Sudan army drones hit mourners and fuel market killing more than 300 people, sources saySudan's army has been accused of launching several drone strikes that have reportedly killed more than 300 people, including dozens travelling to a funeral.1h agoSupreme Court begins hearing 25 petitions against proposed anti-terrorism billThe Supreme Court today (20) commenced hearing 25 petitions challenging the government’s proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill, with petitioners raising concerns over judicial independence, executive powers and fundamental rights.1h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTHotel owner shot in Moratuwa succumbs to injuriesA hotel owner who was injured in a shooting in Soysapura, Moratuwa has succumbed to his injuries, police said. 2h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTHotel owner shot in Moratuwa succumbs to injuriesA hotel owner who was injured in a shooting in Soysapura, Moratuwa has succumbed to his injuries, police said. 2h agoNEWS ALERTShooting reported in Piliyandala as suspects abandon car and flee on motorcycleA shooting has been reported in Suwarapola, Piliyandala, involving a group of suspects who allegedly targeted a hotel owner from Moratuwa.2h agoNEWS ALERTShooting reported in Piliyandala as suspects abandon car and flee on motorcycleA shooting has been reported in Suwarapola, Piliyandala, involving a group of suspects who allegedly targeted a hotel owner from Moratuwa.2h agoParis police ban people carrying petrol or fireworks following weekend riotsParis police on Tuesday (Oct 20) ordered a temporary ban on people carrying cans or bottles of petrol or gas, or possessing fireworks, following weekend riots in the capital and elsewhere in France.2h agoParis police ban people carrying petrol or fireworks following weekend riotsParis police on Tuesday (Oct 20) ordered a temporary ban on people carrying cans or bottles of petrol or gas, or possessing fireworks, following weekend riots in the capital and elsewhere in France.2h agoNEWS ALERTHotel owner hospitalised after shooting in MoratuwaA hotel owner has been hospitalised after being shot and injured in a shooting incident in Moratuwa, police said.3h agoNEWS ALERTHotel owner hospitalised after shooting in MoratuwaA hotel owner has been hospitalised after being shot and injured in a shooting incident in Moratuwa, police said.3h agoTourist arrivals in October near 100,000A total of 97,825 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in October, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. 3h agoTourist arrivals in October near 100,000A total of 97,825 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in October, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. 3h agoCouple arrested over Rs. 8.24 million foreign job scamAn individual and his wife have been arrested by officers of the Special Investigation Unit of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) over allegations of defrauding the general public by promising overseas employment.3h agoCouple arrested over Rs. 8.24 million foreign job scamAn individual and his wife have been arrested by officers of the Special Investigation Unit of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) over allegations of defrauding the general public by promising overseas employment.3h ago13 killed, 34 injured after large truck crashes into tour bus in EgyptA large truck crashed into a tour bus west of the Egyptian capital on Tuesday, killing 13 people and injuring 34, state media reported.4h ago13 killed, 34 injured after large truck crashes into tour bus in EgyptA large truck crashed into a tour bus west of the Egyptian capital on Tuesday, killing 13 people and injuring 34, state media reported.4h agoSarvajana Balaya best suited to defeat current government, says Dilith Jayaweera Sarvajana Balaya is the most suitable political group capable of defeating the current government, its leader, Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera said today (20).4h agoSarvajana Balaya best suited to defeat current government, says Dilith Jayaweera Sarvajana Balaya is the most suitable political group capable of defeating the current government, its leader, Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera said today (20).4h agoOver 300,000 suspects arrested under ‘Nation United’ operation in one yearMore than 303,000 suspects have been arrested during the year-long ‘A Nation United’ (Ratama Ekata) national operation, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today (20).4h agoOver 300,000 suspects arrested under ‘Nation United’ operation in one yearMore than 303,000 suspects have been arrested during the year-long ‘A Nation United’ (Ratama Ekata) national operation, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today (20).4h agoMaha Sangha endorses proposed legal reforms on imprisoned Buddhist monksThe Maha Sangha has endorsed the recommendations of a committee appointed by the President to amend laws concerning the treatment of Buddhist monks who are imprisoned, while proposing further discussions among the 31 factions of the three main Buddhist chapters to establish a common framework.5h agoMaha Sangha endorses proposed legal reforms on imprisoned Buddhist monksThe Maha Sangha has endorsed the recommendations of a committee appointed by the President to amend laws concerning the treatment of Buddhist monks who are imprisoned, while proposing further discussions among the 31 factions of the three main Buddhist chapters to establish a common framework.5h agoTwo women killed by lightning strike in AnuradhapuraTwo women have died after being struck by lightning in Rambewa, Anuradhapura, earlier today (20).5h agoTwo women killed by lightning strike in AnuradhapuraTwo women have died after being struck by lightning in Rambewa, Anuradhapura, earlier today (20).5h agoMan arrested over Rs. 12.6 million online investment scamA 36-year-old man has been arrested by the North Western Provincial Unit of the Computer Crime Investigation Division over an alleged online financial scam involving Rs. 12.69 million.5h agoMan arrested over Rs. 12.6 million online investment scamA 36-year-old man has been arrested by the North Western Provincial Unit of the Computer Crime Investigation Division over an alleged online financial scam involving Rs. 12.69 million.5h agoLandslide warnings issued for several districts amid heavy rainThe National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued landslide early warnings for several areas across multiple districts due to prevailing rainy weather conditions.5h agoLandslide warnings issued for several districts amid heavy rainThe National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued landslide early warnings for several areas across multiple districts due to prevailing rainy weather conditions.5h agoGovt. denies link between coal quality and ongoing power disruptionCabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has rejected claims that the use of substandard coal at the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant led to the need for power cuts.6h agoGovt. denies link between coal quality and ongoing power disruptionCabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has rejected claims that the use of substandard coal at the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant led to the need for power cuts.6h agoPeace march for Gnanasara Thero not aimed at toppling government, says Rahula TheroThe peace march organised by Buddhist monks in support of Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero was not intended to topple the government, Senior Professor Venerable Kotapitiye Rahula Anunayake Thero said today (20).6h agoPeace march for Gnanasara Thero not aimed at toppling government, says Rahula TheroThe peace march organised by Buddhist monks in support of Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero was not intended to topple the government, Senior Professor Venerable Kotapitiye Rahula Anunayake Thero said today (20).6h agoWarning issued for rough seas along western and southern coastsThe Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory warning of rough sea conditions in coastal waters extending from Trincomalee to Galle, via Kankesanthurai, Kalpitiya and Colombo.6h agoWarning issued for rough seas along western and southern coastsThe Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory warning of rough sea conditions in coastal waters extending from Trincomalee to Galle, via Kankesanthurai, Kalpitiya and Colombo.6h agoUK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacksThe UK will deploy RAF Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia in response to escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks, the defence secretary has said.6h agoUK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacksThe UK will deploy RAF Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia in response to escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks, the defence secretary has said.6h agoGovernment cannot override Supreme Court ruling on Gnanasara Thero, says MinisterThe government cannot act contrary to the Supreme Court ruling against Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today (20), stressing that the law must be upheld without exception.7h agoGovernment cannot override Supreme Court ruling on Gnanasara Thero, says MinisterThe government cannot act contrary to the Supreme Court ruling against Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today (20), stressing that the law must be upheld without exception.7h ago
