NEWS ALERTTemporarily suspended water supply in Colombo & Gampaha to be restored within few hoursThe risk to water quality in the Kelani River around the right bank and Ambatale intakes of the water treatment plants has been resolved with the assistance of the Tri-Forces, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said. 5m agoTrump admin unveils anti-Iran global sanctions plan, signals China not exemptThe Trump administration on Monday announced a plan to isolate Iran’s economy by threatening to impose secondary sanctions on the “enablers” keeping the Islamic Republic afloat. 35m agoUPDATENEWS ALERTUnderworld figure ‘Bus Lalith’ brought back to Sri Lanka from DubaiUnderworld figure Lalith Kannangara, also known as 'Bus Lalith', who was arrested in Dubai has been brought to Sri Lanka this morning (25), Sri Lanka Police said.46m agoUPDATENEWS ALERTUnderworld figure ‘Bus Lalith’ brought back to Sri Lanka from DubaiUnderworld figure Lalith Kannangara, also known as 'Bus Lalith', who was arrested in Dubai has been brought to Sri Lanka this morning (25), Sri Lanka Police said.46m agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in some parts of the islandShowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, today (25), the Department of Meteorology said. 1h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in some parts of the islandShowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, today (25), the Department of Meteorology said. 1h agoNEWS ALERTWater supply suspended in several areas in Colombo and GampahaThe water supply to several areas in the Colombo and Gampaha districts has been temporarily suspended due to an urgent situation affecting water quality near the Kelani River water intake point. 1h agoNEWS ALERTWater supply suspended in several areas in Colombo and GampahaThe water supply to several areas in the Colombo and Gampaha districts has been temporarily suspended due to an urgent situation affecting water quality near the Kelani River water intake point. 1h agoChina's Xi likely to visit India with big delegation for first time in seven yearsChinese President Xi Jinping is likely to attend next month's BRICS summit in New Delhi with a large delegation, three sources said, in what would be his first visit in seven years and a fresh sign of a thaw between the rivals.8h agoChina's Xi likely to visit India with big delegation for first time in seven yearsChinese President Xi Jinping is likely to attend next month's BRICS summit in New Delhi with a large delegation, three sources said, in what would be his first visit in seven years and a fresh sign of a thaw between the rivals.8h agoSea temperatures around Sri Lanka rise by 1°C amid El Niño conditionsSea temperatures around Sri Lanka have risen by 1°C, raising concerns over worsening weather conditions as the effects of the El Niño phenomenon continue to impact the country, according to the Department of Meteorology.9h agoSea temperatures around Sri Lanka rise by 1°C amid El Niño conditionsSea temperatures around Sri Lanka have risen by 1°C, raising concerns over worsening weather conditions as the effects of the El Niño phenomenon continue to impact the country, according to the Department of Meteorology.9h agoNEWS ALERTAdmiral (Retd.) Kanchana Banagoda appointed AASL ChairmanAdmiral (Retired) Kanchana Banagoda has been appointed Chairman of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL).9h agoNEWS ALERTAdmiral (Retd.) Kanchana Banagoda appointed AASL ChairmanAdmiral (Retired) Kanchana Banagoda has been appointed Chairman of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL).9h agoOver 80% of Rs. 95 billion MSME loan fund already disbursedMore than 80% of the Rs. 95 billion allocated by the government in 2026 to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) has already been utilized, according to the Department of Development Finance.10h agoOver 80% of Rs. 95 billion MSME loan fund already disbursedMore than 80% of the Rs. 95 billion allocated by the government in 2026 to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) has already been utilized, according to the Department of Development Finance.10h agoMoody’s maintains Sri Lanka’s Caa1 rating, warns of debt pressuresMoody’s Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka’s Caa1 foreign currency long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings, while maintaining a stable outlook.10h agoMoody’s maintains Sri Lanka’s Caa1 rating, warns of debt pressuresMoody’s Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka’s Caa1 foreign currency long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings, while maintaining a stable outlook.10h agoTrump administration moves to impose more than $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visasPresident Donald Trump's administration on Monday released a proposed regulation to codify an unprecedented more than $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers that Trump first imposed last year but has been blocked by the courts.11h agoTrump administration moves to impose more than $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visasPresident Donald Trump's administration on Monday released a proposed regulation to codify an