First project under 300MW solar programme launched in VeyangodaSri Lanka has officially launched the first project under a programme aimed at adding 300 megawatts (MW) of solar power to the national electricity grid.5h agoNEWS ALERTRumesh Tharanga clinches javelin gold at World Athletics Ultimate ChampionshipSri Lankan javelin star Rumesh Tharanga continued his remarkable run of form by winning the men’s javelin throw at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Hungary, overcoming a field featuring several of the world’s leading throwers. 6h agoFuneral of Dehiwala grenade attack victims to be held tomorrowThe funeral of two brothers who were killed in a grenade attack on a house along the Sirisangabo Mawatha, Dehiwala, is scheduled to take place tomorrow (14) at the Mount Lavinia Public Cemetery.7h agoFuneral of Dehiwala grenade attack victims to be held tomorrowThe funeral of two brothers who were killed in a grenade attack on a house along the Sirisangabo Mawatha, Dehiwala, is scheduled to take place tomorrow (14) at the Mount Lavinia Public Cemetery.7h agoDonald Trump says 'very negative forces' raising exaggerated concerns over AIU.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday a lot of "very negative forces" are bringing things up about AI that won't happen and said that he wanted to make sure that the United States remains the industry leader.7h agoDonald Trump says 'very negative forces' raising exaggerated concerns over AIU.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday a lot of "very negative forces" are bringing things up about AI that won't happen and said that he wanted to make sure that the United States remains the industry leader.7h agoSri Lanka Navy recovers Fast Attack Craft P 4447 after salvage operationThe Sri Lanka Navy has successfully recovered Fast Attack Craft P 4447, bringing to a close a multi-stage emergency response following the vessel's distress during a routine patrol off Angulana on August 15.8h agoSri Lanka Navy recovers Fast Attack Craft P 4447 after salvage operationThe Sri Lanka Navy has successfully recovered Fast Attack Craft P 4447, bringing to a close a multi-stage emergency response following the vessel's distress during a routine patrol off Angulana on August 15.8h agoDayasiri seeks UN, IPU and CPA intervention over parliamentary privilege disputeSamagi Jana Balawegaya Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekara has sought the intervention of international human rights and parliamentary bodies over what he alleges is the obstruction of a parliamentary privilege question and interference with his freedom of speech in Parliament.9h agoDayasiri seeks UN, IPU and CPA intervention over parliamentary privilege disputeSamagi Jana Balawegaya Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekara has sought the intervention of international human rights and parliamentary bodies over what he alleges is the obstruction of a parliamentary privilege question and interference with his freedom of speech in Parliament.9h agoGovernment to remove VAT on school books: PresidentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the government will take steps to remove the Value Added Tax (VAT) imposed on school books, with further details expected to be presented in the upcoming Budget. 9h agoGovernment to remove VAT on school books: PresidentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the government will take steps to remove the Value Added Tax (VAT) imposed on school books, with further details expected to be presented in the upcoming Budget. 9h agoSaudi pipeline outage threatens loss of 4% of global oil supplySaudi Arabia will run out of oil stocks for exports if it doesn't restart its major pipeline to the Red Sea within days, leading to a loss of up to 4 per cent of global supply, Saudi oil buyers and traders said.10h agoSaudi pipeline outage threatens loss of 4% of global oil supplySaudi Arabia will run out of oil stocks for exports if it doesn't restart its major pipeline to the Red Sea within days, leading to a loss of up to 4 per cent of global supply, Saudi oil buyers and traders said.10h ago‘No more father-to-son politics’ - President calls for political transformationPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has questioned the practice of political power being passed from father to son, calling for a major transformation of Sri Lanka’s political culture.10h ago‘No more father-to-son politics’ - President calls for political transformationPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has questioned the practice of political power being passed from father to son, calling for a major transformation of Sri Lanka’s political culture.10h agoXi Jinping calls for China-India partnership, outlines four priorities for stronger tiesChinese President Xi Jinping has called for China and India to view each other as partners rather than rivals, outlining four priorities for ensuring the steady and sustained development of bilateral relations.10h agoXi Jinping calls for China-India partnership, outlines four priorities for stronger tiesChinese President Xi Jinping has called for China and India to view each other as partners rather than rivals, outlining four priorities for ensuring the steady and sustained development of bilateral relations.10h agoAmber warm weather advisory issued for several districts The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level warm weather advisory for several parts of the country, warning