Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath begins UAE visit to strengthen bilateral tiesThe Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath will undertake an official visit to the United Arab Emirates from today (02) to September 3, with a focus on further strengthening bilateral cooperation between Sri Lanka and the UAE.1m agoDy Finance Minister rejects claims of Rs. 190 billion increase in government debtDeputy Minister of Finance and Planning Anil Jayantha Fernando has categorically rejected claims that the government’s debt has increased by more than Rs. 190 billion.14m agoFinal rites of veteran singer Priyankara Perera tomorrowThe final rites of veteran singer and actor Priyankara Perera will be held tomorrow (September 3), according to his family.55m agoFinal rites of veteran singer Priyankara Perera tomorrowThe final rites of veteran singer and actor Priyankara Perera will be held tomorrow (September 3), according to his family.55m agoTrinco Dialogue highlights resilience and endurance of maritime forces in Indian OceanThe 11th Trinco Dialogue, a professional forum on maritime security and operational readiness, was held at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium of the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee.1h agoTrinco Dialogue highlights resilience and endurance of maritime forces in Indian OceanThe 11th Trinco Dialogue, a professional forum on maritime security and operational readiness, was held at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium of the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee.1h agoUniversity lecturers to protest today over unresolved issuesLecturers at state universities will stage protests during the lunch break today, demanding solutions to long-standing issues affecting the university system.1h agoUniversity lecturers to protest today over unresolved issuesLecturers at state universities will stage protests during the lunch break today, demanding solutions to long-standing issues affecting the university system.1h agoBrent oil price rises above US$96The price of the September futures contract for Brent crude oil on the London ICE exchange exceeded US$96 per barrel for the first time since June 8, 2026.2h agoBrent oil price rises above US$96The price of the September futures contract for Brent crude oil on the London ICE exchange exceeded US$96 per barrel for the first time since June 8, 2026.2h agoIran attacks US base in Jordan in retaliation: ReportIran's Revolutionary Guards said early Wednesday that they had carried out a ballistic missile attack on a US base in Jordan, the Iranian news outlet Tasnim reported.2h agoIran attacks US base in Jordan in retaliation: ReportIran's Revolutionary Guards said early Wednesday that they had carried out a ballistic missile attack on a US base in Jordan, the Iranian news outlet Tasnim reported.2h agoSri Lanka seeks greater NATO cooperation on defence modernisation, cyber capabilitiesSri Lanka has sought to deepen defence cooperation with NATO, with discussions focusing on military modernisation, advanced technology, cyber capabilities and disaster response.2h agoSri Lanka seeks greater NATO cooperation on defence modernisation, cyber capabilitiesSri Lanka has sought to deepen defence cooperation with NATO, with discussions focusing on military modernisation, advanced technology, cyber capabilities and disaster response.2h agoRs. 65 million stolen in Thalawathugoda travel agency robberyAround Rs. 65 million in cash and gold jewellery have been stolen from a travel agency in Thalawathugoda by four individuals who arrived at the premises in a car, police said.3h agoRs. 65 million stolen in Thalawathugoda travel agency robberyAround Rs. 65 million in cash and gold jewellery have been stolen from a travel agency in Thalawathugoda by four individuals who arrived at the premises in a car, police said.3h agoIsrael says Hamas security chief captured as strikes kill four during Gaza raidPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israeli special forces captured the head of Hamas's internal security service in a ground operation in Gaza.3h agoIsrael says Hamas security chief captured as strikes kill four during Gaza raidPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israeli special forces captured the head of Hamas's internal security service in a ground operation in Gaza.3h agoTourist arrivals top 190,000 in AugustA total of 191,704 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka during the month of August, according to the latest figures released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).3h agoTourist arrivals top 190,000 in AugustA total of 191,704 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka during the month of August, according to the latest figures released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).3h agoVeteran Singer Priyankara Perera dies at 64Veteran singer Priyankara Perera has passed away at the age of 64.3h agoVeteran Singer Priyankara Perera dies at 64Veteran singer Priyankara Perera has passed away at the age of 64.3h agoSuspect linked to Athurugiriya shooting arrested Police have arrested a 42-year-old man suspected of aiding and abetting an attempted murder involving a shooting in Athurugiriya. 3h agoSuspect linked to Athurugiriya shooting arrested Police have arrested a 42-year-old man suspected of aiding and abetting an attempted murder involving a shooting in Athurugiriya. 3h agoShowers expected in several areas after 2pm today Atmospheric conditions are becoming favorable for afternoon thundershowers across several parts of Sri Lanka over the coming days, the Department of Meteorology stated.4h agoShowers expected in several areas after 2pm today Atmospheric conditions are becoming favorable for afternoon thundershowers across several parts of Sri Lanka over the coming days, the Department of Meteorology stated.4h agoUS launches new strikes on Iran and Tehran hits back in widening conflictAmerican forces resumed strikes against Iran on Tuesday, US Central Command has said in a statement.4h agoUS launches new strikes on Iran and Tehran hits back in widening conflictAmerican forces resumed strikes against Iran on Tuesday, US Central Command has said in a statement.4h agoSC to resume hearing petitions challenging 22nd Amendment this morningThe Supreme Court is scheduled to resume today the hearing of petitions challenging the constitutionality of the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, after proceedings commenced before a five-member bench yesterday.4h agoSC to resume hearing petitions challenging 22nd Amendment this morningThe Supreme Court is scheduled to resume today the hearing of petitions challenging the constitutionality of the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, after proceedings commenced before a five-member bench yesterday.4h agoNEWS ALERTSupreme Court adjourns hearing of petitions challenging 22nd Constitutional AmendmentThe Supreme Court has adjourned until tomorrow (02) the hearing of petitions challenging the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill, which has been presented to Parliament by the government.11h agoNEWS ALERTSupreme Court adjourns hearing of petitions challenging 22nd Constitutional AmendmentThe Supreme Court has adjourned until tomorrow (02) the hearing of petitions challenging the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill, which has been presented to Parliament by the government.11h agoUS military says it’s striking new targets in IranThe U.S. military says it’s striking new targets in Iran as hostilities flare again after a month without military action.11h agoUS military says it’s striking new targets in IranThe U.S. military says it’s striking new targets in Iran as hostilities flare again after a month without military action.11h agoJudicial independence in focus as SC hears 22nd Amendment challengesThe Supreme Court today (01) rejected a request to appoint a full bench of Supreme Court justices to hear petitions challenging the 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill.13h agoJudicial independence in focus as SC hears 22nd Amendment challengesThe Supreme Court today (01) rejected a request to appoint a full bench of Supreme Court justices to hear petitions challenging the 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill.13h agoDry weather affects over 88,000 across six districtsA total of 88,068 people from 27,475 families have been affected by the prevailing dry weather conditions in the country, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).13h agoDry weather affects over 88,000 across six districtsA total of 88,068 people from 27,475 families have been affected by the prevailing dry weather conditions in the country, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).13h ago
