FM Vijitha Herath holds talks with Foreign Ministers of Netherlands, Canada and SingaporeSri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, held separate bilateral meetings with the foreign ministers of the Netherlands, Canada and Singapore on the sidelines of the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Manila, the Philippines.7m agoGovt launches first comprehensive review of EPF and ETF since their establishment: Dy MinisterThe government has initiated the first comprehensive review of the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees' Trust Fund (ETF) since their establishment decades ago, Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe said. 10m agoWattala shooting: Police suspect gunman mistook victim for drug traffickerSri Lanka Police are continuing investigations into the shooting incident that occurred during a kid’s birthday party held at a function hall in the Palliyawatta area of Wattala last night (24).27m agoWattala shooting: Police suspect gunman mistook victim for drug traffickerSri Lanka Police are continuing investigations into the shooting incident that occurred during a kid’s birthday party held at a function hall in the Palliyawatta area of Wattala last night (24).27m agoEx-Southern Province Chief Secretary arrested on corruption chargesA former Chief Secretary of the Southern Province has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over procurement-related corruption allegations. 1h agoEx-Southern Province Chief Secretary arrested on corruption chargesA former Chief Secretary of the Southern Province has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over procurement-related corruption allegations. 1h agoYoshitha Rajapaksa’s money laundering case postponed to Aug. 20The Colombo High Court today (24) ordered that the case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, be taken up for further hearing on August 20.1h agoYoshitha Rajapaksa’s money laundering case postponed to Aug. 20The Colombo High Court today (24) ordered that the case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, be taken up for further hearing on August 20.1h agoMore details revealed on Dematagoda shooting; 'Wanathe Chathu' faction suspectedMore details have been revealed regarding yesterday’s shooting incident in Dematagoda during which one person was injured and later hospitalized. 1h agoMore details revealed on Dematagoda shooting; 'Wanathe Chathu' faction suspectedMore details have been revealed regarding yesterday’s shooting incident in Dematagoda during which one person was injured and later hospitalized. 1h agoTrump considering a ‘massive attack’ on Iran as Tehran labels UK ‘accomplice’ to AmericaU.S. President Donald Trump said he will soon make a decision on whether to launch a “massive attack” on Iran after the conflict in the Middle East extended to a new battleground in the Red Sea.1h agoTrump considering a ‘massive attack’ on Iran as Tehran labels UK ‘accomplice’ to AmericaU.S. President Donald Trump said he will soon make a decision on whether to launch a “massive attack” on Iran after the conflict in the Middle East extended to a new battleground in the Red Sea.1h agoIran rejects US' renewed ceasefire proposal conveyed by Iraqi PM amid escalating tensionsIran on Thursday (local time) rejected a renewed ceasefire proposal from US President Donald Trump, which was delivered through Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi amid the escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran...1h agoIran rejects US' renewed ceasefire proposal conveyed by Iraqi PM amid escalating tensionsIran on Thursday (local time) rejected a renewed ceasefire proposal from US President Donald Trump, which was delivered through Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi amid the escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran...1h agoPMB purchases over 5,300MT of paddy so far under Yala procurement driveThe Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) says it has purchased a total of 5,390 metric tonnes of paddy thus far under its 2026 Yala season paddy procurement programme.1h agoPMB purchases over 5,300MT of paddy so far under Yala procurement driveThe Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) says it has purchased a total of 5,390 metric tonnes of paddy thus far under its 2026 Yala season paddy procurement programme.1h agoFrance orders evacuation of peninsula as hundreds flee wildfires by boatFrench authorities have ordered the evacuation of the entirety of the Cap Ferret peninsula (Lège-Cap Ferret) on the south-west coast, with hundreds of people escaping the area by boat.2h agoFrance orders evacuation of peninsula as hundreds flee wildfires by boatFrench authorities have ordered the evacuation of the entirety of the Cap Ferret peninsula (Lège-Cap Ferret) on the south-west coast, with hundreds of people escaping the area by boat.2h agoSri Lanka produces only 43% of daily milk