India approves its first dengue vaccineIndia has approved its first dengue vaccine, with the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) granting market authorisation to vaccine QDENGA, developed by Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India.43m agoApplications called for National Police Commission member vacanciesApplications have been called from qualified individuals to fill existing and anticipated vacancies within the National Police Commission.1h agoArmy Corporal killed in bus collision near AnamaduwaAn Army corporal has been killed in a road accident this morning after a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus collided with his motorcycle near Paramakanda Junction, in Anamaduwa.1h agoArmy Corporal killed in bus collision near AnamaduwaAn Army corporal has been killed in a road accident this morning after a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus collided with his motorcycle near Paramakanda Junction, in Anamaduwa.1h agoNEWS ALERTIran says dialogue ongoing with US despite clashesIran said on Monday that diplomatic exchanges with the United States via mediators were ongoing despite U.S. military strikes on the country.1h agoNEWS ALERTIran says dialogue ongoing with US despite clashesIran said on Monday that diplomatic exchanges with the United States via mediators were ongoing despite U.S. military strikes on the country.1h ago“Countries like ours deserve a seat at the table where AI rules are written” - Dy Minister At the diplomatic-level forum held alongside the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, China, Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eng. Eranga Weeraratne, delivered a keynote address. 2h ago“Countries like ours deserve a seat at the table where AI rules are written” - Dy Minister At the diplomatic-level forum held alongside the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, China, Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eng. Eranga Weeraratne, delivered a keynote address. 2h agoNew Navy Commander meets Presidential SecretaryNewly appointed Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, has met with Presidential Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (20). 2h agoNew Navy Commander meets Presidential SecretaryNewly appointed Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, has met with Presidential Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (20). 2h agoUS strikes Iran for ninth day; Iran says two oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz exploded and immobilizedU.S. forces hit Iran for a ninth consecutive day on Monday as concerns grew over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said two oil tankers had exploded and been immobilised. 2h agoUS strikes Iran for ninth day; Iran says two oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz exploded and immobilizedU.S. forces hit Iran for a ninth consecutive day on Monday as concerns grew over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said two oil tankers had exploded and been immobilised. 2h agoA ferry carrying 133 people capsizes off Guyana's coast, leaving dozens missingA government ferry carrying 133 passengers and crew capsized in Guyana with 67 people rescued so far, authorities said Sunday, as a massive search and rescue operation tried to find the dozens of people still missing.2h agoA ferry carrying 133 people capsizes off Guyana's coast, leaving dozens missingA government ferry carrying 133 passengers and crew capsized in Guyana with 67 people rescued so far, authorities said Sunday, as a massive search and rescue operation tried to find the dozens of people still missing.2h agoIndia amends tax treaty with Sri Lanka to plug avoidanceIndia has amended its tax treaty with Sri Lanka to tighten loopholes in double taxation avoidance and to curb revenue leakage by preventing treaty abuse. 2h agoIndia amends tax treaty with Sri Lanka to plug avoidanceIndia has amended its tax treaty with Sri Lanka to tighten loopholes in double taxation avoidance and to curb revenue leakage by preventing treaty abuse. 2h agoSC dismisses fundamental rights petition challenging gender change circularThe Supreme Court has decided to dismiss, without taking up for consideration, a Fundamental Rights petition seeking an order to invalidate a circular permitting individuals in Sri Lanka to legally change their gender. 2h agoSC dismisses fundamental rights petition challenging gender change circularThe Supreme Court has decided to dismiss, without taking up for consideration, a Fundamental Rights petition seeking an order to invalidate a circular permitting individuals in Sri Lanka to legally change their gender. 