UN Assistant Secretary General and UNDP Asia Pacific Chief pledges further assistance for Sri Lanka The UN Assistant Secretary-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Kanni Wignaraja, has called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath, during an official mission to Sri Lanka. 10m agoShowers over 100 mm expected tomorrow as southwest monsoon intensifiesThe Department of Meteorology has warned that showers exceeding 100 millimetres are likely in several areas tomorrow with the southwest monsoon intensifying over the island.19m agoHeroin inside rice parcel: 2 arrested over attempt to smuggle drugs into Kalutara PrisonAnguruwatota Police officers have thwarted an alleged attempt to smuggle drugs into the Kalutara Prison, following the arrest of two suspects on a motorcycle at a police checkpoint on the Millaniya-Batagoda Road.22m agoHeroin inside rice parcel: 2 arrested over attempt to smuggle drugs into Kalutara PrisonAnguruwatota Police officers have thwarted an alleged attempt to smuggle drugs into the Kalutara Prison, following the arrest of two suspects on a motorcycle at a police checkpoint on the Millaniya-Batagoda Road.22m agoMinor flood warning issued for low-lying areas along Mahaweli RiverThe Irrigation Department has issued a minor flood warning for low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River, with a possible risk of flooding within the next 24 hours. 25m agoMinor flood warning issued for low-lying areas along Mahaweli RiverThe Irrigation Department has issued a minor flood warning for low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River, with a possible risk of flooding within the next 24 hours. 25m agoIndia’s Foreign Secretary holds talks with Foreign Minister Vijitha HerathThe Foreign Secretary of India, Vikram Misri met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath in Colombo for a round of discussions today (05).45m agoIndia’s Foreign Secretary holds talks with Foreign Minister Vijitha HerathThe Foreign Secretary of India, Vikram Misri met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath in Colombo for a round of discussions today (05).45m agoNEWS ALERTEx-Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam arrested by Bribery Commission Former Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).1h agoNEWS ALERTEx-Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam arrested by Bribery Commission Former Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).1h agoContingency plans in place for Scholarship and A/L exams amid adverse weather forecasts A special discussion was held today (05) regarding the conduct of the upcoming Grade 5 Scholarship Examination and the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (G.C.E. A/L) Examination, amidst the prevailing adverse weather conditions.1h agoContingency plans in place for Scholarship and A/L exams amid adverse weather forecasts A special discussion was held today (05) regarding the conduct of the upcoming Grade 5 Scholarship Examination and the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (G.C.E. A/L) Examination, amidst the prevailing adverse weather conditions.1h agoUN experts demand accountability for aid workers killed in Muttur 20 years agoUN experts have urged the Government of Sri Lanka to ensure, without further delay, truth, justice and reparation for the families of the humanitarian workers killed 20 years ago in the town of Muttur.1h agoUN experts demand accountability for aid workers killed in Muttur 20 years agoUN experts have urged the Government of Sri Lanka to ensure, without further delay, truth, justice and reparation for the families of the humanitarian workers killed 20 years ago in the town of Muttur.1h agoIndia monsoon floods, landslides kill more than 100 since JulyFloods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people across India since July, official data showed Wednesday (Aug 5), with thousands forced to flee their inundated homes.2h agoIndia monsoon floods, landslides kill more than 100 since JulyFloods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people across India since July, official data showed Wednesday (Aug 5), with thousands forced to flee their inundated homes.2h agoSC dismisses petition seeking postponement of A/L ExamThe Supreme Court today (05) dismissed, without taking it up for consideration, a Fundamental Rights petition seeking an order to postpone the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination.3h agoSC dismisses petition seeking postponement of A/L ExamThe Supreme Court today (05) dismissed, without taking it up for consideration, a Fundamental Rights petition seeking an order to postpone the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination.3h agoCommittee meets to draft new National Action Plan on human-elephant conflict managementThe monitoring committee appointed to formulate a new National Action Plan for managing the human-elephant conflict met at the Parliament Complex.3h agoCommittee meets to draft new National Action Plan on human-elephant conflict managementThe monitoring committee appointed to formulate a new National Action Plan for managing the human-elephant conflict met at the Parliament Complex.3h agoAir Force promotes Rumesh Tharanga after historic Commonwealth victorySri Lanka Air Force javelin thrower Corporal Rumesh Tharanga has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant following his historic gold medal victory at the recently concluded 2026 Commonwealth Games.3h agoAir Force promotes Rumesh Tharanga after historic Commonwealth victorySri Lanka Air Force javelin thrower Corporal Rumesh Tharanga has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant following his historic gold medal victory at the recently concluded 2026 Commonwealth Games.3h agoNEWS ALERTEx-Minister Akila Viraj appears before Bribery CommissionFormer Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) a short while ago, Ada Derana reporter said.3h agoNEWS ALERTEx-Minister Akila Viraj appears before Bribery CommissionFormer Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) a short while ago, Ada Derana reporter said.3h agoPolice probe possible underworld link in Ratmalana grenade attackPolice are investigating a grenade attack on a residence along the Gnanendra Road in Ratmalana after two hand grenades were reportedly thrown at the property early this morning (05).4h agoPolice probe possible underworld link in Ratmalana grenade attackPolice are investigating a grenade attack on a residence along the Gnanendra Road in Ratmalana after two hand grenades were reportedly thrown at the property early this morning (05).4h agoIndian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrives in Sri Lanka for official visitThe Foreign Secretary of India, Vikram Misri has arrived in the country this morning (05) on a one-day official visit.4h agoIndian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrives in Sri Lanka for official visitThe Foreign Secretary of India, Vikram Misri has arrived in the country this morning (05) on a one-day official visit.4h agoRed warning issued for strong winds and rough seas from Hambantota to PottuvilA red warning for strong winds and rough seas has been issued for sea areas extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil.4h agoRed warning issued for strong winds and rough seas from Hambantota to PottuvilA red warning for strong winds and rough seas has been issued for sea areas extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil.4h agoEx-State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa’s case fixed for trialThe Colombo High Court today (05) fixed September 28 as the date to commence trial proceedings in the corruption case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa and three others.4h agoEx-State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa’s case fixed for trialThe Colombo High Court today (05) fixed September 28 as the date to commence trial proceedings in the corruption case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa and three others.4h agoTrump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' if Hormuz Strait not open soonDonald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would open "very soon" or Iran would be "hit very hard" as oil prices fell to a three-week low amid hopes of a deal.4h agoTrump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' if Hormuz Strait not open soonDonald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would open "very soon" or Iran would be "hit very hard" as oil prices fell to a three-week low amid hopes of a deal.4h agoLevel 2 landslide warnings extended for four districtsThe National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has extended Level 2 (Amber) landslide warnings for several areas in four districts due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions.5h agoLevel 2 landslide warnings extended for four districtsThe National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has extended Level 2 (Amber) landslide warnings for several areas in four districts due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions.5h agoTeenager dies in motorcycle accident in MawathagamaA 17-year-old youth has died following a collision between a motorcycle and a bus on the Ahasyanapitiya Road in Mawathagama, police stated. 5h agoTeenager dies in motorcycle accident in MawathagamaA 17-year-old youth has died following a collision between a motorcycle and a bus on the Ahasyanapitiya Road in Mawathagama, police stated. 5h ago