requirement locally: Dy MinisterAccording to data from the Department of Census and Statistics, Sri Lanka produces only around 43% of its daily milk requirement locally, Deputy Minister of Agriculture Namal Karunaratne stated in Parliament today (24).3h agoSri Lanka produces only 43% of daily milk requirement locally: Dy MinisterAccording to data from the Department of Census and Statistics, Sri Lanka produces only around 43% of its daily milk requirement locally, Deputy Minister of Agriculture Namal Karunaratne stated in Parliament today (24).3h agoPillayan further remanded over 2008 Batticaloa murders The Batticaloa Court today (24) ordered that former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, widely known as “Pillayan,” who was arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), be further remanded until August 4. 3h agoPillayan further remanded over 2008 Batticaloa murders The Batticaloa Court today (24) ordered that former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, widely known as “Pillayan,” who was arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), be further remanded until August 4. 3h agoUS strikes Iran and Bahrain warns of incoming fire as clashes over shipping routes escalateBahrain activated its sirens early Friday, warning residents to shelter from detected fire hours after the U.S. military said it had wrapped up its 13th night of strikes against Iran.4h agoUS strikes Iran and Bahrain warns of incoming fire as clashes over shipping routes escalateBahrain activated its sirens early Friday, warning residents to shelter from detected fire hours after the U.S. military said it had wrapped up its 13th night of strikes against Iran.4h agoNEWS ALERTDebate on no-confidence motion against Justice Minister begins in ParliamentThe no-confidence motion submitted by the Opposition against Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara was presented to Parliament today by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Ajith P. Perera.5h agoNEWS ALERTDebate on no-confidence motion against Justice Minister begins in ParliamentThe no-confidence motion submitted by the Opposition against Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara was presented to Parliament today by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Ajith P. Perera.5h agoLabour Dept. services to be unavailable on July 30 and 31The Department of Labour has announced that essential maintenance work on its computer systems is scheduled to be carried out on July 30 and 31.5h agoLabour Dept. services to be unavailable on July 30 and 31The Department of Labour has announced that essential maintenance work on its computer systems is scheduled to be carried out on July 30 and 31.5h agoSecond school term for 2026 ends todayThe Ministry of Education has announced that the second school term for the year 2026 in all government and government-approved private Sinhala and Tamil schools will conclude today (24).5h agoSecond school term for 2026 ends todayThe Ministry of Education has announced that the second school term for the year 2026 in all government and government-approved private Sinhala and Tamil schools will conclude today (24).5h agoGovt moves to criminalise import-export financial fraud: Deputy MinisterDeputy Minister of Finance and Planning Anil Jayantha stated that legal provisions are currently being drafted to hold individuals criminally liable in order to prevent financial fraud related to import and export transactions.6h agoGovt moves to criminalise import-export financial fraud: Deputy MinisterDeputy Minister of Finance and Planning Anil Jayantha stated that legal provisions are currently being drafted to hold individuals criminally liable in order to prevent financial fraud related to import and export transactions.6h agoMore details revealed on shooting at function hall in WattalaPolice have uncovered further details regarding the shooting incident that took place last night (23) in the Palliyawatta area of Kadirana, Wattala.6h agoMore details revealed on shooting at function hall in WattalaPolice have uncovered further details regarding the shooting incident that took place last night (23) in the Palliyawatta area of Kadirana, Wattala.6h agoNEWS ALERTDengue death toll rises to 59 in Sri Lanka this yearThe death toll from dengue has risen to 59 this year, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU).6h agoNEWS ALERTDengue death toll rises to 59 in Sri Lanka this yearThe death toll from dengue has risen to 59 this year, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU).6h agoArrest warrant issued for MP Ramanathan ArchchunaA warrant was issued today (24) for the arrest of Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna, said Ada Derana reporter. 6h agoArrest warrant issued for MP Ramanathan ArchchunaA warrant was issued today (24) for the arrest of Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna, said Ada Derana reporter. 6h ago
