Advisory issued for severe lightning in several areasAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Uva, Eastern provinces and in Jaffna, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and Polonnaruwa districts.17m agoTrump extends push for $100,000 H-1B visas by another yearPresident Donald Trump has extended an executive order that would impose a fee of $100,000 for H-1B non-immigrant visas by another year, the White House said on Friday.1h agoDeath toll at 31 in Pakistan police compound attackThe death toll in a suicide attack at a police compound in northwest Pakistan has reached 31, AFP reported on Saturday, citing a police official.1h agoDeath toll at 31 in Pakistan police compound attackThe death toll in a suicide attack at a police compound in northwest Pakistan has reached 31, AFP reported on Saturday, citing a police official.1h agoSeat belts mandatory for all expressway passengers from todayWearing seat belts has become mandatory for all passengers travelling in vehicles on expressways from today (19).2h agoSeat belts mandatory for all expressway passengers from todayWearing seat belts has become mandatory for all passengers travelling in vehicles on expressways from today (19).2h agoNEWS ALERTTrump signs sweeping Russia sanctions law that could slap 100% tariffs on China, IndiaUS President Donald Trump signed a bill yesterday authorising new sanctions designed to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine, shortly after it received congressional approval this week.2h agoNEWS ALERTTrump signs sweeping Russia sanctions law that could slap 100% tariffs on China, IndiaUS President Donald Trump signed a bill yesterday authorising new sanctions designed to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine, shortly after it received congressional approval this week.2h agoWoman arrested over online scam via TelegramA 38-year-old woman from Batuwatta area has been arrested in connection with an investigation into an online scam, Sri Lanka Police said.3h agoWoman arrested over online scam via TelegramA 38-year-old woman from Batuwatta area has been arrested in connection with an investigation into an online scam, Sri Lanka Police said.3h ago48-hour railway strike endsThe 48-hour token strike launched by several railway trade unions, including the Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association (SLRSMA) over several demands, has now ended.3h ago48-hour railway strike endsThe 48-hour token strike launched by several railway trade unions, including the Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association (SLRSMA) over several demands, has now ended.3h agoUS and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump annexation threatsThe US and Denmark have announced a deal on Greenland's security, resolving a diplomatic dispute sparked by President Donald Trump's threats to seize the territory by force.4h agoUS and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump annexation threatsThe US and Denmark have announced a deal on Greenland's security, resolving a diplomatic dispute sparked by President Donald Trump's threats to seize the territory by force.4h agoTrump says he is banning media outlets CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White HouseUS President Donald Trump said on Friday he is banning three major news outlets – CNN, MS NOW and Politico – from the White House in his latest threat to the independent press.4h agoTrump says he is banning media outlets CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White HouseUS President Donald Trump said on Friday he is banning three major news outlets – CNN, MS NOW and Politico – from the White House in his latest threat to the independent press.4h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island todayShowery weather in the Southwestern parts of the island is likely to increase during the next few days starting from today (19), the Department of Meteorology said. 4h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island todayShowery weather in the Southwestern parts of the island is likely to increase during the next few days starting from today (19), the Department of Meteorology said. 4h ago48-hour railway strike to end at midnightThe 48-hour strike launched by Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association (SLRSMA) over several demands, including the removal of the General Manager of Sri Lanka Railways, is scheduled to end at midnight today (18).13h ago48-hour railway strike to end at midnightThe 48-hour strike launched by Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association (SLRSMA) over several demands, including the removal of the General Manager of Sri Lanka Railways, is scheduled to end at midnight today (18).13h agoWHO flags growing health workforce gap as workers and patients ageThe World Health Organization warned on Friday (Sep 18) of a gap in the medical workforce around the world in the 2030s, with a quarter of doctors set to retire in the next decade.14h agoWHO flags growing health workforce gap as workers and patients ageThe World Health Organization warned on Friday (Sep 18) of a gap in the medical workforce around the world in the 2030s, with a quarter of doctors set to retire in the next decade.14h agoSarvajana Balaya formed to empower Sri Lanka’s youth, says Dilith JayaweeraSarvajana Balaya was formed with the aim of empowering the country’s youth, its leader Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera said.14h agoSarvajana Balaya formed to empower Sri Lanka’s youth, says Dilith JayaweeraSarvajana Balaya was formed with the aim of empowering the country’s youth, its leader Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera said.14h agoOpposition parties to rally against proposed 22nd Amendment on Sept. 24Representatives of all opposition parties are expected to gather near the Parliament Roundabout on September 24 to voice their opposition to the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, according to the Joint Opposition.15h agoOpposition parties to rally against proposed 22nd Amendment on Sept. 24Representatives of all opposition parties are expected to gather near the Parliament Roundabout on September 24 to voice their opposition to the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, according to the Joint Opposition.15h agoCourt to rule on Namal Rajapaksa’s bail application on September 29The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered that its decision on the bail application filed on behalf of Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody over an alleged Rs. 100 million bribery case, will be delivered on September 29.15h agoCourt to rule on Namal Rajapaksa’s bail application on September 29The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered that its decision on the bail application filed on behalf of Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody over an alleged Rs. 100 million bribery case, will be delivered on September 29.15h agoTourism earnings fall 10% despite strong visitor arrivalsTourism earnings declined by 10% year-on-year to USD 2.06 billion during the first eight months of 2026, compared with USD 2.29 billion recorded during the corresponding period of 2025, according to Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) data.16h agoTourism earnings fall 10% despite strong visitor arrivalsTourism earnings declined by 10% year-on-year to USD 2.06 billion during the first eight months of 2026, compared with USD 2.29 billion recorded during the corresponding period of 2025, according to Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) data.16h agoAppeals Court to rule on Suresh Sallay’s writ petition on November 27The Appeals Court will deliver its order on November 27 on whether to grant leave to proceed with a writ petition filed by former SIS Director Suresh Sallay, challenging his arrest and detention under the PTA in connection with investigations into the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks.16h agoAppeals Court to rule on Suresh Sallay’s writ petition on November 27The Appeals Court will deliver its order on November 27 on whether to grant leave to proceed with a writ petition filed by former SIS Director Suresh Sallay, challenging his arrest and detention under the PTA in connection with investigations into the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks.16h agoSri Lanka must move from technology consumer to global innovator: PM HariniSri Lanka must move beyond being a consumer of technologies developed overseas and work towards becoming an innovative nation capable of creating and providing technological solutions to the world, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said.16h agoSri Lanka must move from technology consumer to global innovator: PM HariniSri Lanka must move beyond being a consumer of technologies developed overseas and work towards becoming an innovative nation capable of creating and providing technological solutions to the world, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said.16h agoGovt. steps up efforts to assist Sri Lankan facing judicial proceedings in Saudi ArabiaThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism says it is closely monitoring the case of Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa, who is currently facing judicial proceedings in Saudi Arabia. 17h agoGovt. steps up efforts to assist Sri Lankan facing judicial proceedings in Saudi ArabiaThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism says it is closely monitoring the case of Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa, who is currently facing judicial proceedings in Saudi Arabia. 17h agoSuicide attack kills 16 near mosque in northwest Pakistan police compoundAt least 16 people were killed and 57 wounded after a suicide attacker rammed an explosives-laden car into a police facility in northwest Pakistan on Friday as officers and their families were praying in a mosque inside, officials said.17h agoSuicide attack kills 16 near mosque in northwest Pakistan police compoundAt least 16 people were killed and 57 wounded after a suicide attacker rammed an explosives-laden car into a police facility in northwest Pakistan on Friday as officers and their families were praying in a mosque inside, officials said.17h ago
