America celebrates its 250th birthdayThe US has marked its 250th birthday with fireworks and flyovers - but celebrations across the country were complicated by extreme weather.15m agoCBSL extends suspension on Perpetual TreasuriesThe Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has extended the suspension of Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) from carrying on the business and activities of a Primary Dealer for a further period of six months.54m agoGroup of female inmates at Negombo Prison stages rooftop protest A group of female inmates at the Negombo Prison are staging a rooftop protest following a clash between two groups of inmates earlier today (05).1h agoGroup of female inmates at Negombo Prison stages rooftop protest A group of female inmates at the Negombo Prison are staging a rooftop protest following a clash between two groups of inmates earlier today (05).1h agoThree sons of Iran's slain leader Ali Khamenei appear at funeralThree sons of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prayed beside his coffin and those of four other family members on Sunday, but Mojtaba, the son who succeeded him as Iran's supreme leader, did not make an appearance. 1h agoThree sons of Iran's slain leader Ali Khamenei appear at funeralThree sons of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prayed beside his coffin and those of four other family members on Sunday, but Mojtaba, the son who succeeded him as Iran's supreme leader, did not make an appearance. 1h agoUPDATENegombo Prison Violence: Two dead, 35 injured in inmate clashA violent clash between two groups of inmates at the Negombo Prison this afternoon (05) has left two prisoners dead and 35 others admitted to the Negombo Hospital, officials said.2h agoUPDATENegombo Prison Violence: Two dead, 35 injured in inmate clashA violent clash between two groups of inmates at the Negombo Prison this afternoon (05) has left two prisoners dead and 35 others admitted to the Negombo Hospital, officials said.2h agoSri Lanka needs strong nutrition-based health strategy, says MinisterEstablishing nutrition-centered health policies is essential for building a healthier society, according to Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. 2h agoSri Lanka needs strong nutrition-based health strategy, says MinisterEstablishing nutrition-centered health policies is essential for building a healthier society, according to Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. 2h agoUKMTO reports attack on cargo vessel off Yemen's Red Sea coastA cargo vessel came under attack by unknown armed assailants off Yemen's Red Sea coast on Sunday, triggering a distress alert, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.3h agoUKMTO reports attack on cargo vessel off Yemen's Red Sea coastA cargo vessel came under attack by unknown armed assailants off Yemen's Red Sea coast on Sunday, triggering a distress alert, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.3h agoFire which broke out in protected reserve near Ella fully contained A fire that broke out near the Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery in Kumbalwela, Bandarawela has been fully brought under control, the Disaster Management Centre confirmed.3h agoFire which broke out in protected reserve near Ella fully contained A fire that broke out near the Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery in Kumbalwela, Bandarawela has been fully brought under control, the Disaster Management Centre confirmed.3h agoNEWS ALERTTwo dead, 20 injured following clash inside Negombo PrisonAt least two individuals have died following a clash between two groups of inmates within the Negombo Prison this afternoon (05).3h agoNEWS ALERTTwo dead, 20 injured following clash inside Negombo PrisonAt least two individuals have died following a clash between two groups of inmates within the Negombo Prison this afternoon (05).3h agoMissing service firearm of Yatiyanthota Traffic OIC recoveredThe service firearm reported missing by the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Traffic Division of the Yatiyanthota Police has been recovered during a search operation conducted near the Yatiyanthota Bridge, police said.4h agoMissing service firearm of Yatiyanthota Traffic OIC recoveredThe service firearm reported missing by the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Traffic Division of the Yatiyanthota Police has been recovered during a search operation conducted near the Yatiyanthota Bridge, police said.4h agoUPDATENEWS ALERT20 inmates hospitalized following clash inside Negombo PrisonThe number of individuals admitted to the hospital following a scuffle between inmates within the Negombo Prison has increased to 20.4h agoUPDATENEWS ALERT20 inmates hospitalized following clash inside Negombo PrisonThe number of individuals admitted to the hospital following a scuffle between inmates within the Negombo Prison has increased to 20.4h agoEight including four children injured in July 4th shooting in New YorkAt least eight people have been shot, including four children, in