Cabinet approves US$1 million humanitarian donation to NepalThe Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to provide a US$1 million humanitarian donation to the government of Nepal following the devastating flash floods that struck Raghuwa District in northern Nepal on August 26.18m agoClimate change a serious threat to national security – Sajith Climate change should be viewed not merely as an environmental issue but as a severe threat to national security, the Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa has stressed.19m agoAir Vice Marshal (Retd.) Thushara Fernando assumes duties as Motor Traffic Commissioner General Air Vice Marshal (Retd.) Thushara Indunil Fernando of the Sri Lanka Air Force has been appointed as the new Commissioner General of the Department of Motor Traffic.43m agoAir Vice Marshal (Retd.) Thushara Fernando assumes duties as Motor Traffic Commissioner General Air Vice Marshal (Retd.) Thushara Indunil Fernando of the Sri Lanka Air Force has been appointed as the new Commissioner General of the Department of Motor Traffic.43m agoChinese Ambassador meets JVP General Secretary Tilvin SilvaNewly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Wei Huaxiang has held a special meeting with General Secretary of the JVP Tilvin Silva at the JVP headquarters in Pelawatte.48m agoChinese Ambassador meets JVP General Secretary Tilvin SilvaNewly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Wei Huaxiang has held a special meeting with General Secretary of the JVP Tilvin Silva at the JVP headquarters in Pelawatte.48m agoMore than 1,000 dead from catastrophic Nepal-China floodsThe death toll from catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China rose over 1,000 on Tuesday, authorities said, as rescue teams worked to reach communities cut off by the disaster.1h agoMore than 1,000 dead from catastrophic Nepal-China floodsThe death toll from catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China rose over 1,000 on Tuesday, authorities said, as rescue teams worked to reach communities cut off by the disaster.1h agoBrother of ‘Dehibale Malli’ arrested in DubaiPatabendige Thushan Nethsara, alias “Kalu Malli,” the younger brother of accused organised criminal and drug trafficker Shehan Sathsara, alias “Dehibale Malli,” has been arrested in Dubai.1h agoBrother of ‘Dehibale Malli’ arrested in DubaiPatabendige Thushan Nethsara, alias “Kalu Malli,” the younger brother of accused organised criminal and drug trafficker Shehan Sathsara, alias “Dehibale Malli,” has been arrested in Dubai.1h agoFormer Minister Piyankara Jayaratne sentenced to 7 years RIFormer Aviation Minister Piyankara Jayaratne has been sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment by the Colombo High Court over bribery charges.1h agoFormer Minister Piyankara Jayaratne sentenced to 7 years RIFormer Aviation Minister Piyankara Jayaratne has been sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment by the Colombo High Court over bribery charges.1h agoNEWS ALERTSC rejects request for full bench to consider petitions on 22nd AmendmentThe Supreme Court rejected the request made by the petitioners to have the petitions filed challenging the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which was presented to Parliament by the government, considered before a full bench of the Supreme Court.1h agoNEWS ALERTSC rejects request for full bench to consider petitions on 22nd AmendmentThe Supreme Court rejected the request made by the petitioners to have the petitions filed challenging the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which was presented to Parliament by the government, considered before a full bench of the Supreme Court.1h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil. 1h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil. 1h agoNEWS ALERT22nd Amendment: SC adjourns hearing for 15 minutes over 'full bench' requestThe Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing of the petitions for 15 minutes to announce its decision on the requests made to have the petitions filed challenging the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, 2h agoNEWS ALERT22nd Amendment: SC adjourns hearing for 15 minutes over 'full bench' requestThe Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing of the petitions for 15 minutes to announce its decision on the requests made to have the petitions filed challenging the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, 2h agoMotorcycle linked to Payagala shooting found torched in rubber estateDodangoda Police stated that a motorcycle suspected to have been used in the shooting in the Koshena area in Payagala last night has been found burning in a rubber estate in the Eladuwa area within the Dodangoda Police division this morning (01).2h agoMotorcycle linked to Payagala shooting found torched in rubber estateDodangoda Police stated that a motorcycle suspected to have been used in the shooting in the Koshena area in Payagala last night has been found burning in a rubber estate in the Eladuwa area within the Dodangoda Police division this morning (01).2h agoComplaint lodged over disappearance of three schoolgirls in BalangodaA complaint has been lodged with the Balangoda Police regarding the disappearance of three 17-year-old schoolgirls residing in the Ellarawa area of Pinnawala, Balangoda. 