unprecedented more than $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers that Trump first imposed last year but has been blocked by the courts.11h agoSecond Randoli Perahera parades the streets of Kandy The second Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera commenced parading the streets this evening (24), drawing large crowds of spectators to the streets of Kandy.11h agoSecond Randoli Perahera parades the streets of Kandy The second Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera commenced parading the streets this evening (24), drawing large crowds of spectators to the streets of Kandy.11h agoNEWS ALERT2019 Easter Sunday Attacks Case verdict to be delivered on September 22The Colombo Permanent Trial-at-Bar has fixed September 22 to pronounce the verdict in the case against 25 accused persons charged with conspiring to carry out the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks and aiding and abetting the attacks.11h agoNEWS ALERT2019 Easter Sunday Attacks Case verdict to be delivered on September 22The Colombo Permanent Trial-at-Bar has fixed September 22 to pronounce the verdict in the case against 25 accused persons charged with conspiring to carry out the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks and aiding and abetting the attacks.11h agoCOPE raises concerns over Peradeniya University’s financial managementThe Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has raised concerns over the financial administration, wastewater management, research allowance payments and institutional governance of the University of Peradeniya.12h agoCOPE raises concerns over Peradeniya University’s financial managementThe Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has raised concerns over the financial administration, wastewater management, research allowance payments and institutional governance of the University of Peradeniya.12h agoReducing thermal power generation could stabilise electricity tariffs: PUCSL ChairmanElectricity tariff fluctuations could be brought to an end if Sri Lanka takes steps to reduce power generation from thermal sources, the Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) K. P. L. Chandralal has stated.12h agoReducing thermal power generation could stabilise electricity tariffs: PUCSL ChairmanElectricity tariff fluctuations could be brought to an end if Sri Lanka takes steps to reduce power generation from thermal sources, the Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) K. P. L. Chandralal has stated.12h agoNEWS ALERT2027 Scholarship, A/L, O/L Examination dates announcedThe Department of Examinations has announced the dates for all major school examinations scheduled to be held in 2027.13h agoNEWS ALERT2027 Scholarship, A/L, O/L Examination dates announcedThe Department of Examinations has announced the dates for all major school examinations scheduled to be held in 2027.13h agoIran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretaryThe US treasury secretary has threated Iran with "the single greatest financial offensive ever", claiming the US-Israel war with Iran was "entering its endgame".13h agoIran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretaryThe US treasury secretary has threated Iran with "the single greatest financial offensive ever", claiming the US-Israel war with Iran was "entering its endgame".13h agoWarm weather advisory issued for several areasAn Amber-level warm weather advisory has been issued for tomorrow, with the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre warning of increased heat conditions in several parts of the country.13h agoWarm weather advisory issued for several areasAn Amber-level warm weather advisory has been issued for tomorrow, with the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre warning of increased heat conditions in several parts of the country.13h agoParliament committee explores measures to ease prison overcrowdingThe Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection has sought the views and proposals of Sri Lanka Police on measures to reduce overcrowding in the country’s prisons, with particular attention given to drug-related cases.14h agoParliament committee explores measures to ease prison overcrowdingThe Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection has sought the views and proposals of Sri Lanka Police on measures to reduce overcrowding in the country’s prisons, with particular attention given to drug-related cases.14h agoSri Lanka highlights growing FDI opportunities ahead of 2026 Investment SummitSri Lanka is seeking to attract greater foreign direct investment (FDI) and strengthen international investor engagement through the upcoming Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026, with diplomatic missions in Colombo being briefed on the opportunities available in the country.14h agoSri Lanka highlights growing FDI opportunities ahead of 2026 Investment SummitSri Lanka is seeking to attract greater foreign direct investment (FDI) and strengthen international investor engagement through the upcoming Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026, with diplomatic missions in Colombo being briefed on the opportunities available in the country.14h ago