of increased heat stress during the daytime tomorrow (14).11h agoAmber warm weather advisory issued for several districts The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level warm weather advisory for several parts of the country, warning of increased heat stress during the daytime tomorrow (14).11h agoIndonesia rescuers search for 130 people after ferry sinksRescuers in Indonesia said at least six people were killed and 130 others were missing on Sunday (Sep 13) after a ferry sailing between the islands of Java and Borneo was hit by bad weather and capsized.11h agoIndonesia rescuers search for 130 people after ferry sinksRescuers in Indonesia said at least six people were killed and 130 others were missing on Sunday (Sep 13) after a ferry sailing between the islands of Java and Borneo was hit by bad weather and capsized.11h agoMaradana business fined Rs. 100,000 over unlabelled Thai robesThe owner of a private business in Maradana has been fined Rs. 100,000 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court after six packaged Thai robes were found on sale without mandatory consumer information.11h agoMaradana business fined Rs. 100,000 over unlabelled Thai robesThe owner of a private business in Maradana has been fined Rs. 100,000 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court after six packaged Thai robes were found on sale without mandatory consumer information.11h agoYouth killed in motorcycle-bus collision in Anuradhapura A 22-year-old man has been killed in a road accident involving a motorcycle and a bus in Saliyapura, Anuradhapura earlier today (13), police said.13h agoYouth killed in motorcycle-bus collision in Anuradhapura A 22-year-old man has been killed in a road accident involving a motorcycle and a bus in Saliyapura, Anuradhapura earlier today (13), police said.13h agoChinese President pushes 'Greater BRICS' economic ties to give bloc larger global roleChinese President Xi Jinping unveiled on Sunday initiatives in areas ranging from AI to trade to deepen cooperation among the "Greater BRICS" emerging economies, as Beijing seeks to weld the grouping into a practical platform for Global South development.13h agoChinese President pushes 'Greater BRICS' economic ties to give bloc larger global roleChinese President Xi Jinping unveiled on Sunday initiatives in areas ranging from AI to trade to deepen cooperation among the "Greater BRICS" emerging economies, as Beijing seeks to weld the grouping into a practical platform for Global South development.13h agoOpposition to hold mass protest against 22nd Amendment on September 24Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa says a massive public mobilization and peaceful protest against the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution will be held in Colombo on September 24.13h agoOpposition to hold mass protest against 22nd Amendment on September 24Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa says a massive public mobilization and peaceful protest against the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution will be held in Colombo on September 24.13h agoWattala coastal barrier work halted over construction concernsThe Minister of Environment, Dammika Patabendi has ordered the temporary suspension of construction work related to a gabion barrier built to prevent coastal erosion along the Pamunugama–Wahatiyagoda coastline in Wattala, pending further investigation.13h agoWattala coastal barrier work halted over construction concernsThe Minister of Environment, Dammika Patabendi has ordered the temporary suspension of construction work related to a gabion barrier built to prevent coastal erosion along the Pamunugama–Wahatiyagoda coastline in Wattala, pending further investigation.13h agoRestaurant fined Rs. 500,000 for overpriced bottled water in Homagama The owner of a restaurant in Homagama has been fined Rs. 500,000 for selling a 500ml bottle of drinking water for Rs. 100, exceeding the maximum retail price set by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA).13h agoRestaurant fined Rs. 500,000 for overpriced bottled water in Homagama The owner of a restaurant in Homagama has been fined Rs. 500,000 for selling a 500ml bottle of drinking water for Rs. 100, exceeding the maximum retail price set by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA).13h agoRs. 100,000 scholarships awarded to university students with disabilitiesThe third and final programme of the special “Sarasavi Diriyo Abhiman” scholarship scheme for students with disabilities studying at state universities was held at the Eastern University, under the patronage of Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya.14h agoRs. 100,000 scholarships awarded to university students with disabilitiesThe third and final programme of the special “Sarasavi Diriyo Abhiman” scholarship scheme for students with disabilities studying at state universities was held at the Eastern University, under the patronage of Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya.14h agoDogs to require annual rabies vaccination and registration under new billThe Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has introduced a new Bill aimed at eliminating rabies and regulating the registration of dogs. 14h agoDogs to require annual rabies vaccination and registration under new billThe Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has introduced a new Bill aimed at eliminating rabies and regulating the registration of dogs. 14h ago