into a national-level crisis that requires urgent government attention, the leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera has stated.4m agoSeven killed, 22 injured in bus accident on Delhi-Mumbai ExpresswaySeven people were killed and 22 more injured after a sleeper bus they were travelling in collided with a trailer and then burst into flames on the Delhi-Mumbai expressway near Rajasthan's Dausa.15m agoNEWS ALERTFormer SIS Director Suresh Sallay calls off hunger strikeThe former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, has called off his hunger strike.1h agoNEWS ALERTFormer SIS Director Suresh Sallay calls off hunger strikeThe former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, has called off his hunger strike.1h agoNEWS ALERTSugeeshwara Bandara further remandedFormer private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, political activist Sugeeshwara Bandara, has been further remanded until July 08 after being produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court. 1h agoNEWS ALERTSugeeshwara Bandara further remandedFormer private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, political activist Sugeeshwara Bandara, has been further remanded until July 08 after being produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court. 1h agoUS deports first migrant to Pacific nation PalauThe United States has started deporting migrants to a sparsely populated archipelago in the tropical Pacific, the island nation of Palau told AFP on Wednesday (Jul 1).1h agoUS deports first migrant to Pacific nation PalauThe United States has started deporting migrants to a sparsely populated archipelago in the tropical Pacific, the island nation of Palau told AFP on Wednesday (Jul 1).1h agoSri Lankan Rupee marginally strengthens against US DollarThe Sri Lankan Rupee, which had been depreciating against the US dollar, has marginally strengthened today (01). 1h agoSri Lankan Rupee marginally strengthens against US DollarThe Sri Lankan Rupee, which had been depreciating against the US dollar, has marginally strengthened today (01). 1h agoCardinal Malcolm Ranjith attends Pope Leo XIV’s Extraordinary Consistory at the VaticanHis Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith participated in the second Extraordinary Consistory convened by Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on June 26 and 27.2h agoCardinal Malcolm Ranjith attends Pope Leo XIV’s Extraordinary Consistory at the VaticanHis Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith participated in the second Extraordinary Consistory convened by Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on June 26 and 27.2h agoCSE trading commences after technical issue with CDS accountsThe Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) extended the Opening Market Auction Call after certain active Central Depository System (CDS) accounts were inadvertently suspended during the deactivation of long-dormant accounts.2h agoCSE trading commences after technical issue with CDS accountsThe Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) extended the Opening Market Auction Call after certain active Central Depository System (CDS) accounts were inadvertently suspended during the deactivation of long-dormant accounts.2h agoNEWS ALERTADB approves $200 million emergency assistance for Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone Ditwah recoveryThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million emergency assistance package for Sri Lanka’s recovery and reconstruction following Cyclone Ditwah.2h agoNEWS ALERTADB approves $200 million emergency assistance for Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone Ditwah recoveryThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million emergency assistance package for Sri Lanka’s recovery and reconstruction following Cyclone Ditwah.2h agoDengue cases exceed 55,000 in Sri Lanka; death toll rises to 32The number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka thus far in 2026 has exceeded 55,000.2h agoDengue cases exceed 55,000 in Sri Lanka; death toll rises to 32The number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka thus far in 2026 has exceeded 55,000.2h agoNEWS ALERTColombo Stock Exchange opening auction delayed after technical faultThe opening auction call at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) was delayed today (01), due to a technical fault, the bourse said.3h agoNEWS ALERTColombo Stock Exchange opening auction delayed after technical faultThe opening auction call at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) was delayed today (01), due to a technical fault, the bourse said.3h agoSugeeshwara Bandara produced before courtA former private secretary of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Sugeeshwara Bandara has been produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court this morning (01), prison officials said.3h agoSugeeshwara Bandara produced before courtA former private secretary of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Sugeeshwara Bandara has been produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court this morning (01), prison officials said.3h agoOil prices climb as Iran's refusal to meet US envoys dims ceasefire hopesOil prices rose in early trade on Wednesday as investors responded to news that Iran will not be meeting with U.S. envoys, a further strain on the interim ceasefire agreed between the two in the four-month-long war.3h agoOil prices climb as Iran's refusal to meet US envoys dims ceasefire hopesOil prices rose in early trade on Wednesday as investors responded to news that Iran will not be meeting with U.S. envoys, a further strain on the interim ceasefire agreed between the two in the four-month-long war.3h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTContainer truck breakdown causes heavy traffic congestion near Kelani BridgeA container truck has broken down due to a mechanical failure near the Kelani Bridge on the Kandy–Colombo main road, causing heavy traffic congestion towards Colombo, police said.4h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTContainer truck breakdown causes heavy traffic congestion near Kelani BridgeA container truck has broken down due to a mechanical failure near the Kelani Bridge on the Kandy–Colombo main road, causing heavy traffic congestion towards Colombo, police said.4h agoFormer Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena files appeals against 16-year sentenceFormer Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena has filed four appeal petitions seeking to be acquitted and released from a 16-year rigorous imprisonment sentence and to overturn fines imposed following a corruption conviction.4h agoFormer Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena files appeals against 16-year sentenceFormer Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena has filed four appeal petitions seeking to be acquitted and released from a 16-year rigorous imprisonment sentence and to overturn fines imposed following a corruption conviction.4h agoNEWS ALERTDeath toll from Venezuela earthquakes climbs to 1,943UNICEF has estimated that around 1.8 million people, including 680,000 children, require humanitarian assistance following the quakes. 4h agoNEWS ALERTDeath toll from Venezuela earthquakes climbs to 1,943UNICEF has estimated that around 1.8 million people, including 680,000 children, require humanitarian assistance following the quakes. 4h agoWanted man escapes after armed clash with police in ElpitiyaA suspect has fled following a violent confrontation with police during an attempted arrest in Kahaduwa, Elpitiya, police said.5h agoWanted man escapes after armed clash with police in ElpitiyaA suspect has fled following a violent confrontation with police during an attempted arrest in Kahaduwa, Elpitiya, police said.5h ago81-year-old woman arrested with 728g of ‘Ice’ in ColomboAn 81-year-old woman has been arrested after police recovered 728 grams of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice) during a raid along the Vithanage Mawatha in Kompannavidiya, police said.6h ago81-year-old woman arrested with 728g of ‘Ice’ in ColomboAn 81-year-old woman has been arrested after police recovered 728 grams of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice) during a raid along the Vithanage Mawatha in Kompannavidiya, police said.6h agoRoof collapse kills 14 children at Pakistan tuition centreFourteen children died after the roof of a building near Lahore collapsed on top of them, officials say.6h agoRoof collapse kills 14 children at Pakistan tuition centreFourteen children died after the roof of a building near Lahore collapsed on top of them, officials say.6h agoSri Lanka trade deficit widens as imports outpace exports in May: CBSLExpenditure on Sri Lanka’s fuel imports increased by 112% (year-on-year) to US$ 536 million in May 2026, driven by the increase in oil prices and volumes, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).6h agoSri Lanka trade deficit widens as imports outpace exports in May: CBSLExpenditure on Sri Lanka’s fuel imports increased by 112% (year-on-year) to US$ 536 million in May 2026, driven by the increase in oil prices and volumes, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).6h ago