Coney Island, New York on Saturday night, ABC News reported, citing the New York Police Department.4h agoEight including four children injured in July 4th shooting in New YorkAt least eight people have been shot, including four children, in Coney Island, New York on Saturday night, ABC News reported, citing the New York Police Department.4h agoWoman with 10 previous offences related to illegal liquor trade arrested with heroinA woman allegedly involved in the long-running distribution of illegal liquor and narcotics in Eppawala and several surrounding areas has been arrested with heroin, police said.5h agoWoman with 10 previous offences related to illegal liquor trade arrested with heroinA woman allegedly involved in the long-running distribution of illegal liquor and narcotics in Eppawala and several surrounding areas has been arrested with heroin, police said.5h agoOPEC+ set to clear another oil output increaseOPEC+ is set to agree on Sunday (Jul 5) on another increase in output targets from August, sources with knowledge of the matter said, adding to global supply amid falling oil prices due to a gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for oil exports.5h agoOPEC+ set to clear another oil output increaseOPEC+ is set to agree on Sunday (Jul 5) on another increase in output targets from August, sources with knowledge of the matter said, adding to global supply amid falling oil prices due to a gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for oil exports.5h agoLegal action taken against 7,500 for maintaining mosquito breeding sites: PHI UnionLegal action has been taken against nearly 7,500 individuals found maintaining mosquito breeding sites since the start of the island-wide dengue epidemic, according to Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors' Union, Upul Rohana.5h agoLegal action taken against 7,500 for maintaining mosquito breeding sites: PHI UnionLegal action has been taken against nearly 7,500 individuals found maintaining mosquito breeding sites since the start of the island-wide dengue epidemic, according to Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors' Union, Upul Rohana.5h ago‘National Injury Prevention Week’ to commence tomorrowThe 11th ‘National Injury Prevention Week’ is scheduled to commence tomorrow (06) with the aim of raising public awareness on accident prevention, as thousands of Sri Lankans lose their lives and hundreds of thousands more suffer injuries or disabilities due to accidents annually.5h ago‘National Injury Prevention Week’ to commence tomorrowThe 11th ‘National Injury Prevention Week’ is scheduled to commence tomorrow (06) with the aim of raising public awareness on accident prevention, as thousands of Sri Lankans lose their lives and hundreds of thousands more suffer injuries or disabilities due to accidents annually.5h agoLPBOA hits out at 'distorted' bus fare revisionThe Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA), has described the proposed annual bus fare revision as "distorted," claiming the government has deliberately failed to regulate fares. 6h agoLPBOA hits out at 'distorted' bus fare revisionThe Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA), has described the proposed annual bus fare revision as "distorted," claiming the government has deliberately failed to regulate fares. 6h agoGovt. committed to equipping children with new technology and knowledge - PMPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the children of Sri Lanka are well capable of viewing the world with creativity and critical ways of thinking, and that the Government is committed... 7h agoGovt. committed to equipping children with new technology and knowledge - PMPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the children of Sri Lanka are well capable of viewing the world with creativity and critical ways of thinking, and that the Government is committed... 7h agoWeather advisory issued for strong windsAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds affecting the Central, Northern, and Northcentral provinces and inRathnapura, Hambantota and Trincomalee districts. 7h agoWeather advisory issued for strong windsAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds affecting the Central, Northern, and Northcentral provinces and inRathnapura, Hambantota and Trincomalee districts. 7h agoTrump gives campaign-style July 4 speech on National Mall for US 250th anniversaryPresident Donald Trump marked the 250th anniversary of the United States on Saturday with a campaign-style speech that repeated his calls for new voting restrictions, warned that "communists" could gain ground in the country and cycled through what he touted as his achievements. 8h agoTrump gives campaign-style July 4 speech on National Mall for US 250th anniversaryPresident Donald Trump marked the 250th anniversary of the United States on Saturday with a campaign-style speech that repeated his calls for new voting restrictions, warned that "communists" could gain ground in the country and cycled through what he touted as his achievements. 8h ago