2h agoComplaint lodged over disappearance of three schoolgirls in BalangodaA complaint has been lodged with the Balangoda Police regarding the disappearance of three 17-year-old schoolgirls residing in the Ellarawa area of Pinnawala, Balangoda. 2h agoNEWS ALERTSSP Roshan Amarasinghe appointed as Director of CIDSenior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Roshan Amarasinghe has been appointed as the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), according to police.2h agoNEWS ALERTSSP Roshan Amarasinghe appointed as Director of CIDSenior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Roshan Amarasinghe has been appointed as the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), according to police.2h agoFormer Dehiwala-Mt. Lavinia Mayor Dhanasiri Amaratunga arrives at CCIBFormer Mayor of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Dhanasiri Amaratunga has arrived at the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) to provide a statement.3h agoFormer Dehiwala-Mt. Lavinia Mayor Dhanasiri Amaratunga arrives at CCIBFormer Mayor of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Dhanasiri Amaratunga has arrived at the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) to provide a statement.3h agoSri Lanka records over 10,000 dengue cases in AugustThe National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) stated that a total of 10,157 dengue cases were reported across Sri Lanka in August, bringing the number of dengue cases recorded so far this year to 95,493.3h agoSri Lanka records over 10,000 dengue cases in AugustThe National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) stated that a total of 10,157 dengue cases were reported across Sri Lanka in August, bringing the number of dengue cases recorded so far this year to 95,493.3h agoSearch operation underway for youth missing while bathing in Kalu GangaA search and rescue operation is underway to locate a 19-year-old youth who went missing after being swept away by strong currents while bathing in the Kalu Ganga near the Naragala Bridge in Horana yesterday (31).3h agoSearch operation underway for youth missing while bathing in Kalu GangaA search and rescue operation is underway to locate a 19-year-old youth who went missing after being swept away by strong currents while bathing in the Kalu Ganga near the Naragala Bridge in Horana yesterday (31).3h agoNEWS ALERTSC begins hearing petitions challenging 22nd Amendment BillThe Supreme Court has commenced consideration of the facts relating to petitions filed challenging the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill presented to Parliament by the government.4h agoNEWS ALERTSC begins hearing petitions challenging 22nd Amendment BillThe Supreme Court has commenced consideration of the facts relating to petitions filed challenging the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill presented to Parliament by the government.4h ago20-year-old arrested over alleged sexual abuse of 13-year-old girlMadampe Police have arrested a 20-year-old youth for allegedly subjecting a 13-year-old girl to repeated sexual abuse. 4h ago20-year-old arrested over alleged sexual abuse of 13-year-old girlMadampe Police have arrested a 20-year-old youth for allegedly subjecting a 13-year-old girl to repeated sexual abuse. 4h agoCommittee appointed to examine proposal for intermediate grade for doctorsA six-member committee has been appointed to study the proposal to establish an intermediate grade for medical officers and submit recommendations. 5h agoCommittee appointed to examine proposal for intermediate grade for doctorsA six-member committee has been appointed to study the proposal to establish an intermediate grade for medical officers and submit recommendations. 5h agoUN warns of increased rainfall in coming months in Sri Lanka due to El Niño conditionsThe United Nations (UN) says Sri Lanka could experience higher-than-normal rainfall during the latter part of this year due to the prevailing El Niño climate conditions. 5h agoUN warns of increased rainfall in coming months in Sri Lanka due to El Niño conditionsThe United Nations (UN) says Sri Lanka could experience higher-than-normal rainfall during the latter part of this year due to the prevailing El Niño climate conditions. 5h ago