2h agoShooting in Tucson, Arizona, leaves 10 people wounded, including suspectTen people, including a suspect, were wounded in a mass shooting that erupted early on Sunday in a busy commercial district near downtown Tucson, Arizona, police said. 4h agoShooting in Tucson, Arizona, leaves 10 people wounded, including suspectTen people, including a suspect, were wounded in a mass shooting that erupted early on Sunday in a busy commercial district near downtown Tucson, Arizona, police said. 4h agoMan arrested with heroin, 'Ice', and narcotic pills in HabaraduwaAn individual has been arrested in the Yaddehimulla area of Habaraduwa with a stock of heroin, Crystal Methamphetamine ('Ice’), and narcotic pills. 4h agoMan arrested with heroin, 'Ice', and narcotic pills in HabaraduwaAn individual has been arrested in the Yaddehimulla area of Habaraduwa with a stock of heroin, Crystal Methamphetamine ('Ice’), and narcotic pills. 4h agoLegal proceedings initiated to recover outstanding taxes from liquor manufacturers, SC toldThe Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today that steps have been taken to institute legal proceedings in the District Court to recover unpaid taxes from liquor manufacturing companies that have defaulted on their tax obligations.4h agoLegal proceedings initiated to recover outstanding taxes from liquor manufacturers, SC toldThe Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today that steps have been taken to institute legal proceedings in the District Court to recover unpaid taxes from liquor manufacturing companies that have defaulted on their tax obligations.4h agoDengue cases in Sri Lanka surpass 76,000 so far this yearThe total number of dengue cases reported so far this year has risen to 76,044, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). 4h agoDengue cases in Sri Lanka surpass 76,000 so far this yearThe total number of dengue cases reported so far this year has risen to 76,044, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). 4h agoSri Lanka's first 24-hour news channel, ‘Ada Derana’, celebrates 12 yearsAda Derana News Channel, Sri Lanka’s pioneering 24-hour news channel and a trusted local brand recognized for its international-standard journalism, proudly marks its 12th anniversary today. 5h agoSri Lanka's first 24-hour news channel, ‘Ada Derana’, celebrates 12 yearsAda Derana News Channel, Sri Lanka’s pioneering 24-hour news channel and a trusted local brand recognized for its international-standard journalism, proudly marks its 12th anniversary today. 5h agoAll public transport vehicles, including buses, to undergo inspectionsThe National Council for Road Safety has announced plans to conduct vehicle inspections for all vehicles, including buses operating in the public transport sector. 5h agoAll public transport vehicles, including buses, to undergo inspectionsThe National Council for Road Safety has announced plans to conduct vehicle inspections for all vehicles, including buses operating in the public transport sector. 5h agoBrent oil tops $90 as US, Iran intensify attacks in Middle EastOil prices jumped 3% on Monday, with Brent surpassing $90 a barrel, as the United States and Iran expanded attacks in the Middle East that have curbed energy shipments in the Strait of Hormuz. 6h agoBrent oil tops $90 as US, Iran intensify attacks in Middle EastOil prices jumped 3% on Monday, with Brent surpassing $90 a barrel, as the United States and Iran expanded attacks in the Middle East that have curbed energy shipments in the Strait of Hormuz. 6h agoPledging to 'rewire Britain', 'King of the North' Burnham becomes PMAndy Burnham, dubbed the 'King of the North', becomes Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade on Monday, promising to "rewire" the nation to better focus on issues people care about, such as a cost-of-living crisis and poorly performing services. 7h agoPledging to 'rewire Britain', 'King of the North' Burnham becomes PMAndy Burnham, dubbed the 'King of the North', becomes Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade on Monday, promising to "rewire" the nation to better focus on issues people care about, such as a cost-of-living crisis and poorly performing services. 7h agoFinal rites of former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne to be held with full police honours todayThe final rites of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne will be held with full police honours this afternoon (20) at the Borella General Cemetery. 7h agoFinal rites of former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne to be held with full police honours todayThe final rites of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne will be held with full police honours this afternoon (20) at the Borella General Cemetery. 7h agoAt least six dead and 21 injured after 2 earthquakes in PeruAt least six people were killed and 21 injured after two earthquakes struck a mountainous region of Peru, the country's civil defense chief said on Sunday. 8h agoAt least six dead and 21 injured after 2 earthquakes in PeruAt least six people were killed and 21 injured after two earthquakes struck a mountainous region of Peru, the country's civil defense chief said on Sunday. 8h ago
