Spill gates of Kotmale Reservoir opened The spill gates of the Kotmale Gamini Dissanayake Reservoir were opened slightly at 7.00 p.m. today (9) after the reservoir’s water level reached near its maximum capacity.33m agoSmall fishing boats warned against going to sea from Matara to PottuvilThe Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has issued an urgent warning advising small fishing vessels and one-day fishing boats to refrain from going to sea from Matara to Pottuvil due to dangerous sea conditions.1h agoDuo arrested during raid on illegal liquor production centre in KaradiyanaTwo individuals have been arrested during a raid on an illegal liquor production and distribution centre operating at the Weras Ganga Park near the Karadiyana garbage dump.2h agoDuo arrested during raid on illegal liquor production centre in KaradiyanaTwo individuals have been arrested during a raid on an illegal liquor production and distribution centre operating at the Weras Ganga Park near the Karadiyana garbage dump.2h agoNEWS ALERTIsrael rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu saysIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected US President Donald Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, stating that no military pull-out will happen until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed.2h agoNEWS ALERTIsrael rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu saysIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected US President Donald Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, stating that no military pull-out will happen until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed.2h agoGovt. committed to protecting rights, culture of indigenous people: PM Harini The government is firmly committed to safeguarding the rights, cultural heritage and traditional way of life of Sri Lanka’s indigenous Vedda community, the Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated.2h agoGovt. committed to protecting rights, culture of indigenous people: PM Harini The government is firmly committed to safeguarding the rights, cultural heritage and traditional way of life of Sri Lanka’s indigenous Vedda community, the Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated.2h agoSenaka Palletenna appointed new media spokesperson of Prisons DepartmentSenaka Palletenna has been appointed as the new Media Spokesperson of the Department of Prisons, with effect from today (09).3h agoSenaka Palletenna appointed new media spokesperson of Prisons DepartmentSenaka Palletenna has been appointed as the new Media Spokesperson of the Department of Prisons, with effect from today (09).3h agoNew water purification facility opened for 1,300 families in ThirappaneA new water purification facility was opened today (09) to provide safe drinking water to around 1,300 families facing severe difficulties in accessing potable water in the Thirappane Divisional Secretariat area.3h agoNew water purification facility opened for 1,300 families in ThirappaneA new water purification facility was opened today (09) to provide safe drinking water to around 1,300 families facing severe difficulties in accessing potable water in the Thirappane Divisional Secretariat area.3h agoState of emergency declared as fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in sizeA state of emergency has been declared after thousands of people were forced to flee their homes as a fast-moving wildfire in a remote part of western Canada spread rapidly, doubling in size since it was first detected on Friday.3h agoState of emergency declared as fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in sizeA state of emergency has been declared after thousands of people were forced to flee their homes as a fast-moving wildfire in a remote part of western Canada spread rapidly, doubling in size since it was first detected on Friday.3h agoSajith accuses government of paving way for one-party ruleThe leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa has warned that increasing the retirement age of judges could be a step towards establishing one-party rule in Sri Lanka, alleging that the move could undermine democracy and the independence of the judiciary.4h agoSajith accuses government of paving way for one-party ruleThe leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa has warned that increasing the retirement age of judges could be a step towards establishing one-party rule in Sri Lanka, alleging that the move could undermine democracy and the independence of the judiciary.4h agoTwo traders fined Rs. 300,000 for selling rice above controlled pricesTwo traders in Wellawaya have been fined a total of Rs. 300,000 by the Wellawaya Magistrate’s Court for selling rice above the stipulated maximum retail prices, according to the Consumer Affairs Authority.4h agoTwo traders fined Rs. 300,000 for selling rice above controlled pricesTwo traders in Wellawaya have been fined a total of Rs. 300,000 by the Wellawaya Magistrate’s Court for selling rice above the stipulated maximum retail prices, according to the Consumer Affairs Authority.4h agoTyphoon Dolphin set to hit China's east coast, triggering flood warningsTyphoon Dolphin is set to make landfall on China's east coast on Sunday, bringing torrential rain and powerful winds, as authorities brace for flooding and landslides across a broad swathe of eastern China. 5h agoTyphoon Dolphin set to hit China's east coast, triggering flood warningsTyphoon Dolphin is set to make landfall on China's east coast on Sunday, bringing torrential rain and powerful winds, as authorities brace for flooding and landslides across a broad swathe of eastern China. 5h agoSri Lanka’s worker remittances surpass US$5 billion in first seven monthsRemittances sent by Sri Lankan migrant workers exceeded US$5 billion during the first seven months of the year, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).5h agoSri Lanka’s worker remittances surpass US$5 billion in first seven monthsRemittances sent by Sri Lankan migrant workers exceeded US$5 billion during the first seven months of the year, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).5h agoRainy weather expected to ease after August 15The rainy weather conditions currently affecting the southwestern parts of the island are expected to gradually ease after August 15, according to the Department of Meteorology.5h agoRainy weather expected to ease after August 15The rainy weather conditions currently affecting the southwestern parts of the island are expected to gradually ease after August 15, according to the Department of Meteorology.5h agoHuman Rights Commission to summon officials over prison unrestsThe Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has decided to summon the heads of all relevant institutions for a discussion on the recent unrest reported at several prisons.5h agoHuman Rights Commission to summon officials over prison unrestsThe Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has decided to summon the heads of all relevant institutions for a discussion on the recent unrest reported at several prisons.5h agoMahinda Samarasinghe rules out return to active politicsThe Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters have commended former Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the United States Mahinda Samarasinghe for his outstanding service as a diplomat.5h agoMahinda Samarasinghe rules out return to active politicsThe Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters have commended former Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the United States Mahinda Samarasinghe for his outstanding service as a diplomat.5h agoSaudi authorities extinguish Jizan Aramco fire, Houthis claim responsibilitySaudi Arabia said Sunday that firefighting teams extinguished a fire that broke out at a Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) facility in Jizan, with the Yemeni Houthis claiming responsibility for attacking the site.6h agoSaudi authorities extinguish Jizan Aramco fire, Houthis claim responsibilitySaudi Arabia said Sunday that firefighting teams extinguished a fire that broke out at a Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) facility in Jizan, with the Yemeni Houthis claiming responsibility for attacking the site.6h agoDerana-Signal Colombo International Kite Festival beginsSri Lanka’s first and only international kite festival, the ‘Derana- Signal Colombo International Kite Festival,’ commenced today (09) at 1.00 p.m. at the Galle Face Green in Colombo.6h agoDerana-Signal Colombo International Kite Festival beginsSri Lanka’s first and only international kite festival, the ‘Derana- Signal Colombo International Kite Festival,’ commenced today (09) at 1.00 p.m. at the Galle Face Green in Colombo.6h agoIndia hands over another consignment of Bailey bridges to Sri LankaIndia has handed over a third consignment of Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka to support the reconstruction of rural roads severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, officials said.6h agoIndia hands over another consignment of Bailey bridges to Sri LankaIndia has handed over a third consignment of Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka to support the reconstruction of rural roads severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, officials said.6h agoWeather advisory issued for strong windsThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds for the sea areas off the coasts extending from North-central, Northwestern, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces and Trincomalee district. 6h agoWeather advisory issued for strong windsThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds for the sea areas off the coasts extending from North-central, Northwestern, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces and Trincomalee district. 6h agoH-1B workers could lose 60-day lifeline under new US immigration planThe United States is considering ending a provision that gives certain foreign workers up to 60 days to find a new job after losing their employment. 7h agoH-1B workers could lose 60-day lifeline under new US immigration planThe United States is considering ending a provision that gives certain foreign workers up to 60 days to find a new job after losing 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